there are mufflers out there that are not 'that' loud, a turbo muffler is
usually the way to go, such as summit racings, its like 15 usd and it isnt
that loud at all, but it is very free flowing


"cobalt" <curt@spam.o-lot.at-home-computer-support.com> wrote in message
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> 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 $60 for a
> generic replacement muffler with OE characteristics. I'm definitely fond
of
> the increased power from my Flowmaster/Nomuffler setup and I certainly
don't
> want to cut into any gas mileage improvements. Can I get a shop to work
> with me on resonators/mufflers with my shoestring budget or am I wasting
> their time? Thanks again.
>
>
> "Stewart DIBBS" <sjd@vysor.com> wrote in message
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> >
> > "M.C. Tee" <tedwards@LEAVEMEALONEroadrunner.nf.net> wrote in message
> > news:c9bkm8$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
> >
> >
>
>