Best Exhaust For V8 4runners? My 4-Year Gibson Review

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Canadian Gearhead

Canadian Gearhead

Күн бұрын

I've had this Gibson Black Elite Series cat back exhaust on my 4runner for 4 years and 42,000 km now. Here are my thoughts on the sound, build quality, and whether or not it drones.
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Original review article: canadiangearhead.com/gibson-e...
00:00 Intro
01:22 How it's holding up
04:26 Drone
06:30 Interior footage
09:15 Pros
10:49 Cons
12:58 Final word
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@losranchorelaxo
@losranchorelaxo Жыл бұрын
Glad you posted a follow up. When I first installed there was a drone for sure but after a while it just kind of disappeared. Now it's very mellow unless you're pushing it.
@CanadianGearhead
@CanadianGearhead Жыл бұрын
Glad I'm not the only one!
@Robert8455
@Robert8455 Жыл бұрын
Sounds good to me. I opted for the Magnaflow 'Overland' unit for my 07 Sport a couple years ago and I'm pretty happy with it. The tip is tucked up behind the rear bumper, sound quality is really good, no drone. Its not super loud but it provides a nice rumble that sounds very similar to yours and lets you know you have a V8 when you mash on it.
@CanadianGearhead
@CanadianGearhead Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@2-old-Forthischet
@2-old-Forthischet Жыл бұрын
This is totally unrelated to Toyota but I had a 67 5.0 Mustang 4 speed with all the speed goodies including long tube headers, hi lift cam, etc. I had 2 1/2 inch pipes with turbo mufflers and it was LOUD. I came across a Fox body Mustang that had a 5.0 5 speed with the shorty headers and that thing was even louder! It must have been the mufflers he was or wasn't running. Back to the 4Runner and I am really impressed with the low end of this 4.7L V8 and how smooth it runs.
@Thatswildchief
@Thatswildchief Жыл бұрын
Man, first I want to say I've been watching your videos for a while and they've been really helpful, so thank you for that. I've been thinking about taking the dive and doing the DT headers and then the Gibson. I'm pretty intimidated by the headers but I'm getting there. Hope all is well! PS, I was wondering if you have any exhaust issues when you roll your window down, I feel like I'm always being choked by it.
@CanadianGearhead
@CanadianGearhead Жыл бұрын
Yeah I think there's a bit of a vacuum effect behind the 4runner with the window down on the highway - I don't mind the smell but it's bad enough that I won't put the window down with the baby inside
@dali7
@dali7 Жыл бұрын
Sounds great! I did doug thorley shortie headers, cat delete, doug thorley y-pipe assembly and MagnaFlow street series cat-back exhaust. Same complaint about the drone with mine. Hoping it breaks in a bit more. Also if I did it again I would keep the Cats. The exhaust fumes are blah! Keep up the great work and videos! :)
@CanadianGearhead
@CanadianGearhead Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@AntonioClaudioMichael
@AntonioClaudioMichael Жыл бұрын
Holding up well for 4 years in Canada snow
@goldeneaglepride5044
@goldeneaglepride5044 Жыл бұрын
She’s an absolute beaut Clark.
@CanadianGearhead
@CanadianGearhead Жыл бұрын
😂
@TryAmazonPrimeToday
@TryAmazonPrimeToday Жыл бұрын
The Gibson sounds good on the V8!
@mercurials54
@mercurials54 Жыл бұрын
V8 4Runner with Gibson exhaust owner, sounds great during cold start but once it warms up it’s only noticeable inside the vehicle as the clips with the drive by demonstrates. I’ll be using them extra parts to weld a flowmaster super 44 this summer.
@CanadianGearhead
@CanadianGearhead Жыл бұрын
You can't hear it in the drive by clips? What are you watching the vid on? I think it's very noticeable on the outside
@mercurials54
@mercurials54 Жыл бұрын
@@CanadianGearhead iPhone 12 Pro, just listened with headphones and wish that’s how it sounded in the real world 😆 I got both V6 and V8 4runner. When I do drive by I hear more tire noise than V8 sound, will switch the Falken MTs from V8 to KO2 from V6 and see if it makes a difference.
