I was thinking the same with the Borla. $700 and it barely sounds any different? Really? My dad had a V8 Raptor with a Borla exhaust and that truck sounded fucking nasty. Granted that's a very different truck, but my point is they know how to make a good exhaust, I'm just surprised this is so bland
I can’t thank you all enough for making this video. It was super helpful in my decision making and the production quality was amazing. You guys crushed it!
Been rocking the MBRP for a year or so,painted it with engine heat paint and no rust so far. Sounds good and is tucked up so you don't smash your exhaust.best bang for your buck🤙
These videos have been the most extensive and comprehensive go to videos for any mods for your Tacoma. A tire video like this would be cool since I'm in the market for my first set of tires
I liked the Borla hands down. It sounded great and if I wanted to get in the mud or in the hills I wouldn't mind if it got scratched up. It's just I love the sound and I'm getting the Borla for my Tacoma. Thanks for the info !
Very through video. I bought a 21 with a manual. It had a magnaflow already installed. Way too loud. The highway drone, terrible on long drives. It's all you hear when you arrive. I researched and was considering trd or oem. I chose borla, price, ss and reputation. Drone relief finally.
For someone like me that just bought my 3rd Gen Taco and has my lift, rims/tires, and light bar. This video was dead on letting me know which brand to go with. I picked the AFe as well prior to seeing you say the AFE also. Good video buddy. Really informative
AFE all the way for sure. The other two have their moments where they make a really cool sound that the AFE doesn't make but the AFE consistently sounds better to me.
Awesome video guys! I love the objective take you have been doing on these comparison videos. It really puts the power into the viewer/customer’s hands to make their own decision on what is best for them and their build. Keep it up!!!
I took off my TRD Pro exhaust from my 2020 Tacoma and replaced it with the Borla. I could not be more satisfied and happy that I made the switch. Sounds great. Far better than the TRD Pro exhaust in my opinion. Doesn’t hurt that it’s paired with the KN Blackhawk cold air intake, Pedal Commander, and RIPP ignition coils either.
Great video, but I gotta say, I have the MBRP and I daily my truck as well as drive long distance, once you get used to the sound it really isn't that bad, and well always make you smile at those you look at you with a dazed stare.
On my 4 banger I put a borla pro xs. Did a cat Delete and now that exhaust claps loud when I want and quiet when I'm light on the pedal. The best choice Borla
Just picked up a DIY magnaflow performance muffler. Just cut out my stock muffler and welded it in. Personally, I sounds better than everything here. Great video!
Don’t count out Carven, personally there exhaust is the best sounding out of all of them, I’ve had mine on for almost a year and I have no complaints. Super deep growl and I’ve gotten compliments saying that they thought it was a V8.
@@CarvenExhaust just recently came across videos of your guys’ setups - wondering if anyone’s had CEL’s come up after the install? Definitely the best sounding exhaust I’ve come across and looking to get one ASAp
I was a fan of the AFE. Glad it's going on "my" project Tacoma, lol. It would be interesting to "hear" these compared to the TRD Pro... Great content. Keep up the good work!
Very thorough - nice job. I would go with the Borla for quality (and because they are made in Johnson City, TN where I live). Gotta support the homies 😉
For "Overlanding" between the 3 to choose from here: Borla. Regardless of the price, sound, you need quality of pipe, welds and the peace of mind. 304 > 409 > Aluminumized Steel. Unless it's a beater.
This vid has been the best that I've seen so far.. Mainly since you showed how someone at home could do it. Also how u use the spray before and after. All other vids I've seen mention it but never state how it's used. More of a "they should know". The time and deatil given in these vids is remarkable!! THANK YOU!! Borla for me, Didn't like the sag on the AFE tip.. seemed to low.
The problem with the Craven exhausts is they use 409 stainless steel that is magnetic and will rust, do a little research on stainless steels and you will understand why Borla uses T304 stainless steel and gives you a million mile warranty which comes out to 20,000 miles a year for 50 years. you will go through several Craven exhausts in the same million miles.
I’m running a dual MBRP here in Germany…. Extreme pucker factor when the inspection happened. Came in right under the mark at 94db! It’s got a drone for sure. Going to dyna mat to try and get the noise down. Either way it sounds great and looks awesome!
