daul or single?

[blackbeauty]

I like how dual exhaust looks but is it overkill for my 4.0 auto sport? should I just get a flow and keep one exit pipe? I'm thinking about the 50 series, if that helps. Also, the guy at exhaust shop tried to pull a fast one on me and thanks to you guys I saw right through the bs, it was sooo funny. He tried telling me that I HAD to use two mufflers b/c I have two cats. So after he get worked up I calmly say " Man.... Can't I just put dual in/dual out on 'er". The was dumbfounded, I guess he thought I was an idiot, we'll most of the time I am, but this forum taught me a few things and saved me about $50. Thanks guys. btw opinion on exhaust.

 

[SteveO2569]

on my 99 xlt 4.0L i had dual exhaust for a while with a mellow-tone muffler but just recently changed to a single out 40 series flowmaster and it sounds a lot better then the dual, its a lot deeper and meaner sounding, i agree that 2 exit pipes looks better but after i got my single i didnt miss anything about my dual set up

 

[Brian_B]

I can't offfer an opinion on single or dual. I think its a matter of choice. 4.0 SOHC? Don't go too big or you lose low end torque.

If you use a single you should stay with 2.5" (from reading here). I am thinking about a single in/dual out for looks and have them both exit behind the passenger rear tire. 50 series delta flow-2.5" in-dual 2" out. Thats just what I am thinking about someday. Others will post their opinions I am sure.

 

[blackbeauty]

Thanks. Btw I do have a SOHC and I think it's 2.25", but not 100%. I think I will do the single out though, sweeeeet!

 

[Brian_B]

At least part of my factory pipe (where I measured) is 2"

 

[SteveO2569]

i listened to these guys awhile back and got 2.25 pipeing, seems to be the best way to go and mine is workin great for me

 

[ExplorerSportNu]

Single in, dual out, 2.5", is what I have - sounds good and did notice a little more pickup at hwy speeds, i'm pretty sure the sohc is 2.5"

 

[ExplorerDMB]

I wish I would of gone with a 50 series and a single exit. Quieter and less exepensive to run. Easy for a stock vehicle as well -- no need to "bump" into things or removing the spare tire. And one thing I've noticed with exhaust shops -- they'll run the exhaust right infront of your diff -- but hopefully they'll put enough room for u to slide it out. Hopefully!

-Drew

 

[SteveO2569]

i have always wondered why everyone talks about problems with their spare bein in the way of dual exhaust bc mine was never an issue, when i had dual my spare didnt get in the way of anything

 

[ExplorerDMB]

Steve0 if you still have duals - go look and see if the ran the pipe right in front of the diff (inbetween the diff and spare). Here is a picture of mine after the lift, but just imagine it 4" lower! It was maybe 2-1/2"s away from the cover!

-Drew

 

[SteveO2569]

i dont have dual anymore so i wouldnt be able to look but yea i know what your talkin about