Hello to all from a newbie - while I've been lurking around here since December, I just recently joined the group and have found the mod pictorials to be very informative. So, thought I'd try one myself...in hopes a fellow member may get some benefit from it.
Just this past Saturday, I had a MagnaFlow # 11226 (4" x 9" x 14"; 2-1/2" Offset Inlet; 2-1/2" Centered Outlet [20" L overall]) installed and decided to re-do the tailpipe at the same time. I've never much liked the stock pipe set-up - in fact, it seems to fly in the face of what the FJ is supposed to be all about. [thanx to Corey for the photo below...]
NOTE:The 11226 is reversible for custom installation...
BEFORE:
In the photo below, the inevitable is clearly shown...the stock muffler will eventually get damaged:
It should be noted that an additional 1-1/2 to 2" was removed after the photo below was taken...
* In keeping with the plan to leave in place as much of the original system as possible --- and to avoid the addition of any restrictive compression bends, I had the tech salvage the mandrel bend from the OE pipe...
* While I wasn't able to get the style of hanger I wanted on a Saturday morning, I did have him move the hanger location from outside the frame rail -- using a universal hanger attached to a pre-existing, tapped hole in the underbody...
* Finished off with a stainless, turned down tip...
AFTER:
I felt the tip should have been extended another couple inches, the 'expert' assured me this would be OK...
Muffler no longer hanging below the rear axle...
And there ya have it - total cost, including our 13% sales tax, was $271.56. Muffler was 83.56 and the shop charged me 188 bux to do the install and pipe mods. (included in the 188 was 102 for the s/s tip -- THAT tip is another story, for another day...)
The difference in tone is noticable from the moment you start the engine - please don't allow anyone to tell you that its only loud when you're throttling it. Simply stated, if ya don't like loud - you'd do well to chose another muffler.
Would sure appreciate both your comments and criticism as well...and, please, don't worry about hurtin my feelings.
"Wanted - young, skinny, wiry fellows, not over 18. Must be expert riders willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred"
Original newspaper add placed by William Hepburn Russell, founder of the The Pony Express
very nice! This is especially nice for those of you who have accidently pinched your exhaust pipes closed rock crawling!
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'08 Ti PreRunner Outside -Demello Bumper w/ Acro Lights, BFG AT 285's, Fox 2.0 Front & Rear, AP Rear Links (upper and lower) roof rack, Tundra Door Handles, AFE CAI (TBS will be installed when I get ahold of a torque wrench) JBA Exhaust, 8K HID's, Demello Tube Sliders, vent shades Inside - AVIC D3 w/ Bluetooth, Sirius, and iPod, Infinity Kappa 3.5", 6x9", 6.5", 4" Rockford Sub, Rockford Mono Amp, Alpine 4-Channel, Door Sill Enhancements, Viper 5900 Alarm w/ remote start, Tuffy center console, Midland CB, Wet Okoles Next - Winch, UCA's CB Mount
"Wanted - young, skinny, wiry fellows, not over 18. Must be expert riders willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred"
Original newspaper add placed by William Hepburn Russell, founder of the The Pony Express
Not sure, but I think I may have this vid-posting figured out...
Shot Saturday am in the rain, this is not the best of clips. The true sound has NOT been captured. I'll take another later with more emphasis on the growl...
PS: tips on how to cancel the 'maintenance required" lite will be appreciated. [and to the comedians in the crowd: please, don't suggest getting the oil changed...]
1. Turn the ignition key to the "ACC" or "LOCK" position with the odometer reading showing (not the trip A or B showing).
2. Turn the Ignition key to the "ON" position while holding the trip meter reset knob.
Hold down the knob for at least 5 seconds. The indicator light flashes and the bars displayed disappear gradually. The odometer indicates 000000 and the light goes off.
__________________ 2007 FJ, 5AT, Sun Fusion Yellow, CQ, UP, GY, RB, 2Q, EL, VS.
"Wanted - young, skinny, wiry fellows, not over 18. Must be expert riders willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred"
Original newspaper add placed by William Hepburn Russell, founder of the The Pony Express
2007 FJ, 5AT, Sun Fusion Yellow, CQ, UP, GY, RB, 2Q, EL, VS.
"Enjoying the Journey"
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