I replaced my entire exhaust system from the manifold back, including a new 2" headpipe and a new high-flow cat. I opted for a side-out exhaust because before it kept back-drafting through the back flap of the soft top. My exhaust exits on the driver's side, right in front of the rear wheel. No more exhaust in the passenger compartment. It's probably not ideal for off-road or rock crawling, but my Sammy is a daily driver. And it sounds great, especially in tunnels!