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Gibson Dual Exhaust - Questions for current owners

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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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I am interested in the Gibson Dual Exhaust that is listed on the quadratec website. I have searched all over this forum but I seem to be getting mixed answers.

For people who have this exhaust: How loud is it? Is it to loud? I saw that people were reporting of a drone at 2000. Is this a loud obnoxious drone or a nice V8 with flowmaster drone? Is it something that if you had the radio up at a resonable level, that it wouldnt be a big deal?

It seems like that some people are having good results and some bad. If I were to have bad results, would Gibson take these back and give me a refund?

Also MPG and power?

I really like the idea and look of dual exhaust and I would like to have a nice, meatier sound. Are there anyother options? Could an exhaust shop put in duals for a resonable price?

btw 2007 2 door with 4.10s and rubicon 32s


Thanks alot guys
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by JKrazed
I am happy with mine. I like the sound, it's louder but not overly & doesn't sound too much like a rice burner. I noticed HP and Torque gains as well. There is a 2000 rpm noise in sixth gear that can be a little annoying if you don't listen to the radio often, I usually just shift to 5th and go to 300 rpm, no more sound. Overall, I'm satisfied with it.
Thanks for the info....

Did you notice any drop/gain in MPG?
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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I also have the Gibson Dual. Coupled with an AEM intake there was a good boost in HP and MPG. The sound is pretty loud. Not quite V8 and not annoying. I do get alot of people trying to race me at stop lights though.

Overall I am happy with it.
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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I also have the split rear exhaust from Gibson. It is loud, not too loud though. I have K&N drop in as well. Maybe a small gain in HP and MPG, but not too noticable. Very easy to install. I would highly recommend this exaust. The sound is loud but has an awsome tone. Not quite a v8 but definately not a rice burner.
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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well thanks for info guys... I'm glad to hear some good things about the Gibson. I think I will go ahead and go with this exhaust. Now I just need to find a good cold air intake! anyway recommondations?
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 06:39 AM
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Just took mine off, way to loud, sounds like your missing your silencer altogether. Only time is sounds good is when starting the engine. Shame as it looks good.
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 07:25 AM
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looks good - sounds OK -

MPG went down

No power increase....
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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tastes vary, but I had the split-rear and swapped it for Banks.
The Gibson was a little aggressive for me.
Wife hated it....so what choice did I have??
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by A'sJK
tastes vary, but I had the split-rear and swapped it for Banks.
The Gibson was a little aggressive for me.
Wife hated it....so what choice did I have??
Compare the Banks vs the Gibson. PLEASE
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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be more specific.
Do you want my opinion on the two rated against each other?
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