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Old 08-20-2013, 10:29 AM
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I have a 96 XJ and I just installed the 99+ intake manifold, upgraded injectors, APN header, and down pipe. I need a high flow cat, muffler and tail pipe. (I also plan on getting the spectre cold air intake)

What are my best options for finishing my exhaust and maximizing performance with good sound?
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I'm waiting for my system to be delivered as we speak. LOTS of options out there but anything is better than stock. General consensus seems to be that the same type vehicles can sound diff with the same system. I'm concerned with the sound not being extreme as mine is a DD so I started my search for a cat-back on YouTube.


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Originally Posted by rdlyn13000
I have a 96 XJ and I just installed the 99+ intake manifold, upgraded injectors, APN header, and down pipe. I need a high flow cat, muffler and tail pipe. (I also plan on getting the spectre cold air intake)

What are my best options for finishing my exhaust and maximizing performance with good sound?
Straight pipe sounds good and it's pretty cheap
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performance-curve.com

Cheapest stuff you'll find and they have everything you need- cat, muffler and tailpipe. Plus CF members get a discount.

Watch YouTube for the different options and sounds to pick out what you want. Make sure you get a tip too
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Originally Posted by 01blackxjj
Straight pipe sounds good and it's pretty cheap
Any sound clips ?
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Here is a video I took last Saturday

I run a APN Header, Custom Mandrel Bent 2.5" Downpipe, Thunderbolt 2.5" Cat, 2.5" Magnaflow round Muffler . 2.5" tailpipe

I got everything but the header and downpipe from Performance-Curve for $203 shipped

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Originally Posted by 01blackxjj
Straight pipe sounds good and it's pretty cheap
Strait pipe sound like ****, unless its you have 1200+ Hp and Zoomies or a Ratrod powered by a Flat head ford
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Originally Posted by Tom95YJ
Strait pipe sound like ****, unless its you have 1200+ Hp and Zoomies or a Ratrod powered by a Flat head ford
i had straight pipe on my 2000 it sounded awesome to me i still had my cat though so it was a nice rumble sound
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Straight pipe on my 95 was ear shattering, loved it... But just another reason to get pulled over :/
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Originally Posted by freegdr
Any sound clips ?
There's a bunch of you tube videos but if you just want to test it out, go take off the 3 screws that attach it to the cat and listen to it. You can take the cat off too but it's illegal. I had it off before makes a little difference in the sound
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I've had straight piped cars before. In my Opinion it's usually not worth it. I too am struggling to find an exhaust that works though.
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Originally Posted by cherokeenut
i had straight pipe on my 2000 it sounded awesome to me i still had my cat though so it was a nice rumble sound
Well then it wasn't a straight pipe now.
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I'm curious as to why you didn't post your question in the exhaust thread:

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/al...o-here-103854/

or check out the sound clip videos in the exhaust sound thread:

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/ch...thread-180356/

There's many, many options. Do your research, chose your flavor and go for it.
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