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Aftermarket exhausts have been a hot topic for as long as I can remember in my journey of modifying vehicles. I'm not sharing for anyone's approval or opinions; just giving you the data and information I learned along the way with my Bronco.
I have a 2.7L 4-door Wildtrak for reference.
:edit: I realized I should also note, I have the OEM hardtop w/ the sound deadening liner installed. Soft top owners experience will likely be different regarding the inside the cabin noise.
Sound rating numbers are from quiet (1) to very loud (10)
OEM cold start:
My first purchase, after searching for an exhaust that wasn't marketed as overly loud and also had increased clearance over the large, stock, muffler, I chose the Kooks axle-back.
Ease of install; 2/10
cold start noise; 4/10
in-cabin noise; 2.5/10
WOT noise; 6/10
ratings are obviously subjective and based on my own hearing.
cold start with the Kooks axle-back
and lastly, where I am at today, I bought the aFe 3" cat-back exhaust. This one grabbed my attention for the slight increase in piping diameter, also high clearance by way of relocating the muffler further upstream in the piping. I am quite pleased with this one!
Ease of Install; 3/10
cold start noise; 5.5/10
in-cabin noise; 1/10
WOT noise; 5/10
cold start aFe video
I am really pleased with the aFe. I like to believe that a combination of intake mods, performance tune and exhaust offer up a smidge of increased peak performance. The setup I have now is the sweet spot for me and I am glad I stumbled upon this aFe cat-back. I know the iPhone recordings only offer a limited audio experience; but it's better than nothing I suppose.
I'm happy to give additional context on any area. Feel free to reply or DM me.
Cheers!
I have a 2.7L 4-door Wildtrak for reference.
:edit: I realized I should also note, I have the OEM hardtop w/ the sound deadening liner installed. Soft top owners experience will likely be different regarding the inside the cabin noise.
Sound rating numbers are from quiet (1) to very loud (10)
OEM cold start:
My first purchase, after searching for an exhaust that wasn't marketed as overly loud and also had increased clearance over the large, stock, muffler, I chose the Kooks axle-back.
Ease of install; 2/10
cold start noise; 4/10
in-cabin noise; 2.5/10
WOT noise; 6/10
ratings are obviously subjective and based on my own hearing.
cold start with the Kooks axle-back
and lastly, where I am at today, I bought the aFe 3" cat-back exhaust. This one grabbed my attention for the slight increase in piping diameter, also high clearance by way of relocating the muffler further upstream in the piping. I am quite pleased with this one!
Ease of Install; 3/10
cold start noise; 5.5/10
in-cabin noise; 1/10
WOT noise; 5/10
cold start aFe video
I am really pleased with the aFe. I like to believe that a combination of intake mods, performance tune and exhaust offer up a smidge of increased peak performance. The setup I have now is the sweet spot for me and I am glad I stumbled upon this aFe cat-back. I know the iPhone recordings only offer a limited audio experience; but it's better than nothing I suppose.
I'm happy to give additional context on any area. Feel free to reply or DM me.
Cheers!
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