@Icehawks7
@Icehawks7 Жыл бұрын
I agree. I’ve had my Gibson exhaust on my 4Runner V8 for 2.5 years now. The only person who thinks it’s loud is me when I’m driving it. I’ve had other people drive it while I stand outside and listen, and I’ve really never been impressed considering how expensive the Gibson was compared to other options. I’m not gonna lie, the reason I purchased it was to have a loud exhaust note but it has proven to be otherwise. I’ve been thinking about doing a full custom setup but not really sure exactly what I want that setup to be yet.
@CanadianGearhead
@CanadianGearhead Жыл бұрын
That's weird, mine sounds just like the vid in real life
@johnwagner-n4p
@johnwagner-n4p 14 күн бұрын
Sounds great. Can you share what you did to lift your 4runner please, thanks!
@S1KRR_Rider88
@S1KRR_Rider88 Жыл бұрын
In my opinion the exhaust I have sounds the best, again my opinion only lol, and I’ll voice it well we are still a “ free “ country 😅 All I did was cut the muffler out and cut the back resonator out and straight piped it and put a 4 inch black tip on it, I posted a video on my channel I’m not popular like you though haha I noticed my gas mileage is pretty good though Oh and it’s not as loud as I thought it would have been. Sounds just nice and beefy, definitely not like what you think a straight piped v8 would be. Probably cause if the first two cats
@Online_Name
@Online_Name 10 ай бұрын
Any number difference on MPG? Stock numbers then DT w/stock exhaust numbers and DT w/Gibson numbers would be helpful.
@Liberty-Works1111
@Liberty-Works1111 2 ай бұрын
Ive got a V8 Sport & have had a Gibson for 5 years now... it was too loud for my taste when I first installed it... I think slight carbon coating also changes the sound dynamics because mine quieted down as well...
@dakotamccormick8227
@dakotamccormick8227 4 ай бұрын
Yes I thought it was just me but these ram owners drive me INSANE why do they feel the need to chop off their mufflers? But your 4Runner sounds great love your channel man
@AntonioClaudioMichael
@AntonioClaudioMichael Жыл бұрын
The Doug Thorley Long tube headers Do make a ton of difference compared to the Doug Thorley Short Tube Headers
@CanadianGearhead
@CanadianGearhead Жыл бұрын
I think that's likely more due to removing the primary cats than the headers themselves
@blackwatch7151
@blackwatch7151 Жыл бұрын
There must be some provinces or states that allow you to remove the cats. In my province you have to wait until the vehicle is 30 years old.
@AntonioClaudioMichael
@AntonioClaudioMichael Жыл бұрын
@@CanadianGearhead the cats do help but there are a few things that long tube headers benefit over the collector on the headers being longer allows for the exhaust gas to cool and transition smoother to the exhaust pipe being there is more header length.. long tube headers provide more hp because it's a smoother flow more length of travel between head and start of exhaust as well as les vortexing gases.. also Controls the back pressure better during the transition between header and exhaust.. plenty of other things I could mention but the cats being removed do help exhaust flow and transition as well as breathing bit high flow cats and long tube headers actually provide well over 100hp more with a good tune for the motor and exhaust..
@CanadianGearhead
@CanadianGearhead Жыл бұрын
Tampering with emissions equipment is illegal in Ontario too, but only if you get pulled over lol
@AntonioClaudioMichael
@AntonioClaudioMichael Жыл бұрын
@@CanadianGearhead I understand it's illegal there The short tube headers are street legal The Long tube headers are classified as race most places in the states you can and can't have race headers depends on if emissions checks are done in the countys in them states for me we're I live my county don't do emissions checks... I can understand why Shirt tune headers would be more Desirable because they bolt in and Orginal cats can be bolted up were alot of cutting and modding has to be done with old cats for long tube headers and race cats would have to be installed if you remove the cats completely the v8 will go into limp mode which is why most people do short tune headers because it dont require emulators wired into the ecm to fake the o2 sensor readings and most people don't want to do thst much more work for the sound and breathability... but long tube headers are definitely louder give more of a mean aggressive v8 sound and they breath better but it's up to the person on what there willing to do.. Appreciate the conversation
@jeffreyfitch1006
@jeffreyfitch1006 Жыл бұрын
Just put a Flowmaster super 10 on it. It will sound amazing.
