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Varg In Jeep's Clothing

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by ITLKSEZ, Aug 20, 2015.

  1. Sep 28, 2019
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    This is what I’m aiming for. :D

    I feel like I’ve read as much as there is to read on the internet about muffler design, and I’m prepared to take a stab at it. Honestly, whisper quiet would be great, but I’ll be happy with anything better than the sound of an open pipe.

    If I get it done and it’s completely horrible, I’ll try, try again.
     
  2. Sep 28, 2019
    47v6

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    But it runs now... Thats amazing. Go drive it around, maybe the open pipes will scare off the snow?
     
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  3. Sep 29, 2019
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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    I think you should put a notch in the crossmember for the hoses to lay in.

    :watch:
     
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  5. Sep 29, 2019
    ITLKSEZ

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    :poke:
     
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  6. Sep 29, 2019
    txtoller

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    I concur!
    :goodidea:
     
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  7. Sep 29, 2019
    3b a runnin

    3b a runnin Active Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    I sure never thought it would take that many wires to make a Jeep run.:shock:
     
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    47v6

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    I think I wired this last one front to back in 3 hours out of second hand store bulk automotive wire... But I don't have electronic fuel injection or anything remotely modern..
     
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  9. Sep 30, 2019
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    There are 8 relays and 9 fuses that will go unused. If I have the patience and tenacity, that’s a lot of wires I could delete.
     
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  10. Sep 30, 2019
    txtoller

    txtoller Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    But why not hook up the power windows?


    :whistle:
     
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  11. Sep 30, 2019
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    Muffler fabrication is moving along. The super-secret design is staying hidden. :ninja: I might reveal it if it works. :sneak:
     
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  12. Sep 30, 2019
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    It works! It is whisper quiet. So happy!

    There are two junctions in the pipe. One past the cat and one under the muffler for the tailpipe. I re-used the thick plates from the Isuzu Rodeo (that I got the axle from) so I can order off-the-shelf gaskets. With it running, all I could hear were the open intake, the fan and the exhaust leaks at the flanges.

    Here is the inside. It’s 22” x 14” x 3”. I wanted most of the silencing to be done in the first chamber, then the second two can act as resonators to give the remaining sound a throaty character.

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    Drilled for rosette welds.

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    In place.

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    For those who care, it weighs 27#.
    Now I have to figure out how to mount it.
     
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  13. Sep 30, 2019
    Admiral Cray

    Admiral Cray I want to do this again.. Staff Member

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    OK, bottom line what is this Jeep going to retail for $...
     
  14. Sep 30, 2019
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Nice work! Sounds good. I think that's the first DIY muffler I've ever seen.
     
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  15. Sep 30, 2019
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    If you have to ask, you can’t afford it. :p
     
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  16. Sep 30, 2019
    tomasinator

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    The muffler is nicer than my whole jeep.
     
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  17. Sep 30, 2019
    73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

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    sounds kind of like the L134.
    Sleeper “grocery getter”
     
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    Focker

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    It is nicer than your Jeep...:p
     
  19. Oct 1, 2019
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    I managed to build a muffler from scratch in 12 hours, and I currently have 6 hours into just the mounts. :banghead: Three down, two to go.
     
  20. Oct 1, 2019
    Muzikp

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    Don’t forget he will need permission the wife to use the Varg
     
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