Is an aftermarket muffler gonna give me anything???
08-06-2006, 02:52 PM
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Is an aftermarket muffler gonna give me anything???
I want to make my car fast but I don't want to spend a **** load of money on an exhaust system.. If I buy a muffler, is it going to give me any horespower whatsoever? if so, how much?
08-06-2006, 02:59 PM
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Re: Is an aftermarket muffler gonna give me anything??? (JET-BLAK 95 DX)
i would say it's not going to give you anything too noticable... especially if you don't want to spend that much money.
08-06-2006, 03:05 PM
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Re: Is an aftermarket muffler gonna give me anything??? (JET-BLAK 95 DX)
...no, when I was more heavily into modding I got my cat-back for about 800 (tanabe super racing medalion) I prolly got raped on it. I'm actually on the market for a new exhaust, my stock one is broken and rattling... so if someone can asnwer this that would be great.
I did some shopping on my own but didn't find anything worth purchasing for under 400
I did some shopping on my own but didn't find anything worth purchasing for under 400
08-06-2006, 03:14 PM
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Re: Is an aftermarket muffler gonna give me anything??? (n00bcivicowner)
thats the problem i have, my muffler is broken and falling apart but i was going to replace it with aftermarket.. i can get the money eventually, im just in a hurry cuz im sick of driving around with that loud *** muffler, it makes my car look trashy.. but hey man thanks for the insight on the muffler thing
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08-06-2006, 03:36 PM
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First off, at the most just the muffler isn't going to do much of anything. Neither is an exhaust really, maybe 5-10hp, which on our cars is actually alot percentage wise, but not really in the grand scheme. Secondly, EBAY is your friend. I have an OBX header/exhaust that is actually VERY nice, sounds great and I think just as good as any name-brand stuff. Its fully stainless and robot-tig welded so it is good quality. Best part, $250 for the catback to my door and 150 for the header, plus $60 for the catpipe, which you will need. Plus it comes with a plug for the canister which is nice on long trips. my .02
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**** i didnt even think of ebay.. so what your telling me is that i can get a catback, headers, and a catpipe for a little under 500? i was planning on spending about that much on just the catback.. expletive that, im gonna go check out what they have on ebay.. thanks for that, i was about to expletive myself over lol.
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Re: (JET-BLAK 95 DX)
buy a muffler go to your local exhaust shop and have them fab up and exhaust for you , don't forget the resonator 
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you should be able to get out the door for around 200 total.
... you should be able to get out the door for around 200 total.
08-06-2006, 04:12 PM
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Re: Is an aftermarket muffler gonna give me anything??? (JET-BLAK 95 DX)
a muffler on a stock car will give u 1-3 hp if your going to buy the muffler just do it right from the get go and buy a complete exhaust system. dont worry about the expensive exhaust systems out there. just make sure it is stainless steel and straight as possible for lower backpressure. if you are runnig stock or with a couple of upgrades just go with a 2.5 inch piping anything bigger will result in a power loss at the bottom end lastly the reason why some exhoust systems are so expensive is becasue they are titanium unless you want to save some weight then u might have to pay an extra 400+ dollars. other than that its the same thing
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Re: (eg8kid)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eg8kid »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">buy a muffler go to your local exhaust shop and have them fab up and exhaust for you , don't forget the resonator ...
you should be able to get out the door for around 200 total.</TD></TR></TABLE>
... you should be able to get out the door for around 200 total.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: Is an aftermarket muffler gonna give me anything??? (JET-BLAK 95 DX)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JET-BLAK 95 DX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I want to make my car fast but I don't want to spend a **** load of money on an exhaust system.. </TD></TR></TABLE>
doesnt go hand in hand
doesnt go hand in hand
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Re: Is an aftermarket muffler gonna give me anything??? (Turbo_y8)
Pick two, only two
1) Fast
2) inexpensive
3) reliable
Save up your money, make your car appeal to you in looks, then piece together a homemade turbo. A turbo is the only bolt on you'll notice for under $1000. I hate to bust your bubble, but a high quality Intake, intake mani, header, and catback all together might give you 20hp. And that's going to cost $1,500 at a minimum. $800 for a Saab turbo homemade and you can puch 15psi safely.
1) Fast
2) inexpensive
3) reliable
Save up your money, make your car appeal to you in looks, then piece together a homemade turbo. A turbo is the only bolt on you'll notice for under $1000. I hate to bust your bubble, but a high quality Intake, intake mani, header, and catback all together might give you 20hp. And that's going to cost $1,500 at a minimum. $800 for a Saab turbo homemade and you can puch 15psi safely.
08-06-2006, 07:44 PM
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I've personally had bad experiences with OBX, and other less reputable companies. Going turbo doesn't honestly sound to be within your budget, or what youre looking for at the moment. I'd say your best bet at the moment is to start with a reputable company's cat-back. Use scrutiny, but as the others said, Ebay is your friend here. Skunk2, DC, etc. Good luck.
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Re: Is an aftermarket muffler gonna give me anything??? (ek forever guy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek forever guy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Pick two, only two
1) Fast
2) inexpensive
3) reliable
Save up your money, make your car appeal to you in looks, then piece together a homemade turbo. A turbo is the only bolt on you'll notice for under $1000. I hate to bust your bubble, but a high quality Intake, intake mani, header, and catback all together might give you 20hp. And that's going to cost $1,500 at a minimum. $800 for a Saab turbo homemade and you can puch 15psi safely.</TD></TR></TABLE>
A saab turbo would be out of steam at 15 psi and the statement is very false you made.
a turbo build is useless without proper management and tuning. 3 psi and the wrong timing curve could introduce your rod to the block.
you can by the cheapest of cheap ebay **** or the most expensive name brand parts and with out a good tune it will put in a the same situation, looking for another motor.
1) Fast
2) inexpensive
3) reliable
Save up your money, make your car appeal to you in looks, then piece together a homemade turbo. A turbo is the only bolt on you'll notice for under $1000. I hate to bust your bubble, but a high quality Intake, intake mani, header, and catback all together might give you 20hp. And that's going to cost $1,500 at a minimum. $800 for a Saab turbo homemade and you can puch 15psi safely.</TD></TR></TABLE>
A saab turbo would be out of steam at 15 psi and the statement is very false you made.
a turbo build is useless without proper management and tuning. 3 psi and the wrong timing curve could introduce your rod to the block.
you can by the cheapest of cheap ebay **** or the most expensive name brand parts and with out a good tune it will put in a the same situation, looking for another motor.
08-06-2006, 07:49 PM
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Re: (Travis (EG2))
or you could try this exhaust
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...wItem
i know several people that have and like it. good quality, nice sound, nice on your budget
btw its angled like the apexi n1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...wItem
i know several people that have and like it. good quality, nice sound, nice on your budget
btw its angled like the apexi n1
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Re: Is an aftermarket muffler gonna give me anything??? (JET-BLAK 95 DX)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by aLpHa oMeGa »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nothing to noticable.... get a WS2 got mine for 420 </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: Is an aftermarket muffler gonna give me anything??? (JdelMsolG)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JdelMsolG »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you can get a skunk2 catback on ebay for 415 with free shipping.</TD></TR></TABLE>
X2. Are you going the usual I/H/E route?
X2. Are you going the usual I/H/E route?