@bradcasstevens5626
@bradcasstevens5626 4 ай бұрын
Can you please tell me what the part number of the header that you have on your 4 runner. And the emission delete Thanks
@mckenzieepp5758
@mckenzieepp5758 Ай бұрын
How was install on yours? I’ve recently purchased the dual tip and having a hard time installing it correctly. Even the flange where the old cat pipes meet the new Gibson are different and don’t work with the bolts supplied.
@RipRoaringGarage
@RipRoaringGarage Жыл бұрын
I saw your article so I came here. The last point...Im at the point where I dont care. Things are bad, and people all know it, so screw it. Going headlong. Havent bothered monetizing yet...not sure if its worth it (since going full into car politics. In fact, tomorrow is my make or break moment...might not even have a channel after LOL). Its probably tougher up there by you. Anyway, gonna sub, to watch as best as I have time.
@CanadianGearhead
@CanadianGearhead Жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing!
@Zharsergey
@Zharsergey 5 ай бұрын
Exhaust sounds good! However, it looks like it is 409 stainless instead of 304. 304 would not rust like that and it would be quite a bit more expensive.
@koykoymcg6
@koykoymcg6 Жыл бұрын
Ok first what tires and rims do you have on that 4Runner? Looks great. Thanks
@CanadianGearhead
@CanadianGearhead Жыл бұрын
285/70/17 Duratracs on Method Standards
@koykoymcg6
@koykoymcg6 Жыл бұрын
Did you lift it? How many inches did you lift? Looks fantastic
@Wmit79
@Wmit79 7 ай бұрын
The headers wouldn’t make a difference with a stock exhaust. But with a more open muffler it could sound different with stock headers compared to the Doug thorleys. To test the sound difference between headers you would need to try it with a muffler that you’re actually able to hear.
@Fatandtactical
@Fatandtactical Жыл бұрын
Im kinda of curious if just a cat back would be alright with stock manifolds
@CanadianGearhead
@CanadianGearhead Жыл бұрын
It would be totally fine imo
@blackwatch7151
@blackwatch7151 Жыл бұрын
Does that install just behind the muffler? I have an 06 V8
@CanadianGearhead
@CanadianGearhead Жыл бұрын
After the cats, it includes a new muffler
@S1KRR_Rider88
@S1KRR_Rider88 Жыл бұрын
Your spare tire ?? It’s not the same size hey as the other ones ?? What’s your opinion on if you had to use it ? Different overall diameter
@CanadianGearhead
@CanadianGearhead Жыл бұрын
It's the same overall diameter, just narrower. It would be fine to get me to a tire shop if I need to but I wouldn't drive it around like that if I don't have to
@S1KRR_Rider88
@S1KRR_Rider88 Жыл бұрын
@@CanadianGearhead ok yeah I wasn’t sure just by looking, I just went with some 20s off a 5th gen limited. And my spare was from 2007 never used lol. So had to replace that with a 265/65r18 to match the 245/60r20 I’m running. Decided to go with some Toyo open country AT3s I wanted duratracs but they don’t have that size and the 255/55r20 is super expensive
@GeorgeLoch
@GeorgeLoch Жыл бұрын
You replaced the headers as well, correct?
@CanadianGearhead
@CanadianGearhead Жыл бұрын
Yup it has DT short tubes with factory cats and y-pipe
@alanobrien3138
@alanobrien3138 7 ай бұрын
My Gibson drone lasted about 1 month and disappeared as well.
@tx_reaper5973
@tx_reaper5973 Жыл бұрын
Ram owners do that across all of North America.....
@diegotoro758
@diegotoro758 Жыл бұрын
Where can I get one of your car decals?
@CanadianGearhead
@CanadianGearhead Жыл бұрын
Where are you located?
@diegotoro758
@diegotoro758 Жыл бұрын
Mississauga
@CanadianGearhead
@CanadianGearhead Жыл бұрын
@@diegotoro758 Email me your shipping address to contact@canadiangearhead.com and I'll send one out to ya!
@diegotoro758
@diegotoro758 Жыл бұрын
Wow! thank you so much
@kirkyyz438
@kirkyyz438 Жыл бұрын
You can't hide buddy you are a he vista print guy
@CanadianGearhead
@CanadianGearhead Жыл бұрын
I don't know who that is but I hope he's good looking
@mikejohnson9118
@mikejohnson9118 Жыл бұрын
Bro...4Runners are notorious for rust (frame/subassemblies)
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