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CAN THE 2003 V6 SOUND BETTER?

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by ry3737, Oct 18, 2018.

  1. Oct 18, 2018 at 11:42 AM
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    ry3737

    ry3737 [OP] New Member

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    Hello all!

    I am coming into a 2003 SR5 V6 with only 50K miles on it. Is there a way to make change out the pipes to sound make it sound good and not like an import honda?

    V6 isnt' my choice, but you can't beat free!

    Thanks!

    Ryan
     
  2. Oct 18, 2018 at 11:46 AM
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    Darkness

    Darkness Allergic to white

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    I would look up what sounds best on first gen Tacoma, same motor right?
     
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  3. Oct 18, 2018 at 11:56 AM
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    15whtrd

    15whtrd Mr. Blonde

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    I know it’s not the consensus around here and I’m usually about straight through type mufflers. But I’ve always thought Flowmaster sounded great on the Tacoma V6.
     
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  4. Oct 18, 2018 at 1:33 PM
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    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck TTC#036 & 1st Degenerate

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    flowmaster 40, DDI injectors, sliders, bumper
    Trd supercharger, headers, and full exhaust will fix that. Maybe an airaid modular intake tube with the stock intake box and a nice filter. The 3.4L 5vzfe sounds nice with the modular intake tube, filter and the single exhaust, even if you only do the muffler and chop it after the axle.
     
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  5. Oct 18, 2018 at 2:28 PM
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    lsaami

    lsaami Let ‘er buck

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    I had a cherry bomb glass pack on the 96 tacoma I sold to get my tundra. It sounded pretty good. On the loud side. I've heard that people like the Flowmaster 44s.
     
  6. Oct 18, 2018 at 8:07 PM
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    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    I'm partial to the magnaflows with an 18" resonator on my SHO.
     
  7. Oct 18, 2018 at 8:08 PM
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    Casper421

    Casper421 Toyota RidgeTrac driver!

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    Yes, add two more cylinders.
     
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  8. Oct 18, 2018 at 8:08 PM
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    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    Well that's a given!
     
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