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Old May 23, 2004 | 02:44 PM
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What Kind Of Muffler For My S4.5

ok, before you guys start to flame. i have searched and found people reccomend alot of gt apex shiney cromey mufflers. i personally do not like to run shiney mufflers and big tips. im just wondering what is a good muffler to run for a single system that is not all chromey. im always partial to turbo style mufflers but heard i might blow them out because they are a three pass design and might melt the inside because of the exhaust heat. thanks!
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Old May 23, 2004 | 02:49 PM
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I don't think I've seen a single system for the FC that doesn't have a large muffler and equally large tips

I recommend Racing Beat. Great quality, great sound, just a little more throaty than stock.
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Old May 23, 2004 | 02:53 PM
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i was actually thinking of making my own single 2.5" set up. i just wanted to know if anyone had a reccomendation on a muffler.
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Old May 23, 2004 | 03:01 PM
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Racing Beat does sell mufflers. I'm trying to decide on whether I want to make my own single with an RB muffler, or buy their catback and make the rest. Or to just buy the system.

I want to know is there a large difference between having the RB system's presilencer in the car and not having it?
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Old May 23, 2004 | 03:02 PM
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well i was looking at rb's website and their muffler is still to chromey for me. i just want a plain ol' rusty satin finished whatever.
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Old May 23, 2004 | 03:04 PM
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Honestly, I went to my local speed shop and looked through their "rice mufflers" catalog. I found a set that I liked made by a local company called Varient. They are straight through, dual outlet with up turned tips. Used to be unique until every ricer Honda owner got them. Anyway, they have held up fine to the heat, and sound great. I get many comments that my car is the best sounding RX-7 that people have ever heard. Not a hint of chainsaw sound. Now, these mufflers might not be your style, but the point is that you can probably do the exact thing I did to find some you like. Worst case, you can cut the tips off.
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Old May 23, 2004 | 03:12 PM
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Go get a set of ANSA mufflers
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Old May 23, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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http://www.ansaautomotive.com/Silver...ers/index.html

they're italian, and are the OEM mufflers for Ferrari and BMW.
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Old May 23, 2004 | 03:17 PM
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Originally posted by yozsi
well i was looking at rb's website and their muffler is still to chromey for me. i just want a plain ol' rusty satin finished whatever.
Buy the RB's send em to me, I'll dirty em up and remove all chrome and send em back to you. 20 bucks Seriously, if you care so much about that, then do it yourself, not that hard.

Aaron: best sounding as in how? I know a lot of people who think their coffee can high pitched exhausts sound good. (though you don't seem to be that kind of person to me)
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Old May 23, 2004 | 03:18 PM
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Make a custom apexi N1 setup.. Mines worked great.. And is loud..
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Old May 23, 2004 | 03:36 PM
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Aaron: best sounding as in how? I know a lot of people who think their coffee can high pitched exhausts sound good. (though you don't seem to be that kind of person to me)
Almost like an American V8. It's just a very pleasing sound. Fairly quiet at idle and while driving easily, but when you get on it ears will bleed. No hint at all of any high pitched buzzing, some raspiness, none of that artificial low you hear from the Honda exhausts...I simply can't wait to hear what i sounds like with the bridgeport...
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Old May 23, 2004 | 04:19 PM
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Originally posted by fastrotaries
http://www.ansaautomotive.com/Silver...ers/index.html

they're italian, and are the OEM mufflers for Ferrari and BMW.
thanks man! thats perfect!
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Old May 23, 2004 | 04:39 PM
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Old May 23, 2004 | 05:59 PM
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Originally posted by Aaron Cake
Almost like an American V8. It's just a very pleasing sound. Fairly quiet at idle and while driving easily, but when you get on it ears will bleed. No hint at all of any high pitched buzzing, some raspiness, none of that artificial low you hear from the Honda exhausts...I simply can't wait to hear what i sounds like with the bridgeport...
Varient I will have to check out then!
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Old May 23, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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with my rb exhaust system, my n1s are loud, but very nice sounding. they are hp racing mufflers. check em out.
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Old May 23, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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cool, will do.
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