[Shotimes] Rod shifter/exhaust question

[Paul Nimz]

Anybody ever use the band type muffler connectors?

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ed Cizmar" <ecizmar@earthlink.net>
To: "Ian Fisher" <dataflash@yahoo.com>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 7:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Rod shifter/exhaust question


>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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