Now that the headers are finally finished and bolted in place, it was time to finish the rest of the exhaust.
It's always a gamble figuring out what configuration & mufflers to use to get the right sound if you haven't done it before. I didn't want it too noisy where it would attract cops, or it's uncomfortable to drive on a long trip; but I didn't want it too quiet either.
Afterall.... It's a V8, and V8's need to be heard!!!
I decided on a twin 2.25" pipes into a pair of Lukey Turbo reverse flow mufflers; then merging into a single 3" over the diff and out behind the rear wheel.
I thought if I went any bigger than 2.25" pipes, the exhaust gasses would loose too much velocity and wouldn't flow through the collectors at the end of the headers quick enough to achieve the scavenging effect.
The mufflers weren't the cheapest, but they have a good reputation. They also fitted perfectly under the raised section in the floor below the rear seat.
Making up the exhaust system from the headers back was much easier than making the headers, but there were still some challenging areas. Especially between the chassis and around the transfer case.
