Replacing the muffler

[KerryKool]

Yes, I read the entire exhaust page on the old forums and still need to determine which muffler I'd like better. I narrowed it down to Flowmaster and Dynomax. I'd like a throaty sound and/or burble to it, but not to loud. Do you think this is possible with stock piping? I say this cause I don't want to spend to much at one time, so I can change it if I want to later. If I was to find a SVT cat-back locally, I'd just delete the mufflers and add tips. But no luck so far.

Also, whats the diameter of the stock piping? 1.75?

Need some input. Thanks. -KJ

[striker2]

i personally think Borla gives a much better tone. you could also just remove the muffler and put on a Monza big bore resonated exhaust tip.

[pre98zetec]

whatever you do keep the resonator! if you don't you will have a really ricey (raspy) exhaust.

[KerryKool]

The only problem I have w/ Borla is cost, but you do get what you pay for. I've never heard about Monza res tips before, any sound clips?

The res is staying unless I decide to replace it also.

[hectik1]

MAGNAFLOW......trust me when I say this. I have tried just about every different muffler except for Borla.

[KerryKool]

Would Magnaflow sound nice with a stock setup though? And I see too many people w/ Magnaflow mufflers, but if it sounds good... maybe.

When did you have the magnaflow on Hector? Pre-headers or post?

Stock exhaust is 1.75", correct?

[hectik1]

I had headers when I had the Magnaflow. BUT we have a Magnaflow catback on our Mazda 6; perfect sound....

With Magnaflow you can't beat the price and especially the quality. You will not be disappointed with it.

Trust me, Flowmaster sounds like crap on the Zetec. It was on my car literally like a week. Dynomax made a nice race muffler that fit where the resonator resides.

[KerryKool]

I guess I'll try out magnaflow then. Any suggestions on which one? Round, oval, dual tip, etc. I'll order it from the main site.

Damn, I'm up late.

[hectik1]

I had this one... I loved the look.

https://www.justmagnaflow.com/cgi-bi...&key=CARQ14816

[striker2]

i still think the look of the Big Bore Res tip would look real good. i dont like the dual outlet on one side

http://www.pacesetterexhaust.com/tips.htm

heres a place that has them for about $30

http://www.brandsport.com/pstr-95-9326.html

you can get them to fit the stock tailpipe diameter. thats just a bookmarked page i have as my exhaust is 2.5"