2.3 Exhaust preference

[Broncodude69]

I recently installed the new Steeda Axle back muffler on my 2.3L manual Bronco.
Its very enjoyable. Quiet at idle. Quiet on the interstate. Driving in town shifting through the gears its noticeable, but not overly loud.

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[CarmeloS]

I recently installed the new Steeda Axle back muffler on my 2.3L manual Bronco.
Its very enjoyable. Quiet at idle. Quiet on the interstate. Driving in town shifting through the gears its noticeable, but not overly loud.

No drone, no fart can noise? Could I do this in my driveway or need it lifted?

 

[Broncodude69]

The road noise with BFgoodrich KO2 and a soft top are much louder than the exhaust. No fart can sound. I did it in my driveway in about 15 mins. requires a 15mm socket to loosen the exhaust clamp. (the hangers can be annoying, but a little lube and a pry bar... they came right off.) Watch the install video on Steeda Youtube channel.

 

[Syringe]

Anyone using the AWE "Climber," exhaust on a 2 dr., 2.3L? I have used their exhausts before and have really liked them.

Maybe versus the Borla Touring?

 

[AlvinT]

I’ve logged over 8k miles with Borla 140897 & 60725. I wanted the quietest exhaust offering from Borla.

There’s no drone while highway cruising, the low frequency note is louder than stock, and highway fuel economy (87octane, factory tune) has improved to +23mpg on the highway. Passengers compliment the sound and no complaints from backseat passengers.

I’m very pleased and recommended this setup. Thank you.

 

[mspeter]

Great photos of the Borla system. I run the exact same Borla Climber system with the optional small resonator. I like the clearance of the turned-down tip.

At least on my rig, I found the front-end of the main muffler was too close to the hard brake lines. Added some thermal barrier board in this area to prevent the heat from degrading the paint coating on the hard brake lines.

 

[amazingjason]

I think that's what the Outlaw kit is basically a straight pipe. The bad thing about all of the exhaust videos is that I can't recall one manual being tested which is what I'll have. Can't stand that transition between gears on an auto but like it with a manual.

Yeah, nothing sounds worse than an automatic with a loud exhaust.
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[AlvinT]

Great photos of the Borla system. I run the exact same Borla Climber system with the optional small resonator. I like the clearance of the turned-down tip.

At least on my rig, I found the front-end of the main muffler was too close to the hard brake lines. Added some thermal barrier board in this area to prevent the heat from degrading the paint coating on the hard brake lines.

Do you get similar HWY mileage, 22-23mpg?

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