Is this the universal opinion? I mean I see people like their exhausts here, but they aren't comparing them to the AFE, which is a new product.
So if someone is buying a new exhaust NOW, would the best be the AFE? (not including the overpriced Borla)
Yes the AFE is brand new, so new no one has it yet except for the AFE rep around here. Why it's a great way to go is because its the Only 3" exhaust system on the market currently offered for the FJ. Upping the pipe size is how you get the power, perfect match for when you stick a CAI up front. MORE air IN, and MORE air OUT = Efficient, Smooth Power. (especially if you yank out the CAT's)
Now by all means you can go to your local muffler shop, tell 'em you want this magnaflow, or that flowmaster muffler, etc., and mate it up with 3" piping. That is the easiest way to go unless your willing to fork over the cash for system setup specifically for our rigs.
There are quite a few member's here with custom 3" exhausts.. hopefully they can chime in. (skersfan, Air2air, and more).
And the borla, its just way overpriced ($1k i've heard?), and dual exhaust is unnecessary on a 6 cylinder.