Swap School

In this lesson of Swap School, Blake Anderman breaks down the third tier of the Gen 3 Hemi swap: the exhaust system. Whether you are building a budget-friendly cruiser, a show-quality masterpiece, or an all-out performance machine, your exhaust strategy starts from the engine and works its way back.Blake clarifies the technical differences between cast manifolds and fabricated headers, helping you choose the right path based on your goals for performance, aesthetics, and cost.What you’ll learn in this episode:The Gold Standard of Budget Swaps: Why the 2005–2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee manifolds are the "holy grail" for tight-fitting, economic builds.Headers vs. Manifolds: A deep dive into the performance gains of long-tube headers versus the durability and simplicity of cast iron.Managing Emissions and Sound: How to navigate state-specific catalytic converter laws and use resonators and mufflers to eliminate "rasp" and "drone".Real-World Case Studies: Blake walks through the exhaust setups for two 6.4L Hemi-swapped Dodge Dakotas—one built for daily drivability and one built to "party" on the street.Sponsored by: Sublime Technologies—Gen 3 Hemi swap components built by people who actually do the swaps.Connect with us: Have questions about your build? Email Blake at [email protected].