High clearance exhaust?

[Chocolate Thunder]

Just picked up this one from northridge

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...-stainless-steel-cat-back-exhaust-system-3-6l

I mean for 273 shipped and it’s afe might as well give it a shot. Cheapest I saw it anywhere else was at least 100$ more, will report back.

I think you’ve got a good find and it’s good that you jumped on that price. That system appears to be just this resonator/mid-pipe section that’s $286

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...orce-xp-front-muffler-assembly-exhaust-system

attached to this axle-back muffler delete pipe

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...xp-hi-truck-axle-back-exhaust-system-w-no-tip

that sells for $110. Almost $400 if you purchased separately.

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[Adventure.AS]

The “axle back exhaust” looks like just the end section of the exhaust with no muffler. A muffler delete. You removed the OEM muffler and replaced it with the delete pipe pictured above, and also welded in the 40 series in-line. Got any sound clips or photos of what it looks like?

Here is a photo of the Flowmaster 40 series Delta muffler, just before the axle. The muffler has several inlet/outlet options and mine is "offset in same side; 2.5". The SKU on my invoice from the off road shop that welded it in is 942544 - not sure if that helps. I also attached the Flowmaster chart.

 

[Bigfx1]

I’ve seen that one for a while and it looks great except that I think it’ll increase sound levels more than I’d like. Would you post before/after sound clips when you install it? I know AFE has one but another can’t hurt. There looks like there’s room for a small muffler to be installed immediately after the resonator if it’s too loud so I may end up doing that if it’s too loud as is.

I will post some clips,I saw some YouTube clips of it and a review and it will be louder than stock for sure but not as loud as the Corsa setup or the borla s from what I gather. Kinda hoping between borla s and touring. Will do a full write once it’s on.

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

I will post some clips,I saw some YouTube clips of it and a review and it will be louder than stock for sure but not as loud as the Corsa setup or the borla s from what I gather. Kinda hoping between borla s and touring. Will do a full write once it’s on.

Thanks! While you’re at it, are you willing to take a measurement of the section of pipe from the exit of the resonator to the hanger in the middle? I’d consider getting this one and putting a 14” straight through muffler inline to quiet or down more. I’ve had my fair share of loud exhausts in my day but I’d rather this one be quiet as stock or close to it.

 

[Bigfx1]

Thanks! While you’re at it, are you willing to take a measurement of the section of pipe from the exit of the resonator to the hanger in the middle? I’d consider getting this one and putting a 14” straight through muffler inline to quiet or down more. I’ve had my fair share of loud exhausts in my day but I’d rather this one be quiet as stock or close to it.

Yeah no problem I think I get it Tuesday will put it on next weekend

 

[JeepinJason33]

Looking forward to the AFE review.

 

[EDH_JL]

I like the muffler delete and replace the resonator with a muffler combo concept. AFE delete alone wasn’t too loud but just didn’t sound good especially mid-throttle 2-3500 rpms.

Stock quiet but without the giant rear muffler is what I want.

 

[mgroeger]

Just picked up this one from northridge

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...-stainless-steel-cat-back-exhaust-system-3-6l

I mean for 273 shipped and it’s afe might as well give it a shot. Cheapest I saw it anywhere else was at least 100$ more, will report back.

I have that exact one (minus the ghetto tip... hehehe) and it's OK. It's kind of a love hate relationship with it. On one hand it's got some nice growl (for a V6) and then on the other when I just want to relax it's annoying because it does tend to drone a bit. Curious to see your long term thoughts. I've recently been considering swapping g it out.

 

[Bigfx1]

I have that exact one (minus the ghetto tip... hehehe) and it's OK. It's kind of a love hate relationship with it. On one hand it's got some nice growl (for a V6) and then on the other when I just want to relax it's annoying because it does tend to drone a bit. Curious to see your long term thoughts. I've recently been considering swapping g it out.

yeah we will see because I’m hoping it won’t be too bad but coming from a long line of loud exhaust I imagine it will be ok. Plus I have a six speed which drone can be modulated a little easier. We will see and for 270$ it worth a look.

 

[mgroeger]

yeah we will see because I’m hoping it won’t be too bad but coming from a long line of loud exhaust I imagine it will be ok. Plus I have a six speed which drone can be modulated a little easier. We will see and for 270$ it worth a look.

I have the 6 speed too and that is where the love hate comes into play. Winding out the gears is fun and sounds good but sometimes I just want a little break... lol.

 

[Bigfx1]

I have the 6 speed too and that is where the love hate comes into play. Winding out the gears is fun and sounds good but sometimes I just want a little break... lol.

Is the drone constant or in certain rpm’s, I got the black tip one did you install the tip at all?

 

[mgroeger]

Is the drone constant or in certain rpm’s, I got the black tip one did you install the tip at all?

Tip wasn't on the Jeep when I bought plus I'm not a fan of the tips. I don't know that it's drone vs. just being constantly there in terms of noise because it is an aftermarket louder exhaust. On my wife's we are running the Hooker Blackheart which is really only present when you jump on it. She didn't want loud, she wanted clearance.

 

[Bigfx1]

Tip wasn't on the Jeep when I bought plus I'm not a fan of the tips. I don't know that it's drone vs. just being constantly there in terms of noise because it is an aftermarket louder exhaust. On my wife's we are running the Hooker Blackheart which is really only present when you jump on it. She didn't want loud, she wanted clearance.

I wonder if the tip directs the sound a little better, probably doesn’t but you never know. Will report back with my review

 

[Bigfx1]

So to follow up on this, sounds great driving around town but man when you are on the freeway this thing is a nightmare. I mean the drone is mind numbing, I have had a tomei titanium exhaust on a Sti with e85 and this exhaust made that seem tamed. The positive about this exhaust is the power you get from getting rid of the stock muffler is definitely there and is almost worth the ride but yeah I’m back to stock and selling this exhaust I may be to old for this one lol. I listed for sale if some one in Dfw wants a good deal let me know.

 

[Bigfx1]

Thanks! While you’re at it, are you willing to take a measurement of the section of pipe from the exit of the resonator to the hanger in the middle? I’d consider getting this one and putting a 14” straight through muffler inline to quiet or down more. I’ve had my fair share of loud exhausts in my day but I’d rather this one be quiet as stock or close to it.

I don’t have measurements but unless you are going to replace the resonator on the exhaust it’s self there is no way you could add another muffler. I have been thinking to save the loss of purchasing a good muffle to put in place of the resonator but I don’t know if it would help out much.

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