just a muffler...question
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just a muffler...question
Aight, before i get flamed here....this is something i really do not have much knowledge on. I'm not a ricer or any kinda **** like that...but basically I wanted an exhaust system for my 2.8. Well instead of getting a full exhaust...would I be able to just put on a new muffler + tips? It would asthetically look much nicer than it does now, and it would give me a better sound. A full exhaust would help the engine with air flow, but realistically..it would not add much power or anything.
Has anyone just added a muffler? If so, which one?...where did you get it from?
Has anyone just added a muffler? If so, which one?...where did you get it from?
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sure... the cheapest route if you are just wanting a muffler is to get an exhaust shop to slap a custom one on.. or choice some of the main brands such as:
borla, magnaflow, well thats the only 2 i can think of that are most popular
borla, magnaflow, well thats the only 2 i can think of that are most popular
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Borla is a good "Non Rice" option IMO, I didn't want anything too loud when I got mine...
Here's a vid for a reference...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF0XSV93jTU
Here's a vid for a reference...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF0XSV93jTU
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thats a 1.8T, the sound is totally different than a 2.8 with exhaust.
anyways, I cut out my resonator, and replaced it with a straight tube, and threw on some exhaust tips, looks failr stock but clean and sounds very mean....good luck
anyways, I cut out my resonator, and replaced it with a straight tube, and threw on some exhaust tips, looks failr stock but clean and sounds very mean....good luck
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thats a 1.8T, the sound is totally different than a 2.8 with exhaust.
anyways, I cut out my resonator, and replaced it with a straight tube, and threw on some exhaust tips, looks failr stock but clean and sounds very mean....good luck
thats a 1.8T, the sound is totally different than a 2.8 with exhaust.
anyways, I cut out my resonator, and replaced it with a straight tube, and threw on some exhaust tips, looks failr stock but clean and sounds very mean....good luck
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ORIGINAL: Silver98A4
Aight, before i get flamed here....this is something i really do not have much knowledge on. I'm not a ricer or any kinda **** like that...but basically I wanted an exhaust system for my 2.8. Well instead of getting a full exhaust...would I be able to just put on a new muffler + tips? It would asthetically look much nicer than it does now, and it would give me a better sound. A full exhaust would help the engine with air flow, but realistically..it would not add much power or anything.
Has anyone just added a muffler? If so, which one?...where did you get it from?
Aight, before i get flamed here....this is something i really do not have much knowledge on. I'm not a ricer or any kinda **** like that...but basically I wanted an exhaust system for my 2.8. Well instead of getting a full exhaust...would I be able to just put on a new muffler + tips? It would asthetically look much nicer than it does now, and it would give me a better sound. A full exhaust would help the engine with air flow, but realistically..it would not add much power or anything.
Has anyone just added a muffler? If so, which one?...where did you get it from?
Try searching for socalaudi 's post about his exhaust install.. he had a vid/sound clip on here too somewhere....
he has a 2.8
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Check VB05 too for sound clips.. Hes got a nice remus muffler.. Probably my favorite sounding muffler of anyone on here that ive heard.. But aftermarket exhausts/mufflers tend to sound a little better on a 2.8, its a more subtle yet high pitched and throaty sound..
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any websites besides the ones posted in the guides that you guys would recommend looking for mufflers? how much money would i be looking at here..
i've searched around a bit but im not sure what i'd actually want yet...so if anyone could just throw out a ballpark figure...then i guess installation too
i've searched around a bit but im not sure what i'd actually want yet...so if anyone could just throw out a ballpark figure...then i guess installation too
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