Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts

Forty

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The guy I purchased my tj from straight piped it and had the exhaust angling down in the middle/rear of the jeep which inturn melted the bushing on the passenger rear upper control arm .
So I decided to purchase and afternarket exhaust instead of going factory, and after a little research and listening I went with the Banks Monster. Installed it tonight. Had to do a little tweaking (cut an inch off where the pipe meets the muffler) because of the gas tank skid. After the first drive I'll say I love it!
Some say it's a waste and some don't but I also purchased the Banks CAI which I'll put on tomorrow. Please chime in with opinions or other.

I'll post a couple pics when it's daylight
 
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I've never heard one in person. Is it loud or just the right noise level?

Can't wait to see photos!
 
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I have Banks exhaust on my TJ too. I can't share how it sounds since I cannot hear but it works! No modification to mine was needed. I think I gained about 78 HP when going down a steep hill.
 
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I have Banks exhaust on my TJ too. I can't share how it sounds since I cannot hear but it works! No modification to mine was needed. I think I gained about 78 HP when going down a steep hill.
 
I've never heard one in person. Is it loud or just the right noise level?

Can't wait to see photos!
Sounds good! Way better than the straight pipe and definitely a little pepier.
 
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I've never heard one in person. Is it loud or just the right noise level?

Can't wait to see photos!
I'll get an exhaust pic tomorrow. Today was out of control!
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I also purchased the Banks CAI which I'll put on tomorrow. Please chime in with opinions or other.
A CAI won't help performance. My second TJ I bought used came with one, I replaced it with the OE air intake system within the first couple weeks after buying it. And if it included an air filter like the K&N, place a couple pre-filters over the top of it. K&N air filters and their imitators don't filter the air well enough, they easily pass fine dust, silicates, etc. which would be in great abundance in places where offroading takes place.

I made the mistake of installing a K&N something like 15 years ago before I learned just what a shitty filter they really are. A friend showed me how filthy my air intake system was, it was grimy with grit.

This is that K&N, I had to install two prefilters over the top of it before I could get the air intake system to start remaining clean. They're pulled back so you can see the layers it took to keep the engine clean. Never again.

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Axle bearings and wheel lug studs lol. I nees an adjustable rear track bar. Any recommendations?

I run a Currie rear track bar. It's a bit pricey, but like everything Currie makes, it's probably the best you can buy.
 
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A CAI won't help performance. My second TJ I bought used came with one, I replaced it with the OE air intake system within the first couple weeks after buying it. And if it included an air filter like the K&N, place a couple pre-filters over the top of it. K&N air filters and their imitators don't filter the air well enough, they easily pass fine dust, silicates, etc. which would be in great abundance in places where offroading takes place.

I made the mistake of installing a K&N something like 15 years ago before I learned just what a shitty filter they really are. A friend showed me how filthy my air intake system was, it was grimy with grit.

This is that K&N, I had to install two prefilters over the top of it before I could get the air intake system to start remaining clean. They're pulled back so you can see the layers it took to keep the engine clean. Never again.

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I've seen a few guys post this exact same thing @Jerry Bransford. And usually it's about the K & N. I've heard a lot of good things about Banks and although it may not improve performance, what do you know about gas mileage and their filter quality?
 
I won't make any argument that Banks definitely makes the nicest CAI for the Wrangler 4.0.

Unfortunately, like Jerry said, there are no power gains to be had from a CAI on a Wrangler, nor will you gain any gas mileage from it either.

Those are (unfortunately) just old wives tales. Now don't get me wrong, there are some vehicles out there where the intake is a weak point, and you can pick up power from a CAI. However, even one of the head engineers for the Wrangler TJ (I believe it was @Jerry Bransford or someone who told me this) has stated that the stock intake on the 4.0 was never a weak point in the design at all, in fact, it's more than up to the task of bringing in plenty of air for the engine.
 
I won't make any argument that Banks definitely makes the nicest CAI for the Wrangler 4.0.

Unfortunately, like Jerry said, there are no power gains to be had from a CAI on a Wrangler, nor will you gain any gas mileage from it either.

Those are (unfortunately) just old wives tales. Now don't get me wrong, there are some vehicles out there where the intake is a weak point, and you can pick up power from a CAI. However, even one of the head engineers for the Wrangler TJ (I believe it was @Jerry Bransford or someone who told me this) has stated that the stock intake on the 4.0 was never a weak point in the design at all, in fact, it's more than up to the task of bringing in plenty of air for the engine.
I believe its the head design that is the weak issue.
 
Or the fact that it's a pushrod engine made out of iron, weighs a shit ton, etc. Hahaha! In other words, it's a tractor engine. Hard to get much performance out of that :D
I've seen tractors wheely!
 
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