Loved the video, I really liked the borla exhaust but dang its a bit pricey. I would of appreciated some runs with the stock exhaust as well just as a control because on some of those runs I was thinking dang it sounds pretty stock
I see a lot of posts pushing the Craven exhausts, the problem with Craven is they cheeped out and use low quality 400 series stainless steel that will rust. Borla only uses quality T304 stainless steel which costs a lot more than cheap 400 series stainless steel.
Running the powder coated mbrp 3" on my lifted 2021 limited. Drone a little louder than expected around 3000rpm but such a gorgeous sound when going under an overpass :)
@@Rifles-n-Harvest To bad Craven cheap's out and uses low quality 400 series stainless steel that rusts. So many of these exhaust manufactures use aluminized steel or low quality 400 series stainless steel. Borla only uses quality T304 stainless steel, 300 series stainless steel is non magnetic and have higher contents of nickel and chromium which resists rust and stains. No one including Craven comes close to the Borla sound.
@@mustangecoboosthpp3869 Wow! I didn't know that. I feel differently about the sound, but for sure that's some good information to know. Thank you. 🤘🏼 @carvenexhaust
Looks like we found the same - I was scouting for the best recently as well and I am a very happy boy with the - aFe 49-46001-1B 3" Stainless Exhaust System for Toyota Tacoma 05-12 4.0L . I can from the flowmaster 50 series with 2.5 and its just as loud and more power.
The AFE and MBRP sound nice and aggressive, but I personally don't want the drone from it which i see a lot of others commenting that there definitely is drone, I've had drone on another vehicle, I aint about that life. Borla sounds better for daily driving, just for my needs and opinion, great video !
You want the Borla then, both the MBRP and AFE used 3 inch tubing which is to big and reduces exhaust gas velocity and cylinder scavenging, Borla is the only one of these three systems that got the tubing size correct for maximum exhaust gas velocity and cylinder scavenging. Add in the fact Borla also uses T304 stainless steel on all of their products which is far superior to MBRP's aluminized steel and AFE's 409 stainless steel and the clear winner is Borla.
I bought the Borla and do not regret it. Everything sounds very Honda civic like in real life. The Borla is very deep and just enough aggression for this mid size truck. If you are gonna go with the other options just straight pipe it at that point. Borla doesn’t restrict air flow either like the MBRP having a smaller muffler is not good for the airflow to come out. You need max air flow to come out and Borla does just that. There’s a reason it’s expensive and yes really overpriced but again worth it for quality too. Doesn’t rust like the MBRP as well. Don’t forget the other two brands rust easier as well too. If you get the Borla and want an even more aggressive sound a S and B old air intake is perfect. PS there’s a reason The guy went with the Borla for his truck for a reason lol.
Had the MBRP on my 21 Tacoma TRD Sport manual transmission and it was too loud for everyday driving, lots of drone noise in 3rd to 5th gear inside the truck,exhaust would even pop on downshifts,tried to add a magna flow resonator but loudness did not reduce much.Finally replaced setup with TRD exhaust and now have lower noise a little higher tone than stock exhaust.Will try the Borla S type sometime in future.
To anybody thinking of doing the exhaust on your Tacoma I’ll caution you to STAY CLEAR of all loud rated options! Especially if you have the 4.0 v6 and plan to go from the headers all the way back. I went with all moderate rated options and it’s enough to become annoying on the interstate! I have Doug Thorley long tube headers Doug Thorley pipe bomb with resonators and the flow master American thunder cat backs with dual exits! American Thunder cat back is what I started with and it was not loud enough so I moved to DTLT headers with the stock y pipe. That sound was actually really good but I was younger and wanted more and went extreme with the URD y pipe at first but it would almost anger me and my passengers so after several years I went for the DT pipe bomb. It sounds pretty good and tolerable now however I’m sick of the dual side exit catback so I’m looking to move to the quietest sounding single side exit I can find. Dual side exit gets in the way of the spare and if it gets loose and lowers slightly on one side then your truck looks like crap from the back. Flowmaster sent a bunch of low quality clamps that I upgraded over time and recently the driver side tip came off on a rough dirt road after 10 years! I’m over it 😅. I also strongly recommend that you keep ALL the stock exhaust parts no matter how much your wife complains because I was quoted over 2k JUST FOR A STOCK Y PIPE! If your wife has an issue then take her to the scrap yard! 😂 great video I really liked the borla too! I want smooth and quiet not that raspy sound because trust me it gets very very old!
I have to wonder if there’s any significant back-pressure difference between the 2.5” Borla and the other two at 3”. Does the better flow result in ANY dyno changes at all? Gotta admit- that MBRP had the most significant sound change- it growled nicely!
