New FJ62 Exhaust

[Front Range 4x4]

I think the Toyota engineers did a great job on the 62 but the exhaust was an exception. That pipe going under the frame just was too vulnerable. Since my muffler was crushed and I had leaks everywhere I got it replaced today by a local shop that knows how to build an exhaust system. No more pipe under the frame, kept both O2 sensors and eliminated a cat. Everything is close & tight with just the downturn in the tailpipe not being under the frame. Oh, and it sounds a bit more throaty w/o being noisy with an XL Performance muffler.

 

[slcfj62]

So do you think moving the O2 sensors closer to the engine will cause any problems?

 

[Front Range 4x4]

None at all, he has done quite of few of these and guarantees no problems and that it'll even pass the local emissions.

 

[ElliottB]

Looks good. Your rig is sweeeeet.

 

[Skniper]

Damn, those guys do clean work!

I did similar with a dual inlet-single outlet cat then to a Magnaflow all inside the frame. Its a nice set up but not as clean as yours. Soemtimes I think the Magnaflow is a little noisy & rough sounding.
I'm saving your pics if I ever have to do it again down the road.

Nice.

 

[Skniper]

Forgot to ask about the O2 sensors, did you put in new aftermarket sensors? Did they have to fab up new flanges/bungs on the downpipes?....it all looks brand new.

 

[pappy]

So do you think moving the O2 sensors closer to the engine will cause any problems?

I read someplace that moving them closer to the manifold is better. The hotter they are the better they work. They are heated, which is needed when placed further down stream.

 

[macneill]

Looks good.

 

[Spike Strip]

Nice...

What's that diff armor you've got on the rear ?

 

[FourEyedWilly]

This tread makes me laugh...with a sigh. I thought some total hack did my exhaust. I took one look at that pipe under the frame and thought 'there is NO way' but I guess there is a WAY! Toyota afterthought????

Anyway, that looks great and what I thought it 'should be'. It's on the short list for me.

 

[RockDoc]

I just ordered the 02 sensor bungs last week so I can finally get the front half of my exhaust done "right". I've got no cats to worry about, so it's just a matter of re-routing from the manifolds to my 2 into 1 muffler.

Are you happy having the exhaust dump under the back of the truck like that? I would be real leery of it.

 

[calphi27]

what size pipe and how much did it set you back if you dont mind me asking.

 

[Front Range 4x4]

Thanks everyone, I'm real happy and it's great knowing I was turning it over to someone who knew what he was doing. It cost me $600 which didn't include O2 sensors since h re-used mine. I thought the Magnaflow would be louder than I wanted to went with this one, sounds good.

Matt & Elliot, this was done by AA Performance Muffler and Brake 3898 South Broadway in Englewood 303-806-8634 when you need yours done. Scott's a good guy and it doesn't take more than a few minutes before you know he knows what he's doing. When I picked it up he asked me if I knew Ige which is probably a better endorsement than mine.

Spike Strip, the diff armor was made by a friend.

 

[CardinalFJ60]

good to know!

thanks for the post...that's AA performance muffler, right? I'm glad you liked them...the 40 is going there in a few weeks.

again...you're cruiser has turned out soooooooo nice!

 

[Front Range 4x4]

Yes Shawn, thanks. I added the AA and I'm sure you'll be happy. Thanks for the compliment, it's hardly the same truck now that it was when we wheeled.

 

[calphi27]

Yea buds on sante fe wanted $800, but I thought that was excessive. Did they have the 02 sensor bungs, or did you get slees?

 

[RockDoc]

You can get the bungs from RC Engineering too, for cheaper.

 

[Front Range 4x4]

Are you happy having the exhaust dump under the back of the truck like that? I would be real leery of it.

Why RockDoc?

what size pipe

I believe it's 2.25 Matt.

Did they have the 02 sensor bungs, or did you get slees?

They took care of it all.

 

[RockDoc]

I've always heard that exhaust dumped under the vehicle can work its way up into the vehicle when you are sitting still, especially if you have any rust through underneath. I thought it was generally frowned upon.

 

[DC88FJ62]

I agree with rockdoc, aerodynamics will also pull fumes into the rig if you ever drive with the hatch open. I have a 69 Jeepster as well as my 88 62. When I got the Jeepster, the PO had redone the dual exhaust to flow out the back, I nearly gassed myself driving it home from Boston to DC, I rerouted the ends, one out each side the next week. Haven't smelt fumes since.