I went in to the local muffler shop and originally wanted to have them delete the rear resonator (low-hanging fruit). Before I left the shop, I had a new Magnaflow 14" 2-to-1 muffler and a resonator delete. Sounds pretty good.
Thanks Milaad. So essentially, the only modifications done to the LC were both the stock muffler and rear resonator were removed. Then, a new Magnaflow muffler was welded into place and a pipe was welded on where the rear resonator used to be. The remaining exhaust piping is all stock. Not a true cat-back exhaust, but more of a muffler replacement and resonator delete. Fine for my needs. I do notice it is significantly louder inside with most of the drone around 1800-2500 rpm. I actually like the sound, although some people may not agree. I would compare it to my old '12 Tundra 5.7 with the MBRP cat-back exhaust. Similar sound and drone.
Thanks Milaad. So essentially, the only modifications done to the LC were both the stock muffler and rear resonator were removed. Then, a new Magnaflow muffler was welded into place and a pipe was welded on where the rear resonator used to be. The remaining exhaust piping is all stock. Not a true cat-back exhaust, but more of a muffler replacement and resonator delete. Fine for my needs. I do notice it is significantly louder inside with most of the drone around 1800-2500 rpm. I actually like the sound, although some people may not agree. I would compare it to my old '12 Tundra 5.7 with the MBRP cat-back exhaust. Similar sound and drone.
I don’t see why you wouldn’t be able to pass ca smog. The emissions components were not changed so there shouldn’t be any difference in output. However, if you have a strict smog guy, they may fail the visual. Not sure, but I’m not worried about it.
I don’t see why you wouldn’t be able to pass ca smog. The emissions components were not changed so there shouldn’t be any difference in output. However, if you have a strict smog guy, they may fail the visual. Not sure, but I’m not worried about it.