Well it's finally that time that we get down to checking out some exhausts. I recently purchased the TRD exhaust from Powerhouse Racing and installed it with relative ease. If you would like to use a guide for assistance on installing your TRD exhaust please print it out here. The install guide will closely match the installations of RMM exhaust system as well as the HKS, Bosal and possibly the 5Zigen Fireball exhaust. But if you can install this one or it seems like this exhaust isn’t hard to install then others won’t either. And this being an “axle back” exhaust makes it easier than many other vehicles to install!
But lets talk about the TRD exhaust. The sounds coming from this thing is great. Most everyone loves the sound. I thought it was somewhat quiet but after a night of “breaking” it in. It seems the computer must have made some adjustments and as a result has made it seem somewhat louder now than when I first put it on. Which it sounds all but perfect for me. Don’t expect to be able to pipe off Mustangs but its audible and nice sounding. The RMM exhaust sounds similar but not quite as good in my opinion. But that depends on your taste.
Quality is what you would expect from TRD. Top notch, full stainless, muffler system and tip are polished to perfection with the TRD logo etched on two sides of the tip. It is very nice to look at. With the 4-inch tip it fills out the notch in the bumper nicely. Just be careful that you have the exhaust mounted in the middle and have the muffler bearing loose enough for plenty of play. That way there is not touching of the tip on the bumper when the exhaust moves around when th motor is under load. If that happens melting will occur, as the tip gets very hot. But all of this is fully explained in the install guide.
TRD Exhaust Sound Clips