Although this generation of the Tundra does not sound as nice as the V8-powered forerunner, there are plenty of cat-back exhausts out there that help the 3.4-liter six produce a deeper soundtrack. AWE, for example, offers no fewer than three choices for both the internal combustion-only 2022 and newer Tundra and the i-FORCE MAX.
0FG is what the Pennsylvania-based manufacturer calls the cat-back exhaust line, which starts at $1,295 for the BashGuard version. Dual tips in either chrome or diamond black are available as well, with retail prices kicking off at $1,495 as of this writing.
The BashGuard configuration is a single-tipped setup developed with high clearance in mind. It ends after the rear axle and sports a reinforced ring on the outlet, hence the bash in BashGuard. Compatible with the factory-issue retractable bed step, the 0FG accommodates both wheelbases (145.7 and 157.7 inches), both cab styles (Double and Crew Cab), and two bed lengths (5.5 and 6.5 feet).
Benefitting from a straight-through design, the cat-back exhaust family is a bolt-on affair with drone-canceling technology. The system comprises two 2.5-inch front pipes that merge into a 3.0-inch section with dual resonators. Those in the market for the dual-tip version are presented with 4.5-inch finishers. 50-state emissions compliant, the 0FG uses CNC mandrel-bent T340L stainless steel.
Backed up by AWE's Perfect Fitment Guarantee, No CEL Guarantee, and Lifetime Warranty, the system flaunts a factory-matched inlet flange for easy installation. As for the aural qualities of the 0FG, the video below makes it pretty clear that AWE has delivered a richer tone than stock.
Photo: AWE
Because it does not interfere with factory emissions equipment, don't look forward to noticeable power and torque gains. Truth be told, the Tundra is adequately punchy from the outset, with the standard i-FORCE packing 348 horses and 405 pound-feet (550 Newton-meters) of twist at 2,000 revolutions.
The high-output tune is rated at 389 hp and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm), whereas the i-FORCE MAX makes 437 hp and 583 lb-ft (790 Nm). By comparison, the F-150 PowerBoost is good for 430 hp and 570 lb-ft (773 Nm). When it comes to fuel economy, the i-FORCE MAX gets an EPA-estimated 20 miles to the gallon (11.8 liters per 100 kilometers) on the combined cycle.
Toyota rolled out the 2025 Tundra in August 2024 with quite a few additions over the 2024 model, including a TRD Rally Package and a power tailgate with knee lift assist. Available goodies further include multifunction massaging front seats. Also new for 2025, the SR5 trim gets an eight-way power adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support.
For the base SR with rear-wheel drive, prices start at 40,090 buckaroos, while destination adds $1,945 to the final price. It's quite a pricey truck, indeed, and it gets wildly expensive if you step up to the TRD Pro (starting at $72,510) or Capstone (starting at $80,725).
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