Exhaust for 83 YJ

I've got a YJ build around a 1983 base. The only parts that are original

My exhaust finally let go this weekend. George Foreman (Meinke sp?) says its $850 - $1150 to replace. Everything except the manifold needs replacement. I figured I'd spend a few hundred dollars having them do it instead of crawling under it and pounding for two days, but for that kind of money, I'll grab a case of beer and start pounding.

Seeing as I'd like to tread lightly on the atmosphere, I should probably go with a catalytic converter.

What should I get for a replacement? Suggestions requested.

Call Around.

In the Cincinnati area Cat-Back installations are usually available for $100 or less with a lifetime guarantee. Adding a new converter will add a few hundred to the price.

wow... in houston meineke does my convertors for 125 installed.

replacement.

What are they using? Gold plated stainless or something?

The complete system for a CJ7 runs under $300.00. Front pipe, muffler, tailpipe, hangers and Speedy Muffler's labor. I get 5.89 NOx running with a 2" straight pipe and a dynomax superturbo muffler. The muffler alone is something like $71.00.

CJ's use a straight pipe with the exhaust on the driver's side.

Mike

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