I know it says noob but I really have been a lurker on here for years and years. This is the first time a have not been able to get a good answer to what I want. The search function on this site really makes me want to brake things some times. since It wont include quite I just have to ask.

I have an old obx muffler on my car now. its been there for about 4-5 years and looks fine but after the first year it just kept getting louder and louder. Now it is starting to rattle at stop light and at this point I am pretty much embarrassed to drive my car. I used to autoX but its just a daily driver now days with the standard bolt ons. I have 2 inch pipe on it (or 2 and a half) inch its been years since I did it) and I would rather have it less loud even if I have to loose a bit of performance.

I want to spend about a hundred bucks on a new muffler. Right now I am leaning towards the ES Tuning muffler since some have said its not to loud and its a decent price. any other thoughts? I also need to know who has the best price on what. it seems all the old websites I used to order from are dead and gone now.

 

es isnt that quiet

you would be very well off to get a stock muffler/rear section - possibly rsx or itr

 

just put a stock muffler on mine for about 70 bucks to pass PA inspection...quiet as all get out.

 

I am thinking anything "aftermarket" is not going to be very quiet, I think stock will be your best bet.

 

I put on a WS2 axle back a little bit ago and was shocked at how quiet it was...can't even hear it at idle and expressway driving is like stock.

This is with header, full 2.5" piping, high flow cat, and no resonator...so if you can find a used axle back that's never a bad way to go.

I've heard with ES oval mufflers you still need to add a resonator to make it quiet...so don't know if you wanted to do that...but stock rsx type s 04+ and itr mufflers are great choices as well.

 

ES is pretty loud

 

WS2 catback on a 94 DB8 and I love it. Very, very quiet.

 

Im bout to take my exhaust and go stock. damn pigs got my 3 times with in a month n half

If i go stock w/o the cat will it b loud ?

 

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I would prefer something that makes slightly more noise than stock.

 

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If i go stock w/o the cat will it b loud ?</TD></TR></TABLE>

are you from florida? i thought florida cops didn't care? also you guys have no carb laws right?

 

Yea but for some reason they stopping me just by them glancing that i have a aftermarket exhaust ( State Troopers ). They say that it's illegal to have a exhaust that is not factory, and this is wether im loud or just cruising. 3 tickets @ $ 80 = $240 + a day in court + court fines that's $$ i could've used for something else.... damn PIGS !!


Modified by uneek360 at 8:18 AM 4/26/2007

 

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^^ exactly... Im running an ES muffler with 2.25" piping/cat/resonator and its not loud, but its definitely not "stock" quiet. Driving on the freeway in 5th gear, going about 75mph I can hardly hear the damn thing. It has a nice low tone at lower rpm's and can get a little noisey at WOT, but thats to be expected with any "aftermarket" exhaust. I have had many exhaust setups in the past, and received alot of attention and tickets living in California. Since i have switch over to my ES I haven't had one cop behind me or even pull me over... then again its helps to have a Sheriff license plate frame too

 

apex'i ws2...very quiet and looks good also

 

was just on the apex'i web site and noticed the " Exhaust Control Valve ". Any1 here has this ??

 

i have on a obx twin loop with 2.5" piping over 1 1/2 years.....its fairly quiet and i dont get bothered by the police anymore.....(previously had a N1 and got pulled over 7 times in 1 year for "insuccifent muffler") new york cops ftl

 

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good call...i should look into that

 

If you want somethin a little louder than stock, I'd go with a twin loop. I'm getting mine installed next week. 2.5 pipping with a resonator just cuz I want it quieter at low rpms.

I don't get it tho cuz your name says Turbo EG. You should be looking for a 3 inch exhaust. If you went that route I'd say Megan Drift Spec. Best sounding exhaust I've heard in a long time

 

go Greddy it is probly one of the most quiet exhaust

 

You should get the RSX muffler, it's very quiet and sounds good. A little bit more free flowing than stock I believe.

 

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I have the sp2, and its pretty damn quiet...never been pulled over or harassed about it.

 

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Ive got the ES. I use it with DC headers, Catco CAT, SKunk2 Midpipe (2.25), and a custom fit E.S axleback, and its pretty much stock quiet under normal driving if im not hitting VTEC. A stock 06' SI is louder on the inside than my car. I really dont see how one could consider it loud, i have never been harassed once for it by the cops.

 

what ever you do dont get tasudo.. it sounds good when you hit vtec...but damn.. it sounds like im goin to the moon when i first put my foot into it..

 

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then again its helps to have a Sheriff license plate frame too</TD></TR></TABLE>
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good call...i should look into that</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you have any relatives that were PO's or Detective etc. just ask them where to make a donation to the Sheriff's foundation... its $50 or so and they give you two frames, trust me... it really helps out.

 

just go with a stock b series delsol muffler ..ive heard that there bout 2 1/4 and supposed to sound good if youve got a swap.. thats what ima do anyways..!