Difference between 04 and 05 Exhaust Systems

[4RunnerFromSTi]

Hey Team,

As a pre-notice, I did searching (beyond just this site including several other 4R Forums) to see if I could find an answer but to no avail. I figured someone in this community could provide it.

I have an 2004 SE and was looking at getting a new exhaust system (currently focused on TRD or Borla). However, when searching, I've found that a system for the 2004 model is always at least $400 more expensive than one built for '05-'08.

Can anyone shed light on this? Is there a frame difference for '03-'04? I'm failing to understand why an exhaust system built for the 2004 would be twice as expensive as one built for a truck only a year later?

Also, otherwise if it is possible, can an '05-'08 TRD exhaust system (full setup or part number PTR31-89060) fit an '04?

Thanks everyone.

 

[eskimochaos]

Hey Team,

As a pre-notice, I did searching (beyond just this site including several other 4R Forums) to see if I could find an answer but to no avail. I figured someone in this community could provide it.

I have an 2004 SE and was looking at getting a new exhaust system (currently focused on TRD or Borla). However, when searching, I've found that a system for the 2004 model is always at least $400 more expensive than one built for '05-'08.

Can anyone shed light on this? Is there a frame difference for '03-'04? I'm failing to understand why an exhaust system built for the 2004 would be twice as expensive as one built for a truck only a year later?

Also, otherwise if it is possible, can an '05-'08 TRD exhaust system (full setup or part number PTR31-89060) fit an '04?

Thanks everyone.

There is no difference. The sole difference between 4R exhausts is V8 vs V6. I believe the pipes on the V6 are longer.

 

[4RunnerFromSTi]

Re: Re: Difference between 04 and 05 Exhaust Systems

There is no difference. The sole difference between 4R exhausts is V8 vs V6. I believe the pipes on the V6 are longer.

Thanks a ton eskimochaos. That clears up a lot for me.

 

[eskimochaos]

You got it, there is no structural difference between the models. Only difference is cosmetic differences on the outside.

What type of exhaust are you looking to get?

 

[JB.]

I have an 2004 SE...I've found that a system for the 2004 model is always at least $400 more expensive than one built for '05-'08.

Can anyone shed light on this? Is there a frame difference for '03-'04? I'm failing to understand why an exhaust system built for the 2004 would be twice as expensive as one built for a truck only a year later?

You must have a V8, eh? The V8s in 03, 04 didn't have VVTI and the exhaust systems are different. VVTI systems have an extra catalytic converter (4 vs 3, I believe) and the pipe routing is different underneath (more exposed). I've even read that the crossmember in front of the transfer case seems to be positioned slightly differently.

I guess the 03, 04 exhausts are more expensive because they are such a small fraction of the total now.

 

[Jah617]

You must have a V8, eh? The V8s in 03, 04 didn't have VVTI and the exhaust systems are different. VVTI systems have an extra catalytic converter (4 vs 3, I believe) and the pipe routing is different underneath (more exposed). I've even read that the crossmember in front of the transfer case seems to be positioned slightly differently.

I guess the 03, 04 exhausts are more expensive because they are such a small fraction of the total now.

I can confirm the difference in fitment. Got a lightly used URD catback for my 04 v8, only to find out it doesn't fit