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No one makes this as it would cause too much of a loss in backend pressure...2.25" is the max the pipes should be in dual form.
F1 said that. Get your story correct. I would appreciate if you did not mis quote me. And read the conversation again, it should become clear what we were discussing.
What a source of embarassment this must be, spending $30K on a lemon.
I hope obyone sticks around on our Toyota threads, though. Despite his efforts to "slam" Toyota, he provides the ultimate example of why Chevys should be avoided.
F1 said that. Get your story correct. I would appreciate if you did not mis quote me. And read the conversation again, it should become clear what we were discussing."
Nope, I didn't say that.
BTW-all the dual exhaust kits I've seen for the Tundra come out of one single muffler with two exit pipes. Each one is routed to each side behind the rear wheels. Even the dual exhaust on my '94 Mustang wasn't a true dual system. It had an X pipe between the headers and the mufflers, I think there were a couple sets of cats in there somewhere also.
I agree with you on a "Y" pipe set up(2 in 1 back to 2) that was on the '84 and back stangs and even my 460 powered trucks(talk about instant power gains opening those exhausts up!) but the H pipe connector has at least 6" between the pipes and the diameter stays the same all the way back.
The aftermarket X pipe even keeps the same diameter of pipe but uses a siamese set up when they meet. Supposedly a NASCAR trick to add power.
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I hope obyone sticks around in our Toyota threads, however. He provides the ultimate example of why Chevys should be avoided.
Perhaps you should all take this off line?
Isn't is strange that obyone, by his own admission, owns a bonafide lemon-law qualified Chevy that spends 4 months a year at the dealer but seeks "vindication" for his plight by brooding in Toyota threads at Edmunds Town Hall?
I hope obyone sticks around in our Toyota threads, however. He provides the ultimate example of why Chevys should be avoided.
F1: Take a look at any 01 Rado. I don't know where the spare is mounted on your Tundra so I can't comment on that. Everyone in this forum has seen what I am referring to. Just 2 straight pipes coming out of the back. Alot of Rado's, Ford's, and Dodge's have em. It's not hard to find them. The problem is on the '01 Rado's you would need to custom bend the 3 inch pipe to go around the spare. But when you do the gap is minimal between the spare and the pipe. Now, keep in mind that a 2.25 inch pipe in dual would work without any custom work. But a dual 3 inch dos require some custom work. And F1, the setup is similar to your Tundra...I know I CAN do it ad don't mind doing it it's just that warranty issue. I know I can get around that. But I do want a spare. Ask your guy what he thinks about a dual setup 3 inches on a 01 Rado. I just want to hear his concerns if he has any...
Afterall, ABS pumps brakes 30 times a second, which only a superhuman could do (his words, NOT mine!).
From what I have experience of GM and Ford antilock brakes I'm afraid they suck, on the Sierra in particular they come on far too early and wash off far too much braking effect. Audi used to allow you to switch off the ABS on the Quattro for snow or gravel but the systems have improved since then.
So, do Toyota use the Bosche system or a 'roll your own'?
Here, have a look at some info from Bosch
http://www.boschusa.com/AutoOrigEquip/Braking/ModularABS/
I am seriously interested in going to a 2002 4x4 Tundra. Would like your assistance as to purchasing vechicle with what you all think is top of the line for occasional off road use. I deer hunt several months out of the year, tow a 17ft aluminum Bass boat frequently and a tow a jet ski occasionally. Don't need a long bed just enough to put my 4x4 Honda A TV. Reside in Florida.
I require comfortable driver seat (lower back problems). I travel 25k plus a year.
Would appreciate your valued opinions.
The back seat is on the smallish side but if you don't have people back there very often it is adequate.
I don't have a 4x4 model but I do take it on some pretty rough dirt track out in the desert and I haven't had any problem with it.
The Tundra will do all the other things you mentioned with ease.
Tundra regular cab with stock options and 4x4 $30,355. Dealer mark up was $4,500
Tundra access cab 4x4 standard options $34,500 with a $4,000 mark up!
I did not even look at the limited!!!
Why so high of a dealer mark up here?? I know the prices in the lower 48. But for that money the big 3 offer alot. You could be driving a 3500 LT for that money. Just wondering why so much? I would think the truck of the year would be priced the same as the big 3??? Maybe is Toyota having limited production runs??? Do't tell me it cost's 4k to get a truck up here!!!!
Oh and all had the I-force V8
I can't imagine why the Toyota dealerships in your area have a 4k markup on these trucks. For that money it would be worth it to drive or fly almost anywhere else in the country to buy it and drive it home. Are the dealers up there insane? I got my local dealership to knock almost $3,000 off the MSRP on my 2000 SR-5 when I bought it in 9/00. I paid a little over $23k for it. Mine is a Jade Green SR-5 Access Cab 4x2 model with A/C, cruise, PW, PL, tilt wheel, captains chairs, in dash AM/FM/CD/Cassette, power mirrors, split window, tinted glass, cloth interior, keyless entry, bedliner and I-force V8 engine. MSRP was $26,400 if I remember correctly.
A friend of mine has a Chevy Suburban and he absolutely hates the ABS system on his truck. He complains that it has caused a couple accidents due to increased stopping distance. I never paid it much creed though because he is a rather distracted driver at times. Maybe he is correct.
It is a little disconcerting when the ABS kicks in on a car. My Ford Mustang had it and it did seem to increase stopping distances especially if you go with your natural tendancy of pumping the brakes.
My Tundra does not have ABS. I am not unhappy about that either.
I am extremely happy with the truck. I just got the SnugTop and BedRug installed today. It looks great. The bed feels so cozy I really want to sleep in it :-)
Hope that helps some.
Alan
Yours was going out the dor for 34.5 with 4x4 take 2k off that for yours. Funny factory sticker was what you guys said it would be, but then that dealer markup! Can't be that special of a truck(No limited editions or limited numbered runs) So whats up with that??
ndahi12-BTW-I forgot, I also have the towing package, fog lights and alloy wheels on my truck. It is Jade Green; see my pic posted in #1316
I do go up to L.A. about once a month though to visit the in-laws and I usually plan to fill up while I'm there.
I can drive three miles south of where I live and gas goes from 1.05 to 94 cents! For the math impaired, that means I'm paying 11 cents more a gallon in Fairfax County, VA versus Prince William County, VA three miles to the south. And when prices were much higher, it was even worse - gas was as much as 24 cents a gallon cheaper in the summer. And what hacks me off is what they do with the tax money - they spend it on commuter lots and shuttle buses... which the PW county people use as much as those people living in Fairfax county.
Yeah, I know - quit whining and vote with my feet. But going the extra miles in N. Va traffic just to buy gas is just too much of a pain in the [non-permissible content removed]. So the tax man wins.