How's the 392 Wrangler Sound (AWE Tuning Upgrade)?

Finally bought myself a new car, and I custom ordered a Wrangler 392. I couldn't leave well enough alone though, so I got the new AWE Switchpath exhaust for it. Check it out here: awe-tuning.com...

[@FieldWorxoverlandadventures]

It’s funny everyone that drives or owns a 392 after they get on it whether it’s aftermarket exhaust or stock exhaust has the same smile including myself ha ha👍👍

[@angeleyes0330]

Had mine over a year now and I swear it gets louder with break-in. Also, offroad+ gives so many wonderful crackle and pops. AWE is the ONLY way to go! 🙌🏼

[@FieldWorxoverlandadventures]

The loud exhaust is perfect with the red paint shop nice 392👍👍👍

[@MrRjezonie]

Best video yet of any exhaust for the 392! Man I need one for the sound and clearance out here in CO.

[@kirksouder8539]

Now add a test run in Off-Road+. You'll get even more popping with the higher RPM shift points. Sounds great. Thanks for the review.

[@MaddMax]

I actually did drive it in off-road plus, but for comparison I didn't do it beforehand on video, so I didn't want to do it afterwards. It certainly does make the pops and bangs a lot louder.

[@GYMGUYFE]

@@MaddMaxif you had to do this over again would you stick with this AWE or Borla Atak? Still loving your 392?

[@MSparks9509]

Ordered this system the other day for my 392! I’ve been running the Magnaflow Rock Crawler non-valved exhaust and it’s a little mellow for my taste. Great clearance off road, just mellow. This should fix that!

[@adam_gonzz]

The neighbors should be excited for you 😂. Like the color and the new AWE exhaust. Yea I’ll be speeding in the highway for sure

[@av8orAH64]

Great review. Just wanted to know your opinion as to whether or not it is really worth it. I think it sounds really good straight from the factory. Exhaust tips are cheap! What say ye? Is it really worth the time and effort? I think the factory exhaust sounds pretty damn good to my ears. Further, a 392 XR will likely become a collector's item. I am so happy with my stock XR 392, I really think it only needs a winch (It came stock with OEM steel bumpers and removable end caps). Is moving away from stock really worth the money and time? Over to you.

[@MaddMax]

It depends. I really like the fact that the stock exhaust gets nearly silent when closed up, but just changing tips does not solve the issue of having the factory muffler hanging so low. Now I do not plan on doing any serious off-roading, but for those that do, having that muffler hanging down is a big problem. Additionally, if you are concerned with it being a collector's item, the car can be 100% returned to stock, whereas denting up a stock muffler or cutting off the stock tips and welding new ones on is not really reversible.

[@av8orAH64]

@@MaddMax I agree that it looks like crap. Madd Max, In stock trim, it is the perfect sleeper when the baffles are closed. When you open them up, most folks are looking around to determine where that incredible exhaust note is coming from. I wish there was a real HP gain to make the juice worth the squeeze. Cheers, Gary

[@av8orAH64]

@@MaddMax I have taken mine off-road and found it to be really capable right out of the box. I think I might replace the 35s with 37s and a 2-inch down stop to fit them. But otherwise...I am happy.

[@av8orAH64]

@@MaddMax I have taken my Jeep off-road on some pretty serious stuff and have yet to get it stuck. 13.2 inches of clearance from the factory is more than any Taco ever managed and they go everywhere.

[@regnar19881]

Is 10 db worth $3k? I hate the look of the stock muffler but... $3k? Really? BTW, nice Jeep!

[@warmeds2009]

I really like this exhaust system but the price is crazy....Sounds fantastic

[@sigsauer94]

Great review! Audio sounds good. How is the drone and cabin reverberation in the low RPM range, like below 2k RPM with adding throttle and taking your foot off the throttle?

[@blakemarchand6650]

Sounds so freaking good 👍

[@FieldWorxoverlandadventures]

A red 392 should be loud as heck, I love it great color, I just got mine it came in last night I got a white one and I’m thinking of putting that same exhaust on mine, it looks so good stock, I’m used to 39 inch tall tires 4 1/2 inch lift kit everything modified but the vehicle comes so nice as it is I’m confused if I should modify it or just leave it alone, I was debating on the color red I love it it looks awesome and it looks great with those tinted windows. 👍

[@fredcooper7033]

Noice! I'm happy with my Magna flow street set up but good to see other options out there.

[@williamh6547]

Sounds good and looks good 👍👍

[@marks2718]

Did you happen to grab the db reading inside the cab open and closed at cruising speeds?

[@jmrconstructionconsultants1610]

great review

[@RonShort13]

Would you say that valves closed on awe is louder or quieter than oem open?

[@grisa12345]

Your neighbors must love you. 😂

[@MaddMax]

They don't mind hehe.

[@McIntosh1006]

Have you checked out American Racing Header for Wrangler 392? Also a side question, have you had moisture issues with you Oracle backup lights?

[@MaddMax]

I haven't checked out the headers. As for the lights, they're actually ijdmtoy units. I had the Oracles and not only did they not fit, they had moisture issues. The ijdmtoy ones were half the price, about 70% as bright and no moisture issues.

[@danfurber2389]

Any struggles with getting the rock sliders on? I heard that the JL body isolator bolts are a bear and can break due to the loctite they put on at the factory? I have a red 2023 392 on the way and the rock sliders are the first things I’m doing.

[@MaddMax]

I screwed up my back so I am not allowed to pick up anything heavy as per doctor's orders, but I have heard the same thing. I will tell you that the shop had no issue with loosening the body bolts, but if you are worried about it, spend a couple bucks and get yourself an inductive heater. It will heat up the loctite and allow you to loosen the bolt with ease without using an open flame under the truck.

[@brianriley9497]

You might know by now but put it in off road and do a hard launch. Have fun…..