Exhaust options for the h3

[Bananatank]

Should i get the resonator removed like some of you have or just the muffler delete?

 

[Best4x4]

I'd leave it in place if your deleting just the rear muffler. Now if you're going to install a performance muffler like a magnaflow then I'd remove the stock muffler, and relocate the new muffler in place of the stock resonator. Then just dump the exhaust in the RR corner like the OEM had it, but on the RR vs LR. That will keep you from melting your rear bumper cap or E-Brake cables.

A lot of people just dump it directly behind the muffler, but honestly that isn't a very good idea. First your allowing a lot of heat under the rear of your rig, and yes it can melt the ABS wires, E-Brake cable housings, or heat up the brake fluid (in extreme cases), but the main bad thing is exhaust fumes. You want the fumes to clear the rear of your vehicle vs collecting under it and getting into the vehicle.

 

[Bananatank]

So you would suggest the getting a magnaflow or other aftermarket muffler then just deleting a muffler delete?

 

[Best4x4]

If u want a smoother sound yeah. My Alpha had already had the muffler removed when I bought it, and it sounded awesome around town, but on a long trip/drive rear passengers will not be happy with the drone and it's not easy to carry on a conversation. I removed the resonator, placed the magnaflow in it's place and I now have the best of both worlds. Great sound when I step on it or at cruising speed, then quiet on the road. I can enjoy my stereo better and the conversation.

 

[Bananatank]

So you've just got resonator and muffler delete and then a magnaflow exhaust? I don't know much about exhaust just trying to make sure i got it

 

[Best4x4]

When I bought it:

Rear Muffler Delete
OEM Resonator
Exhaust Dumps at RR of H3

Current Config

Rear Muffler Delete
Resonator Delete
Magnaflow installed in the OEM resonator location
Exhaust dumps at RR of H3

 

[Bananatank]

You think i could get a video of your exhaust of it idling and revved up??

 

[Best4x4]

I can try, but I have a V8. On my wife's 3.7L I removed the resonator, and left the OEM muffler. It's louder, but I want to install the same setup as on my Alpha. The V8 Alpha sounds like a Camaro/Vette honestly lol. The I5 with the resonator and AirDoc sounds like a mini V8 at startup then as it warms up it gets quiet.

 

[Bananatank]

I can try, but I have a V8. On my wife's 3.7L I removed the resonator, and left the OEM muffler. It's louder, but I want to install the same setup as on my Alpha. The V8 Alpha sounds like a Camaro/Vette honestly lol. The I5 with the resonator and AirDoc sounds like a mini V8 at startup then as it warms up it gets quiet.

Try and get me one of the alpha bc I'm thinking if doing your setup can you explain the whole exhaust dump at rr tho?? I know its proly pretty dumb of me but idk what that is just trying to learn lol

 

[SGT-Wright]

This might be a dumb question, but will the Borla system that says 2006-2007 3.5L fit a 2009 3.7L? I think most parts for the 2006 3.5 fit the 2009 3.7. Just want to make sure before spending money or ordering an incompatible part.

 

[SedonaBound]

Most camera and phone cam recordings of auto exhaust come off sounding like a kazoo. You need a real mic if you're thinking of doing it. Just sayin'.

 

[Best4x4]

I agree