Hi, Guest
05-10-2012, 06:07 AM
(05-10-2012, 05:51 AM)Gravter Wrote: Well, it sounds like my OEM muffler is due to get changed! It's leaking at the seam. So, my question to all of you is the following:
Do I change the whole system or just the muffler?
Yes, price does matter. I'm leaning towards muffler only. I don't want more "power" or better "sound" unless I can get a very good system for cheap (doubt it)!
So, this said, what muffler should I get? Canadian Tire/Midas cheap muffler or something a bit better? I want this thing to last me atleast 2-3 years!
Thanks
One thing to consider is what else might go in the 2 to 3 years you want the car to last - if the muffler's gone how long before the lunchbox goes or some of the other bits - and the reason to ask is that the labour to install a whole new exhaust wouldn't be that much more than for just the muffler.
If the objective is the lowest cost possible then yeah, get the cheapest muffler you can find - aluminized ones will last bit longer but not as long as stainless.
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