Annoying Pro Exhaust Noise

No, the genesis was about four dozen Pro exhaust vs stock exhaust threads ago.

 

I guess I've been living under a rock...I didn't even know the Pro came with a different exhaust system.

 

This thread is beefing up my ignore list...

 

Truly. I get banned for a month because I said politicians waste money yet butt hurtness over exhaust notes and drain plug torque go on for pages.

 

The '23 4Runner I purchased yesterday had dealer installed TRP Pro bits to include the exhaust. It did seem to improve performance a tiny itty bit (compared to my SR5 Premium rental), but it is so loud on start up and for at least 5 minutes it's impossible to have a conversation. but what's weird to me, it's not at all loud on the outside. I wondered whether there is a hole? Wouldn't that contribute to a louder interior and quiet exterior sound?

 

Good thing you did the change and you are responsible for it.
My kid and wife always argue with me not to take the TRD Pro because its loud.

 

As much as I don’t want a loud exhaust on my 4Runner, you are being a bit of a prick about it.

 

"Good thing you did the change and you are responsible for it.
My kid and wife always argue with me not to take the TRD Pro because its loud."

I did not remove the TRD exhaust, and actually love the tone when outside the truck. Was hoping for ideas about whether it is supposed to be so loud and why it is SO MUCH LOUDER in the cabin than outside the truck. it's only the first 5 minutes and it does get somewhat quieter on highways, but more constructively, is there anyway to insulate it under the truck so it's not so loud? my dogs will be utterly terrified by the decibels.

If the exhaust is fine and there is no hole to attribute the noise to, has anyone tried to mitigate the noise this way - https://www.secondskinaudio.com/customer-projects/toyota/4runner-sound-deadening/

 

No hole. I cut mine off and replaced with stock. Best modification I made. Pro exhaust is in my basement collecting dust.

 

Oh that was me from two years ago. I'm better now.

 

The sound deadening works very good however be prepared it is a lot of work and time 2 years ago I ended up helping a co-worker with his 4Runner because he got started he went full on pulled everything from the interior out then realize just how much time the entire project was going to take.

 

Weirdly, maybe b/c it was snowy and icy here so we were in H4, the exhaust did not bother me not one little bit. Even kind of dug it. One dog christened the all weather floor mat, but the other didn't seem too anxious by the noise. I let the Runner warm up a lot though, so maybe that's the secret.

 

If anyone wants to trade/sell their Pro exhaust, I'm your guy located in the Northern Colorado area.

 

Another way to deal with the TRD Pro Exhaust.... There is a set of Little Control buttons on the Left side of the Steering wheel! Just put your fav Tunes on and Push the right pointing one until you no longer hear the Exhaust and the left one when you want to hear it again!

 

I've got a cat-back exhaust I'd like to trade for a 'normal' one.

I live in the Baltimore area.

 

My 2015 inferno didnt come with the Pro Exhaust

 

I just keep the engine RPMs below 2000 and alls good. No drone.

 

Probably in the minority but I really like it, adds character to the truck. If I wanted something quiet and refined, I would have opted for a GX460.

Totally understand why others might get annoyed with it though. I have a threshold too and don’t like exhausts that are obnoxiously droney. Everyone’s tolerance is different.

 

I've been back and forth.
It really doesnt bother me when I commute on the freeway where it's flat or when I run errands in the city.
I like hearing it when I start the 4R. If anything I like that it sounds like a truck. I also like hearing it in mud or dirt going fast and hitting the rev limiter.

What I don't like is when going up mountain roads at 75 mph, mainly when it downshifts to 3rd gear on a steep climb or on long distance roadtrip. In these instances, I wish it was quiet.

If there was a button to choose between quiet or loud like some sports cars have to open or close the valve it would be perfect.