Jeep Performance Upgrades - Do Exhausts and Intakes Actually Help?

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What’s up guys!
It’s time to add a new exhaust system to the Jeep Gladiator!
But instead of just making a video on the exhaust upgrade, I decided to do some testing to see if the Cold air intake and exhaust actually made any difference at all!
In this video, we do a lot haha. I know it’s a little long, but we find out some really cool data.
The intake did indeed help out with performance, as well as the cat back exhaust.
Both paired together was an extremely noticeable difference.
I am using the Tazer JL to record the 0-60 tests, and I will make a video on the Tazer soon. Going over all the functions and how to use them.
But, the GIVEAWAY!
I am giving away the AFE rock basher exhaust to one of you guys.
To enter,
You must be subscribed, leave a comment below, and of course, thumbs up the video.
If you noticed, I do have a new bed cover, as well as a little more lift, both of these will be discussed in an upcoming video talking about what all is going on with the Jeep Gladiator, and the future mod and build plans.
Stay tuned for the next video of Cassie and I wheeling the JKU at Windrock park!
Thanks for watching, please leave a comment and don’t forget to give the video a thumbs up!

[@stevealvarado8053]

This video alone made me SUBSCRIBE! This is how you do a proper review. You had a stock base. You tested every combination of exhaust & intake. You weighed all the exhaust systems. Great video of installation and comparison against stock parts. Great sound clips both inside and out vs each combination. Great data to back performance claims. And most important a good honest opinion of what you like best after all is said and done. Best of all your wife's enthusiasm is the greatest! She seems genuine in supporting your hobby and looks to enjoy it herself. I wish you two the best and look forward to watching more of your channel.

[@lauraflint4230]

Casey is so fridgen tiny im stuck on just seeing her sitting under the gladiator 🤣🤣❤❤ love you guys!!!

[@TireSmokin1]

Any time I weigh something large and awkward, first I weigh myself, then weigh myself holding the part and then subtract the original weight to get the difference. I've found it's more accurate. Hope that helps. Keep up the good work.

[@rogeraanonsen1913]

Glad to see the crocs are back!!!

[@bobbyrob2008]

Speed up was funny!!! Thanks for the good info!!! 👍

[@olbattlebuggy]

It’s excellent content... if it goes long we will still watch.... NO NEED TO SPEED IT UP.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thank you, but sadly I have noticed my views decreasing, and the view retention rate dropping. I wanted to see if this would help or not. Mostly a test, while still being able to provide info. KZbin will let you slow the video down as well.

[@elitehomebuilders6389]

Its youtube i am having to re sub and notify all my favs or look for them my self. Your channel has come up in my feed some, but not all the time.

[@ewehinger]

@@JKGearandGadgets don't get discouraged my friend! You have excellent videos and explain stuff very well and relatable. I take your opinion on your reviews of mods because I trust your judgment. You seem like a good guy and hardwork will always pay off. Keep pushing!

[@007connecticut]

@@JKGearandGadgets Since you mentioned your views dropping....To improve "my" viewing experience I wouldn't speed up your tape. Also keep your hand from blocking your view of the subject your speaking of. I find your hand waving in front of the subject most annoying. I clicked off because of it before. Otherwise I do enjoy your content. I also learn Jeep stuff from you guys. Thanks.

[@JohnDoe-wy2py]

@@JKGearandGadgets your videos are entertaining, informative, and honest. Hang in there, your growth has been organic and will pay off in the long run.

[@GatorOverland]

Well done Ben!! great content as usual! Thanks for taking the time to doing these comparisons. Putting your foot to the floor and pencil to paper is really going to help viewers have an idea of what to expect and/or instill a confidence with their choice of cold air, or exhaust, or combo upgrades. I've kinda begun somewhat of a overland build on my gladiator as well as documenting the installs and trips here on the tube, which is a shot in the dark, but i enjoy doing it. Go ahead and put me down for the exhaust giveaway. Thanks and see you on the trail!

