Exhaust Question
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Brookhaven, MS
CoolTech
I believe that the cooltech llc exhaust would work perfectly for you. Its cheap and not loud at all. Definitely throaty, especially with a high flow intake.
I'd like the exhaust on my JK to sound a little more "throaty". Indeed, it could sound like the stock exhaust on my F150 (correction: passed to my son!) and I'd be delighted. The problem that I have with folk's opinions about Flowmaster, Magnaflow, etc, is what's great to one person is too loud to another. Folks pass me in their modified trucks and they sound horrible--loud and obnoxious. But they have the decals of their chosen brand of muffler on the rear window. My 1979 10th Anniversary Trans Am has the perfect exhaust sound. Pleasant burble at idle, and sufficient throatiness to make you feel good, without overriding the sound of four barrels opening up (I've opened the hood scope). That's what I want: Quiet, elegant, throatiness. Not loud at all. Any recommendations?
JK Freak
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Southern Maryland
I'd like the exhaust on my JK to sound a little more "throaty". Indeed, it could sound like the stock exhaust on my F150 (correction: passed to my son!) and I'd be delighted. The problem that I have with folk's opinions about Flowmaster, Magnaflow, etc, is what's great to one person is too loud to another. Folks pass me in their modified trucks and they sound horrible--loud and obnoxious. But they have the decals of their chosen brand of muffler on the rear window. My 1979 10th Anniversary Trans Am has the perfect exhaust sound. Pleasant burble at idle, and sufficient throatiness to make you feel good, without overriding the sound of four barrels opening up (I've opened the hood scope). That's what I want: Quiet, elegant, throatiness. Not loud at all. Any recommendations?
JK Super Freak
Joined: May 2007
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From: Central Texas
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 208
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From: Gilbert, AZ
Exhaust
I had local muffler do an installation like Cooltec sells except I used/ provided a BORLA Turbo Muffler part number 40653 on my Unlimited Rubi. Sounds throaty when you are on the gas and good going down the road. Muffler was $115.00 through Summit. Installation was $100.00
JK Junkie
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Central Georgia
I used a S.S. Magnaflow just like the Cooltech kit, used that factory heat shield in the new location and had a tailpipe made up and welded in. The shop told me $40 to weld the muffler in and make a tailpipe, but in the end I got a freebee. Total cost=$100.... for the muffler shipped. So most anyone could get this done for $150.
Last edited by BLKRUBI; Jun 30, 2007 at 04:57 AM.
JK Newbie
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Hopkinville, KY
I agree. I've had the cooltech exhaust for about 3 months now and love it. Its not to loud, but you can still hear it.