Not ready to step up to a SC or turbo setup as I am more of a naturally aspirated guy. Read as much info on these as I could find and just looking for some feedback from anyone that has ran them on a 3.8l.
As we all know the 3.8 is is lacking in power and just looking to wake it up a bit. The price on the complete kit with tuner and resonator is pretty steep!!
I've had the headers installed for almost 2 years and it makes a nice difference through out the whole RPM range. I actually have better passing power on the freeway. the only thing I'm not impressed with is the raspy sound, but for the power I've gained I'm dealing with it. Also my mpg has increased slightly.
I've had the headers installed for almost 2 years and it makes a nice difference through out the whole RPM range. I actually have better passing power on the freeway. the only thing I'm not impressed with is the raspy sound, but for the power I've gained I'm dealing with it. Also my mpg has increased slightly.
I ended up putting a set on about a month ago, and agree with you on everything.
I ended up adding a resonator a week after to deal with the rasp, made a big difference.
Now I just need to save up for the SC kit!!
Check out my build link in my signature for pics of my install.
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No heat problem through the floor board, clearance was good on the skids but the crossover section of the y-pipe hangs lower than the trans mount/cross member.
No wrap, I got the complete setup ceramic coated and am using the high heat wire insulators. No wire issues as of now!!
I got the P0420 / P0430 trouble codes after the install but the Ripp tune cleared them up.
PO420: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
PO430: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
Not anymore heat transfer than before and right now I have my carpets out. I don't have skid plates yet but they do include spacers for the factory skid. I feel if you really wanted to you could modify the system to make it fit better but I don't have time for that right now. I might weld the system in a spot or two in the future. 2 bits of advice, get better clamps for the connections and buy some stainless steel bolts for the flange connections. Mine rusted up real good after a year. but it probably depends on where you live as well.
I'm about to do almost same exhaust swap on my 07 jeep besides using the pacesetter long tube headers. What size restrictor insert did you use in those fittings to get rid of the codes?
I put the smallest restricter in. Also I had to have extension wires for most of the o2's, I bought 1 set but found out that all of them were to short. Luckily I bought all new o2's so I just cut the wires off at the old o2's at the o2 and then cut the plugs off the new o2's and spliced the wires on so they would fit good.
So I as well have a p0430 code and am looking into getting the bbk long tube headers with cats. I guess my questions are will I need to get a tune to clear the codes or can I do that with any scan tool. Secondly where/what size restrictors do I need to get?
Thanks man this is the first time I’ve used a forum lol I work for Volkswagen so ik cars just German cars sadly and some Jeep stuff but everything I deal with is so much more high tech than my Jeep so figured I’d try and find out
Most members are eager to help, so you've come to the right forum. Have you posted in the JK section?
My old heap is running a carb with no OBD, so I can't help. The guys with the newer stuff should have some ideas. I'm guessing that a lot of the theory you use with VW should carry over to Jeep.
Ya I posted in the Jk one yesterday at about 5-6 and one person responded saying I’m wasting money lmfao so I guess we’ll just see what happens.
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