[@alexandercastro7943]

Great info. Been looking forward to do this update to my JK, so now have a good understanding of the diff products out there. Watching you from Tampa FL

[@Phil-ek4vr]

So you almost got back to stock numbers with 37's and 4:10 gears with CAI and the Rockbasher..... that is amazing

[@bradbaird3273]

Hey Ben. Love the work you’re doing on the JT! Just picked one up myself. Finished a 4” ready lift and 37” nitto ridge grapplers. Would love this exhaust to tie it off. Also is that a full spare 37” underneath? Keep up the good work and awesome videos 👍🏻

[@TeamByrd711]

I appreciate your channel and have watched for a while now. This video inspires to do those upgrades to my JKU that I have heard so many times, don't do anything. Thanks again and keep doing what you're doing and I'll keep watching.

[@jeffbreault4441]

Great video, keep them coming! I’ve watched them all so far and have made some mods based specifically on the products you’ve shown in the past.

[@kdubgarage7202]

I’d love to win the exhaust. Dad just picked up a gladiator and we’re having a blast modding it together. His gladiator is super nice, but I still love my JK.

[@heatedgreen94]

That sounds like so much fun.

[@calabskier1393]

Hey Ben and Cassie. I've got a 95 yj, in the process of addressing the body rust, and adding some mods as well. Would love to win the rock basher, see if I could get it to mate up. Enjoying your vids, keep it up.

[@BigRob024]

I’m so happy I stumbled across your channel! I recently purchased a Gladiator and watching your channel has given me a lot of inspiration on what I would like to do to my Jeep. My first mod would definitely have to be a new exhaust. I’m currently a full time student with a part time job so truck mods are not my top priority. Keep on making awesome videos!!

[@lobsanggarcia6]

Great analysis... I just got a Rubi in white love the jeep. This Rock Basher will be a great First mod, thanks to you guys. I really like and enjoy all your videos. Thanks for you time.

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

Must have been very exhausting to put this content together.😜

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

Bad dad jokes🙄

[@cabletech17]

very punny!

[@rickdugum5682]

I think we’re looking at a winner

[@GaryDrumm]

They’re just blowing a lot of hot air. 🤷‍♂️

[@JeepTraveller2021]

Oh, he went there😝

[@Jake-wb4fj]

Jeep 4 life! I would like the exhaust if possible! 😃

[@kurt9431]

Would love a new exhaust! Just bought my first car ever (gladiator sport s) and I cant stop thinking of all of the amazing mods I could do! Just trying to save enough to make it exactly what I want! Thank you for putting out all the helpful videos!

[@10Nicks]

I’ve had an Overland JT for about a month now and that’s what drew me towards your channel! I love all the videos and I always look out for your uploads! I can’t wait for your lift video!

[@matthewpotts8037]

Put me in! Would love it for my Glad!

[@stevea3936]

That Diamondback top looks sweet. I bet it will hold a RTT.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

🧐🤔

[@DeanJohnson67]

That was exactly what I was thinking.... Still debating on the back end rack for mine and now I need more details on this one because I for sure plan to add a RTT in the spring!

[@stevea3936]

Dean Johnson bed racks are cool until it rains or, if you’re in the west like me, your stuff in the bed is covered with sand or dust. There has to be a way to install two Yakima or Thule bars across the metal Diamondback cover to support tents, bikes, kayaks, etc. Plus it would be easier to get your dog in a tent that’s closer to the ground.

[@scottmills9845]

Great video! I was thinking of upgrading both intake and exhaust on my jk. Glad to see your results did show some improvements.

[@bucksawlilgoose]

Thanks for this! I am trying to decide which exhaust i want for my JTR. I think you have made my choice clear with all your efforts.

