Aftermarket exhaust opinions... I want some growl, not drone.

[willyroo]

Unfortunately this is in Australia so you can't use the headers (due to RHS steering) - however had the Beaudesert Exhaust 3" system on my last LC. No drone at 100km/hr (~62Mph), and a very nice rumble.

Strewth - I might have to put this on the Lexy!

 

[AussieHJCruza]

Unfortunately this is in Australia so you can't use the headers (due to RHS steering) - however had the Beaudesert Exhaust 3" system on my last LC. No drone at 100km/hr (~62Mph), and a very nice rumble.

Strewth - I might have to put this on the Lexy!

The Beaudesert sounds mint

 

[David310]

Had a Magnaflow 12256 2.5” in/out welded today and the rear resonator chopped off.

I’m really happy with the deep V8 sound. No drone when cruising around ~45mph. Took it up to 65mph on the highway and couldn’t hear the exhaust over wind noise.

Give it a shot, worst case you hate the sound and install the resonator back on or go aftermarket.

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[bozncsurf]

Had a Magnaflow 12256 2.5” in/out welded today and the rear resonator chopped off.

I’m really happy with the deep V8 sound. No drone when cruising around ~45mph. Took it up to 65mph on the highway and couldn’t hear the exhaust over wind noise.

Give it a shot, worst case you hate the sound and install the resonator back on or go aftermarket.

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Great to hear

Appreciate the post and feedback !

 

[Landman2000]

Had a Magnaflow 12256 2.5” in/out welded today and the rear resonator chopped off.

I’m really happy with the deep V8 sound. No drone when cruising around ~45mph. Took it up to 65mph on the highway and couldn’t hear the exhaust over wind noise.

Give it a shot, worst case you hate the sound and install the resonator back on or go aftermarket.

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Buy a pro series packed resonator online at Corsa Performance. Our high-performance packed resonators are designed to outperform the competition, featuring Industry-leading quality and construction. Purchase a performance-packed resonator at Corsa Performance today!

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You still happy with this setup? About to order the same muffler for my 2000 LC. Also going to chop the resinator.

 

[David310]

You still happy with this setup? About to order the same muffler for my 2000 LC. Also going to chop the resinator.

It is louder now since I recently installed DT Headers. I also have steel bumpers/winch now as well so it drones while maintaining highway speed. I’m still happy though and no plans to change anything.

I would recommend installing the muffler first and if you still want more, chop the resonator off in a way that it can be easily welded back or a performance resonator installed.

 

[Landman2000]

It is louder now since I recently installed DT Headers. I also have steel bumpers/winch now as well so it drones while maintaining highway speed. I’m still happy though and no plans to change anything.

I would recommend installing the muffler first and if you still want more, chop the resonator off in a way that it can be easily welded back or a performance resonator installed.

Thanks. I got my muffler today and I am about to get it welded in. I plan to cut everything in a way that I can go back to stock if need be.

 

[Landman2000]

Thanks. I got my muffler today and I am about to get it welded in. I plan to cut everything in a way that I can go back to stock if need be.

Had the muffler installed today. Not sure how satisfied with the install I am. I had planned to do it myself, but once I got under the vehicle and realized how frustrating it was going to be I decided to take it to a shop. I didn’t see it till it was done, it’s not quite how I would have done it, but it works. I’ve noticed water seeping from some of the weld seams already which I will weld up myself tomorrow. With the resonator installed I couldnt tell any differnece in sound. Once I removed the resonator the sound was much better. Its an 18” Magnaflow 12256.

 

[ChiefKeef]

I ran a Flowmaster 40 series muffler and no resonator for years and it was absolutely perfect. I had a local, old school muffler shop basically just make me a custom set up and it was great. No drone, nice growl, perfect on the highway. As Maryland rust made it fall off piece by piece, I made the mistake of wanting to "try something different"...so I went with the Revel Trailhart cat back exhaust. At first, it was great...but...holy heck after a couple months on the truck, the drone at 2k rpm became unbearable would vibrate your back teeth. I ended up having a muffler shop add a resonator and now its much better....so I would definitely avoid the Revel Trailhart that's for sure

 

[David310]

Sounds like a less restrictive muffler wo the resonator is the way to go!

 

[OEMGUY0720]

If you look at your local Facebook marketplace or tuner community, there’s a ton of great deals with used JASMA-certified mufflers short for Japan Automotive Sports Muffler Association.
A lot of good brands that matches the Toyota engine architecture and OEM exhaust note like Fujitsubo, Tanabe, TOMS, TRD, Kakimoto are a few that doesn’t create drone, but growl. JASMA-certified mufflers are within Japanese urban decibel standards so it doesn’t disrupt the community and will give you that bass-like sound to compliment your build.

 

[Landman2000]

I ran a Flowmaster 40 series muffler and no resonator for years and it was absolutely perfect. I had a local, old school muffler shop basically just make me a custom set up and it was great. No drone, nice growl, perfect on the highway. As Maryland rust made it fall off piece by piece, I made the mistake of wanting to "try something different"...so I went with the Revel Trailhart cat back exhaust. At first, it was great...but...holy heck after a couple months on the truck, the drone at 2k rpm became unbearable would vibrate your back teeth. I ended up having a muffler shop add a resonator and now its much better....so I would definitely avoid the Revel Trailhart that's for sure

I kinda wish I had gone with the Flowmaster. I just like that the Magnaflow was stainless.