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Old 02-02-2011 | 06:20 PM
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I currently have the factory muffler on my 99 sport, and have noticed a few small rust holes in it. I am contemplating whether a new muffler, possibly flowmaster, would decrease full consumption and possibly increase acceleration to any degree? I'm not big on super loud units either, something mellow, slightly more aggresive than stock would suit me well. any comments?
Old 02-02-2011 | 06:38 PM
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Little, if any change with just a muffler...
Old 02-02-2011 | 06:47 PM
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I run a Magnaflow 14" 4x9 oval muffler and it sounds good. Freeing up exhaust also frees up power. I paid 49$ for mine on Amazon. You can go with a longer one if you want. I have a turn down on mine.
Old 02-02-2011 | 07:58 PM
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alright, i will rule out the effienciency factor, so perhaps when i got a few extra bucks to blow might give it a shot just because.
does anyone have pics where they have ran an aftermarket tailpipe other than the factory location?
Old 02-02-2011 | 08:10 PM
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i think rustys sells a bigger pipe on their website and if im not mistaken its a direct fit but not sure on that.
Old 02-02-2011 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by tacoleman93
I currently have the factory muffler on my 99 sport, and have noticed a few small rust holes in it. I am contemplating whether a new muffler, possibly flowmaster, would decrease full consumption and possibly increase acceleration to any degree? I'm not big on super loud units either, something mellow, slightly more aggresive than stock would suit me well. any comments?
I got a magnaflow muffler. It increased my mpgs by two. And feels like throttle response is better.
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Did a turndown, then side exit.
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I got a magnaflow muffler. It increased my mpgs by two. And feels like throttle response is better.
wow...sounds tempting, i average about 12-13 with my 31s
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@djb383, looks good man thats similar to what i was thinking
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Check the vendor section for a 2.5" kit I offer.

Typically freeing up the exhaust will give a little bit better mpg but how much you will see varies. People have claimed anywhere from .2 - 2 mpg. When I did the exhaust on my old 90 XJ I saw about 1.5 mpg and it was easier to pull hills.
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Originally Posted by tacoleman93
alright, i will rule out the effienciency factor, so perhaps when i got a few extra bucks to blow might give it a shot just because.
does anyone have pics where they have ran an aftermarket tailpipe other than the factory location?
Ummm if you want i can make a video for you of my setup with a turn down
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Originally Posted by tacoleman93
wow...sounds tempting, i average about 12-13 with my 31s
Ya mine went from 15 to 17 city
Old 02-03-2011 | 02:41 PM
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I'm pretty happy with my Dynomax Cat back system, its not super loud, slightly more aggressive than stock but quiet while idling. Haven't noticed a difference in performance, and my truck generally gets the same mpg no matter how I drive it..
Old 02-03-2011 | 03:31 PM
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i put a custom made muffler to 4.0 grand cherokee. sounds little louder but throttle response is significantly better.
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Originally Posted by bigboy813

Ummm if you want i can make a video for you of my setup with a turn down
I would love to see that as well


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