Flowmaster Exhaust Write-Up

[Sloan]

I have seen alot of people asking about different types of exhaust out on the market and what to get. I figured I would upload some videos/pics of my Flowmaster set up so you can guys can see it.

I got mine installed at the local muffler shop. Its a single in-dual out with 3 inch tips. The setup for the 40 Series and new piping was I think $210 which is not bad as I have seen cat-back systems online from Borla for around 500 bucks. My gas mileage slightly is better but still its not a big difference. I get around 330 miles to a tank (300 when the roof rack is on) and that is with mostly highway miles.

The exhaust tone is deep and loud which is what I wanted. I was hoping for more of a V8 sound but for what it is I think it is very close. To me it was never really "loud" because all i heard was big Silverados and F150s with glasspacks for the past few years at high school/college so I was used to it. I will say it may be to loud for some people. The noise inside the cab is pretty good at really not that bad unless your sitting in the back.


The first clip is just a regular start up in the driveway. The truck had not been started up all day and had been sitting there for around 10 hours i'd say. The temperature was about 60 degrees i'd say.

Exhaust Start Up

The 2nd clip is me going down my driveway, a little down the road, then back up. there is a good 30 second break in the video where i had to turn around so just wait till you see me riding back up. my girlfriend got bored so she decided to wave her hand in front of the camera....don't ask.

Exhaust Clip 2

Overall I love the set-up and would recommend it to anyway. Hopefully this will help in peoples future muffler set ups. The reason I went for the cat-back was I liked the look of it and never seen one with the angle tips on a 4Runner until mine. Enjoy some more with a few pictures...

Pipes running from the muffler

Back Shot

 

[Ron Helmuth]

nice clips

that sounds deep and low

A little more rumble than I would care for-but I like the look of the dual tips.

Nice sound clips

 

[4reak]

yumm

yummy! sounds super delicious to me! question though, do you hear all the rumble on the inside while driving too? if you do, does that mean you simply turn up the tunes?

 

[Sloan]

the idle sound isn't that bad on the inside. i usually have my radio up anyway so i don't ever notice it.

 

[rxshu]

Very useful writeup. It has helped me out alot! I think I will be putting my 40 series on now. Its been in the back for about 3 weeks.

I've got two, if anyone would like one for cheap! :bigok:

 

[bgmac]

To each, his own! Nice 4runner though!

 

[Sloan]

thanks for the compliments, hopefully before the summer is over it will be lifted. i'm thinking about taking off the altezzas but i'm still not sure.

is anybody else running this same muffler on here?

 

[uluafishing]

Why'd you have to go and post this?!

I'd forgotten I wanted to install an exhaust system on my runner...after hearing your setup...it's near the top of my mods list (right below new wheels/tires)...

Dang...just when I thought I was almost done with my ride...

Thanks for the write up and the vids! It help make my decision!

Aloha!

 

[ameining]

Flowmaster 40 for sale

Do you still have an extra exhaust system? Is it the dual output like the one in the above video? If so, how much are you selling it for?

Adam

 

[spongerx]

I found your videos on U-Tube when I was shopping for my muffler. It was very helpful. I went with less sound but yours sounds really good. I'm sure having the sound clips on this forum will help others make up their minds about what fits their wants/needs. Good call.