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06-26-2003, 03:29 PM
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Ok, for all who have installed aftermarket exhaust...
What is the best exhaust for the H2, and your opinion on why you choose the system that you did. I am just looking for opinions, and as those may vary, I am not intending to start any arguments, I just want the facts.. Thanks.....
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06-26-2003, 03:54 PM
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Don't know if it is the best but we went with the SMA offerings. I don't know for sure who makes their stuff, but the headers look like JBA's because of the thick flange. I also like the idea of stainless for long life.
BTW, I'm back from lunch. Give me a call.
You can never have enough horsepower! Yellow LUX, Airforce intake, stainless headers and exhaust, Gobi rack and ladder, roof mounted off road lights, full wrap brush guard, rear light guards, outside tire carrier, Rancho 4" suspension lift, Ultra "EN4CER" 17x9 wheels, Goodyear 37/12.50R17 MT/R tires, removed side-step bars, 9.5ti warn multi-mount winch.
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06-26-2003, 06:16 PM
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Thanks. Does anyone know who makes the SMA exhaust???
You can never have enough horsepower! Yellow LUX, Airforce intake, stainless headers and exhaust, Gobi rack and ladder, roof mounted off road lights, full wrap brush guard, rear light guards, outside tire carrier, Rancho 4" suspension lift, Ultra "EN4CER" 17x9 wheels, Goodyear 37/12.50R17 MT/R tires, removed side-step bars, 9.5ti warn multi-mount winch.
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I had last week off. Sorry to take so long getting back on here.
The Rancho kit comes with either the 5000 shocks or the 9000 adjustable shocks. I opted for the 9000's so I can adjust them. The ride remains the same as stock, because basically everything on the suspension is simply moved down. The torsion bars are NOT changed other than for leveling things left to right and front to rear. Because the rig does sit higher, it is more top heavy than sitting at stock height, so I began to crank up the shocks to stiffen it up a bit so it doesn't lean in the turns. This does stiffen the ride a little but not a lot. If you are used to real off road rigs you may actually like the bit stiffer ride. All that said, it still rides like a dream.
Oh, the after market exhaust didn't change the ride at all 
You can never have enough horsepower! Yellow LUX, Airforce intake, stainless headers and exhaust, Gobi rack and ladder, roof mounted off road lights, full wrap brush guard, rear light guards, outside tire carrier, Rancho 4" suspension lift, Ultra "EN4CER" 17x9 wheels, Goodyear 37/12.50R17 MT/R tires, removed side-step bars, 9.5ti warn multi-mount winch.
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06-26-2003, 06:00 PM
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Cool HD I really like it. putting it on my todo list
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06-26-2003, 07:00 PM
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I installed the Extreme flow set-up.
Can't comment on which one is the best, but research suggested this was it at that time. I've been very pleased with the performance, and sound.
Got a discount for going in on three systems.
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06-27-2003, 12:00 PM
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JIGGA - It's the Rancho 4". They call it a 4" but it was actually over 5" not counting the tires, which added another 1".....Which brings me to DRTYFN's comment: Your right, it is somewhat open (it does seal against the hood...in spots  ) but factory water clearance height is 20" with the lift I have over 26". If the rig ever sees that much water I will have other bigger problems before water problems. Although I am thinking of ways to close in the filter better in case of major splashing. I do serious mud drag racing, so I really understand the water thing.
You can never have enough horsepower! Yellow LUX, Airforce intake, stainless headers and exhaust, Gobi rack and ladder, roof mounted off road lights, full wrap brush guard, rear light guards, outside tire carrier, Rancho 4" suspension lift, Ultra "EN4CER" 17x9 wheels, Goodyear 37/12.50R17 MT/R tires, removed side-step bars, 9.5ti warn multi-mount winch.
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06-27-2003, 01:04 AM
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What about Banks? This guy works out at my gym in Pasadena and is now doing exhausts for H2's. I have heard good things about him but know little about his company. I will pull him aside when I see him next and try to get the scoop on exhausts.
