Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts

Muffler Question

Isaac Boone

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Hey guys. So I got a 02 tj Sahara running stock exhaust. I’m lookin for muffler for under $40 ish whatever’s cheapest. Lookin at mainly glass packs maybe magnaflow or thrush or cherry bomb. Suggestions or comments?
 
What is your goal?

I assume when you say "glasspack" your talking about the old style straight through muffler, which I find to be obnoxious, especially on a small low power engine, and they often produce a lot of drone.

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Magnaflows are nice, but likely out of your budget range. For your budget, DynoMax is a good option. https://www.dynomax.com/

If you want more rumble without drone, a turbo-style is a good option.
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A bigger "Ultra Flo" will be somewhat of a gap filler between the turbo style and traditional glasspack. Bigger muffler body = more decibel absorption
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There's also the chambered style if you like the sound of Flowmaster, and that's likely within your budget. Again, bigger muffler body = more sound reduction.
 
What is your goal?

I assume when you say "glasspack" your talking about the old style straight through muffler, which I find to be obnoxious, especially on a small low power engine, and they often produce a lot of drone.

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Magnaflows are nice, but likely out of your budget range. For your budget, DynoMax is a good option. https://www.dynomax.com/

If you want more rumble without drone, a turbo-style is a good option.
View attachment 667485

A bigger "Ultra Flo" will be somewhat of a gap filler between the turbo style and traditional glasspack. Bigger muffler body = more decibel absorption
View attachment 667486

There's also the chambered style if you like the sound of Flowmaster, and that's likely within your budget. Again, bigger muffler body = more sound reduction.

Ya I was looking mainly at magnaflow, thrush, or cherry bomb straight through muffler which aren’t too obnoxious and minimal drone. Didn’t know which one is best or sounds best.🤷
 
What is your goal?

I assume when you say "glasspack" your talking about the old style straight through muffler, which I find to be obnoxious, especially on a small low power engine, and they often produce a lot of drone.

View attachment 667482

Magnaflows are nice, but likely out of your budget range. For your budget, DynoMax is a good option. https://www.dynomax.com/

If you want more rumble without drone, a turbo-style is a good option.
View attachment 667485

A bigger "Ultra Flo" will be somewhat of a gap filler between the turbo style and traditional glasspack. Bigger muffler body = more decibel absorption
View attachment 667486

There's also the chambered style if you like the sound of Flowmaster, and that's likely within your budget. Again, bigger muffler body = more sound reduction.

Just so you know I was asking because I have stock and want it to sound less sewing machine like and was wondering what sounds best without being too obnoxious. I listened to some sound recordings of glass packs on a tj that don’t sound too bad but don’t know what’s best
 
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What is your goal?

I assume when you say "glasspack" your talking about the old style straight through muffler, which I find to be obnoxious, especially on a small low power engine, and they often produce a lot of drone.

View attachment 667482

Magnaflows are nice, but likely out of your budget range. For your budget, DynoMax is a good option. https://www.dynomax.com/

If you want more rumble without drone, a turbo-style is a good option.
View attachment 667485

A bigger "Ultra Flo" will be somewhat of a gap filler between the turbo style and traditional glasspack. Bigger muffler body = more decibel absorption
View attachment 667486

There's also the chambered style if you like the sound of Flowmaster, and that's likely within your budget. Again, bigger muffler body = more sound reduction.

Nice save man !
 
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