Muffler differences?
10-01-2009, 10:01 PM
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Muffler differences?
Ok, I've searched and I've looked online and I can't find a clear description on the difference in certain types of mufflers. Right now, I have a Flowmaster 40 series on my car and it sounds like marbles in an aluminum trash can as soon as I hit the powerband. I had a straight thru style on it before and didn't have this problem.
Now, I know that there's like 3 types of mufflers out there. There's the piece of crap I have on my car, the chambered, then there's turbo style and straight thru. What I'm wondering is what's the difference in the turbo style compared to chambered and straight thru. I'm trying to find a new muffler to replace the raspy, crappy one I have on my car and there's a turbo style that I see that looks like it'll be perfect. Unfortunately I don't know the difference and I really don't wanna get yet another muffler that sounds like ass. I'm having quite the time trying to find a straight thru that's affordable and will fit my car, but this turbo style would be perfect. So basically, what is the difference between these 3 and which sounds best? Please don't start with the "why'd you put a flowmaster 40 on your car?" and the what not...i got dooped by the stupid exhaust shop.
Now, I know that there's like 3 types of mufflers out there. There's the piece of crap I have on my car, the chambered, then there's turbo style and straight thru. What I'm wondering is what's the difference in the turbo style compared to chambered and straight thru. I'm trying to find a new muffler to replace the raspy, crappy one I have on my car and there's a turbo style that I see that looks like it'll be perfect. Unfortunately I don't know the difference and I really don't wanna get yet another muffler that sounds like ass. I'm having quite the time trying to find a straight thru that's affordable and will fit my car, but this turbo style would be perfect. So basically, what is the difference between these 3 and which sounds best? Please don't start with the "why'd you put a flowmaster 40 on your car?" and the what not...i got dooped by the stupid exhaust shop.
10-01-2009, 10:11 PM
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woulda had to have been collapsed from the time they welded it on...which makes it defective, yes? But I've seen this alot...a **** load of the civic's around here have the same muffler and the same raspy poopy sound that mine makes
10-02-2009, 12:17 AM
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i don't want quiet tho lol but ? still remains unanswered....what's the difference?
bump....kind of in a hurry to get a new muffler. I'm tired of my car sounding like ****
bump....kind of in a hurry to get a new muffler. I'm tired of my car sounding like ****
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10-02-2009, 12:31 AM
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That's close....but I'd need this one:
http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...e=main&id=7996
Need it to be an offset inlet...but I'm not payin no $136 bucks for a muffler just because it has a name behind it, that's rediculous
http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...e=main&id=7996
Need it to be an offset inlet...but I'm not payin no $136 bucks for a muffler just because it has a name behind it, that's rediculous
10-02-2009, 12:35 AM
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Magnaflow is one of the best sounding mufflers for 4cyls. Flowmasters sound good on v8s lol but just like you said sound really bad on 4cyls. Magnaflows are kinda a middle priced muffler but well worth it IMHO
Mines a straight through 2 1/2 5x8 and i love it. No rasp and its decently loud
Mines a straight through 2 1/2 5x8 and i love it. No rasp and its decently loud
10-02-2009, 12:36 AM
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It would be, but I don't have 100+ dollars to drop on a muffler right now. I'm about to cut that **** off and run straight pipe. No res and 3"....oh my god lol
10-02-2009, 12:42 AM
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Really i dont know of a nice cheap muffler... Magnaflow is the cheapest decent muffler lol I like borla too but then your looking at like $170+. Why did you go 3''? Arnt you still on stock pulley?
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Really i dont know of a nice cheap muffler... Magnaflow is the cheapest decent muffler lol I like borla too but then your looking at like $170+. Why did you go 3''? Arnt you still on stock pulley?
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10-02-2009, 12:50 AM
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That's a better price...but I'm not ever going to love you sir. Yes, I'm on stock pulley, but I have a factory 3" dp and it was 3" all the way to the end of the resonator and then it dropped down to 2.5. SO, i pulled out all the 2.5 and went with it lol And for some goofy ass reason, I'm boosting 12.5 psi now instead of the 10 I was stuck at before. Wicked mentioned clogged cat and I pooped myself. I'll be more than pissed of that's the case
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10-02-2009, 03:05 AM
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also just in case you dont get the results you want on your new muffler, upgrade your stock resonator with a 30" magnaflow or cherrybomb glasspack/resonator. that should help with all the high pitch noises that comes out of our car at wot.
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I have a Borla Pro XS muffler with 18" magnaflow resinator and 2.5" piping... Its not quiet, but its not too loud either. I deffinatley recomend this muffler, but not the actual catback that one is quiet
10-02-2009, 11:50 AM
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Actualy the stock pipinjg is only 2 1/8" at the front flange (double pipe inside) and crushes down to 2 1/4" at the rear axle, atleast on the S/C anyway.
10-02-2009, 06:55 PM
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I have no resonator....cut that thing out.
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10-03-2009, 10:15 PM
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10-03-2009, 10:35 PM
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