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06-30-2003, 12:30 PM
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This isn't the right spot, but I'll sneak in a coup[le of shots
You can never have enough horsepower! Yellow LUX, Airforce intake, stainless headers and exhaust, Gobi rack and ladder, roof mounted off road lights, full wrap brush guard, rear light guards, outside tire carrier, Rancho 4" suspension lift, Ultra "EN4CER" 17x9 wheels, Goodyear 37/12.50R17 MT/R tires, removed side-step bars, 9.5ti warn multi-mount winch.
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06-26-2003, 09:31 PM
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Borla Headers and B & B Tri Flow cat back
Black Lingenfelter Lux
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06-30-2003, 12:35 PM
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#2
You can never have enough horsepower! Yellow LUX, Airforce intake, stainless headers and exhaust, Gobi rack and ladder, roof mounted off road lights, full wrap brush guard, rear light guards, outside tire carrier, Rancho 4" suspension lift, Ultra "EN4CER" 17x9 wheels, Goodyear 37/12.50R17 MT/R tires, removed side-step bars, 9.5ti warn multi-mount winch.
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The last one was when we picked it up. Here come the lifted ones:
You can never have enough horsepower! Yellow LUX, Airforce intake, stainless headers and exhaust, Gobi rack and ladder, roof mounted off road lights, full wrap brush guard, rear light guards, outside tire carrier, Rancho 4" suspension lift, Ultra "EN4CER" 17x9 wheels, Goodyear 37/12.50R17 MT/R tires, removed side-step bars, 9.5ti warn multi-mount winch.
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06-26-2003, 05:58 PM
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Last on with intake.
You can never have enough horsepower! Yellow LUX, Airforce intake, stainless headers and exhaust, Gobi rack and ladder, roof mounted off road lights, full wrap brush guard, rear light guards, outside tire carrier, Rancho 4" suspension lift, Ultra "EN4CER" 17x9 wheels, Goodyear 37/12.50R17 MT/R tires, removed side-step bars, 9.5ti warn multi-mount winch.
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Let's see some mud drag racing pictures.
Tip: use the middle size pictures. The large size pictures require everyone to have to use the bottom scroll bar to read everything.
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06-26-2003, 05:37 PM
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06-26-2003, 05:53 PM
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Albie,
I posted some that are a little dark on the "Pics of Ranch 4". But I'll make it easy for you and do it here again 
You can never have enough horsepower! Yellow LUX, Airforce intake, stainless headers and exhaust, Gobi rack and ladder, roof mounted off road lights, full wrap brush guard, rear light guards, outside tire carrier, Rancho 4" suspension lift, Ultra "EN4CER" 17x9 wheels, Goodyear 37/12.50R17 MT/R tires, removed side-step bars, 9.5ti warn multi-mount winch.
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06-26-2003, 10:55 PM
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I went with the Other Guys Headers, they are a longer tube than JBA or most others I've seen. Needed a little more modification of the stock exhaust system due to the longer tubes. I needed to do some welding on this system, but the kit came with all the necessary parts. I also like the flange, it is 1/2" thick and they have are cermic coated.
After the cats, I installed a Flowmaster 50 series muffler. I did not want to change the exhaust tip, since most aftermarket systems hang below the rear bumper. I don't like the look of pipes hanging out the back, and I don't want it to scrape when offroading.
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06-30-2003, 12:37 PM
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#5
You can never have enough horsepower! Yellow LUX, Airforce intake, stainless headers and exhaust, Gobi rack and ladder, roof mounted off road lights, full wrap brush guard, rear light guards, outside tire carrier, Rancho 4" suspension lift, Ultra "EN4CER" 17x9 wheels, Goodyear 37/12.50R17 MT/R tires, removed side-step bars, 9.5ti warn multi-mount winch.
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06-30-2003, 01:18 AM
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I think that I have decided to go with Borla headers and and I am not sure which exhaust setup from the cats back I will go with... Still doing research on that one...
BADRAP
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06-26-2003, 04:39 PM
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Hey BADRAP
I like the topic - I am concerned as to what exhaust system fits the H2 from the standpoint of the frame - does it hang down or is it protected within frame. Also do you need headers with muffler to have a true exhaust system?
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Thought I would stir you guys up a little....Exhaust question...
