If you are not familiar with Tanabe, they are a JDM exhaust manufacture that is very popular in the JDM scene. Their "touring" series has been around for a long time, and as the name implies, it is designed to be very quiet and still free up the exhaust flow. Anyways, just another option for someone looking for a high quality, JDM exhaust that won't break the bank.
Here is some quick notes:
1. Very quiet. Tanabe claims no louder than 93 DB in the entire rev range. I can attest its pretty quiet after break in. I can barely hear it over the hum of my MT tires at cruising speed.
2. Price is competitive, 799ish.
3. Comes with a side exit and a exhaust dump. Both of them are currently included with the kit.
4. Side exit sits perfect if you have a stock rear bumper but may look a bit goofy if you have a high clearance rear bumper. Has a 4 inch double walled tip.
5. Exhaust dump is pre-rear axle, and points directly into the ground. So in theory it shouldn't heat up your rear axle since there is a lot of clearance. Sound difference between side and exhaust dump wasn't remarkable unless you got on the throttle and the sound was boom-ier. Still quiet cruising.
6. Uses flanges with impeccable welds. Makes it really easy to switch between side exit and exhaust dump. I've never been a fan of clamps that other manufactures use.
7. Uses 304SS stainless. No more rusty looking exhaust. My OEM exhaust kept getting alot of surface rust, 304SS should take care of the surface rust issue.
8. Installation was pretty easy. Includes all the necessary gaskets and hardware. You do have to reuse the donut gasket at the end of the Y pipe.
Enjoy the pics
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2016 trail 4runner, twin locked on 34's.
Can read more of my build here (2 parts):
https://www.lasfit.com/blogs/news/ho...ad-build-part1