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Old 11-18-2010 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JK-Rubi
You might want to double check the forum to ensure you won't lose a lot of backpressure with that dual exhaust - I seem to remember many past posts lamenting the loss of power that aftermarket dual exhaust systems afflicted upon our JKs (most noted the loss immediately after installation and during their first test drive). Many disappointed and unhappy forum members here at one time.

All that may be in the past now, as manufacturers could have made design changes, but I don't believe it would be a total waste of time to check. Hope all works out well for you.
thanks for that...i had heard about that. i dont use my jk for towing or anything much...but would the back pressure problem effect acceleration?
Old 11-18-2010 | 07:57 PM
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maybe i will just go to my local exhaust shop and see what they can do for me. maybe i will have them do a custom job for me.

i love the gibson i just cant risk the drone, if it irratates me after spending $500+ then im screwed
You'll sacrifice some low end horsepower with this dual exhaust. Outlets are both 2 1/2 inches, too much for a V6. the trick is too reduce back pressure not eliminate it
Old 11-18-2010 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Canadian Cajun
You'll sacrifice some low end horsepower with this dual exhaust. Outlets are both 2 1/2 inches, too much for a V6. the trick is too reduce back pressure not eliminate it
when someone tells me lower horsepower...does that mean it will accelerate slower?
Old 11-18-2010 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Canadian Cajun
You'll sacrifice some low end horsepower with this dual exhaust. Outlets are both 2 1/2 inches, too much for a V6. the trick is too reduce back pressure not eliminate it
I just installed the Flowmaster 50 Series Cat back today. Nice deep throaty tone no spitting and popping. About seven tenths of a gallon mileage increase.minimal increase in HP.
Old 11-18-2010 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Canadian Cajun
I just installed the Flowmaster 50 Series Cat back today. Nice deep throaty tone no spitting and popping. About seven tenths of a gallon mileage increase.minimal increase in HP.
is it fairly loud? i love the dual look...but it clearly doesnt seem practical.

does your flowmaster have a bad drone at all?
Old 11-18-2010 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Canadian Cajun
I just installed the Flowmaster 50 Series Cat back today. Nice deep throaty tone no spitting and popping. About seven tenths of a gallon mileage increase.minimal increase in HP.
i just listened to a sounds clip online...it seems really quiet. i want it loud if im gonna buy it
Old 11-18-2010 | 08:18 PM
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I have the Gibson and love it. My fellow jeepers like it also. I had it installed at 500 miles and added the CAI and flash paq shortly after. I really dont have any complaints about it except the rear exit leaves residue on my cooler when I use a hitch carrier... but I rarely use it so I can deal with it.
Old 11-18-2010 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by sringer
is it fairly loud? i love the dual look...but it clearly doesnt seem practical.

does your flowmaster have a bad drone at all?
Nice tone, noticeable but not too loud, a light deeper sound than the flowmaster 44,
no drone or resonation. P.S. I love the look of the duelies myself, but couldn't see doing a $500 upgrade to loose precious power. To maintain the horsepower you would need outlets in the 1 1/2 inch diameter area. My little Scion XA has a bigger pipe than that
Old 11-18-2010 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JaxLoki
I have the Gibson and love it. My fellow jeepers like it also. I had it installed at 500 miles and added the CAI and flash paq shortly after. I really dont have any complaints about it except the rear exit leaves residue on my cooler when I use a hitch carrier... but I rarely use it so I can deal with it.
thank you! that is exactly what i want to hear! i am for sure going to get the ss version. do the cai and flashpaq really help all that much or will i be ok without those?
Old 11-19-2010 | 08:09 AM
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Do cai's and flash paq's really help with an exhaust system?



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