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peterdouglas · 08-10-07, 08:42 AM

Next month's project/upgrade (and hopefully last big spending spree for a while) is a new exhaust system, front to back. The one that's currently installed is obviously aftermarket and patched up in several places, but some of the patches are leaking. A few months ago some of you guys mentioned you're running OEM parts, and some aftermarket, but I'm just looking to follow up on that with some details of the aftermarket mufflers.

The prices from the Toyota dealer for OEM exhaust parts were about $97 for the front pipe, $117 for the intermediate and $297 for the muffler and tailpipe. The front and intermediate pipes are reasonably priced, and might be stainless steel (haven't been able to confirm that). But the muffler and tailpipe are quite expensive. Is it worth getting them anyways, or do you guys have a favourite muffler? Is the OEM muffler really worth that kind of money? (someone here said it's HUGE)!

I went to a custom exhaust shop yesterday and the guy said he could custom make the entire exhaust front to back for about $600 installed. But he wants me to come back next week to get his guy to confirm it. I forget what kind of muffler he suggested, but it was a good one for diesels he says. As long as it's not too much louder than stock! A few months ago, another place quoted me $1000 over the phone. Other places didn't seem interested in it. Do you think the $600 aftermarket exhaust is the way to go? Or all OEM for about $500 + installation? Or maybe an OEM front and intermediate pipe with an aftermarket muffler and tailpipe? Logic would indicate that OEM pieces fit just right (unlike my current pipes which have wicked bends and are probably a bit restrictive). The guy at the muffler shop didn't have much faith in OEM exhaust, or maybe that's because he wanted to sell me his stuff?

08-10-07, 08:42 AM	#1
peterdouglas IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 433	What's your favourite diesel muffler for a BJ60? Next month's project/upgrade (and hopefully last big spending spree for a while) is a new exhaust system, front to back. The one that's currently installed is obviously aftermarket and patched up in several places, but some of the patches are leaking. A few months ago some of you guys mentioned you're running OEM parts, and some aftermarket, but I'm just looking to follow up on that with some details of the aftermarket mufflers. The prices from the Toyota dealer for OEM exhaust parts were about $97 for the front pipe, $117 for the intermediate and $297 for the muffler and tailpipe. The front and intermediate pipes are reasonably priced, and might be stainless steel (haven't been able to confirm that). But the muffler and tailpipe are quite expensive. Is it worth getting them anyways, or do you guys have a favourite muffler? Is the OEM muffler really worth that kind of money? (someone here said it's HUGE)! I went to a custom exhaust shop yesterday and the guy said he could custom make the entire exhaust front to back for about $600 installed. But he wants me to come back next week to get his guy to confirm it. I forget what kind of muffler he suggested, but it was a good one for diesels he says. As long as it's not too much louder than stock! A few months ago, another place quoted me $1000 over the phone. Other places didn't seem interested in it. Do you think the $600 aftermarket exhaust is the way to go? Or all OEM for about $500 + installation? Or maybe an OEM front and intermediate pipe with an aftermarket muffler and tailpipe? Logic would indicate that OEM pieces fit just right (unlike my current pipes which have wicked bends and are probably a bit restrictive). The guy at the muffler shop didn't have much faith in OEM exhaust, or maybe that's because he wanted to sell me his stuff? __________________ 1984 BJ60 (stranded in Ontario) • 1986 Jetta Diesel (my DD) • propane powered 1995 Ford Errorstar Last edited by peterdouglas; 08-10-07 at 08:53 AM.