Toyota Tundra Cat-Back Exhaust Buyer's Guide

A cat-back exhaust replaces everything from the catalytic converter back: the mid-pipe, the muffler, and the tips. It does not touch the engine or the computer, which is why it is one of the easiest bolt-on changes you can make to a Tundra, and also why you should not expect much of a power gain from it on its own. Most of what a cat-back buys you is sound, not horsepower.

The Tundra's exhaust story splits into two very different trucks. The outgoing V8 (2007 through 2021, in 4.6L and 5.7L i-FORCE form) has one of the better-sounding factory V8s in any half-ton, but Toyota tuned it quiet from the factory. The redesigned 2022-and-up Tundra swapped in a twin-turbo V6, including the i-FORCE MAX hybrid, and turbocharged engines muffle exhaust sound even more than a naturally aspirated V8 does. Either way, a cat-back is mostly buying back sound the factory chose not to give you. RideBuildList earns commissions from some retailer links.

The V8 Tundra (2007-2021)

This era has the deepest cat-back lineup in the catalog, most of it built for the 5.7L, with a handful also covering the smaller 4.6L.

• Volant 2011-2017 Toyota Tundra 5.7 V8 Volant Performance Cat Back Exhaust is the cheapest V8 option here, a straightforward single-exit swap for 2011-2017 5.7L trucks.
• dB Sport / 3.0 in Cat-Back SSE 4.0 in Single Tip | 2011-2021 Tundra 5.7L (24916) and Corsa Performance Sport 3.0in Cat-Back, Single Side Exit, 4.0in Single Tip are the same basic single-side-exit, single-tip exhaust sold under two brand names, both fitting 2011-2021 5.7L trucks. Single-side exit means the pipe exits in front of one rear wheel instead of splitting into two full tailpipes. Only the Corsa listing publishes a number: a claimed 3 horsepower, 9 lb-ft of torque, and a 16 percent flow increase, straight from Corsa's own spec sheet. Treat that as Corsa's own figure rather than an independent dyno result, but it is more than most cat-backs on this list are willing to say at all.
• Corsa Performance Sport 3.0in Cat-Back, Single Side Exit, 4.0in Twin Tip is the identical system with a twin tip instead of a single one. Corsa publishes the exact same hp, torque, and flow numbers for both versions, which means the twin-tip version is priced almost entirely for looks. Worth knowing before you pay the difference.
• For 2009-2013 trucks specifically, Borla Exhaust 2009-2013 Toyota Tundra 4.6L/5.7L V8 Cat-Back Exhaust System, ATAK, Black Chrome Tips is Borla's ATAK line, their loudest street-legal sound level, with no published hp or tq figure. Borla's own marketing promises a flow improvement without committing to a number.
• For 2014-2021 trucks, Borla Exhaust ATAK Cat-Back Exhaust System carries that same ATAK character, and Borla Exhaust S-Type Cat-Back Exhaust System, True Dual Split Rear Exit, 4in Chrome Tips is Borla's quieter S-Type, which also converts the factory single-pipe layout into a true dual exhaust, meaning two complete tailpipes instead of one pipe that splits into two tips near the back. If you tow or rack up highway miles, S-Type is the one to look at first.

The new turbo Tundra (2022 and up)

This generation is quieter from the factory, so a cat-back makes a bigger audible difference, but the catalog's price spread here is wider too.

• Carven Exhaust 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra Carven Exhaust Cut & Clamp Muffler Replacement Kit and MBRP Exhaust 3-Inch Cat-Back, Street Profile, Turndown Exit Exhaust, S5305AL | 2022-2026 Toyota Tundra are the entry point for this generation. Both are simple bolt-on systems with no published gain figures: sound and looks upgrades, plain and simple, and neither brand pretends otherwise.
• SPD Performance SPD Performance 2022-2026 Toyota Tundra HX Series True Equal Length Dual Exit Cat-Back Exhaust steps up to a true equal-length dual exit design, which matters more for how even the exhaust note sounds side to side than for anything a dyno would show.
• Revel Revel Medallion Trail Hart Catback w/Apline Silver Tip Exhaust System 2022-2022 Toyota Tundra (Crewmax, 5.5ft Bed) (T76005RS) is listed specifically for the Crewmax cab with a 5.5-foot bed. If your truck has a different cab or bed combination, check that fitment line on the listing before you buy. Revel does not list this one as a universal fit across every Tundra configuration.
• Borla Exhaust ATAK Cat-Back Exhaust System, True Dual w/ Merge X-Pipe, 4.5in Black Chrome Tips is Borla's ATAK system built for the turbo platform's true-dual layout, with a merge X-pipe joining the two sides. It is the loudest option for this generation and the most expensive system in this guide.

This is a pick-one decision, not a parts list to add up

Every system above does the same job: replace the factory cat-back section. You are buying one exhaust, not stacking several, so weigh them against each other rather than adding up a total. The real differences are sound level (ATAK is loud, S-Type and the base MBRP and Carven options are more moderate), whether the system is true dual or single-side exit, and whether the brand is willing to publish any performance number at all. Right now, Corsa is the only brand in this catalog putting a figure on paper for the Tundra. Everyone else is selling you a sound, which is a perfectly honest thing to sell, as long as it is sold as that.

Before you buy

• Match the listing's model years and engine to your truck exactly. The V8 and turbo generations do not share parts, and several V8 listings are split further by model year within that era.
• If you tow often or put a lot of highway miles on the truck, lean toward the quieter options, like Borla's S-Type, so the drone does not wear on you on long drives.
• A twin-tip or dual-tip version of the same base system is usually a styling choice, not a performance one. Check whether the brand actually publishes different numbers for the two versions before you pay a premium for the extra tip.
• Most of these install as a bolt-on job in an afternoon with basic hand tools. A couple of listings give an estimated install time rather than a manufacturer-stated one, which this guide calls out plainly rather than presenting as official.
• Some states and cities have exhaust noise limits, and removing or modifying anything ahead of the exhaust, like a resonator, can raise real emissions-law questions depending on where you live and whether your truck needs an inspection. That is a legal question, not a product question. If you are not sure where your state stands, check with your state's DMV or an attorney before you buy, not after.