Headers for the 1st Gen Tacoma Exhaust System

A performance header reduces backpressure and helps your engine breathe better, which leads to more power and better throttle response. We carry JBA Cat4ward header kits for the 1995–2000 and 2001–2004 Tacoma with the 3.4L 5VZ engine in stainless steel, silver ceramic, and titanium ceramic finishes. 

We also carry the LCE 5VZ header as a direct fit option. For turbocharged builds on the 2RZ and 3RZ engines, we offer a CNC machined turbo manifold now produced in house by LC Engineering.

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Catalytic Converters and Cat Back for Your 1st Gen Toyota Tacoma Exhaust

We stock a MagnaFlow California CARB compliant direct fit catalytic converter built for 1995–1999 Tacomas with the 3RZ or 5VZ engine, featuring free flowing mandrel bent tubing and a corrosion resistant stainless steel body. Our cat back systems give owners two clear advantages for their 1st gen Tacoma exhaust system:

  • A cat back replaces everything from the catalytic converter outlet to the tailpipe, giving you a single cohesive system designed to flow well together.
  • A direct bolt in cat back requires no cutting or welding, making it one of the more straightforward performance upgrades on a first generation Tacoma from 1995 through 2004.

Whether you are adding power or replacing worn out parts, pairing a catalytic converter with a cat back is one of the most complete exhaust upgrades for your truck.

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Mufflers and Resonators for the 1995–2004 Tacoma Exhaust System

Mufflers and resonators each play a different role in shaping how your truck sounds. Mufflers control overall volume and tone, while resonators cancel out specific frequencies to eliminate highway drone. The right combination depends on whether you are building a quiet daily driver or a more aggressive sounding rig. We carry options for both.

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Gaskets, Hardware, and Weldables for 1st Gen Tacoma Exhaust Builds

Leaking gaskets cause power loss, cabin odors, and false sensor readings. Our gaskets and hardware parts cover every sealing point from the manifold flange to the muffler outlet on 1995–2004 Tacomas. For custom fabrication work, our weldables section carries raw pipe sections, flanges, and fittings to support a full custom exhaust build from scratch.

Odds and Ends to Complete Your 1st Gen Tacoma Exhaust

The small parts matter just as much as the big ones. Our odds and ends section carries the hangers, clamps, and tips needed to finish any first generation Tacoma exhaust build cleanly:

  • Exhaust hangers keep the system properly positioned and absorb vibration that would otherwise transfer into the cab or wear down joints prematurely.
  • Exhaust tips put the finishing touch on your build and are available in sizes and angles that fit the 1995 to 2004 Tacoma correctly.

LCE Performance has supported Toyota builders from vintage trucks of the 1960s to current models. That experience means we stock what real enthusiasts and off roaders need to get their 1st gen Tacoma exhaust system done right.

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