Bigger is not better the 3 inch exhausts in this video reduce exhaust velocity and cylinder scavenging, the Borla 2.5 inch system will have the highest exhaust velocity and the best cylinder scavenging resulting in the best performance. John Lingenfelter built over 600 horse power corvettes and worked with Borla on the exhaust and used 2.5 inch pipes, even today people still think bigger exhaust pipes are better but they could not be more wrong. The same thing applies to headers and header collectors. If nothing else remember this you are looking for exhaust gas velocity, the faster you can move the exhaust gases the better the cylinder scavenging will be with will allow for a better cylinder charge on the intake stroke resulting in more power.
I have the AFE, yes it sounds good, but on the highway could get too loud specially with the gear hunting. And one thing I did not like, the tip that was black in the beginning, it’s not silver, it lose the black color with the time.
I didn’t do a pre-built catback but I went with an Aero Turbine AT2525 muffler and it sounded awesome and got a ton of compliments before I went to URD Equal Length headers and then had to get a resonator because it got *raspy*.
Out of all the videos I’ve seen I had to go with Carven and I absolutely love it in person. The tip/tailpipe is removable and dumps right over the axle for better off-road clearance. Sounds even better on the 6mt hitting limiter while wot! Does hitting ECT on the autos allow it to rev a little higher do the autos only go up to 5,500rpm? Having the 6mt hitting the full 6k is awesome for these rev happy 3.5s
@@jerryrocketandthegogogirls3517 it kind of depends on your definition of too loud. When you’re really giving it the beans it’s pretty loud but casual driving it’s not unbearable. Even my wife who’s not much into cars/trucks doesn’t mind it on long road trips. Driven from TX to CO and TX to OH comfortably. You can keep conversation easily without raising your voice with the windows up. If you’re used to having exhausts on vehicles then no it’s not too loud. If it’s your first time having an aftermarket exhaust it might be too loud could be another way of saying it lol. I drive with mud terrain tires on my truck and they’re louder than the exhaust sitting at 70 if that helps at all too. I love this exhaust though. I genuinely believe it’s either this exhaust or stock exhaust. All others don’t sound great on the Tacoma. It’s hard enough to make a V6 sound decent as is and I get nothing but compliments when people hear my truck. Hope that helps
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MBRP is loud and has presence, but I feel it lacks tunning on the high end of RPMs. Borla is the overall superior dor a daily in my opinion. There is a very nice twin tip exhaust out there (don't remembrer the name but it shows in short videos here in YT if you look for "Tacoma dual exhaust").
in the MBRP daily drive sound test, you had your parking lights on, the right rear lower bulb was not on, looks like you may have a bulb problem. thanks for the test.
The time and effort you guys put into showing each exhaust system is pretty dope. Thanks you.
Our pleasure!
AFE has a nice medium to it, just throaty enough to be pleasing without being obnoxious. Borla sounds good too, but its pricey
Borla=stainless steel
I personally like the MBRP, borla sounds almost stock in my opinion, and for the price range, I’m gonna go with the MBRP! Thanks for this video!
Glad we were able to help 🤙
I was thinking the same with the Borla. $700 and it barely sounds any different? Really? My dad had a V8 Raptor with a Borla exhaust and that truck sounded fucking nasty. Granted that's a very different truck, but my point is they know how to make a good exhaust, I'm just surprised this is so bland
I can’t thank you all enough for making this video. It was super helpful in my decision making and the production quality was amazing. You guys crushed it!
Glad it helped!
Been rocking the MBRP for a year or so,painted it with engine heat paint and no rust so far. Sounds good and is tucked up so you don't smash your exhaust.best bang for your buck🤙
That’s a great idea
That’s a great idea! Definitely gonna keep that in mind 🤙
I live on the ocean, no way would I swap stainless for "aluminized steel" anything. Stainless or bust, and even 409 is pushing it.
These videos have been the most extensive and comprehensive go to videos for any mods for your Tacoma. A tire video like this would be cool since I'm in the market for my first set of tires
We used bf Goodrich KM3’s for this one 🤙
MBRP is the best sounding I've heard and you can get them in single or dual exhaust , plus they look great !!!
MBRP has a terrible note in person, made the truck sound like a 2003 civic. I sold it after three days.
