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Does Your New Tundra's Exhaust Need Modification?

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Toyota's new Tundra is powerful. It is a capable hauler and tower, and it's as fast as many sports cars. But does your new Tundra's exhaust need modification? For instance, do you want to hear that V8 rumble or are you trying to get more power?

The new Tundra's factory exhaust system is pretty darn good. It features a unique 4-2-1 exhaust manifold, or four exhaust tubes (one from each cylinder) into a "y" junction, and then into one pipe. This manifold is made from stainless steel, so it's lighter than average and also corrosion resistant. Each of the exhaust tubes are also of equal lengths. All these features make the factory manifolds equivalent to expensive aftermarket headers. Changing them won't get you more power and is uncessary.

Next we have the catalytic converters. These legally required emissions control devices are often accused of restricting a vehicle's exhaust, but in the new Tundra that's not the case. They are efficient and they benefit the environment, so they're definitely off limits.

Once the exhaust gases leave the catalytic converters they cool off and enter the muffler. The factory muffler is efficient, but I don't think it let's the voice of the motor come out. The factory muffler was chosen to be efficient and quite, and changing it won't increase the power of the engine much, if at all. However, it will give you the V8 rumble that everyone loves. Fortunately, there are a lot of available aftermarket mufflers available. Choosing one only requires answering a few questions.

First, do you want to hear the exhaust ALL the time? In other words, when you drive down the highway, is a little exhaust drone OK? If not, make sure you choose a muffler that's not described as being loud. If you ask your local muffler shop or visit websites like www.tundraheadquarters.com or www.tundrasolutions.com you can find a good muffler.

Another noise concern is loudness. Do you want to have a truck that's only slightly louder than factory, something aggressive, or something very loud that the whole neighborhood will hear? If you're looking for the last option, make sure to look for the words "racing" or "glasspack" in the muffler's description. If you aren't wanting something LOUD, then avoid muffler descriptions using those terms.

You also need to decide if you want a single or dual exhaust? In terms of performance, you usually see the best increase by copying the factory system but upgrading the components. On the Tundra, that would be a single exhaust. But since you’re not going to see much of a performance difference either way, dual exhausts do look and sound better, and that would be my suggestion.

Finally, what material is best? We think that’s a decision that should be based on geography. If you live anywhere near the corrosive effects of saltwater, stainless steel is the smart choice. While it’s more expensive up-front, it will last much longer than galvanized or aluminized steel. People living in dry climates really don’t need to purchase stainless steel — if rust attacks their system, it will be years before anything is damaged.

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Author Jason Lancaster has been working in the auto industry and with the Toyota Tundra for almost 10 years. Find more Tundra Info at his website, www.tundraheadquarters.com.

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