LandCruiser
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Italian cars are the only things that rust quicker than Japanese cars.
Plus, I love sounding like the UPS truck.
'20 TRD Pro Exhaust
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Italian cars are the only things that rust quicker than Japanese cars.
Plus, I love sounding like the UPS truck.
arty::drummer:
DallasTRDPro
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Swapped out my TRD exhaust for a stock one. Its the one major thing I've hated since I bought the Pro. It is definitely quieter and I didn't notice any extra exhaust smell today drying around town. I'm very happy I made this swap. I hated the noise and I also didn't notice any performance drop. I also think it looks better without that low hanging side pipe.
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I have a 2021 that just hit 1000 miles. The smell is gone and quite honestly I enjoy the sound of the TRD exhaust........a lot actually. Unique vehicle with a unique powerful sound........obviously my opinion. The sound you hear from inside the vehicle is different than the sound your hear outside too. Also, for what it’s worth I do have the extra Toyota carpeted mat in the back. I do feel that helps insulate the bottom from outside sounds.
4runner143823
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does anyone know if the TRD pro exhaust can fit on a 2011 4Runner Trail Edition?
Inline 6s can sound awesome. See Alfa, BMW, Jag etc. I’ve yet, however, to find a V6 that sounds like anything but a can of marbles in the clothes dryer.
Snowtrooper
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The current TRD pro exhaust sounds like a late 90’s modded Japanese car; all exhaust. Not a bad thing but not very truck-like.
I like the cold start-up but wonder if it drones for backseat passengers.
I like the cold start-up but wonder if it drones for backseat passengers.
redrunner02
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I just installed the TRD exhaust on my 21 ORP, I love the sound and notice a little more powa on the acceleration, I installed a TRD CAI with it though.
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edgesalon
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yes they are the same attach points
4runner143823
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Thank you edgesalon 
Bruin1md
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Since starting this thread over a year ago........
.........I've now put on close to 12k miles on my Pro, and have sort of gotten used to the sound of the stock exhaust. I decided not to swap it out but read some good suggestions on here.
Again, to be clear for those who think some of us are complaining about it being "too loud": I have a Shelby GT350 that I drive in sport mode, so I totally get what 'loud' is. And the sound of that exhaust is sweet music to my ears.
The issue with the TRD Pro's exhaust is the drone. After over a year, it hasn't gotten quieter, but I've simply adapted to it, b/c i love everything else about the truck, including the appearance of the exhaust itself.
I think the sound doesn't really bother me much unless -- as others have said-- I'm going up an incline/mountain.
The one thing I haven't seen on this thread: has anyone installed a resonator to reduce the drone?
.........I've now put on close to 12k miles on my Pro, and have sort of gotten used to the sound of the stock exhaust. I decided not to swap it out but read some good suggestions on here.
Again, to be clear for those who think some of us are complaining about it being "too loud": I have a Shelby GT350 that I drive in sport mode, so I totally get what 'loud' is. And the sound of that exhaust is sweet music to my ears.
The issue with the TRD Pro's exhaust is the drone. After over a year, it hasn't gotten quieter, but I've simply adapted to it, b/c i love everything else about the truck, including the appearance of the exhaust itself.
I think the sound doesn't really bother me much unless -- as others have said-- I'm going up an incline/mountain.
The one thing I haven't seen on this thread: has anyone installed a resonator to reduce the drone?
Charles Bronson
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An update to my early September post above. The TRD exhaust now has around 6,500 miles on it. About a month ago, I installed about 9 square feet of 1/8" thick of mass loaded vinyl (MLV) on the cargo area floor. Luxury Liner: Mass Loaded Vinyl Sheets - Second Skin Audio
For the install, I removed the plastic trim piece on the floor near the rear door, lifted the carpet, floor panel, and styrofoam panel and then cut the MLV to fit the bare metal floor. I used spray adhesive to secure the MLV.
I have to say, either the exhaust continues to quiet down and/or the MLV took the edge off the exhaust. It is now quite acceptable during driving, even up hills on a downshift. The worst audible range of the TRD exhaust was 2500-3000rpms under load while going up a hill. It would resonant and boom the cabin if the rpms stayed within this range. This is still the loudest operating range of the exhaust, but it doesn't resonant and boom the cabin.
It's a relief because I was a bit worried taking the family on longer trips with a loud exhaust. That's no longer a worry. I actually somewhat like the sound now.
Charles Bronson
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BMW own here. Inline 6s sound glorious, especially a turbo one with an exhaust. The motors are incredibly smooth too.
As for a good sounding V6, the only I know of is the twin turbo V6 in the Alfa Quadrifoglio. It's perfect.
Bruin1md
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Great point about the alfa. The quadrafoglio would be my DD if it wasn't, well, an alfa. lol. The reliability issues are notorious.
But in terms of performance, there may not be a better value .............buddy who drove it before I could described the sound and feel as that of a 4 door Ferrari (not sure if he meant a 488)
And before my Shelby, I owned a 2019 M2 with the TT V6.......it sounded ok, but didn't enthrall me anywhere close to the way the Shelby does.
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BigGy
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Took to ~4000 miles on our '21 Pro for the 'drone' to quiet down. The 'noise' didn't bother me....it was the actual feeling of the exhaust note in my head that was an absolute annoyance.....if that make sense.
All of the sudden, gone! Still has the noise at regular RPM driving...which is fine, but the constant, brain annoying, drone is gone. Get on it...yep, it gets louder. Like it very much now. Glad I didn't spend the coin on a new exhaust....'cause that was the next step.
All of the sudden, gone! Still has the noise at regular RPM driving...which is fine, but the constant, brain annoying, drone is gone. Get on it...yep, it gets louder. Like it very much now. Glad I didn't spend the coin on a new exhaust....'cause that was the next step.
AgentKooper
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I’ve got 2,000 miles on mine now and have just started noticing a mellowing of the sound. It hasn’t really bothered me from day one, and I’ve had no plan to replace it. But I have noticed the sound seems lower and less intrusive now. I don’t know if there’s a mechanical reason that the sound would change over time, or whether it’s my ears that are changing. But there is a different feel to it now.
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DallasTRDPro
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I swapped mine out for a stock exhaust and it was the single best mod I've ever done to any vehicle. The sound was so annoying.
lewdog998
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I've been driving a loaner sr5 while my 20 pro is waiting on tsb fox shock replacement. Imo this sr5 is so much nicer to drive. It does not feel like its struggling all the time. I plan on swapping the resonator out when I get it back. Every performance car and motorcycle I have owned I put aftermarket exhaust on, so I appreciate a nice exhaust note. On my pro, the drone is simply.....exhausting.
DallasTRDPro
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Yeah I actually thought the stock exhaust was smoother to drive and I feel like the power was better which I'm sure technically its not.
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