[@JoseOrtiz_1416]

Id want to win this exhaust so i can rock it while driving the jeep with crocs

[@joelluna8319]

He has the Chrisfix gestures that are really noticeable when he gets off camera and decides to talk about the jeep lol

[@joshuanorton6408]

Awesome video me and my wife were thinking about a new budget friendly exhaust this video was very helpful. thank you for always posting videos that are very informative. me and my wife just purchase our Jeep Gladiator this year and it is our first Jeep ever. we come from a Toyota family and there's a lot of stuff I'm still learning on what to add how to add it and your videos help a lot and I love that you and your wife do these videos together. Thank you for your awesome videos keep up the great work

[@jimschmidt4089]

Wow, thorough video! Great job you guys. I enjoyed it and you guys covered a lot of stuff. As always very informative. Thank you.

[@danhambrick6331]

Did you speed up some parts where you were talking?lol....

[@IFHSP2]

Dan Hambrick was thinking the same thing. Towards the end he’s like Ricky Bobby, on fire...lol

[@thefrostymoto]

Something was definitely a little off with the last part of the video. I dropped the speed down to 0.75 and it basically sounded normal. For fun drop the speed down to 0.5 on this last section and Ben sounds super faded.... lol

[@rcmike09]

It even says he is going to speed it up.

[@nycluvscars1527]

Dumb idiot, he literally said that he gonna speed it up

[@Matt02341]

He was droning on and on so he sped things up. Ha ha.

[@annak3688]

You two are too cute! Casey needs to be in more of your videos. Best video yet! Nice work.

[@Adventure-Everything]

Just picked up the gladiator yesterday would be a perfect fit. Thanks for the content.

[@thependleyadventure3354]

I really like the idea of this rock Basher exhaust! I like how compact and simple it is.

[@henryblen334]

Wait, who was the person that Cassie said. Why did you bleep it out

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

Lol, could it be LBN? Too funny.. Your Gladiator sounds nice, I like the quickness of the short exhaust installation by only having 1 muffler. I, too, like the quieter dual muffler setup especially when out trail riding all day.

[@RyanJSeavey]

Probably another KZbinr

[@mikehoffman3690]

Either Ben is talking fast or I am listening too slow. 😂

[@JKGearandGadgets]

🤣

[@douglaswilliams9459]

Love the channel and all of the Mods. I’m looking to get the diamondback cover real soon. The sound on the rock basher is awesome. That little bit of rumble is what I like, keep up the awesome work.

[@LeoOrtega144]

Best real life comparison yet. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@dragn20s]

I’d love to win this exhaust I never win anything but it’s worth a shot anyway keep up the good videos I watch everyone More JK videos please

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Next video is JK. 😃

[@dragn20s]

Kool thanks

[@greaser_cycles]

New to your channel and I must say I love your content. I truly appreciate the effort you put into for this video for an honest review and the complete transparency of the 0-60 times.

[@smitty8866]

Awesome review! Always like seeing reviews like this. Thanks for going the extra mile!

[@scotturich]

Haven’t got my Gladiator yet still dealing with a lemon law situation on my 2019 Ram but that rock basher would be awesome add to my first Jeep. Thanks for the info on the exhaust!!

[@joshhouston447]

Hey Ben, I’ve been keeping up with your channel since I’ve gotten my Gladiator back in June. I’ve been toying with the idea of adding cold air intake and aftermarket exhaust to mine as well. Your videos are great and look forward to watching your future videos. You two are great and I’m trying to get my wife involved with these mods as well. Keep on doing what you’re doing!

[@shooffsc]

Both were nice notes and numbers! I’ve had my sport since October and have loved it since! Done some normal upgrades like led lights and wheel change thus far. The short exhaust would be great out trailing! Love the vids guys!

[@jcho7904]

I really like what you've done to the gladiator. I just starting watching you two. It's very informative and I appreciate all the time and money spent to fo these vids. I am considering a jeep just not sure which...

[@theals6493]

Just have to say, Thank you both for doing this! First time Jeep owner so any and all info is much appreciated...Aloha and Mahalo

[@JigZor]

Enjoy the clear explanations and easy to follow how to videos. Thanks!

