Side Exit Exhaust ?

[ALLEGRO]

I drove home today behind a 2007+ 4Runner. I know it was later than 07 due to the LED taillamps.

I noticed that the exhaust pipe pointed to the right side vs. mine exiting straight to the rear. When did this change?

 

[davem]

probably an aftermarket exaust or they had a new tail pipe fabbed up.

 

[r32]

Aftermarket. I have a 2008 and it goes straight out of the back.

Something like this...
Gibson Exhaust - Swept Side Exhaust

GIBSON SWEPT SIDE EXHAUST, ALUMINIZED -- This Swept Side Exhaust System Is Made Of High Quality Heavy Duty Aluminized Mandrel-Bent Tubing To Maintain Constant Exhaust Flow For Outstanding Performance, Fully Welded Superflow TM Muffler For Better Volume Efficiency, T-304 High Polished Stainless Steel Clampless Slash Tip, Zinc Plated 3/8-1/2 Factory Style Hangers And Heavy Duty Clamps, Engineered And Dyno-Tested To Improve Acceleration, Maximum Hill Climbing, Towing And Passing Power, Produces Maximum Torque And 15-20 Horsepower Gains At Low-End With Deep Aggressive Tone, Exits Behind The Rear Tire Near Stock Location, Quieter In The Cab, Improves Fuel Economy And Efficiency, Heavy Duty Enough For Off-Road Use, Lifetime Limited Warranty, 50 State Emissions Legal

 

[UPS92008]

Kinda funky. How did it look????


Sometimes I wonder if exhaust gasses get sucked back into the 4runner when I drive around with the rear window down and the sunroof open? Maybe side exit exhaust would limit that? If it happens? Heck, maybe it just looks better. Hehehe.