@@jonc7371 strongly disagree, I've had my dual MBRP (I went with the 4 inch exhaust tips) for nearly 3 years now and I love it
@@rb6454 they keep selling them so someones buying them lol
I liked the Borla hands down. It sounded great and if I wanted to get in the mud or in the hills I wouldn't mind if it got scratched up. It's just I love the sound and I'm getting the Borla for my Tacoma. Thanks for the info !
I’ve had the borla for a year now. Best choice imo… right amount of growl, but not annoying at highways speeds. Sounds better once broken in too!
You won’t regret it
Really appreciate the effort you guys put into making this video! It’s AFE for me 💪🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!
The most thorough exhaust video I have ever seen. Magnificent work!
Thanks!
Very through video. I bought a 21 with a manual. It had a magnaflow already installed. Way too loud. The highway drone, terrible on long drives. It's all you hear when you arrive. I researched and was considering trd or oem. I chose borla, price, ss and reputation. Drone relief finally.
Best sound tests on CZcams. Thanks for this fellas.
Our pleasure!
For someone like me that just bought my 3rd Gen Taco and has my lift, rims/tires, and light bar. This video was dead on letting me know which brand to go with. I picked the AFe as well prior to seeing you say the AFE also. Good video buddy. Really informative
Thanks bro! 🤙
AFE all the way for sure. The other two have their moments where they make a really cool sound that the AFE doesn't make but the AFE consistently sounds better to me.
Man, I am liking the Borla, its quieter and for longer trips (as you note) its the best choice.
Absolutely agree! The droning on trips would make me hate driving the truck back. I had to change it. I enjoy it now.
I just got the Borla and I love it...Even my wife doesn't complain, but it sounds sweet.
Happy wife happy life 😂
Awesome video guys! I love the objective take you have been doing on these comparison videos. It really puts the power into the viewer/customer’s hands to make their own decision on what is best for them and their build. Keep it up!!!
Thanks bro 🤙
For my Tacoma, the Borla is the winner! A high quality great looking product!
Brodi I appreciate all the time and effort to make this video!
Any time!
That Borla sounds so much better than the others
I took off my TRD Pro exhaust from my 2020 Tacoma and replaced it with the Borla. I could not be more satisfied and happy that I made the switch. Sounds great. Far better than the TRD Pro exhaust in my opinion. Doesn’t hurt that it’s paired with the KN Blackhawk cold air intake, Pedal Commander, and RIPP ignition coils either.
You got a sick rig for sure then 😂
@@tacomabeast thanks man. It’s a work in progress
You wanna sell the trd one?
@@quintbetts4703 I sold it last summer bud
Does the exhaust sound like the one in the video or are the Pros different when adding aftermarket vs regular TRDs?
The AFE hangs too low. Borla hangs just right but the MBRP sounds the best imo
Literally my exact thought before coming to the comments, bravo 🤝
Mbrp sounds like a rattle can
Borla sounds best
Great video, but I gotta say, I have the MBRP and I daily my truck as well as drive long distance, once you get used to the sound it really isn't that bad, and well always make you smile at those you look at you with a dazed stare.
I had a customer come in to toyota with the MBRP and it sounded so nice I loved it
Flowmaster flow fx is what I put on my Tacoma and it sounds great
On my 4 banger I put a borla pro xs. Did a cat Delete and now that exhaust claps loud when I want and quiet when I'm light on the pedal. The best choice Borla
That's my favorite truck ever. TOYOTA TACOMA. It's a reliable car plus. Really good upgrade.
I agree with you, the borla was quieter and for basic overlanding where you're not going crazy with the truck, I think it would be nice
Just picked up a DIY magnaflow performance muffler. Just cut out my stock muffler and welded it in. Personally, I sounds better than everything here. Great video!
Which magma flow series you weld in bro ?
The Borla looks and sounds the best!
The magnaflow one sounds best bro but outta those 3 I like the afe
Damn, that MBRP got my attention. My taco is fully blacked out, so one they sell with the matte black tip just might be the one I get
Thank you guys for making this quality informative videos 🤘🏽
Thanks for watching!
Don’t count out Carven, personally there exhaust is the best sounding out of all of them, I’ve had mine on for almost a year and I have no complaints. Super deep growl and I’ve gotten compliments saying that they thought it was a V8.