[@bonjzlee491]

This will be perfect first Mod for my Jeep gladiator launch edition.. Thank you guys you rock👊

[@iceburg2442]

I just stumbled across you today and well it looks like great minds think alike. I also installed afe cia and afe high tuck exhaust on my red Rubicon. I just got my 35's on rock-star 3 rims and about to install teraflex leveling kit. Actually your install video is how i just found you. Great videos btw. And i'd love to be entered into the contest for the exhaust. I was actually kinda disappointed at how quiet the high tuck afe is. One of my favorite upgrades is the hothead headliner. That is a must have. Thanks for the great info

[@bryonw.1446]

Great content on this video. Really like how you broke down all of the test results with all the different combinations. Only other stat that I would have liked to see done was a noise db test. Keep up on the videos.

[@andrewrouth249]

Nice comparison. Thanks for taking the time to do that extra step of switching back to a factory intake

[@kgreg10]

Love your videos! I just got my JT in August and I've truly loved getting into the customizing of the gladiator. I would love to win that exhaust. Keep up the good work!

[@mikelewis7634]

Love what you are doing and keep up the great work. I would love to have this exhaust system for my new gladiator.

[@CIDHater16]

I had a dream last night about mufflers; and I woke up exhausted... Great video guys, I haven’t had a Jeep for a while, but finally got a Gladiator and I’m excited to get back into it.

[@4LowConcepts]

Working on getting my gladiator and this is one parts I been looking at for my future built.

[@RoadGlideSully]

Love your content. Just bought a 2020 Rubi and am loving it so far

[@GarrettEMartin]

Picked up my Gladiator last Sat. Great content in this channel

[@grubburg5201]

Appreciate all the testing and reporting you guys are doing

[@jasonhogan5346]

Love the exhaust!! Love the show. I was going to do a leveling kit but ended up doing a lift. This would be sweet!!

[@prestonmoffett2227]

Looking foward to upgrading my own exhaust love the content keep it up!

[@robbenson8135]

Great test, thanks for doing all the work for me. I can’t wait to try on mine.

[@hooligantimes9132]

Great content! Appreciate your efforts confirming my money is better spent on other upgrades than minimal V6 performance improvements.

[@monicacabrera6749]

Sounds great love all the videos you make. New to the Jeep family can't wait to make upgrades on mine

[@kthompson9386]

Just got my Gladiator, love your channel

[@PlhPatrick]

Love the vids. Great information, thank you for doing the work. I love the rock basher. I already have the cold air intake with snorkel bundle. It does add pep and sounds better than stock.

[@beefraz9510]

Really enjoying your channel. You have a great presenter personality, very enjoyable to watch. Keep these videos coming!

[@andrewchan9925]

Good review, thanks for doing this comparison. Love to win the exhaust for my wife's Gladiator. Keep up with these reviews coming!

[@Loose_Lucy]

thanks for doing these videos I just bought a 2020 gladiator and it came with the cold air intake and I've been looking to upgrade the exhaust

[@russnausea4288]

Great content. Just got my Gladiator. Thanks

[@ryanfarley4463]

Love to win the exhaust, but your video's are great to watch anyway. We love the relationship the two of you have. Nice job.

[@barebonesdiving77]

Thanks for another great video. Bet that would sound great on my 2018 JLU!

[@Nickc144]

Always enjoy your videos!

[@shaunstricklin]

Can’t wait to get into modding, got the wife a jl few months ago and love her Jeep so much going to look for me one this weekend

[@dstallard5673]

I like the videos with Casey in them also. Cool seeing you guys doing things together and it adds a little more laughs

[@PoisonSpyder038]

Awesome comparison video! I dig it I noticed a difference with my jeep when I switched to a cold air intake and an exhaust. Definitely worth the money in my opinion

[@alexarcara]

Finally, I’ve been waiting for a video. Can’t wait to see the windrock footage. I’d like to win the exhaust because I’m saving up for a gladiator with my limited college budget!

[@dylanmaki2482]

I just bought a Gator Glad, would love the rock basher to be my first mod! Love the content!

[@drinchow6365]

Hey thank you for making this video. I ended up buying the AFE mach force exhaust and momentum CAI. Man the stock exhaust was such a pain to get off. Big time props to you for taking the time to put it on and off wow, seriously the stock exhaust was such a pain. For those whom see this comment it's ONE piece welded. Remove the rear track bar at the axle end and it's easier to pull through towards the front of the jeep.

