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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 09:12 AM
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i was thinking about getting a new muffler for my 4th gen so i decided to look on ebay, & i was wondering how good is a muffler like this?
it seems like its a straight pipe what do you guys think?
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 01:28 PM
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universal muffer =

get a cat back instead
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 01:32 PM
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dont really wanna spend that much money just yeton my 91, maybe for my 96.
i just wanna know about this for now for my 91
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 01:45 PM
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than dont get it..it's kinda like every other rice boy..

i'm not feeling tho' cannon ball muffler anymore..

you always can get it custom made..
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 01:48 PM
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that's what i would do if I am on budget

jack the car up and see how how many bent you gonna need.
get some mandent bend elbow(5-10 bucks each) you prolly need 2-3
and have it welded at local muffler shop..aluminized piping+weld+universal muffler+resonator(if you dont have a silent cap thing on you muffler) =under 200 buck

elbow=30
uni muffler=80-100
piping+welding+bracket=60

opinional resontor-60
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 01:54 PM
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thats what i did except i bought the piping pre-bent from kteller8 for 175 shipped, then got the muffler from thermal R&D for like 90 bux... its a universal oval thats 14" long 2.5" center inlet/outlet
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 03:22 PM
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how about just getting this muffler & welding it on?
i dont wanna waste alot of cash on my 91

whats a resontor ???
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 05:03 PM
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its something that changes the sound of the exhaust.

if you just weld that one your stock piping it will sound redickulous IMO.
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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I got two just like that one for my 2001 V6. I have not put it on yet they sent on but forgot to send the other it is on it way. I got stock piping what is it going sound Is it going to sound tlike crap or resnable?
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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Once again. what is a resonator & where is it located & WHAT DOES IT DO ?


Modified by RUBZERK at 9:41 PM 7/2/2003
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 08:43 PM
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universal muffler i got one u spend more money on it than regular muffler
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 08:44 PM
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a resonator is located inline w/ the exhaust system, usually after the cat and before the muffler... its changes the sound of the exhaust.
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 08:56 PM
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& where can i pick one up at? & do i really need one?
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 09:07 PM
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your stock exhaust should already have one
resonator controls the sound without really robbing power, it gives it more a deep tone. without it, you will likely get a weedwacker sound on a aftermarket exhaust
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 09:12 PM
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so i can just hack off my stock muffler & weld on the muffler pictured above
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 11:18 PM
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the purpose of getting a exhaust is to allow the waste gas exit faster and easier.

stock exhaust are restrictive and it's often come with small diameter of piping to elminate the noise.

yes, you can reuse the resonator of your stock exhaust but my question for you is why?? the whole stock system is a tuned set with equally(small) size in piping.(choking)

if you are only want the bling factor, just get a universal one and weld it on, it wouldn't help much but if that's what you want to do. waste of money IMO
I rather have a quiet and no exhaust on my daily driver/beater, not to mention cop and riceboi hassles
save the money if i were you, but again, it's your car so good luck.
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 11:41 PM
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if you just looking for a "sportier" sound [!], just drill a small hole in your stock muffler and then have a cheap tip welded on.

You can always solder the holes closed w/ a soldering iron if you want to quiet the car down. For "extra" racer looks, do a rough cut of your rear muffler to an aluminum foil cutout and use gasket sealer to "glue" to the rear of the muffler. With the most shiny side facing outward.

Instant "aftermarket" look for free - haha. (well, the tip will be a couple bucks).

Re: the muffler shown: Adding just a muffler to a accord, especially if an slush-o-matic will add very-very minimally to the cars power.

RotaryBzzzz's famous line: Almost not worth it if you can't get it for free.
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 02:44 AM
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i went to fix my exhaut the other day they took the part before the flexible part off he said it make's the air flow faster
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 03:00 AM
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i say get a tanabe super hyper medalion
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 07:56 AM
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how about this setup

& maybe a header like this
what do u think?
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 09:59 AM
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Just go with the A'PEXi WS. Only $399 plus shipping from Intense Motorsports. I wouldn't want to have a daily driver with a loud exhaust. Loud exhausts get old fast.
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 10:01 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CaMiKaZi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i went to fix my exhaut the other day they took the part before the flexible part off he said it make's the air flow faster</TD></TR></TABLE>

huh? flex pipe..before the flex pipe=exhaust mani??

I am lost here
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 11:20 AM
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WHAT ARE YOU PPL TALKING ABOUT

im not looking to spend mega $$$ on my 91. i just wanna know what u all think of the setup i have pictured up above
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 03:31 PM
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if the exhaust sytem is 2 1/4 inch piping and mandrel piping not crushed bent, you should feel some power out of it.
i don't know bout those headers though
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 03:47 PM
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THANKS RH accord
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