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Old Dec 4, 2018 | 10:25 PM
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So last summer my cat started rattlin. When I went to have it replaced the guy told me my 20 yea-old muffler had a hole in it too, so I had him replace it with a stock one. I like my Jeep quiet.

It worked fine for a year and a couple of months. The only thing I didn't like about it was when I'd floor it, the exhaust note would turn into this loud "whoosh".

A couple of weeks ago the exhaust started buzzing. Quickly got worse. Looked under the car and the muffler is split.

I'm looking for a replacement; quiet, and no whoosh.

I thought about the Walker SoundFX, but three out of four reviews on Summit were awful, and all for the same thing ... failure.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/w...model/cherokee

Does anybody have a recommendation?
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Old Dec 4, 2018 | 10:31 PM
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WALKER 21357 Premium Quiet-Flow SS Muffler

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Old Dec 5, 2018 | 12:41 AM
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I agree with Turbo X_J. Just get the right Walker Quiet Flow muffler. Comes with a lifetime warranty. Probably going to have to buy a new tail pipe unless you think you can separate the two.
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Old Dec 5, 2018 | 02:39 AM
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I recently replaced mine with the Dynomax super turbo catback. I'm happy with it. 160$ shipped from amazon.
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Old Dec 5, 2018 | 05:58 AM
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I recently replaced mine with the Dynomax super turbo catback. I'm happy with it. 160$ shipped from amazon.
Same here on my MJ. Works well for me.
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Old Dec 5, 2018 | 06:57 AM
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I really like my magnaflow muffler
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Old Dec 5, 2018 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by PCO6
Same here on my MJ. Works well for me.
Same here. Easy to install and not loud. I used stainless band clamps rather than the included U-shaped ones.
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Old Dec 5, 2018 | 12:50 PM
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I use a Thrush Welded. Cost, effective, good flow, not loud, but has a nice throaty, controlled tone in the back.
Cost me about $29.50 for it and is available at Advance Auto.
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Old Dec 5, 2018 | 02:04 PM
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Magnaflow oval muffler fan here. Sounds good and not loud at all.
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Old Dec 5, 2018 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by acker
I recently replaced mine with the Dynomax super turbo catback. I'm happy with it. 160$ shipped from amazon.
Originally Posted by PCO6
Same here on my MJ. Works well for me.
When my DynoMax cat back rotted out I bought the Walker SS. lol
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Old Dec 6, 2018 | 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbo X_J
When my DynoMax cat back rotted out I bought the Walker SS. lol
How many miles did you get out your Dynomax?
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Old Dec 6, 2018 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ericjw1991
I use a Thrush Welded. Cost, effective, good flow, not loud, but has a nice throaty, controlled tone in the back.
Cost me about $29.50 for it and is available at Advance Auto.
I put one of these on as well. My OEM style muffler was failing, and I had to grab this one in a hurry (knew about it from watching a couple youtube videos). I bought it as a temporary fix, but ended up keeping it on because I like it so much. I have had it on for nearly a year now, and would definitely buy it again if I had to. It gets pretty quiet in the 1800-2000 RPM range, which coincides nicely with the XJs cruising speeds. The price is excellent.
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Originally Posted by jordan96xj
I put one of these on as well. My OEM style muffler was failing, and I had to grab this one in a hurry (knew about it from watching a couple youtube videos). I bought it as a temporary fix, but ended up keeping it on because I like it so much. I have had it on for nearly a year now, and would definitely buy it again if I had to. It gets pretty quiet in the 1800-2000 RPM range, which coincides nicely with the XJs cruising speeds. The price is excellent.
I coupled it to a Magnaflow Hi-flow cat. My Cat was literally clogged lol. With a Banks Stainless header, I get a slight growl at mid-throttle. Almost went with one of the three mufflers my dad made for the Wagoneer. The length and diameter were too large for the XJ's belly.
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Old Dec 6, 2018 | 12:09 PM
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I bit the bullet and bought a Flowmaster 50 and it's not loud at all. Just nice and mellow up to about 1500 rpm, then you can hardly hear it. Heavy gauge metal and welded in.
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