Serious lack of reviews for this product. So here it is. The OEM Y pipe and exhaust are VERY restricted. You can see both restrictions in the pic below. Follow the pipes and you will see a big kink in the Y pipe, (as the driver runner joins the collector), and another big kink in the over pipe as it traverses the rear cross member to the back muffler. Obviously URD addresses both of these problem areas beautifully. The OEM exhaust bolts needed to be cut as they were completely rust welded to the flange. There is a thin metal brace that serves no structural purpose that does not allow you to remove the drivers side runner of the Y pipe without unbolting it. Let’s call the OEM pipe what it is... the WHY pipe, or the WTF pipe.
Exhaust install took longer than expected due to removal of the OEM system. Once the OEM system was out of the way, the URD bolted up and aligned in 20-30 minutes.
Quality: 10/10
Fitment: 9/10 - Due to slight contact between rear cross member and over pipe. However this is pretty minor considering the diameter of the tubing. Not much real estate back there to work with. Flanges bolt up perfect, and hangers fit in grommets no issues. No modifications needed.
Sound: 10/10 - URD nailed it. Makes the engine sound like the V8 that it is. Deep rumble at start up and idle. Docile at highway cruising. Loud at WOT
Performance: 10/10 - Slight increase in throttle response. Prob around 10 hp. Largely due to the fact that now there are NO MORE KINKS!
Overall very happy with it.
Vids:
Start up and rev:
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Start up and rev inside cabin:
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Partial throttle acceleration and cruise:
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