Hey guys thank you for your replies to my intro a couple of days ago. I do have some very simple questions that I want to make sure are answered by someone more knowledgable than me. I currently own a 1996 4Runner SR5 3.4L V6 with 114k.
Startup
Well my startup is well... one that sounds like 114k worth of startups. I would like something crisp, and quick. Not the slow (start-start-start-start.... ruuuuun) My startup isnt struggling just a tad well... sad sounding. (lol does that make sense?) I'm looking for that quick (start-start-ruuuuuuun) Suggestions?
Engine Noise
Again the sounds that come from my engine are completely normal, I assume, for an engine that has 114,000 miles on it. It doesn't rattle like a diesel engine, but it is well... how do I put it? It just doesnt have that nice crisp, tight fitting engine/cylinder sound. Suggestions?
Now please don't think that I am such a fool that I do not understand the normality of these noises that are coming from my 4runner. I understand that these noises are completely normal. I am simply asking if there is a cheap way I can quiet my ride down, and perhaps protect it so I can hit 200k.
Thanks Everyone,
Drew
PS. I'm looking into purchasing a muffler from that berkman industires site. (sorry about the spelling) I do have to ask if that muffler will pass a smog check in the State of California? thanks again.
Startup
Well my startup is well... one that sounds like 114k worth of startups. I would like something crisp, and quick. Not the slow (start-start-start-start.... ruuuuun) My startup isnt struggling just a tad well... sad sounding. (lol does that make sense?) I'm looking for that quick (start-start-ruuuuuuun) Suggestions?
Engine Noise
Again the sounds that come from my engine are completely normal, I assume, for an engine that has 114,000 miles on it. It doesn't rattle like a diesel engine, but it is well... how do I put it? It just doesnt have that nice crisp, tight fitting engine/cylinder sound. Suggestions?
Now please don't think that I am such a fool that I do not understand the normality of these noises that are coming from my 4runner. I understand that these noises are completely normal. I am simply asking if there is a cheap way I can quiet my ride down, and perhaps protect it so I can hit 200k.
Thanks Everyone,
Drew
PS. I'm looking into purchasing a muffler from that berkman industires site. (sorry about the spelling) I do have to ask if that muffler will pass a smog check in the State of California? thanks again.
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