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My muffler finally bit the dust (or the dust bit it, since there's a big
hole in it). It needs replacing, and since
I have to do it, I've decided to ask you guys what kind of muffler
should I use. Right now I have the stock
1994 Accord EXR muffler, with the 2 exhaust pipes and chrome tips.

I like the look of my old muffler, and the fact that it's quiet. What I
am looking for is a good quality, good
performance replacement for the OEM muffler that would be cheaper, as
OEM parts tend to be quite a bit
more expensive than aftermarket ones. True, you get what you pay for in
most cases, but the salt and cold
weather here in Toronto chews through any muffler pretty fast, so none
last for too long.

I should add that I can't stand those big, loud mufflers (if I want to
be loud, I just jump on my R6). With the
cops already targeting Honda drivers in Toronto, I really don't need to
let them know I'm coming. :P

Thanks,

Cosmin

In article
<WYfBb.20561$VEd1.14062@news02.bloor.is.net.cable. rogers.com>,
"Cosmin N." <no@email.com> wrote:

> I like the look of my old muffler, and the fact that it's quiet. What I
> am looking for is a good quality, good
> performance replacement for the OEM muffler that would be cheaper, as
> OEM parts tend to be quite a bit
> more expensive than aftermarket ones. True, you get what you pay for in
> most cases, but the salt and cold
> weather here in Toronto chews through any muffler pretty fast, so none
> last for too long.

Honda warrants their replacement muffler for life.

Personally, I think that most aftermarket mufflers don't fit very well
or look very good.

I think I've gotten four free ones from Honda. They last longer and are
quieter than the cheaper one I had put on my son's car. Call the dealer
for his price and guarantee. Remember to KEEP the RECEIPT! They
dropped me from the computer last time, and my copy got the free one
with no problems. bob

"Elmo P. Shagnasty" wrote:
>
> In article
> <WYfBb.20561$VEd1.14062@news02.bloor.is.net.cable. rogers.com>,
> "Cosmin N." <no@email.com> wrote:
>
> > I like the look of my old muffler, and the fact that it's quiet. What I
> > am looking for is a good quality, good
> > performance replacement for the OEM muffler that would be cheaper, as
> > OEM parts tend to be quite a bit
> > more expensive than aftermarket ones. True, you get what you pay for in
> > most cases, but the salt and cold
> > weather here in Toronto chews through any muffler pretty fast, so none
> > last for too long.
>
> Honda warrants their replacement muffler for life.
>
> Personally, I think that most aftermarket mufflers don't fit very well
> or look very good.

Get OEM, I got a perfomance muffler a few months ago and i have been kicking
myself
"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:3FD5C379.6C23CD82@neo.rr.com...
> I think I've gotten four free ones from Honda. They last longer and are
> quieter than the cheaper one I had put on my son's car. Call the dealer
> for his price and guarantee. Remember to KEEP the RECEIPT! They
> dropped me from the computer last time, and my copy got the free one
> with no problems. bob
>
> "Elmo P. Shagnasty" wrote:
> >
> > In article
> > <WYfBb.20561$VEd1.14062@news02.bloor.is.net.cable. rogers.com>,
> > "Cosmin N." <no@email.com> wrote:
> >
> > > I like the look of my old muffler, and the fact that it's quiet. What
I
> > > am looking for is a good quality, good
> > > performance replacement for the OEM muffler that would be cheaper, as
> > > OEM parts tend to be quite a bit
> > > more expensive than aftermarket ones. True, you get what you pay for
in
> > > most cases, but the salt and cold
> > > weather here in Toronto chews through any muffler pretty fast, so none
> > > last for too long.
> >
> > Honda warrants their replacement muffler for life.
> >
> > Personally, I think that most aftermarket mufflers don't fit very well
> > or look very good.

