aFe (49-08046) Scorpion 2-1/2" Aluminized Hi-Tuck Axle-Back Exhaust System for Jeep Wrangler JK V6-3.8/3.6L Engine

0L engine. For about a month, I used a 6 liter V6 engine. It's a love/hate relationship for me, too. First and foremost, let me state that I was not looking for horsepower gains or a high tuck exhaust; rather, I wanted something with some rumble without droning and perhaps a little kick in the pants. So, with that in mind, here's what I think, starting with the dislike: br>br>Under extremely hard acceleration, it can be whiny. Yes, anything above 3k can be a tin shrill, and it can sound almost ricey (yes, I said it). Not to the point where it bothered me, because there were factors I'll discuss later that helped to mitigate the shrill. br>br>I was looking for a more meaty sound - I admit I grew up in the 1980s and used to drive 1970s cars with monster V8 engines and glass packs. That being said, I ran it without exhaust during the installation process because, let's face it, a V6 isn't going to rumble like a 302 or 350 on glass. br>br>Rattles - If you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, try using the words "innovative" and This will be filed under "NOT aFe's fault," but I believe I should have known better than to simply leave without siliconing or removing the heat shield from its original location. So, if you buy this (or any other exhaust) that produces low tones on occasion, do yourself a favor and make sure the stock heat shield isn't rattled. seriouslybr>br>**Finally, the good news: br>br>It rumbles a little - Yes, there is a rumble. From around 1200 to 2300rpm, you get a really nice tone with moderate acceleration and power. By no means obnoxious, but people are aware of your presence. I've also noticed that the exhaust has been "breaking in" over the last month, and the tone is improving with the addition of grumble tones between shifts (don't expect backfires and pops; be content with the grumble)br>br>It's out of sight - Yes, this is a high tuck, and it's designed to aid in climber departure angles. This thing gets rid of the oversized milk jug stock exhaust that everyone looks at when you're driving down the road. I know this shouldn't matter but I am an aesthetics guy, and I know that I won't have any departure issues with the exhaust because it is definitely out of the way of everything, it sits high and it's compact. I know this shouldn't matter but I am an aesthetics guy, and this thing gets rid of the oversized milk jug stock exhaust that everyone looks at when Axles and tires are all you can see now. This is only the beginning. br>br>Easy to put together - Seriously, I don't think I need to go into too much detail here, but removing the stock exhaust was the most difficult part of the process. My tools included a rubber mallet, two vice grips, a ratchet and two sockets, a screwdriver, a can of spray lubricant, and about an hour of my time. br>br>Drone? Drones may be flying over Brooklyn, but they aren't in this exhaust, to be sure. There is no noticeable droning at 60 mph on the highway, and this is in a soft top 2 door Jeep. There's also no droning when the top is down and the car is moving quickly. In light of this, I despise the Mercedes automatic transmission, not because of its incomprehensible shift points. It WANTS/NEEDS to be in 5th gear when I'm doing 45mph on main roads, which causes MAJOR droning, but I had this issue with the stock exhaust, so I don't blame aFe; I blame merkidees for their asinine low speed gear shift point, which forces me to manual downshift to 4th, then I forget I'm in manual and pull away from my next light like a street racer max reving at 4. I'm going to do 5k until I realize I'm in manual mode. But I'm getting ahead of myself. br>br>I'm not sure if this has changed the horsepower, but it does appear to be faster. I'd say more responsive; the only other engine modification I've made is to install a filter, and I'm running 32" tires. Is it more efficient in terms of fuel consumption? Mileage is subjective because it depends on how you drive. I like hearing my exhaust, so I accelerate a little more in that rumble spot. Even so, I'd say it's "improved" by a factor of ten. Yes, 3 miles per gallon. 3)br>br>In the end, I'm keeping it because it pretty much does what I want: some rumble without the drone, and better response.

Matteo McCann

| Mar 20, 2021

The removal of the stock muffler took longer than the installation of this system. I spent a lot of time listening to different mufflers and this one sounds the best, and it isn't at all "ricey. " While driving down the highway, the tone is mellow and there is no drone. I now have a soft top with half doors, so any exhaust note produced by this setup will most likely be drowned out by other ambient noise. I like the extra clearance this setup provides, as well as the sound it produces. If you know what I'm talking about, I'd call this adult-sounding exhaust.

Eric Costello

| Aug 04, 2021

So, this is an odd review because I ended up returning the product; however, despite this, I still wanted to recommend this muffler and give Amazon credit. Advantages: br>br>
- With Prime, you can get your order delivered quickly. br> br>- Product is well packaged and complete. Simple to install (get a pair of exhaust removal pliers to save yourself a lot of time)br>- -br>Nice fit, looks great on the Jeepbr>-br>-br>-br>-br> When you're down, there's a fantastic rumble. -br>-br>-br>-br>-b I was able to return it thanks to Amazon. Come on. Do you have a muffler you'd like to return? Yep. br>br>Cons (this is just my opinion; yours may differ):
- It was a little louder and had a little more drone than I had anticipated. Because this is my daily driver, I'm probably being too harsh. I wouldn't have been bothered if it had been a weekend toy. Maybe it's just that I'm getting on in years.
- Obviously, because the Jeep (2011 JK Wrangler) is a V6, it will never have the sweet, sweet tone of a V8, but this seemed a little more tinny than I could bear. People said they liked it, but in the end, I didn't care for it. That is what is important. br>br>So, overall, it's a good system at a good price; however, the sound didn't appeal to me, but that could just be me. Before you buy, watch some videos on the internet. That's exactly what I did, and now that I think about it, I should have known better.

Gia Herring

| Mar 13, 2021

I have an ACE flat rear bumper, which really showed off the ugly, bulky stock exhaust, so I youtubed and read reviews on a lot of systems, and this one gives me the best bang for my buck. Someone recently crashed into the back of my Jeep, causing stock to be damaged, so now is a great time to buy. It's tucked nicely under the body, which I like. The muffler can be seen through my back bumper, which is fine. In retrospect, I should have ordered black or had it painted before putting it up. Installation was done as part of the repairs, so I can't comment on how simple or difficult it was. When you crank it up and slow it down, it makes a nice little growl. When you accelerate on the highway, it is audible but not obnoxious. The hubs claims he can hear me turning into our street b/t tires and muffler, which is fine by me!.

Emani Gardner

| Dec 17, 2021

br>br>At idle, it sounds nice, with a mellow growl. br>br>I bought it because I wanted a lower profile exhaust, as it eliminates the suitcase-sized stock muffler and dangling tailpipe. It sounds like a UPS truck when you're driving around, and who doesn't like the UPS man? It has a deep drone at 1500 rpm. br>br> It's not a big deal if you're driving around town or on the highway, but on a road with a 50mph speed limit, it's a different story. It flies around in circles. br>br>It's not a huge deal. You put in an axle-drive system. You can only control so much when it comes to back exhaust. That was something I had anticipated. br>This is a Jeep, not a Mercedes. They make a lot of noise. br>br>Here's a link to a picture of the exhaust on a Class 4 road in Vermont a week after it was installed.
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Camilo Hardy

| Jun 17, 2021

Although the back dual exhaust system was quieter, it had less ground clearance. br>br>The aFe Scorpion is a simple to install device that produces a louder, lower tone at idle. while speeding up In my two-door Rubicon with the soft top, there's no discernible drone at 65 mph. br>br>When you step on the gas for the first time, you can definitely hear the exhaust, which is a pleasant performance sound.

Alessandra Archer

| Feb 27, 2021