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I'm looking to replace my rusted out Flowmaster (40 series) on my 89 Civic
DX. Is there such a thing as OE sound (quiet!) in performance mufflers?
Specifically, I'd like to minimize the noise inside the car (I don't really
care what it sounds like on the outside, and if it weren't so darn loud
inside the car now, I'd be happy with my current mufflerless system).
Thanks in advance.

only way to have oe sound is to have a highly constrictive muffler, its a
trade off



"cobalt" <curt@spam.o-lot.at-home-computer-support.com> wrote in message
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> I'm looking to replace my rusted out Flowmaster (40 series) on my 89
Civic
> DX. Is there such a thing as OE sound (quiet!) in performance mufflers?
> Specifically, I'd like to minimize the noise inside the car (I don't
really
> care what it sounds like on the outside, and if it weren't so darn loud
> inside the car now, I'd be happy with my current mufflerless system).
> Thanks in advance.
>
>

"M.C. Tee" <tedwards@LEAVEMEALONEroadrunner.nf.net> wrote in message
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> 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

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
>
>

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 $60 for a
> generic replacement muffler with OE characteristics. I'm definitely fond
of
> the increased power from my Flowmaster/Nomuffler setup and I certainly
don't
> want to cut into any gas mileage improvements. Can I get a shop to work
> with me on resonators/mufflers with my shoestring budget or am I wasting
> their time? Thanks again.
>
>
> "Stewart DIBBS" <sjd@vysor.com> wrote in message
news:40b95b46_4@aeinews....
> >
> > "M.C. Tee" <tedwards@LEAVEMEALONEroadrunner.nf.net> wrote in message
> > news:c9bkm8$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
> >
> >
>
>

Were you thinking of the WLK-17778 listed here,
http://store.summitracing.com/? That's a Dynomax Super Turbo muffler. Did
you have some idea of where I might find this for about 15 usd (that's $15
U.S. Dollars right?) Thanks.


"M.C. Tee" <tedwards@LEAVEMEALONEroadrunner.nf.net> wrote in message
news:c9cv0t$srv$1@nntp-stjh-01-01.rogers.nf.net...
> 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
> news:PeadnRuRBsuY_iTdRVn-uw@comcast.com...
> > 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
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

SUM-630122Muffler,Turbo, Offset 2.25 in. Inlet/Center 2.25 in. Outlet,
Reversible, Oval Case, Aluminized Steel, Each

$14.75


http://store.summitracing.com/partde...t=SUM%2D630122





"cobalt" <curt@spam.o-lot.at-home-computer-support.com> wrote in message
news:SaqdnQWapt5Qlyfd4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> Were you thinking of the WLK-17778 listed here,
> http://store.summitracing.com/? That's a Dynomax Super Turbo muffler. Did
> you have some idea of where I might find this for about 15 usd (that's $15
> U.S. Dollars right?) Thanks.
>
>
> "M.C. Tee" <tedwards@LEAVEMEALONEroadrunner.nf.net> wrote in message
> news:c9cv0t$srv$1@nntp-stjh-01-01.rogers.nf.net...
> > 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
> > news:PeadnRuRBsuY_iTdRVn-uw@comcast.com...
> > > 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
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

That's a great deal! Thanks a bunch.


"M.C. Tee" <tedwards@LEAVEMEALONEroadrunner.nf.net> wrote in message
news:c9d4u1$1aa$1@nntp-stjh-01-01.rogers.nf.net...
> SUM-630122Muffler,Turbo, Offset 2.25 in. Inlet/Center 2.25 in. Outlet,
> Reversible, Oval Case, Aluminized Steel, Each
>
> $14.75
>
>
> http://store.summitracing.com/partde...t=SUM%2D630122
>
>
>
>
>
> "cobalt" <curt@spam.o-lot.at-home-computer-support.com> wrote in message
> news:SaqdnQWapt5Qlyfd4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> > Were you thinking of the WLK-17778 listed here,
> > http://store.summitracing.com/? That's a Dynomax Super Turbo muffler.
Did
> > you have some idea of where I might find this for about 15 usd (that's
$15
> > U.S. Dollars right?) Thanks.
> >
> >
> > "M.C. Tee" <tedwards@LEAVEMEALONEroadrunner.nf.net> wrote in message
> > news:c9cv0t$srv$1@nntp-stjh-01-01.rogers.nf.net...
> > > 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
> > > news:PeadnRuRBsuY_iTdRVn-uw@comcast.com...
> > > > 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
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>