Author Topic: New exhast...too loud?? (Read 3506 times)

David · « **on:** Dec 27, 2006, 09:48:23 AM »

83 Yota 22R 4x4 stock engine.

I'm going to put a complete new exhaust system on my truck. The only mods will be a header.The muffler is a Magnaflow, 14" long with 2 1/4'' in and out, and no converter. This set up is a Christmas gift from my grandson. The shop doing the work says this is a great set up.
What do you guys and gals think, will this be too loud without the converter, I do not want a noisey ride.
Thanks for any input.
Dave

BUDDERS · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 27, 2006, 01:35:56 PM »

I have the same setup on my '87 2wd with a convertor and it is loud. I can only imagine how much louder it woul be without a cat. Whatever you do, make sure the tailpipe is routed out the side of the bed and not straight down. Mine used to be straight down after the muffler and it reverberated between the bottom of the bed and the road like you wouldn't believe. Don't get me wrong, I like the sound of my setup, but it's definately not quiet.

TRHS1980 · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 27, 2006, 02:43:32 PM »

I hear that a basic turbo style muffler is a pretty quiet option, most likely much quieter than a magnaflow/flowmaster...

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 27, 2006, 03:23:40 PM »

David · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 27, 2006, 04:44:38 PM »

Thanks Budders, I was a bit leary of a magnaflow with no cat. If yours is loud with one mine will be far too loud without.

TRHS1980. I may trade the magnaflow for something a bit more tame and use a cat.
Thanks guys.

jimbo74 · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 27, 2006, 04:50:36 PM »

is running no cat legal where you live? i know a vehicle where i live wont pass emissions testing because of that, and because of that, most exhuast companies wont remove a working cat from a vehicle, and if they remove it, will only reinstall a new one

as far as being loud, i have an 85 22r and i just run a catco cat on it, has about a foot of pipe then nothing.... it is loud, but i like it

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 27, 2006, 05:06:29 PM »

That is cause you live in stupid kommifornia. I just did header, turbo muffler, no cat, 2.25 inch pipe on mine, it is just about perfectly quiet with a nice tone when reved up. I am an old man when it comes to noise, I like teh quiet.

David · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 27, 2006, 08:53:32 PM »

I live in a rural area of Northern kommifornia. We only check smog at the time of sale, then there are no more checks if you retain ownership or sell to a relative. Lot's of relatives here. Cash works well in muffler shops...

Quote from: CTENG in KS on Dec 27, 2006, 05:06:29 PM

That is cause you live in stupid kommifornia. I just did header, turbo muffler, no cat, 2.25 inch pipe on mine, it is just about perfectly quiet with a nice tone when reved up. I am an old man when it comes to noise, I like teh quiet.

That's exactly what I'm looking for, old guy quiet with nice tone. What brand muffler did you use?

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 27, 2006, 09:06:50 PM »

I used a Walker replacement style turbo muffler.

jimbo74 · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 27, 2006, 09:09:17 PM »

Quote from: CTENG in KS on Dec 27, 2006, 09:06:50 PM

I used a Walker replacement style turbo muffler.

just in case no one has heard of walker, its also know as dynomax

jimbo74 · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 27, 2006, 09:15:00 PM »

if kommifornia is so bad, why dont you move somewhere else?

kneedownnate · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 27, 2006, 09:29:45 PM »

I don't think he's sayin it's bad jim, he just lives in one of the areas where big brother isn't breathing over your shoulder examining every move.

So where do you live david?

kneedownnate · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 27, 2006, 09:47:10 PM »

Oh yea, and it will be loud, that's pretty close to what I'm running. I have a header, no cat (non-catylist truck, not needed) and 2 glasspacks. People still gripe that it's too loud though.

jimbo74 · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 27, 2006, 10:09:57 PM »

i work the am shift at work, basically its grave shift, i like leaving the hosue @ 1am and firing up my truck.....

i dont like my neighbors

David · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 28, 2006, 09:25:07 AM »

Lake County...

Jimbo. Send cash and I'm outta here.

Ramrod · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 28, 2006, 10:27:14 AM »

the fact that budders does not have a tail pipe make a huge difference in how loud it will be. the exhaust you described should not be very loud at all

88Rokyoat · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 28, 2006, 11:22:59 AM »

i have the same set up you are talking about it is not loud at all. but my buddy has it too and his is louder, because he has a turn down pipe the echoes under the bed. if you run a full tail pipe you will fine.

BUDDERS · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 28, 2006, 12:42:05 PM »

Quote from: TEAM RAMROD on Dec 28, 2006, 10:27:14 AM

the fact that budders does not have a tail pipe make a huge difference in how loud it will be. the exhaust you described should not be very loud at all

Actually, I do have a tailpipe now, and it's still loud. Sorry, I guess I forgot to mention that. I also have a lot of porting/polishing, TRD mid range cam and bigger valves now too - but that was all done after I got my exhaust figured out and didn't seam to make much difference in noise.

I guess when it really comes down to it, loud for some people is not loud for others. I drive a lot of "stock" toyotas at the dealership I work at, so this is what I have to compare it to.

David · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 28, 2006, 08:57:30 PM »

Lot's of diversity in sound level. I've pretty much decided to go with the original plan, magnaflow no cat. I'll go with the full length exhaust and no turn down and see how it sounds. Anything will be a vast improvement over what I have now. Old cat, old muffler and tiny tailpipe has taken a toll on performance.

BUDDERS · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 29, 2006, 09:42:48 AM »

Sounds good David. Let us know what you think of it after it's done.

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