Performance muffler with OE sound

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by cobalt, May 30, 2004.

  1. cobalt

    cobalt Guest

    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.
     
    cobalt, May 30, 2004
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  2. cobalt

    M.C. Tee Guest

    only way to have oe sound is to have a highly constrictive muffler, its a
    trade off
     
    M.C. Tee, May 30, 2004
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  3. cobalt

    Stewart DIBBS Guest

    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
     
    Stewart DIBBS, May 30, 2004
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  4. cobalt

    cobalt Guest

    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.
     
    cobalt, May 30, 2004
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  5. cobalt

    M.C. Tee Guest

    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
     
    M.C. Tee, May 30, 2004
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  6. cobalt

    cobalt Guest

    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.
     
    cobalt, May 30, 2004
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  7. cobalt

    M.C. Tee Guest

    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/partdetail.asp?part=SUM%2D630122
     
    M.C. Tee, May 30, 2004
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  8. cobalt

    cobalt Guest

    That's a great deal! Thanks a bunch.


     
    cobalt, May 30, 2004
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