Muffler/exhaust advice
 

just curious what parts do i need to replace my stock muffler with an aftermarket one. i am looking at magnaflow twin tip that comes with silencer. the very first time i installed a muffler it was magnaflow single tip with silencer from midas and they charged me 400 bucks parts and labour in. i know i got rapped there but it was first time, i learned my lesson.

when purchasing muffler do i need to buy the test pipe as well that connects to the exhaust pipe?

thanks

Best option: buy a full SS cat back exhaust. You'll never have to buy another exhaust again.

Next option: There's other exhaust shops out there that won't rape you. Buy the muffler and get them to install it.

Cheapest option: buy the muffler and weld it on yourself.


Test pipe replaces the cat. Big no no if you're driving the car on the street.

might as well go with the best option u have suggested. do it once and do it right.
thanks for the quickest reply. any repuatble shops u recommand for buying the full ss exhaust? is that a misconception that aftermarket exhausts/mufflers tend to increase emissions? i remember my high school teacher saying that. just curious.

i'ts pricey for full stainless. Ive seen some good prices on ebay stainless exhaust kits the mufflers may sound like ---- though. You get what you pay for.

Keep an eye on forums for used ones. Check our vendors and see what they carry.

I can't see what your auto teacher said being true. A muffler is for sound.

if i buy it through ebay, would i be charged for duty? the person who is selling the full ss exhaust kit is all the way in california.

yea.. anything coming from the states... you will be charged duties.

mannnnnnnnnnnnn...thanks for ur help bro.

npz... but its easier to just get something from down here... what are you looking at exhaust wise? any companies in mind?

buddy suggested this to me once and i am considering it. get an axleback exhaust and then go get your mid-pipe custom made. buddy did for his civic(cat-axle) and cost him like 200$. i dunno if it was SS though or not

do not i repeat do not just cut your muffler off and weld on a new one. your car will sound like ass. get a propercatback or keep it stock

Really? Does my car sound like ass.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tsoGBcbgqw

Vibrant flat black in place of the OEM, mounted OEM style with OEM tips.
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your car doesnt. let me rephrase dont weld a fart can onto your stock piping

if i am not wrong in a cat-back exhaust installation they dont touch the catalytic, guess they only replace the pipes. would i ever need to worry about passing emission after getting cat-back exhaust?

No. As long as your cat is working correctly you'll be fine.

iv got a 4-1 header highflow magnaflow cat and a hks hipower catback and iv always passed with flying colors

what anthony said^^ as long as your cars tuned up with a good cat you should be good to go.

helpful as always... thanks guys i'll keep u all updated.

maybe try looking for an "axle back" if you just want the muffler section, as a straight bolt on. that way no welding involved, bolts right up to the b pipe.

if you want magnaflow check out noyzboyz there pretty good they will actually hook up the exhaust to your car and rev it up for you to see if you like it not but of course for a price. good guys been there a couple of times for minor exhaust work.