My 4.0 has 2" since that's what is standard on the V6 (for tailpipe anyways). I have a friend with a 2 1/4" setup. When they're idling parked next to each other, they sound about the same. The only difference is mine has 12" and his has 18" glass packs. I think the smaller the pipe, the more cackly it's going to be. It's your choice.