That's right. DM/Email us, I am sending you a shirt. keep holding it down for the Carven fam
@@CarvenExhaust just saw this now! emailing you guys right now
@@CarvenExhaustI want a shirt
@@CarvenExhaust just recently came across videos of your guys’ setups - wondering if anyone’s had CEL’s come up after the install? Definitely the best sounding exhaust I’ve come across and looking to get one ASAp
Id buy a Carven but 2nd gen😢
Nice video! Thank you for the time to show each option , ver helpful . Greetings from Monterrey Mx
Glad it was helpful!
I love how the average MPG drops with each exhaust test from flooring it over and over haha
😂😂😂
AFE was my Favorite.
I was a fan of the AFE. Glad it's going on "my" project Tacoma, lol. It would be interesting to "hear" these compared to the TRD Pro... Great content. Keep up the good work!
We’ll keep it in mind for next time 🤙
The amount of effort in this video 🤌
Good shit fellas
Thanks bro! 🙌
Very thorough - nice job. I would go with the Borla for quality (and because they are made in Johnson City, TN where I live). Gotta support the homies 😉
For "Overlanding" between the 3 to choose from here: Borla. Regardless of the price, sound, you need quality of pipe, welds and the peace of mind. 304 > 409 > Aluminumized Steel. Unless it's a beater.
Dang it must have taken hours to make this video.. I gotta say this is one of your best.
Thanks bro 🔥
yo your mom recommended your channel and i’m surprised your channel is really entertaining
and the editing in this is incredible
😂 thanks mom 🤙
I’ve had Mbrp on all my trucks and cars they always sound the best
Afe sounds good, and not too loud and droney mbrp, borla is good if you want it to sound more aggressive but not too obnoxious as mbrp
Yes the Borla sounds a bit better than the aFe, but ultimately I chose the aFe for my 23 Tacoma TRD Off Road double cab with the 6’ bed.
This vid has been the best that I've seen so far.. Mainly since you showed how someone at home could do it. Also how u use the spray before and after. All other vids I've seen mention it but never state how it's used. More of a "they should know". The time and deatil given in these vids is remarkable!! THANK YOU!! Borla for me, Didn't like the sag on the AFE tip.. seemed to low.
So glad you enjoyed the video!
I had a Flowmaster exhaust on my last pickup so I’m currently saving up for another Flowmaster FlowFX for my 23 Tacoma TRD Off Road
It wasn’t on the video but I want the carven exhaust
We’ll have to review it later 👀
I have the carven catback exhaust. I love it so far. Sounds great!
Me as well! Wish they showed it lol
Do u know if it fits 2022
@@benmonaco413 I wish I know the answer but idk what's changed on the 2022. Haven't research about the newer ones but it might.
The problem with the Craven exhausts is they use 409 stainless steel that is magnetic and will rust, do a little research on stainless steels and you will understand why Borla uses T304 stainless steel and gives you a million mile warranty which comes out to 20,000 miles a year for 50 years. you will go through several Craven exhausts in the same million miles.
Borla sounds and looks awesome!!
Borla for me for the exact reason stated. I drive a lot of long trips and am too old now for a droning exhaust lol
I’m running a dual MBRP here in Germany…. Extreme pucker factor when the inspection happened. Came in right under the mark at 94db! It’s got a drone for sure. Going to dyna mat to try and get the noise down. Either way it sounds great and looks awesome!
DAMn that sounds strict 😂
I really like the first one sounds really nice and smooth you have the same tires that I have on my Rubicon
Borla is the best sound. No drone. Sounds Natural
I’m a huge Borla fan. Love the deep throaty sound.
😂😂
Loved the video, I really liked the borla exhaust but dang its a bit pricey. I would of appreciated some runs with the stock exhaust as well just as a control because on some of those runs I was thinking dang it sounds pretty stock
holy shit I had no idea leaf springs were so active! Look at em go in the 0-60 tests!
I see a lot of posts pushing the Craven exhausts, the problem with Craven is they cheeped out and use low quality 400 series stainless steel that will rust. Borla only uses quality T304 stainless steel which costs a lot more than cheap 400 series stainless steel.
If MBRP with a finished tip like the Borla or dumped in the rear axle would be my choice.
Borla definitely looks and sounds the best.
MBRP and Borla ! Hello from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
MBRP is the best.. the price and the sound for me is the best..
I would do a dual exhaust just base on looks and slap my own costume pipe on use 2.5 pipe and a flow master 40 give it that muscle car sound
I love the borla definitely going to have to pull some over time for it
Running the powder coated mbrp 3" on my lifted 2021 limited. Drone a little louder than expected around 3000rpm but such a gorgeous sound when going under an overpass :)
@TacomaBeast You guys really need to do a review on the carven exhaust system it has amazing sounds and pops and bangs!!
