has anyone upgraded their exhaust systems? other than painting it black. is the riots muffler even upgradeable?

Search threads. Many users have great exhaust systems.

It is upgradeable but a muffler shop has to build you a custom system as there are no kits available yet. Any good shop can do the job--I had a Hushpower put on mine just in front of the rear axle-a glasspack would fit there as well. With a little more work & cash they can mount other types in place of the stock muffler as the only thing that will fit where I installed mine is either a Hushpower or a glasspack due to room restrictions.

It is upgradeable but a muffler shop has to build you a custom system as there are no kits available yet. Any good shop can do the job--I had a Hushpower put on mine just in front of the rear axle-a glasspack would fit there as well. With a little more work & cash they can mount other types in place of the stock muffler as the only thing that will fit where I installed mine is either a Hushpower or a glasspack due to room restrictions.

as with many of the patriot/compass parts in both the oem and aftermarket world they are interchangeable. however u may find some diffs between the 4wd and fwd model exhaust systems. http://www.autotrucktoys.com/jeep_compass/Magnaflow-Jeep-Compass-Cat-Back-Exhaust-System-P17860C5463.aspx http://www.autotrucktoys.com/jeep_compass/Mopar-OEM-Jeep-Compass-Cat-Back-Exhaust-System-P21663C5463.aspx http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/shopdisplayproducts.asp

so, what does a "performance exhaust" do, other than look shiny and sound louder?

according to rumor its suppose to increase exhaust flow.

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so, what does a "performance exhaust" do, other than look shiny and sound louder?
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according to rumor its suppose to increase exhaust flow.

Performance exhaust systems, in addition to physical appearance, mainly serve to reduce the amount of backpressure in the exhaust system, the goal being to increase performance. Be wary though; altering exhaust flow can compromise the integrity of the engine, because these newer engines have very specific, not to mention picky, fuel to air mixture ratios. While you can ideally increase performance, there is always a risk of significantly reducing performance because oxygen has escaped and the detonation of the cylinder will be, say, not so enthusiastic. Not to mention your new mpg's...But don't let me discourage anyone! I'd do it myself, but in this economy you can't walk without hearing a cha-ching.

Personally, I think the stock muffler looks and sounds pretty boring. If you walk this path, please, keep us updated :)

I have had mine for about 9 months and it has increased mileage, added a little sound and looks better than the monster originally installed. Easy install too.

It gives you performance what kind of question is that

?increased gas mileage maybe its your imagination you didnt get better gas mileage who you kidding

your running 31 inches tires on a loaded jeep and you talk about economy
gee I hope they don't blow up their engines Mr I know it all

according to rumor its suppose to increase exhaust flow.

and with that, your ride can establish more horsepower and release trapped torque in the engine; thus boosting its performance.

?increased gas mileage maybe its your imagination you didnt get better gas mileage who you kidding

You can increase gas milage and free up horsepower by releaving back flow. With such a small engine, it wont give you a lot more, but could be worth it in the long run. You won't add 5 MPGs or anything but you could see maybe 1/2 mile per gallon or more on the highway.

I keep almost an anal level of records to verify my modifications. The mpg bump was much larger than I had forecast. Input air is the next mod

Well i have been doing some checking and i think i am going to end up doing the camaro muffler from flowmaster. It is an 80 series muffler and should sound good. went to the shop the other day and they shld be able to do it for about $350 so not to bad. but in the mean time i had to paint that coffin muffler cause it was bugging the crap out of me. that thing is just ugly. But i cand say painted it blends in nice and you can hardly see it. i left the tip unpainted just to see how it looked and i like it.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg66/slaterracing/paintedmuffler5.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg66/slaterracing/paintedmuffler6.jpg

please post pics and a video if you can of the new muffler setup. I'd like to see how it looks and hear it :smiley_thumbs_up:

please post pics and a video if you can of the new muffler setup. I'd like to see how it looks and hear it :smiley_thumbs_up:

Same here , would like to hear it also.

Slateracing , just took your advice and when ahead and when to Wal-Mart and bought a spray can of high heat BBQ flat black and it looks fantastic. I left the tip silver just likes yours. This should hold me over till I recieved my new in box K&N 63-1552 air cold system just won on ebay for $215.37 with free shipping WOW just 5 minutes ago , will received in 3 to 5 days can't wait to hear that motor roar.
Just need to fiqure how to posts pic's? :pepper:

2010 Jeep patriot 2.4 with 5 speed silver with factory rear windows tinted and now front at 30 % driver and passenger tinted and also across front windsheild at 5 % limo tint with the curve at both ends looks SICK all black . AVS outside windows shades front & rear smoke black , Chrome 16 wheels skins , chrome valve covers, Curt class 3 hitch # 13548 at 400 lbs on tongue and 4,000 max towing weight 2 inch, front and rear weathergurd floor mats and rear mat for rear section.

Lots of lookers and compliments with thumbs UP !!!!!!!!!!

saludos esta es mi modificacion al escape nada de ruido adentro de la patriot y si muy buen desempeņo del motor mas frio y mas torque sin mensionar el sabroso ronroneo .......muy recomendable y todo por menos de 300 dolares.

Translated:Greetings this is my modification to escape any noise inside the patriot and very good performance if the engine cooler and torque without the delicious rumble ....... dimensions highly recommended and all for under $ 300.

Nice, and thanks for the photos of the install.