Thanks for the info. I'm currently starting my own biz. and cash flow is
restricted. From what I can tell, I can expect to pay about $60 for a
generic replacement muffler with OE characteristics. I'm definitely fond of
the increased power from my Flowmaster/Nomuffler setup and I certainly don't
want to cut into any gas mileage improvements. Can I get a shop to work
with me on resonators/mufflers with my shoestring budget or am I wasting
their time? Thanks again.


"Stewart DIBBS" <sjd@vysor.com> wrote in message news:40b95b46_4@aeinews....
>
> "M.C. Tee" <tedwards@LEAVEMEALONEroadrunner.nf.net> wrote in message
> news:c9bkm8$i97$1@nntp-stjh-01-01.rogers.nf.net...
> > only way to have oe sound is to have a highly constrictive muffler
>
> Well, not exactly. You can fitt resonators (little straight through
> mufflers) in any long pipe sections that will minimise the noise in the
car
> and also outside. If you only replace the OE muffler with a "performance"
> unit, of course its going to be loud.
>
> Most exhaust shops should be able to come up with something that works if
> they are willing to be a bit creative. Some only want to fit std parts, so
> ask around.
>
> Stewart DIBBS
>
>