me also, im going back to oem this spring i think



"Greg" <toft@zoomtown.com> wrote in message
news:3fd5d22b$0$30463$a04e5680@nnrp.fuse.net...
> Get OEM, I got a perfomance muffler a few months ago and i have been
kicking
> myself
> "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:3FD5C379.6C23CD82@neo.rr.com...
> > I think I've gotten four free ones from Honda. They last longer and are
> > quieter than the cheaper one I had put on my son's car. Call the dealer
> > for his price and guarantee. Remember to KEEP the RECEIPT! They
> > dropped me from the computer last time, and my copy got the free one
> > with no problems. bob
> >
> > "Elmo P. Shagnasty" wrote:
> > >
> > > In article
> > > <WYfBb.20561$VEd1.14062@news02.bloor.is.net.cable. rogers.com>,
> > > "Cosmin N." <no@email.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > I like the look of my old muffler, and the fact that it's quiet.
What
> I
> > > > am looking for is a good quality, good
> > > > performance replacement for the OEM muffler that would be cheaper,
as
> > > > OEM parts tend to be quite a bit
> > > > more expensive than aftermarket ones. True, you get what you pay for
> in
> > > > most cases, but the salt and cold
> > > > weather here in Toronto chews through any muffler pretty fast, so
none
> > > > last for too long.
> > >
> > > Honda warrants their replacement muffler for life.
> > >
> > > Personally, I think that most aftermarket mufflers don't fit very well
> > > or look very good.
>
>


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"Cosmin N." <no@email.com> wrote in message
news:WYfBb.20561$VEd1.14062@news02.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com...
> My muffler finally bit the dust (or the dust bit it, since there's a big
> hole in it). It needs replacing, and since
> I have to do it, I've decided to ask you guys what kind of muffler
> should I use. Right now I have the stock
> 1994 Accord EXR muffler, with the 2 exhaust pipes and chrome tips.
>
> I like the look of my old muffler, and the fact that it's quiet. What I
> am looking for is a good quality, good
> performance replacement for the OEM muffler that would be cheaper, as
> OEM parts tend to be quite a bit
> more expensive than aftermarket ones. True, you get what you pay for in
> most cases, but the salt and cold
> weather here in Toronto chews through any muffler pretty fast, so none
> last for too long.
>
> I should add that I can't stand those big, loud mufflers (if I want to
> be loud, I just jump on my R6). With the
> cops already targeting Honda drivers in Toronto, I really don't need to
> let them know I'm coming. :P
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cosmin


I have found over 25 years of dealing with "The Mufflerman" that they are
very price competitive and only do the work that is necessary.

There are other muffler shops that will really run you through the wringer
as I have spent time with an ex manager of a Speedy shop.

As far as brand names go - unless you go to a stainless steel system they
all pretty well last the same length of time.

Just my opinion.

The Artful Codger

In article <WYfBb.20561$VEd1.14062@news02.bloor.is.net.cable. rogers.com>,
"Cosmin N." <no@email.com> wrote:

> My muffler finally bit the dust (or the dust bit it, since there's a big
> hole in it). It needs replacing, and since
> I have to do it, I've decided to ask you guys what kind of muffler
> should I use. Right now I have the stock
> 1994 Accord EXR muffler, with the 2 exhaust pipes and chrome tips.
>
> I like the look of my old muffler, and the fact that it's quiet. What I
> am looking for is a good quality, good
> performance replacement for the OEM muffler that would be cheaper, as
> OEM parts tend to be quite a bit
> more expensive than aftermarket ones. True, you get what you pay for in
> most cases, but the salt and cold
> weather here in Toronto chews through any muffler pretty fast, so none
> last for too long.
>
> I should add that I can't stand those big, loud mufflers (if I want to
> be loud, I just jump on my R6). With the
> cops already targeting Honda drivers in Toronto, I really don't need to
> let them know I'm coming. :P
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cosmin

If you have the money--get the Honda muffler. If you want to save money
and have some free time--visit various muffler shops for free estimates.
After you find the best deal, let them install it for you.