Facts. Carven Exhaust really puts these options in the dirt.
Statement above spits 100% facts.
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@@Rifles-n-Harvest To bad Craven cheap's out and uses low quality 400 series stainless steel that rusts. So many of these exhaust manufactures use aluminized steel or low quality 400 series stainless steel. Borla only uses quality T304 stainless steel, 300 series stainless steel is non magnetic and have higher contents of nickel and chromium which resists rust and stains.
No one including Craven comes close to the Borla sound.
@@mustangecoboosthpp3869 Wow! I didn't know that. I feel differently about the sound, but for sure that's some good information to know. Thank you. 🤘🏼 @carvenexhaust
Got me a MBRP used for $80. Sounds good enough for the price lol
Dude very thorough I love it❤
Looks like we found the same - I was scouting for the best recently as well and I am a very happy boy with the - aFe 49-46001-1B 3" Stainless Exhaust System for Toyota Tacoma 05-12 4.0L . I can from the flowmaster 50 series with 2.5 and its just as loud and more power.
Banks is the best! Looks like everyone overlooked it!
The AFE and MBRP sound nice and aggressive, but I personally don't want the drone from it which i see a lot of others commenting that there definitely is drone, I've had drone on another vehicle, I aint about that life. Borla sounds better for daily driving, just for my needs and opinion, great video !
Glad the video was able to help 🤙
I have the MBRP on my 2019 TRD pro I love it ❤
The BEST, in my opinion, would be the one that provides the largest increase in gas mileage and power.
AFE
You want the Borla then, both the MBRP and AFE used 3 inch tubing which is to big and reduces exhaust gas velocity and cylinder scavenging, Borla is the only one of these three systems that got the tubing size correct for maximum exhaust gas velocity and cylinder scavenging. Add in the fact Borla also uses T304 stainless steel on all of their products which is far superior to MBRP's aluminized steel and AFE's 409 stainless steel and the clear winner is Borla.
Borla kinda sounds like the trd pro exhaust. MBRP nice at low revs but would be annoying for long drives for sure.
Remove the spare tire to make plenty room, for R & R the factory muffler, tailpipe.😊
Best channel on CZcams 🔥
Thanks bro!
I bought the Borla and do not regret it. Everything sounds very Honda civic like in real life. The Borla is very deep and just enough aggression for this mid size truck. If you are gonna go with the other options just straight pipe it at that point. Borla doesn’t restrict air flow either like the MBRP having a smaller muffler is not good for the airflow to come out. You need max air flow to come out and Borla does just that. There’s a reason it’s expensive and yes really overpriced but again worth it for quality too. Doesn’t rust like the MBRP as well. Don’t forget the other two brands rust easier as well too. If you get the Borla and want an even more aggressive sound a S and B old air intake is perfect. PS there’s a reason The guy went with the Borla for his truck for a reason lol.
Had the MBRP on my 21 Tacoma TRD Sport manual transmission and it was too loud for everyday driving, lots of drone noise in 3rd to 5th gear inside the truck,exhaust would even pop on downshifts,tried to add a magna flow resonator but loudness did not reduce much.Finally replaced setup with TRD exhaust and now have lower noise a little higher tone than stock exhaust.Will try the Borla S type sometime in future.
Edits looking amazing
To anybody thinking of doing the exhaust on your Tacoma I’ll caution you to STAY CLEAR of all loud rated options! Especially if you have the 4.0 v6 and plan to go from the headers all the way back. I went with all moderate rated options and it’s enough to become annoying on the interstate! I have Doug Thorley long tube headers Doug Thorley pipe bomb with resonators and the flow master American thunder cat backs with dual exits! American Thunder cat back is what I started with and it was not loud enough so I moved to DTLT headers with the stock y pipe. That sound was actually really good but I was younger and wanted more and went extreme with the URD y pipe at first but it would almost anger me and my passengers so after several years I went for the DT pipe bomb. It sounds pretty good and tolerable now however I’m sick of the dual side exit catback so I’m looking to move to the quietest sounding single side exit I can find. Dual side exit gets in the way of the spare and if it gets loose and lowers slightly on one side then your truck looks like crap from the back. Flowmaster sent a bunch of low quality clamps that I upgraded over time and recently the driver side tip came off on a rough dirt road after 10 years! I’m over it 😅. I also strongly recommend that you keep ALL the stock exhaust parts no matter how much your wife complains because I was quoted over 2k JUST FOR A STOCK Y PIPE! If your wife has an issue then take her to the scrap yard! 😂 great video I really liked the borla too! I want smooth and quiet not that raspy sound because trust me it gets very very old!
