montana_jeepn
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So these will fit then it looks:
Stainless Steel Shortie Headers, 2005-09 Toyota 4Runner, 4.7L ? Doug Thorley Headers
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I have these.
So these will fit then it looks:
Stainless Steel Shortie Headers, 2005-09 Toyota 4Runner, 4.7L ? Doug Thorley Headers
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Cool. Thoughts? And how does it pair with the Gibson. I think I can get a decent deal on the headers too for those that want them.
How was install?
I think it is perfect for the 30+ crowd with children who want a performance sound but don't want to rattle junior's first tooth loose with a super aggressive exhaust. It definitely won't be mistaken for stock at idle, but is only loud when you really press on the pedal. No drone!
I hired someone to do the install on the headers. It was an all day event with an experienced exhaust shop. I personally wouldn't attempt it myself and I am fairly handy.
If you can get by with it, I would also do a custom y-pipe. I've heard that really opens her up....it is definitely the choke point of my exhaust right now.
Tick, tick, tick. Yahoo! Tick, tick, tick.
[MENTION=9]Jason B[/MENTION] I've got an exhaust intake leak, which I think is the cause of a "clicking" sound on start-up and acceleration (07 4.7L). After speaking with the mechanic, I'm under the impression that these new headers will fix this issue.. does that seem correct?
Yes, that's the issue that happens on 4th gen v8's with around 100k-150k miles on them. The factory headers crack. Toyota wants $1,500 for both sides, and usually $3000 total installed. The Doug Thorleys are half that thank goodness, and give lot of extra power and a very nice gas mileage bump! And they carry are lifetime warranty, whereas the Toyota headers don't, and will crack again due to the design flaw with them.
How does this effect the emissions test? Will I be able to pass a strict emissions test?
I mentioned a while back how these headers give 30 HP. It's actually 32HP gain/35 ft lbs of torque!!!, more than I thought! Some said no way, and I said they did and there was a dyno, but where-ever it was hosted the link was broken, etc. Another was done and I finally got it. This is on a STOCK TRUCK, stock cats, etc. With a Gibson exhaust, Volant Intake and high flow magnaflow cats (which I also have on sale right now) this truck would give A LOT MORE, probably 15+ more easy. The factory cats are so restrictive that mods like exhaust and intakes help on stock trucks, but no where near what a truck with DT headers would and can do.
BUT, even if you don't care about the power, the gain mpg gains, people have reported on here 2-3 mpg gains. Now, that's if you drive it like you did before the mods, which might be hard for some to do with it being crazy fast after.
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Doug Thorley 03-04 headers ORDER LINK
Doug Thorley 05-09 headers ORDER LINK
Anyway, does anyone know of non-USA made headers for the V8? The tariffs only apply to America, so anything from Mexico, Japan, etc will be fine.