Complete Exhaust Recommendations

[Lt1Burb]

is this recent? where do you live? did that include mufflers? what type of tubing? $400 is an excellent price

I live in Southern Oregon, it did include magnaflow I think mufflers and just regular exhaust tubing, not stainless, and yes, last week.

 

[Torkman66]

Went to 2 custom exhaust shops for estimates. Both are very reputable. Both quoted the same price.
$600 for a 2:1 system that includes the header adapters and a SS magniflow muffler. Muffler is about 135 and adapters are about 50. So the custom exhaust is about 400.

 

[Shimmy]

Went to 2 custom exhaust shops for estimates. Both are very reputable. Both quoted the same price.
$600 for a 2:1 system that includes the header adapters and a SS magniflow muffler. Muffler is about 135 and adapters are about 50. So the custom exhaust is about 400.

for $600 it seems like a no brainer to just have someone else do it and spare yourself the time

 

[Torkman66]

Agree!

 

[Vincen]

I spent just under $ 700 for a fully welded 2:1 with 2 1/2” into a Magnaflow muffler. It dumps behind the passenger rear tire in a single 3” pipe.

 

[sprdv1]

Great info all! I’m going to stop by a local shop to discuss a possible custom install. That way I could get the headers anywhere rather than trying to match headers with a “kit” like Duffs has. I like Duffs set up but their headers that match the kit are on back order.

Another reason custom might be the way to go is that I can trailer the frame/drivetrain ( body off) to the shop and that would make for great access to make a nice custom setup.

I’m calling Duffs on Tuesday to ask about their back order status as well.

Never hurts for sure just to reach out by phone, they'll help for sure

 

[sprdv1]

I spent just under $ 700 for a fully welded 2:1 with 2 1/2” into a Magnaflow muffler. It dumps behind the passenger rear tire in a single 3” pipe.

That's not too bad...

 

[Torkman66]

I called Duffs to check on their 2:1 system and they said they are not selling them until they can solve a minor fitment issue. I'm going with the custom install. The headers, pipes, muffler, back total cost 800. That's great considering that includes ceramic long tube headers.

 

[67sport]

I called Duffs to check on their 2:1 system and they said they are not selling them until they can solve a minor fitment issue. I'm going with the custom install. The headers, pipes, muffler, back total cost 800. That's great considering that includes ceramic long tube headers.

Good choice, nicely done!
Add pics once it's done.

 

[TX73Bronco]

I just ordered a bronco 306 and transmission package from blueprint and putting it on a Kincer‘s rolling chassis. have been trying to figure out exhaust also. I’m in the Denver area if anyone knows a reputable shop to use Please let me know. I’m looking to have good sound so quiet isn’t an option, how’s the sound of the Borla mufflers? Do any of you also heat wrap your ceramic headers?

 

[Broncobowsher]

I just ordered a bronco 306 and transmission package from blueprint and putting it on a Kincer‘s rolling chassis. have been trying to figure out exhaust also. I’m in the Denver area if anyone knows a reputable shop to use Please let me know. I’m looking to have good sound so quiet isn’t an option, how’s the sound of the Borla mufflers? Do any of you also heat wrap your ceramic headers?

You will never get an answer. What sounds good to one person is horrible to another. There are so many different tones that make an exhaust note and how the exhaust is treated will change those. There is a lot of science in it, and almost more art/luck into getting the sound of the exhaust right.

 

[okorangebrnco]

I went from long tube headers with dual flow masters to ceramic shorties with a dual 2.5" in to 3" out magnaflow. Certainly not the deep muscle rumble, but its quiet with no drone, and wakes up the neighbors when you spray it. I had a local to me shop do the fab work and install. It is tucked nice and tight with the exit in an out of the way spot. The whole set up is extremely clean. I would recommend the local to you shop versus mail order.

 

[BroncoJimbo]

20 years ago I installed a kit from duff's, and was unhappy with how low it hung under the truck. I'm sure the current kits fit differently, as the industry has changed some. That said, I swore I'd never go that route again.
I recently bought a similar kit to the one linked here and a couple of mufflers I liked the sound of. Cut and welded and fit it in,. Ive been very happy with cost and results.

The same thing happened to me at about the same time. I hated that exhaust and would never go with a "kit" again. I'm very happy with the 2 1/4" duals with Flowmasters and a crossover installed by a local shop.

 

[AZ73]

Kind of a side topic, but I'm running a temporary BC 2:1 setup to get it to the muffler shop, and I'm curious where a good place is to run the driver's side pipe over to the passenger side. I'm running a NV3550 5 speed. The BC system runs under the trans mount but it hangs low. Maybe just after the bell housing or after the after the transfer case?

 

[bronkenn]

I ran mine just past the trans cross member and it is tucked up pretty high.

 

[TX73Bronco]

You will never get an answer. What sounds good to one person is horrible to another. There are so many different tones that make an exhaust note and how the exhaust is treated will change those. There is a lot of science in it, and almost more art/luck into getting the sound of the exhaust right.

This makes sense. I’m still looking for feedback from anyone that got the blueprint Bronco engine. Blueprint said not to put headers on it until after break in and to use a manifold instead. Then a different tech told me you can go with headers but heats gonna be an issue. Would love to know what others experiences were and what route they went.

 

[DirtDonk]

Whatever anybody does, especially if you are hauling just a rolling chassis down to an exhaust shop, make sure you have everything installed all the way back to the gas tank.
The exhaust installer is going to need to know exactly where everything important is, especially those things that can’t be easily moved out of the way.
Many an exhaust system has been installed with a stock gas tank only to find that doesn’t fit or play nice with a larger aftermarket tank.
same thing for transmissions and transfer cases.

 

[sprdv1]

I went from long tube headers with dual flow masters to ceramic shorties with a dual 2.5" in to 3" out magnaflow. Certainly not the deep muscle rumble, but its quiet with no drone, and wakes up the neighbors when you spray it. I had a local to me shop do the fab work and install. It is tucked nice and tight with the exit in an out of the way spot. The whole set up is extremely clean. I would recommend the local to you shop versus mail order.

and worked well for you right

 

[BigOrsnge]

I just put on the Toms long tube headers with Duff dual exhaust. No issue. Duffs has a fitting for the Toms headers.

 

[okorangebrnco]

and worked well for you right

If I had to make one change I would have brought the exit a little farther back. Otherwise it has been a great change both exhaust tone and eye appeal.