Described as a 3.5 by some, the V35A-FTS actually has a displacement of 3.4 liters. While it may sound fine in its original form, the forced induction six-cylinder engine is not particularly impressive. However, Corsa Performance offers an upgraded exhaust system that can enhance the sound experience. This cat-back exhaust system is compatible with different wheelbases and cab options of the Tundra.
Corsa’s latest exhaust system is made of 304 stainless steel and features 3.0-inch piping, dual outlets on the driver side of the rear bumper, 4.0-inch tips, and two different finishes. The polished tips are priced at $1,574 for the entire system, while the black tips cost $1,624 on the Ohio-based company’s website.
To give potential customers an idea of the improved exhaust note, attached videos showcase the sound at start-up and during acceleration. With no-drone technology and a lifetime warranty, the Corsa Performance cat-back exhaust is also compatible with the hybrid setup.
This exhaust system promises a 16.5% increase in flow and a weight reduction of three pounds (1.4 kilograms). Unfortunately, Corsa Performance has not released a dyno graph of the Tundra with the cat-back exhaust.
Cat-back exhaust refers to everything after the catalytic converter, resulting in minimal power and torque gains compared to the stock exhaust system. If Corsa Performance had included performance catalytic converters and less restrictive downpipes, they may have provided a dynamometer graph on their website.
The stock V35A-FTS engine is rated at either 348 or 389 horsepower, with torque ranging from 405 pound-feet (550 Nm) to 479 pound-feet (650 Nm) depending on the trim level. The i-FORCE MAX hybrid option offers even more power, with 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet (790 Nm), surpassing Ford’s PowerBoost.
Toyota offers a ten-speed automatic transmission for the Tundra, supplied by their subsidiary Aisin. This AWR10L transmission is also used in the Land Cruiser 300 series, the Lexus LX, the GX 550, and the LS flagship sedan.
In terms of fuel efficiency, the Gen 3 Tundra can achieve up to 22 miles per gallon (10.7 liters per 100 kilometers) with the 4×2 i-FORCE MAX or 20 miles per gallon (11.8 liters per 100 kilometers) with four-wheel drive. Without hybrid assistance, the EPA estimates drop to 20 and 19 miles per gallon (11.8 and 12.4 liters per 100 kilometers) respectively. In the US, Toyota sold 125,185 units of the Tundra last year, with 30,303 of them being hybrids, accounting for 30.3% of the total sales.
According to the Source autoevolution.com