So, this happened the other day:
Lost everything after the crossover. Appears the hanger before the rear axle snapped off. Whoever installed the 3rd catalyst (I do not believe it is factory) didn't crimp it enough and it fell off.
So pulled it apart on the trail and let it cool down before throwing it in the Jeep.
I figure since I have it all apart and the muffler is pretty well whipped ... I'm going to replace the muffler.
Currently:
I am going to be putting the exhaust back on for a few reasons
I just want a cheap, quick fix. Maybe keep it a bit louder. I was considering just buying a 24'' 2.5'' tube and straightpiping it ... but that wouldn't be too nice for others.
I can run over to advance and get a 24'' glasspack for $20. I can also get various mufflers for MUCH cheaper online than I can locally - saving way more than $20.
Anyone have any thoughts on what I should run long term?
For now I think I am going to go with a glasspack just so I can quickly get a new muffler on and weld together the old hanger.
Any thoughts on flowmasters? Or a cheap thrush muffler?
Lost everything after the crossover. Appears the hanger before the rear axle snapped off. Whoever installed the 3rd catalyst (I do not believe it is factory) didn't crimp it enough and it fell off.
So pulled it apart on the trail and let it cool down before throwing it in the Jeep.
I figure since I have it all apart and the muffler is pretty well whipped ... I'm going to replace the muffler.
Currently:
- No issues with backpressure (if you believe in that) - it has strategic "crush" bends in the manifold and remaining crossover tube
- No check engine light - the two cats on the manifold have the oxygen sensors
- Sounds awesome!
I am going to be putting the exhaust back on for a few reasons
- I WILL NOT run it permanently without the 3rd cat. It's there for a reason. It gets 14MPG and hurts the environment enough. Catalysts are one "greenie" thing I believe in.
- It drones and hurts my ears with the exhaust ending under the passenger seat. It is much quieter from the outside. So, outside noise is okay, inside noise is not
- Fills the cabin with fumes. I was offroading all day Saturday and sunday with the windows down. Wasn't too bad. On the highway it really sucks in the fumes.
I just want a cheap, quick fix. Maybe keep it a bit louder. I was considering just buying a 24'' 2.5'' tube and straightpiping it ... but that wouldn't be too nice for others.
I can run over to advance and get a 24'' glasspack for $20. I can also get various mufflers for MUCH cheaper online than I can locally - saving way more than $20.
Anyone have any thoughts on what I should run long term?
For now I think I am going to go with a glasspack just so I can quickly get a new muffler on and weld together the old hanger.
Any thoughts on flowmasters? Or a cheap thrush muffler?