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Old 02-01-2010 | 11:53 AM
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which series would be better for the XJ? and whats the difference?

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Old 02-01-2010 | 11:58 AM
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I just had the Midas-version knock-off installed...
Cat back from Midas in Clinton Township Michigan, 200$ out the door.
Included replacinf all the straps/hangers that rusted off.
It sounds great!
I'm really happy with it.
Would've cost me an extra 50-60 for the Flomaster, and they would've had to order it.
They said the 40 is what actuall fits the Cherokee.
It's supposedly a matter of having a centered intake with and offset
output. At least that's what the guy said.

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Old 02-01-2010 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by BillyBoy
I just had the Midas-version knock-off installed...
Cat back from Midas in Clinton Township Michigan, 200$ out the door.
Included replacinf all the straps/hangers that rusted off.
It sounds great!
I'm really happy with it.
Would've cost me an extra 50-60 for the Flomaster, and they would've had to order it.
They said the 40 is what actuall fits the Cherokee.
It's supposedly a matter of having a centered intake with and offset
output. At least that's what the guy said.

Good-Luck, Billy
hmm alrighty then thank you very much Billy
Old 02-01-2010 | 12:05 PM
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Id go with the 40 and 2 1/2 pipe. Ive heard a few and its exactly what im gonna put under mine when i get around to exhaust work. Makes the 4.0 have a V8 sound.
Old 02-01-2010 | 12:05 PM
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Get a flowmaster super 44. I have one on mine and it sounds great
Old 02-01-2010 | 02:34 PM
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i had the 40 series first with 2.5" piping, now i have the super 44 with an eastern catalytic converter and 2.5" custom bent pipe. i prefer the super 44, a bit louder but not to the point where you cant hear anything else.
Old 02-01-2010 | 09:14 PM
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the 5o series is a larger casing with three chambers whereas the 40 series has only two chambers , i prefer the 50 on inline 4.0s cause its more mellow and it doesnt have that annoying garbbled racking noise at high rpms and idle it sounds more v8 ish i have a 02 grand cherokee with the fifty and i have it on my xj as well also to prevent the racking all together and a louder deeper sound i would look into having the exhaust dumped before the axel with 3 inch turndowns
Old 02-01-2010 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 92xjproject
the 5o series is a larger casing with three chambers whereas the 40 series has only two chambers , i prefer the 50 on inline 4.0s cause its more mellow and it doesnt have that annoying garbbled racking noise at high rpms and idle it sounds more v8 ish i have a 02 grand cherokee with the fifty and i have it on my xj as well also to prevent the racking all together and a louder deeper sound i would look into having the exhaust dumped before the axel with 3 inch turndowns
Is it legal to dump the exhaust before the axle? i live in MA and idk about the laws that well. but im doing my lift next weekend and while im under there i may just take my tailpipe off just to hear what it sounds like. good or bad idea you think? TIA
Old 02-01-2010 | 09:47 PM
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i would take a 40 or 44 any day over a 50, the 50s are more of a mellow pipe, i have a 44 i just havent put it on yet, the 44s are designed after the "original" flowmaster 40 series not the super 40, and they sound realllllllly good, best sounding cherokee i have ever heard was a cherokee with a k&n intake, borla header, 2 1/2 piping, magnaflow cat, super 44, with a 3 1/2 inch tip, amazing.
Old 02-01-2010 | 09:59 PM
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ok but which one will give me more power? or is there even a difference? I do want a more mellow sound though......
Old 02-02-2010 | 01:40 AM
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most like the 40 and 44 will but im not sure on that....the difference in power between them i doubt you would actually feel.
Old 02-02-2010 | 06:56 AM
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Flowmaster knock off chambered muffler made by Apex exhaust (sub company of Merit exhaust) cost $40. On my 4.0 liter Chreokee.

Sounds better than most Flowmasters IMO. I do Run a 40 series on my ****** Truck....which just sounds wicked awesome for a 4 banger.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=http:...?v=8LGsk25Wg3Q
Old 02-02-2010 | 12:19 PM
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awsome idle man! i like it
Old 02-03-2010 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by A_Jeepr
Flowmaster knock off chambered muffler made by Apex exhaust (sub company of Merit exhaust) cost $40. On my 4.0 liter Chreokee.

Sounds better than most Flowmasters IMO. I do Run a 40 series on my ****** Truck....which just sounds wicked awesome for a 4 banger.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LGsk25Wg3Q
where did you get THAT!?!?! I like it ALOT!!!
Old 02-03-2010 | 01:50 PM
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fisher auto parts....look for federated auto parts signs



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