Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ engine mounts

What did you do to your TJ today?

PRND21 said:
I literally just installed that same pipe. Old cat was deteriorated on the inside and starting to get sluggish. It's a money pit! I was going to use the old 2.5 monster muffler and naturally ordered another to finish the job. Partially out of curiosity or a quieter muffler.
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Looks like it's a trifecta. I have the same kit waiting to be installed on my '03, but mine doesn't have the 3rd Cat on the Jeep. Someone cut it out previously... Not sure I want to put one back in it.

Do you have a link to the wrap you used. That looks nice!
 
reddvltj said:
Looks like it's a trifecta. I have the same kit waiting to be installed on my '03, but mine doesn't have the 3rd Cat on the Jeep. Someone cut it out previously... Not sure I want to put one back in it.

Do you have a link to the wrap you used. That looks nice!
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Isn't the Flowmaster kit for the '04+? I've been debating on ordering it for my '00 since I have the 3 cat set up on it (California emissions). Per Flowmaster and everyone else, the header is the same.
 
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Apparition said:
I’d go with Brandon2024
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mjonesjr84 said:
Isn't the Flowmaster kit for the '04+? I've been debating on ordering it for my '00 since I have the 3 cat set up on it (California emissions). Per Flowmaster and everyone else, the header is the same.
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Yes it is listed for '04 and newer but according to some posts I have read on various Jeep forums it will work with the '03
I'm not sure what the difference is other than the '03 listing is a few hundred dollars more... :oops:
 
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reddvltj said:
Yes it is listed for '04 and newer but according to some posts I have read on various Jeep forums it will work with the '03
I'm not sure what the difference is other than the '03 listing is a few hundred dollars more... :oops:
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I've looked and looked and can't see why it wouldn't fit my 2000 either since I have the 3 cats. The ones that say they fit my 2000 are $700+ for just the front 2 cats 😬
 
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reddvltj said:
Looks like it's a trifecta. I have the same kit waiting to be installed on my '03, but mine doesn't have the 3rd Cat on the Jeep. Someone cut it out previously... Not sure I want to put one back in it.

Do you have a link to the wrap you used. That looks nice!
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Having the cat installed is not going to hurt anything to install it. If anything it eliminates the fuel smell in the exhaust.

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I used this DEI wrap on the exhaust 2 years ago and removed it this last week. Old pipe was reused as it had zero defects. I live in AZ, so water is no issue.

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Central mountains of Idaho. The winter is the only issue we deal with here. The state started using salt brine as an "anti-icing" road coating.:mad:


Which means it probably wouldn't be a good idea to wrap mine with this wrap???
 
reddvltj said:
Central mountains of Idaho. The winter is the only issue we deal with here. The state started using salt brine as an "anti-icing" road coating.:mad:


Which means it probably wouldn't be a good idea to wrap mine with this wrap???
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That is the general consensus I gather. It could hold moisture and salt should it be in that condition. I don't have any facts to back that, buty brain tells me that is what would happen.
 
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mjonesjr84 said:
I've looked and looked and can't see why it wouldn't fit my 2000 either since I have the 3 cats. The ones that say they fit my 2000 are $700+ for just the front 2 cats 😬
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I've run into the same findings for my 03. I'm not sure if the cats are different internally or what, but I'm going to give it a shot. Probably will leave the 3rd cat out for now though.
 
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PRND21 said:
Seeing you makes me wish I would have committed to the full armor and tossed on the soft top. I didn't get as sideways as you, but that angle happens quick and without much notice.
I got lucky and missed the glass by 6 inches. Fender will buff out with some rattle can.
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I did the same to the top I’m painting- I have the paint code info if you need me.
 
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Besides playing with Evaporust all day, I literally scoured the internet looking for a specific snap ring (the one that holds the low/reverse drum to the output support on a 32RH). I finally found it at Trans Parts Online, but it's $26 + $15 s/h. I'm gonna call a local trans shop and see if I can buy it off them. It's either that or use a zip tie. :p

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reddvltj said:
Central mountains of Idaho. The winter is the only issue we deal with here. The state started using salt brine as an "anti-icing" road coating.:mad:


Which means it probably wouldn't be a good idea to wrap mine with this wrap???
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Probably be best to store your rig during the winter months :cry:

I’m curious, what’s the reasoning for wrapping the piping after the muffler? I wrapped the post headers, up pipe, and down pipe to reduce intake temps.
 
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