But you don't get the point. OEm muffler has a lifetime warranty

"Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:billbjohnson555-0912030945300001@pm1-broad-64.snlo.dialup.fix.net...
> In article <WYfBb.20561$VEd1.14062@news02.bloor.is.net.cable. rogers.com>,
> "Cosmin N." <no@email.com> wrote:
>
> > My muffler finally bit the dust (or the dust bit it, since there's a big
> > hole in it). It needs replacing, and since
> > I have to do it, I've decided to ask you guys what kind of muffler
> > should I use. Right now I have the stock
> > 1994 Accord EXR muffler, with the 2 exhaust pipes and chrome tips.
> >
> > I like the look of my old muffler, and the fact that it's quiet. What I
> > am looking for is a good quality, good
> > performance replacement for the OEM muffler that would be cheaper, as
> > OEM parts tend to be quite a bit
> > more expensive than aftermarket ones. True, you get what you pay for in
> > most cases, but the salt and cold
> > weather here in Toronto chews through any muffler pretty fast, so none
> > last for too long.
> >
> > I should add that I can't stand those big, loud mufflers (if I want to
> > be loud, I just jump on my R6). With the
> > cops already targeting Honda drivers in Toronto, I really don't need to
> > let them know I'm coming. :P
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Cosmin
>
> If you have the money--get the Honda muffler. If you want to save money
> and have some free time--visit various muffler shops for free estimates.
> After you find the best deal, let them install it for you.

most reputable muffler shops will also have a lifetime warranty, but when I
replace my current fart bomb i will go with oem
"Robert" <rsvn@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:mcoBb.106851$Ek.104739@twister.austin.rr.com. ..
> But you don't get the point. OEm muffler has a lifetime warranty
>
> "Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:billbjohnson555-0912030945300001@pm1-broad-64.snlo.dialup.fix.net...
> > In article
<WYfBb.20561$VEd1.14062@news02.bloor.is.net.cable. rogers.com>,
> > "Cosmin N." <no@email.com> wrote:
> >
> > > My muffler finally bit the dust (or the dust bit it, since there's a
big
> > > hole in it). It needs replacing, and since
> > > I have to do it, I've decided to ask you guys what kind of muffler
> > > should I use. Right now I have the stock
> > > 1994 Accord EXR muffler, with the 2 exhaust pipes and chrome tips.
> > >
> > > I like the look of my old muffler, and the fact that it's quiet. What
I
> > > am looking for is a good quality, good
> > > performance replacement for the OEM muffler that would be cheaper, as
> > > OEM parts tend to be quite a bit
> > > more expensive than aftermarket ones. True, you get what you pay for
in
> > > most cases, but the salt and cold
> > > weather here in Toronto chews through any muffler pretty fast, so none
> > > last for too long.
> > >
> > > I should add that I can't stand those big, loud mufflers (if I want to
> > > be loud, I just jump on my R6). With the
> > > cops already targeting Honda drivers in Toronto, I really don't need
to
> > > let them know I'm coming. :P
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Cosmin
> >
> > If you have the money--get the Honda muffler. If you want to save money
> > and have some free time--visit various muffler shops for free estimates.
> > After you find the best deal, let them install it for you.
>
>

Thanks for the information guys, I guess I will go with the OEM muffler.
I intend to drive this car at least another 3 years, so I might as well
get something
that is worth it, and that will last long enough.

Cosmin

Cosmin N. wrote:
> My muffler finally bit the dust (or the dust bit it, since there's a big
> hole in it). It needs replacing, and since
> I have to do it, I've decided to ask you guys what kind of muffler
> should I use. Right now I have the stock
> 1994 Accord EXR muffler, with the 2 exhaust pipes and chrome tips.
>
> I like the look of my old muffler, and the fact that it's quiet. What I
> am looking for is a good quality, good
> performance replacement for the OEM muffler that would be cheaper, as
> OEM parts tend to be quite a bit
> more expensive than aftermarket ones. True, you get what you pay for in
> most cases, but the salt and cold
> weather here in Toronto chews through any muffler pretty fast, so none
> last for too long.
>
> I should add that I can't stand those big, loud mufflers (if I want to
> be loud, I just jump on my R6). With the
> cops already targeting Honda drivers in Toronto, I really don't need to
> let them know I'm coming. :P
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cosmin
>