Looking for new muffler (be gentle)

[KeWLKaT]

Alright guys. I am aware of all the *big* brands out there that exist. Unfortunately most of them do what mufflers shouldn't - make an incredibly disgusting sound.

Right now, I have a hostshot header, followed by a magnaflow high-flow cat, and then finished by a dynomax superturbo. All piping is 2.5'' mandrel bent.

Lately it sounds like arse. I think it is the muffler going because I paid 50$ for it about 3 years ago. Now I would like to purchase a muffler that will MUFFLE the sound a bit. I am getting tired of the annoying drone and the diarrhea splitting buzz that comes into play when I am at WOT. I can't even hear my CAI anymore, something that I used to enjoy back in the day.

Requirements:

- A normal looking muffler (not fart can)
- Not strait through
- 2.5'' in/ex
- Single exit
- Something that lasts long
- I am willing to pay a bit more for quality

Thanks for looking.

[03GT]

well, my uncle who is an avid hot-rodder and mechanic for Jaguar swears by magnaflow. Yeah it's a big brand.. and ya already know about it, but that's my .02. So far I'm really happy with my EF catback.

[bmxdad]

Have you tried the Magnaflow mufflers? Google "Performancepeddler", he has them for about $60 shipped. Quite with a deep sound ...

[Silentwolf]

Borla! It does work and muffles! But is straight thru.

[slyderdai]

Get a greddy SP2 muffler it's chambered and it's quiet. or put a resonator on with fart can and a silencer in there

[KeWLKaT]

I don't want a fart can (see requirements) lol. Subtle look ;)

[BobMs_wht2k2]

Look at my setup. Don't buy it.

+1 on the Borla

[SilverElantra]

magnaflows are junk, they keep falling apart on me. most shops around here wont use magnaflow. how do you like the 2.5 inch piping n/a???

[03GT]

magnaflows are junk, they keep falling apart on me. most shops around here wont use magnaflow. how do you like the 2.5 inch piping n/a???

really? wow that's not good and the first time I've heard that.

[KeWLKaT]

Ok so let's say I'm going to buy a borla.

The obvious choice would be to get the Turbo mufflers. They have 3 models that would interest me:

http://www.borla.com/products/product_multi_detail.aspx?cat=2&type=43&desc=Universal+Mufflers%2c+Tubing+%26+Hardware|Tur bo+Mufflers

40653 2 1/2" 2 1/2" 13 1/4" x 4" x 9 1/2" Center/Offset $124.99
40659 2 1/2" 2 1/2" 14" x 4 1/4" x 7 7/8" Center/Offset $162.99
40980 2 1/2" 2 1/2" 13 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 7 7/8" Center/Center $175.99

I guess I would take the center/offset so it can kind of look like the one I have right now?

The case size between the two first ones confuse me. The difference in price is kind of noticable, but the second one costs more and while the two other measurements remain almost identical, the width is 2 inches less, I wonder why it costs more?

If you guys have model-specific experiences let me know.

how do you like the 2.5 inch piping n/a???

Looks like I might have lost some bottom end.

Keep in mind I did design my exhaust for when I was turbo. I just won't change it all around because it is not worth it IMO.

[NY2002ElantraGT]

BORLA XS PRO! thats the muffler i had that sounded great N/A. and its alot cheaper than the turbo mufflers

[KeWLKaT]

And what it doesn't sound good turbo? lol

[03GT]

And what it doesn't sound good turbo? lol

those 4" ebay specials.

[NY2002ElantraGT]

no it does, it was more quiet with the turbo. but i dont have that exhaust anymore, Scotty has it. i have matts old custom magnaflow 2.5". the borla was a 2.25"

[KeWLKaT]

Ah kk.

What's better though. The Turbo muffler or the ProXS?

[NY2002ElantraGT]

i dont have any expirience with the turbo muffler. i had the XS Pro and loved it. Mitch on EC also has the XS Pro. i think i paid $80 for mine

[KeWLKaT]

Where did you buy yours?

[Vampyrate]

go to the borla website and there should be a listing of shops that sell them in your area, or direct from the manufacturer. i would throw my vote in for borla, but i like the gutteral sound of the flowmaster on my. going 80 series soon on the grand ma

[NY2002ElantraGT]

i got mine on the best site ever (lol most of the time) EBAY

[KeWLKaT]

Ok I ended up buying some kind of a flowmaster with tip, from my favorite one-stop exhaust shop online, EXDPERFORMANCE (love the name too).

[Vimix]

This is kind of a stupid question but say you wanted to buy just the muffler but your exhaust system was completely stock. Would there be any fitment issues as far as connecting the muffler to your stock exhaust system? Because I was thinking about buying the XS pro just for the throatier sound but I'm not really to concerned with improved performance.

[bdiggy]

^ No issues. A lot of people go just axle back. Just make sure you get a muffler with the proper inlet size and offset.