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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 10:44 AM
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Muffler Replacement

I ran a search but could not find what I need.

I have a NA FC with a bad muffler. The left one sounds like a walrus fart.

I have a stock system but I will be installing a RB downpipe and presilencer as soon as I can get the time.
I have gone on E Bay and found a ton of so called high performance mufflers but I don't know if any of them will work. They are not shaped the same as stock and no mounting bars or rods.

Anyone had any experience with this issue? I would appreciate any help.

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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 10:50 AM
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I think that the inlet is too large and they are a weld on type. BTW were you talking about those cheap N1 style knockoffs?
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 10:55 AM
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first of all, you're the only person i've known to hear a walrus fart...lol. RacingBeat is a good place to start, ApexN1, couple of others. Rb are a direct replacement- I know.
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 11:13 AM
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Spend the few extra bucks and go with the complete RB system - you will be very happy with the results - looks, performance and durability!
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 11:44 AM
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I've got a catback for sale from Rotary performance that might work for you. It includes the Y-pipe and mufflers and I know it will fit up with a Bonez superflow Cat system. All the hangars, etc are welded on and fit up great with the stock mounting point. I'm also in NC. Let me know if you are interested.
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 12:04 PM
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Catback

Where in NC are you? I might come and have a look.
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 12:44 PM
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I have the same problem and have decided to go with a Borla system. (Not looking to get into another flame war over this ;p) the research I have done proves to me that investing $200-300 in a good cat-back system is actually cheaper in the longrun than repeatedly buying crappy boltons.

Just my 2¢
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 01:56 PM
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go for Magna Flows
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 04:58 PM
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Mr P. Where can I find a cat back system for $200-300??
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 05:12 PM
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i am doing the same thing because i want some strait through mufflers for my strait piping, i dont see why cheap strait throughs off ebay wont flow better than the 14yo mufflers i have now.
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 10:27 PM
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Mr P. Where can I find a cat back system for $200-300??
My local "allspeed" store has an apex system for $250 (clearance sales ) A rare find but if you spend a few weeks shopping you can find a few also. For the most part they are not 100% chrome, but functional non the less!

Mine is in excess of 400, and that after dude a Nopi cut me a discount, so don't expect a premium set; but a good set can be found! Call around, or do like I did and get in with some of the local cc's.
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 11:39 PM
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Its not the best, but nopi has this deal going:
http://www.nopionline.com/nopistore/...A%20RX7%201986


In store its even cheaper!
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 01:43 AM
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'walrus fart', now that's a new one

since you are obviously on a budget, the first thing i would recommend is to TRY to save some money for a decent cat-back made for the 7. the Racing Beat system is good and proven, and the Borla system is actually not bad for the price either. if you don't want to do that, you could just buy 2 of those straight through mufflers on eBay and get an exhaust shop to do some minor custom fabrication. i am doing this, and i am getting a straight pipe to replace the convertors and a new Y-pipe. should flow real nice, but i am worried about sound...
keep in mind that some of the mufflers on eBay are better than others (or not as bad). these are the ones i got:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

sure it is still a shiny straight-through can, but it is slightly better quality than the $30 mufflers. also, i wouldn't be too worried about durability with these mufflers. the fact that they are so cheap and that there is pretty much nothing in them except stainless steel means that not much can get fried or corroded in there.
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 03:48 AM
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is that one on nopi just single exhaust and not dual?
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by coldfire
'walrus fart', now that's a new one

since you are obviously on a budget, the first thing i would recommend is to TRY to save some money for a decent cat-back made for the 7. the Racing Beat system is good and proven, and the Borla system is actually not bad for the price either. if you don't want to do that, you could just buy 2 of those straight through mufflers on eBay and get an exhaust shop to do some minor custom fabrication. i am doing this, and i am getting a straight pipe to replace the convertors and a new Y-pipe. should flow real nice, but i am worried about sound...
keep in mind that some of the mufflers on eBay are better than others (or not as bad). these are the ones i got:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

sure it is still a shiny straight-through can, but it is slightly better quality than the $30 mufflers. also, i wouldn't be too worried about durability with these mufflers. the fact that they are so cheap and that there is pretty much nothing in them except stainless steel means that not much can get fried or corroded in there.

Thanks. That is the muffler I was looking at.
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 07:50 AM
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go for Magna Flows
I agree. My system includes a 3" DP into a Racing Beat presilencer, custom y back to two magnaflows. I LOVE how my exhaust sounds...
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 90blackvert
I've got a catback for sale from Rotary performance that might work for you. It includes the Y-pipe and mufflers and I know it will fit up with a Bonez superflow Cat system. All the hangars, etc are welded on and fit up great with the stock mounting point. I'm also in NC. Let me know if you are interested.
I live in the Triangle area.

Here is a link to a pic of the system I have: http://www.rx7.com/store/rx7/RP50.html

Definately a free flowing system. Let me know if you are interested.
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 02:18 PM
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Cat Back

I was going to PM you but cant figure out how with this new setup. Yes, I am interested. Price and exact location please. Thanks.
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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Cat Back

I was going to PM you but cant figure out how with this new setup. Yes, I am interested. Price and exact location please. By the way, is it for a coupe or vert? Also for a 91? Thanks.
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