[@bilymac2321]

Great video. Winning is always good, could use that exhaust on my 2019 JL. I really like that front bumper!

[@brandomschneider7972]

I really enjoyed your vid...I think I’m sold on your rock basher for myself...for my Bright White JTLE. Enjoy your Gladys guys!!! I just bought my wife a 10th Anniversary Rubicon 2dr with the red leather and anvil paint. We have 7 kids and are very excited to start our Dual Jeep Oversized Overlanding Family channel. We will be doing vids with the kids showcasing installs of roof racks, rooftop tents, fridges, winch’s, onboard air, lighting etc and camping trail days with all 9 of us...it’s gonna be craziness! See you on the trails!

[@osored]

I love this video, I’ll be getting a Gladiator when I graduate this year. I prefer the Rock Basher for my liking. Keep up the good work!!

[@invictuscenturion916]

Love your videos. Just picked up a new Gladiator , Gator Green and would love to get this exhaust. Plan on using it for some overland stuff. Anyway, keep up the good work and thanks for the effort.

[@michaelmurray2592]

I need that rockbasher in my life. My sting gray JT would sound great with that thing on. Thanks Ben for another super video. I love the speed talking!!! Lmao!

[@scotta7798]

great video. i put on the gibson axle back on my JL and love it!! i’m definitely putting in an air intake this month.

[@jodysanders4188]

Love the videos for the DIY's. Keep them coming.

[@scottkaye4717]

I just purchased a Gladiator. Learned so much from your videos. I was just talking to a friend about making my trucks performance better along with making it a wee bit louder. Boom there was your video. Thank you. I’d like to enter your contest please. .

[@redneck6pack]

Just got my Gladiator and am currently binge watching your videos lol I wanna get that rock basher as well as the Tonnele cover and rooftop tent

[@robertgonzalez6231]

Put me in to win it. Your real world numbers really help make the decision to add an exhaust easier. Keep it up.

[@leandroramirez865]

I would love the exhaust and I think they do make a difference even though it might be small difference. I will end up doing both hopefully

[@coltoncook4680]

Good choice with the Mach Force exhaust. It sounds way more adult and not as riced out as the shorter one. Keep up the videos, and would love to see one on various tonneau covers for the gladiator as well!

[@robrunkle7395]

Well the Rock basher sounded great and as I'm prepared to upgrade to 37s soon it would be a awesome addition . Thanks Runk

[@unlimitedljadventure]

Great video Ben. I’ve always heard good things from afe power.

[@whalder214]

Just got my gladiator and The exhaust would be an amazing first mod thanks for giving me a chance to win it :)

[@joelholmstrom1208]

Love the video's keep it up. Just got a sport s in sting gray,no mods yet would love that exhaust to be the first

[@jasoncovington3219]

Awesome videos. Thanks for sharing all you do to the truck. If I win that exhaust I will also add the CAI to get that sound and performance.

[@cgstealth]

Definitely would rock an exhaust on my Punkn’ JT! Keep up good videos!

[@ClayMahaffey]

Oh no, not another thing to add to my list! Thanks a lot :) Seriously, thanks so much for your videos. I'm building my Gladiator in parallel and it is always nice to see what someone else is doing. With my 37's, rack and other stuff I really do think I'll need to find a few extra HP somewhere down the road. I'd love to put the Rock Basher on if I can win it :)

[@MrJoncan89]

Love watching all yalls videos

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thank you

[@steveswilley3572]

Thanks Ben. I know that was a lot of work but great comparison video!

[@bentom821]

Great video! This exhaust is on my need list for my JT! Count me in! Vroom vroom!

[@krashnpa]

Looks like exhausting work, thanks for the comparison! I'd like the rockbasher for your JT twin, didn't think you'd see those kinds of gains out of the intake and exhaust.

[@waller99]

Great vid. Looking at what to put on mine. Thanks.