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Drilling muffler

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by polkbassin, Dec 27, 2008.

  1. Dec 27, 2008 at 3:30 PM
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    polkbassin

    polkbassin [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Alright guys, I really want to make some noise with my exhaust, so is drilling holes in my muffler a good idea or should i buy a new muffler and get someone to install it for me? How much do you think it would cost to switch mufflers out? Any help is greatly appreciated
     
  2. Dec 27, 2008 at 3:34 PM
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    i would just spend the lil bit of money and buy a dynomax muffler
     
  3. Dec 27, 2008 at 3:37 PM
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  4. Dec 27, 2008 at 3:38 PM
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    How much is a dynomax and where can i buy it? around how much would it cost for someone to install it for me?
     
  5. Dec 27, 2008 at 3:38 PM
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    No, just no. Don't drill holes in the muffler. Just do a search on mufflers. On the cheap you can cut it out and put in a cherry bomb clamp on. (I wouldn't) I think a good muffler is about $150.00 and it's a do it yourself job. Or a muffler shop could finish it up for you. I know a few mechanics that don't like it when customers bring their own parts to be installed. Call around, get some quotes if you cant do it yourself
     
  6. Dec 27, 2008 at 3:41 PM
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    Thanks, i would do it myself but i dont have a welder :pout:
     
  7. Dec 27, 2008 at 3:41 PM
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  8. Dec 27, 2008 at 3:42 PM
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    get a dynomax dude!!! you can get a dynomax muffler for around $50 or so. drilling your muffler will sound like a friggin fart can.:eek:
     
  9. Dec 27, 2008 at 4:07 PM
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    ha ha tacomaman maybe i want it to sound like a fart can!
     
  10. Dec 27, 2008 at 4:38 PM
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    if so.......go for it.;)
     
  11. Dec 27, 2008 at 4:43 PM
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    dont friggen half ass it to get noise thats weak son..... buy a good (dynomax) muffler
     
  12. Dec 28, 2008 at 10:55 AM
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    or you could just remove the completely and have just straight pipes running after the headers. it would eliminate back pressure, but, its your call
     
  13. Dec 28, 2008 at 5:04 PM
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    alright, ill invest in a quality muffler sometime down the road, thanks for your guyses help, btw i was just kidding about drilling holes in the muffler ;)
     
  14. Dec 28, 2008 at 5:39 PM
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    All you need is an oxy-acetylene setup, some flux and rod to do up an exhaust. I think I paid 50 dollars for a 40 series flowmaster. It took about an hour to put in.
     
  15. Dec 28, 2008 at 7:07 PM
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    Dang, thats good to know, but where can i get all that stuff, and how much would it cost me?
     
  16. Dec 28, 2008 at 7:09 PM
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    Buy a 50 dollar muffler and go get it welded on for another 40 bucks or so
     
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    I got a Dynomax over Flowmaster and am pleased.
     

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