TRD Exhaust - Available in 2020 M.Y.

[Bumbo]

Something that I'm wondering.

Will the exhaust add any HP (even if small) at all?

I think that in theory it should but doesn't look that Toyota is differentiating HP between TRDP and others.

Thoughts?

Generally speaking... yes, cat-back exhaust systems have the potential to increase power gains. That said, the general consensus (at least in the tuner world) is that that parts are only a part of the equation, the engine/ecu tune more often than not needs to accompany it to really unlock that potential.

So in my mind, intake & exhaust without a tune just make noise, but some people just like to sound fast.

 

[Whippersnapper02]

Something that I'm wondering.

Will the exhaust add any HP (even if small) at all?

I think that in theory it should but doesn't look that Toyota is differentiating HP between TRDP and others.

Thoughts?

I went with a TRD exhaust on my Tacoma. Pipe diameter is the same and the muffler a tiny bit less restrictive. You may see 5hp at high RPM on the dyno but you won't feel it. Do it for sound (not that great sounding anyway), not power gains.

 

[pointman]

Yeah I'm with you but it can be done. Nivida did a great job with their exhaust for the VQ35DE sounds like a fricken gtr.

It costs real money to tune exhausts for sound let alone power.

I'll swap my stock one out if I ever run into an excess of funds. Until then silent has its perks for sure.

Hard to compare when the VQ is Nissan's go to, including in their JDM "Skyline 350GT".

 

[Mutant138]

Hard to compare when the VQ is Nissan's go to, including in their JDM "Skyline 350GT".

Otherwise known as the infiniti G35. Not the same thing as the R35's VR38DETT.

Skyline name but not really the skyline you are thinking of. Most exhausts sound like dick on them. Nvidia put in the work.

 

[pointman]

Otherwise known as the infiniti G35. Not the same thing as the R35's VR38DETT.

Skyline name but not really the skyline you are thinking of. Most exhausts sound like dick on them. Nvidia put in the work.

The VQ35 is in many of their cars, including their sportier offerings. My point is that its different from the motor in the 4Runner because of the way Nissan did it, from sportier offerings to SUVs. The 350GT is exactly what I thought it was. No one has ever thought the VQ35 was in the R35.

 

[Akkording]

If memory serves me right the old TRD exhaust on a gen 1 Tacoma was just a Borla made exhaust.

 

[mynameistory]

I'd prefer it over stock just because it won't drag on as much stuff. But for the 4.0 a silent exhaust is best. Maybe I'll just weld a 90º bend on the stock pipe.

 

[Hydguy]

If memory serves me right the old TRD exhaust on a gen 1 Tacoma was just a Borla made exhaust.

Pretty sure that's what the new one is too.

 

[Mutant138]

I'd prefer it over stock just because it won't drag on as much stuff. But for the 4.0 a silent exhaust is best. Maybe I'll just weld a 90º bend on the stock pipe.

Hmm never considered that.

You could always chop your hangers down a bit while your doing that 90 degree bend. Then you get silent with clearance (prob what I will do).

 

[ToyoT4R]

No matter how it sounds we are still dealing with a very slow 4WD SUV. Might as well keep it quiet...

 

[anomalous]

Just installed one on a good friend of mines truck. Sounds really good, reminds of the TRD exhaust on the Tacomas. Looks really nice, too, I actually thought the TRD logo would be in the side of the tip, but it's actually on the top. I think the picture in this thread is of the exhaust on the Tacoma. Only thing I don't understand is why they decided to use a muffler that has dual inlet and outlets when they could've used a single in and out. At first we thought it was for optional dual exhaust, but after installing we realized there's no room the way it's designed. Overall, he's happy with it. Butt Dyno says it feels more responsive and torqey. The sound now matches the look

Also, forgot to mention that we did the TRD intake, and exhaust together, so that's probably why we feel more of a difference on the butt dyno

 

[MGordo]

Interesting, did you have a cost with it? Or part number? Its still not even coming up as an option in Canada.

 

[anomalous]

Interesting, did you have a cost with it? Or part number? Its still not even coming up as an option in Canada.

Part number is PTR03-89200. List is $850, but I was able to get employee cost. That's a good deal for us in Hawaii being we usually have to pay ridiculous shipping. I ended up paying $850 for the URD exhaust shipped. Sucks

Whoa, looks like URD prices went up. Their exhaust is now listed for $649 before shipping. I swear it was in the $500 range before. I guess that means it would now cost close to $1000 shipped for us in Hawaii

 

[mynameistory]

Lol what the hell? That is the strangest use of a dual exhaust muffler I've ever seen!

 

[Gecko]

Any chance you can upload some inside/outside videos?

The black tip is strange to me... oh well.

 

[anomalous]

Lol what the hell? That is the strangest use of a dual exhaust muffler I've ever seen!

Yeh, pretty strange

Any chance you can upload some inside/outside videos?

The black tip is strange to me... oh well.

I thought it would be different at first, but it actually looks pretty nice. Something different than the usual flat black tips, and I like the embossed TRD logo. I asked my friend to send me video clips, so I'll share it when I get something. It's pretty quiet inside with the windows up. You can hear and feel the deep rumble from under the truck, but doesn't drone. Sounds pretty aggressive with the windows down. Reminds me of the old TRD exhaust on the gen1 1GRFE in the Tacomas, but a little quieter, and smoother

 

[ForRun]

Lol what the hell? That is the strangest use of a dual exhaust muffler I've ever seen!

Got mine today and thought same darn thing. Just a guess, they are using up surplus stock. Probably cost them more in labor to weld it shut

 

[Charlievee]

Like i said on the other forum. Looks like it hangs low and looks cheesy with that dainty little tip. Do they have one that exits in the stock location?

 

[ForRun]

Just installed one on a good friend of mines truck. Sounds really good, reminds of the TRD exhaust on the Tacomas. Looks really nice, too, I actually thought the TRD logo would be in the side of the tip, but it's actually on the top. I think the picture in this thread is of the exhaust on the Tacoma. Only thing I don't understand is why they decided to use a muffler that has dual inlet and outlets when they could've used a single in and out. At first we thought it was for optional dual exhaust, but after installing we realized there's no room the way it's designed. Overall, he's happy with it. Butt Dyno says it feels more responsive and torqey. The sound now matches the look

Also, forgot to mention that we did the TRD intake, and exhaust together, so that's probably why we feel more of a difference on the butt dyno

Wanted to ask, I notice the rear piece does not have welded nuts and I need to pick up some bolts. any other surprises during install or is it a direct bolt on and everything lines up? Thanks!

 

[anomalous]

Wanted to ask, I notice the rear piece does not have welded nuts and I need to pick up some bolts. any other surprises during install or is it a direct bolt on and everything lines up? Thanks!

Yea, no weld in bolts. The exhaust kit comes with new nut and bolts for the tail pipe section, along with a gasket. The ypipe - cat back gasket was reused with no issues