[shly]

I picked up 2016 Pro4x yesterday from Gibson Performance. They did some R&D on my truck and gave me a free exhaust system.

https://youtu.be/Q8HnU2l2ggc

I just spoke with Gibson Performance (Mike from R&D) today and they looking for a newer model Frontier King or Crew Cab "Long Bed" 2014-2016. If you are in the Southern California area and willing to let Gibson use your truck for R&D there is a free cat-back exhaust system for you.

Gibson Performance Exhaust

Your truck must meet the requirements. Ask for Mike from R&D and let him know I (Hank) referred you

 

[Zedbra]

Okay - every King Cab has the long box and Gibson lists a couple different systems for them. Are they confused thinking Crew Cab plus the long box? If so, it basically adds 3' of pipe and call it a day.

 

[shly]

Okay - every King Cab has the long box and Gibson lists a couple different systems for them. Are they confused thinking Crew Cab plus the long box? If so, it basically adds 3' of pipe and call it a day.

This is good to know. Most anything can be modified and/or made to work. I'm just relaying a message to the folks here on what they are looking for and to get a free exhaust. Trying to help someone out.

 

[Zedbra]

This exhaust is listed as a Crew Cab 6' box: Gibson Performance Exhaust - Cat-Back Single Exhaust System, Stainless #612218


http://www.jegs.com/i/Gibson/462/612218/10002/-1

 

[TexasScout]

Sounds a little "fart can" to me...

 

[invasion08]

It sounds awesome in person. I have the Gibson catback on my truck.

 

[tumbleweed]

I have had one on my truck for 3 years. It would have been easy to install if it had fit correctly, unfortunately it didn't. I posted my experience with Gibson trying to get them to either replace it or refund my money, they did neither. That thread has disappeared. Anyway I cut about 3 inches off the cross over pipe relocated one hanger and bent another one. I did get it to fit and after fooling with it for a while even got it to quit rattling.

It sounds OK except for a drone at about 52 to 58 mph that isn't too bad. The stainless steel has started to rust despite the truck being garaged and kept in a dry climate. But it looks like surface rust and hopefully won't rust through. The pretty chrome tip has rust all over it so I'll try to find another one the same size at the auto parts store.

Would I buy another one? Not after my rather dismal customer service experience. But who knows maybe they have changed their ways.

 

[Blue Devil]

I have a Gibson exhaust on my KC standard bed, which is the long bed for a crew cab. The exhaust fit perfect for me, didn't have cut the cross over pipe at all? Just follow the instructions and hand tighten things until you get the whole system lined up properly. I think it's quieter than the MagnaFlow I had but I'm glad the Gibson replaces the crossover pipe, the MagnaFlow didn't.

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[Blue Devil]

I picked up 2016 Pro4x yesterday from Gibson Performance. They did some R&D on my truck and gave me a free exhaust system.

https://youtu.be/Q8HnU2l2ggc

I just spoke with Gibson Performance (Mike from R&D) today and they do not have an exhaust system for a newer model Frontier King or Crew Cab "Long Bed" 2014-2016. If you are in the Southern California area and willing to let Gibson use your truck for R&D there is a free cat-back exhaust system for you.

Gibson Performance Exhaust

Your truck must meet the requirements. Ask for Mike from R&D and let him know I (Hank) referred you

Your truck is the same exact as the first year they made the CC with a long bed, this truck hasn't changed in 11yrs.

 

[tumbleweed]

I have a Gibson exhaust on my KC standard bed, which is the long bed for a crew cab. The exhaust fit perfect for me, didn't have cut the cross over pipe at all? Just follow the instructions and hand tighten things until you get the whole system lined up properly. I think it's quieter than the MagnaFlow I had but I'm glad the Gibson replaces the crossover pipe, the MagnaFlow didn't.

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I didn't tell the whole story because I didn't want my post to be too long. The first call to Gibson they admitted they had some fitment problems on a few systems because they hadn't been allowing them to cool enough after they were bent and the bend radius would change when they were stored, at least that's as close as I can remember. Yes, I follow instructions with things such as this, do not tighten before it is all in place, etc. But there was absolutely no way this system would fit without modifications. After explaining the problem I ask Gibson if I could try to modify the system since I had already started to install it, and still get a refund or new system if it didn't line up correctly. They said yes, until I called back and ask for an RMA. Then they said they wouldn't take it back because I had modified it.

It turned out OK for me because it fit pretty good after I cut the crossover pipe, drilled new holes for one mounting bracket and bent some other things to get it away from the spare tire. I don't have warm fuzzy feelings toward Gibson, they told me I could send it back after trying to modify it and then they went back on their word. But that was 3 years ago and I'm sure they have fixed their manufacturing problems and maybe even hired a new guy to deal with customer returns.

 

[Blue Devil]

I remembered your post about it. I just want perspective Gibson exhaust buyers to know your issue wasn't the norm. I think you might have gotten the wrong one since a hanger wasn't in the right place. All my hangers were just where they should have been? That's why this forum is here so you can get more than just one opinion on something.

 

[tumbleweed]

That's why this forum is here so you can get more than just one opinion on something.

Absolutely correct.

 

[Ryno_7]

Anyone have some better sound clips of this exhaust? I'd like to hear what it sounds like in real world driving, preferably with the 6spd.

 

[Clint]

Sound clips do not represent what your ear hears in person. Also someone revving the crap out of a vehicle in neutral isn't the same sound as when an engine is under load nor does it sound the same in an auto versus a manual trans. Most if not all systems on an auto trans vehicle does not sound as good as a manual version.
I put the Magnaflow Competition series on my new Jeep because it sounds great on my Challenger as they are both 6 speeds. My friend has the system on his auto Jeep and it just sounds wrong.
Most 6 cylinder vehicles don't ever come close (my Jeep included) to the V8 sound we all love.

Clint

 

[Blue Devil]

Anyone have some better sound clips of this exhaust? I'd like to hear what it sounds like in real world driving, preferably with the 6spd.

https://youtu.be/VfxMUO0KNg8

As per request, you hear my intake more than anything else. And the wooshing sound near the Jersey wall and trees is my exhaust leak at the Y-pipe collector. I need to get a real muffler shop to just weld it

 

[shly]

Anyone have some better sound clips of this exhaust? I'd like to hear what it sounds like in real world driving, preferably with the 6spd.

I'll upload one soon with my GoPro mounted outside mounted outside the vehicle while driving.

 

[shly]

Your truck is the same exact as the first year they made the CC with a long bed, this truck hasn't changed in 11yrs.

I'm sure they are aware of that by now. As they stated to me for my 2016 that they needed a newer model to verify fitment so that they can document and certify it.

I posted this to help out the folks here who are located in SoCal to get a new cat-back exhaust for free. That's all ::smile::

 

[PG John]

Any dyno results from Gibson.

 

[Blue Devil]

Any dyno results from Gibson.

It's on their website or anyone's that selling the system, why don't you check it out?

 

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I put my headphones on so I could get a better idea of the actual sound and I have to say I like it. I think this will be the exhaust I go with when I'm ready. One request though. Is there any chance of getting a video from out side with you pulling away from an idle at both normal throttle and maybe a more aggressive acceleration?