[Shotimes] Rod shifter/exhaust question

[Ian Fisher]

Well, they aren't chambered but they do have pipes in
them with tiny louvers. That's ok. I personally think
that type of muffler sounds deeper on an SHO.

As far as cost, I'd shop around. I think my install
was around $700 or slightly less...I paid $600 for my
car. :)

I think that most shops price per foot and then by
bend. If you go with a single muffler (may not be
noticeable on a gen1 with a turndown tip anyway),
you'll probably save a lot on cost. Something to
consider. The rear Y pipe is really unncessary on
these cars and exists more for looks than anything
else.

Ian
--- Ed Cizmar <ecizmar@earthlink.net> wrote:

> I also installed the U clamps sideways.
> I won't weld them if, the clamps don't leak.
> I called a muffler shop & they quoted me $700 for a
> catback less the 
> resonator pipe!  I paid a little more than that for
> the car!!
> Can someone give me some idea of what a "good"
> catback should cost so I have 
> some ammunition.
> I'm ready to tear off the mufflers (as I think this
> is the only leaking 
> part, will check it out this weekend) and replace
> them myself if I can find 
> the right replacement original sized mufflers.
> Ian, I checked the magnaflow site, and if I
> remember, they say their 
> mufflers are not chambered and not louvered ?
> Should I be asking them to make up (meaning less $$)
> a catback for me ?
> Thanks everyone for your input.
> Ed
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ian Fisher" <dataflash@yahoo.com>
> To: "Ed Cizmar" <ecizmar@earthlink.net>;
> <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 10:14 PM
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Rod shifter/exhaust question
> 
> 
> > Ed
> >
> > I installed the U clamps with the nuts face to the
> > side instead of down. More ground clearance.
> >
> > I would not weld the pipe as you may need to
> loosen
> > the clamps to remove the stupid thing in the
> future.
> > No offense to you or your pipe; I used to own one
> so I
> > know first hand what a PITA it is.
> >
> > If you want a deep exhaust note, I'd buy magnaflow
> > mufflers and a magnaflow resonator. Make sure they
> are
> > packed and louvered and not chambered mufflers
> (like
> > flowmasters). I think that dynomax muffs sound a
> bit
> > tinny and raspy but that my opinion. Borla stuff
> > sounds decent but magnaflow is essentially the
> same
> > construction and quality at half of the price. By
> the
> > way, I am not referring to any single catback
> system;
> > rather I am referring to generic mufflers. You can
> > have a new catback made up at an exhaust shop or
> just
> > use your exsisting one. I wouldn't go larger than
> 2.5"
> > on a natrually aspirated SHO.
> >
> > I'm sure other people with different opinions will
> > chime in.
> > Ian
> >
> >
> >
> > --- Ed Cizmar <ecizmar@earthlink.net> wrote:
> >
> >> After installing the S.S.Y-pipe w/cats (watch for
> >> interference with the
> >> U-clamps supplied by S.S. if you are using them,
> I
> >> plan on welding them after
> >> this is over. Also, install the short oil drain
> plug
> >> BEFORE installing the
> >> Y-pipe) and the cable shifter in my case), it
> >> doesn't sound like the there is
> >> a exhaust manifold leak that I was told was there
> >> but, due to the holes in the
> >> muffler, I can't be 100% sure because it's so
> loud &
> >> raspy . Which leads me to
> >> my question:
> >> When I installed the Y-pipe, I used the "rod
> >> shifter" resonator pipe that I
> >> bought with the rod shifter. Now, I am checking
> for
> >> the "cat back" exhaust
> >> replacements and I see that AZ for instance, is
> >> asking the build date. My 91
> >> has a build date of 3/91 (with a cable shifter).
> >> What build date do I need to
> >> tell them to get the right pipes/mufflers that
> will
> >> fit now (cable shifter)
> >> and the rod shifter to be installed soon  ??
> >> Also, I'm looking for a low deep (as much as
> >> possible) exhaust note.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Ed
> >> 91 Mocha
> >> 90 Rod bearing failure or, crank cancer ?? -
> parked.
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