This is such good information!
Thank you, for your time and Intel.
Thinking of the Biola.
I have to wonder if there’s any significant back-pressure difference between the 2.5” Borla and the other two at 3”. Does the better flow result in ANY dyno changes at all? Gotta admit- that MBRP had the most significant sound change- it growled nicely!
That’d be an insterestig thing to look into 🤙
Bigger is not better the 3 inch exhausts in this video reduce exhaust velocity and cylinder scavenging, the Borla 2.5 inch system will have the highest exhaust velocity and the best cylinder scavenging resulting in the best performance. John Lingenfelter built over 600 horse power corvettes and worked with Borla on the exhaust and used 2.5 inch pipes, even today people still think bigger exhaust pipes are better but they could not be more wrong. The same thing applies to headers and header collectors. If nothing else remember this you are looking for exhaust gas velocity, the faster you can move the exhaust gases the better the cylinder scavenging will be with will allow for a better cylinder charge on the intake stroke resulting in more power.
I have the AFE, yes it sounds good, but on the highway could get too loud specially with the gear hunting. And one thing I did not like, the tip that was black in the beginning, it’s not silver, it lose the black color with the time.
Borla by far from what I've seen and heard here
Thank you for that insight. Very helpful!
imo problem with cat-back is that its pretty much just for noise. I don't want to get into a war between stereo volume and road noise.
I was kinda hoping Carven Exhaust would make this list, but oh well.
Thx for the video man
Damn that Borla sounds throaty!
Well put together video, helps us as viewers out alot!
I personally like the Borla
Hard to tell in a video when it comes to sound. I like the AFE but magna makes a great sounding exhaust as well.
I didn’t do a pre-built catback but I went with an Aero Turbine AT2525 muffler and it sounded awesome and got a ton of compliments before I went to URD Equal Length headers and then had to get a resonator because it got *raspy*.
MBRP without a doubt
Out of all the videos I’ve seen I had to go with Carven and I absolutely love it in person. The tip/tailpipe is removable and dumps right over the axle for better off-road clearance. Sounds even better on the 6mt hitting limiter while wot!
Does hitting ECT on the autos allow it to rev a little higher do the autos only go up to 5,500rpm? Having the 6mt hitting the full 6k is awesome for these rev happy 3.5s
I like the sound of it too but is it too loud?
@@jerryrocketandthegogogirls3517 it kind of depends on your definition of too loud. When you’re really giving it the beans it’s pretty loud but casual driving it’s not unbearable. Even my wife who’s not much into cars/trucks doesn’t mind it on long road trips. Driven from TX to CO and TX to OH comfortably. You can keep conversation easily without raising your voice with the windows up.
If you’re used to having exhausts on vehicles then no it’s not too loud. If it’s your first time having an aftermarket exhaust it might be too loud could be another way of saying it lol.
I drive with mud terrain tires on my truck and they’re louder than the exhaust sitting at 70 if that helps at all too. I love this exhaust though. I genuinely believe it’s either this exhaust or stock exhaust. All others don’t sound great on the Tacoma. It’s hard enough to make a V6 sound decent as is and I get nothing but compliments when people hear my truck.
Hope that helps
@@drewncars9505 hell yeah thanks! I’m gonna have to get one
The only two important things when looking for a house....#1 Do the neighbors all have barking dogs. And #2 is there a car nut on the block, speeding up and down the street, and starting his vehicle 100 times at random hours. Either way theres a ton of dogs on my block barking at all hours, yet I'm the car nut so I can't complain 😂
Tacoma Beast out of Miami, I see you boys haha
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MBRP is loud and has presence, but I feel it lacks tunning on the high end of RPMs. Borla is the overall superior dor a daily in my opinion. There is a very nice twin tip exhaust out there (don't remembrer the name but it shows in short videos here in YT if you look for "Tacoma dual exhaust").
Great video! Thank you
Glad you liked it!
in the MBRP daily drive sound test, you had your parking lights on, the right rear lower bulb was not on, looks like you may have a bulb problem. thanks for the test.
We’ll get it checked out 😂
AFE it’s definitely the one