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Toyota made a fast truck when they resdesigned the new Tundra. The 5.7L V8 has 381 hp, making it a good truck for hauling and towing. But a lot of people will tell you that you should modify the factory exhaust system. You should only consider it after you've learned the facts. Fortunately, the factory exhaust system is efficient and doesn't require much modification. The new Tundra comes with a 4 into 2 into 1 exhaust manifold, which has been found to be most efficient for moving exhaust gases quickly. The exhaust manifold is also made out of stainless steel, which is light and resistant to rust. And, the exhaust manifold has equal length exhaust tubes making it as good as most products available after-market. In short, the exhaust manifolds on your new Tundra don’t require any modification. Next we have the catalytic converters. These legally required emissions control devices are often accused of restricting a vehicle's exhaust, but in the new Tundra that's not the case. They are efficient and they benefit the environment, so they're definitely off limits. Once the exhaust gases leave the catalytic converters they cool off and enter the muffler. The factory muffler is efficient, but I don't think it let's the voice of the motor come out. The factory muffler was chosen to be efficient and quite, and changing it won't increase the power of the engine much, if at all. However, it will give you the V8 rumble that everyone loves. Fortunately, there are a lot of available aftermarket mufflers available. Choosing one only requires answering a few questions. First of all, find out if the muffler you like is going to have any "exhaust drone". Exhaust drone refers to the sound of the engine running while your driving at constant speed, like on the highway. Many people prefer not to have any drone, but others are willing to deal with some drone if it gets them a little more power. Finding out if the muffler you like is going to drone is easy, ask the people at the local muffler shops as well as the websites www.tundraheadquarters.com and www.tundrasolutions.com. Second, do you want something that people can slightly hear when you drive by, or do you want something so loud that the neighbors know exactly what time you leave for work every morning? I hope that it’s the former, but if you decide for the latter, look for words like “racing” or “glasspack”. You also need to decide if you want a single or dual exhaust? In terms of performance, you usually see the best increase by copying the factory system but upgrading the components. On the Tundra, that would be a single exhaust. But since you’re not going to see much of a performance difference either way, dual exhausts do look and sound better, and that would be my suggestion. Last, what is the best material for your muffler? While stainless steel is lightweight and resistant to rust, a lot of people that live in dry climates don't need it. Standard galvanized or aluminized steel is fine. However, if your climate is wet or near saltwater stainless steel is an excellent choice.
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Author Jason Lancaster has worked in the auto business and with the Toyota Tundra for the better part of a decade. Get more Tundra Info at his website, www.tundraheadquarters.com. Feel free to grab a unique version of this article from the tundra toyota muffler exhaust aftermarket automotive cars trucks Articles Submission Service
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