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I am in the process of obtaining 2 stock 996 mufflers, with the intention of gutting them and producing my own "sport mufflers". Has anyone out there taken this on. Please advise-
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POST 2Original post
I'm no engineer, but my limited understanding is that intake and exhaust systems today are designed ("tuned") to maximize airflow by avoiding unwanted resonant pressure waves. Your effort might actually reduce the hp your engine produces.
POST 3Original post
I did this. And it is MUCH better. It is amazing the amount of restriction there is in the stock exhaust. There are 3 chambers before the exhaust can exit the car. My muffler guy took somr pictures but he has not sent them to me. Throttle response is better and the growl does continue up the rpm band where as the stock muffler went quiet at 3k.
POST 4Original post
My GHL was so inexpensive, I didn't see the point in trying.
POST 5Original post
Tim, Who is your muffler guy and, if you don't mind me asking, how much did he charge?
POST 6Original post
DCM: Just talk to COnrad at Bud's Muffler at 10th and Santa Fe. Tell him Tim sent you. You can get the number and directions at www.budsmuffler.com . Ask him to have Jim do the work. Jim is a kick Azz welder. PM me if you have Q's Oh, maybe 200 bucks at the most. I had some other stuff done at that time so I am not sure but it is cheap.
POST 7Original post
Tim, Is the sound comparable to PSE, GHL, any other aftermarket exhaust, or is it completely different?
POST 8Original post
Well as I have never heard any of the above I cannot answer that. I wanted sound yes, but I also wanted more flow (helpfull here at altitude). You are more than welcome to stop by to listen to it. Although I have an 02 C4S it should be similar.
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