Muffler delete... was it worth it?

[blnewt]

All a louder exhaust accomplishes more mom's in minivans trying to race me from stoplights. It's annoying. You would need a tune and both intake and exhaust mods to really see any substantial increase (across the board).

Yeah, even a tune and intake/exhaust mods don't tend to yield too much w/ these motors (especially when you factor in the cost vs power gained).
I just like the fact that I removed that beer keg and can hear the motor when I want to and just let it cruise at a fairly mellow tone when I don't

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[WaldorfJL]

I gained smileability with mine...one of the first things I did...still have the muffler in the shed, should I ever have to put it back on.....6 speed manual.

 

[72Blazer]

I removed my muffler to gain ground clearance and a better sound from the exhaust. With the HikeIt, it’ll blow those minivans away.

 

[Rodeoflyer]

Yeah, even a tune and intake/exhaust mods don't tend to yield too much w/ these motors (especially when you factor in the cost vs power gained).
I just like the fact that I removed that beer keg and can hear the motor when I want to and just let it cruise at a fairly mellow tone when I don't

I understand.. however anywhere I go is up at a 25 degree (plus) angle..I'm in the 4-5k rpm range.. theres no way I could deal with a louder muffler thanks to Jeep's cams.

 

[72Blazer]

I understand.. however anywhere I go is up at a 25 degree (plus) angle..I'm in the 4-5k rpm range.. theres no way I could deal with a louder muffler thanks to Jeep's cams.

I’m headed to the San Juan Mountains later this month. This has been a concern for me. It may or may not get a muffler after the trip.

 

[Rodeoflyer]

I’m headed to the San Juan Mountains later this month. This has been a concern for me. It may or may not get a muffler after the trip.

You will def be running a higher rpm... I'm just not a fan of high rpm v6 sound.

 

[blnewt]

I understand.. however anywhere I go is up at a 25 degree (plus) angle..I'm in the 4-5k rpm range.. theres no way I could deal with a louder muffler thanks to Jeep's cams.

Understand 100%

 

[VNT]

Just put one on my Rubicon, have one on wife's Sahara, both 3.6 8 spd. Mine seems louder but quiets out once your in 6,7 or 8th. Sounds good when on it I am at 3000 miles, avg 20.4 with stock muffler, so will see if some minor fuel economy gains in an informal test over next few months.

 

[Dono]

How is the Dynamax different than just welding in a pipe instead of the muffler exactly?

 

[beaups]

How is the Dynamax different than just welding in a pipe instead of the muffler exactly?

How is a wheel different than forging or casting and finishing a chunk on aluminum? For most it's because it's cheaper and easier to buy a finished product.

 

[Dono]

How is a wheel different than forging or casting and finishing a chunk on aluminum? For most it's because it's cheaper and easier to buy a finished product.

Totally fair. Which is why I asked! So it's a precast pipe that just fits, but if you're handy / have the capability to get a part fabbed, there's no specific pitfall avoided by using the part other than simplicity.

 

[beaups]

Totally fair. Which is why I asked! So it's a precast pipe that just fits, but if you're handy / have the capability to get a part fabbed, there's no specific pitfall avoided by using the part other than simplicity.

Yep. And has a turndown and mounting post to use the factory isolated mount, and clamp so it's not permanent. But I do agree there isn't a ton of engineering here, but it's also very cheap.

 

[Dono]

Yep. And has a turndown and mounting post to use the factory isolated mount, and clamp so it's not permanent. But I do agree there isn't a ton of engineering here, but it's always very cheap.

Good to know!

My last vehicle was a VW GLI, and I had my guy do some work for me there rather than a kit - was just trying to figure out if I should go the same route, or buy something off the shelf. I just know I want better sound and to get rid of the big canister.

 

[blnewt]

Good to know!

My last vehicle was a VW GLI, and I had my guy do some work for me there rather than a kit - was just trying to figure out if I should go the same route, or buy something off the shelf. I just know I want better sound and to get rid of the big canister.

For $100 I doubt you'd get the same fit unless you're in good w/ the pipe shop
For what you're wanting I think the Dynomax will check off those boxes

 

[NTLV]

Had the dynomax muffler sitting in my garage for 5 months but wanted to wait to break in the engine and take it in for any services before I put it on. just installed it yesterday. I came from a car that was extremely quite (Range Rover evoque) and now have the 2.0 turbo. I honestly think it sounds great. Not annoying at all on the highway or street. Can barely hear it until your on the gas a bit and even then it’s not wimpy sounding by any means. Was really concerned about the noise but I like it. I didn’t cut the notch out though so we will see if I have a leak later on. Seems fine now though.

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