WTB: Non-gay muffler - #1 Car Club In Kitchener - Waterloo - Cambridge

**Slawek** · 06-21-2005, 11:08 AM

i want to find a nice muffler that doesn't sound like these little honda fart cans driving around.. I want something so when I step on the gas, it sounds mean, but normal driving it doesn't sound like "brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr". . I'm afraid what I'm asking for involves more than just a muffler?

**R1Style** · 06-21-2005, 11:11 AM

ya a muffler won't cut it. Look at getting either a brand name axel back or a full catback exhaust.

**SnowGti2003** · 06-21-2005, 11:19 AM

Depends on the engine. Hondas generally have a very harsh exhaust tone that needs some decent resonators in order to produce a nice mellow tone.

If you're going custom be careful not to use pipe that is too large a diameter. Larger diamater pipe usually leads to a much louder exhaust.

**Slawek** · 06-21-2005, 11:21 AM

someone suggested getting a catback and cutting off my catalytic converter.. then again, that's illegal. hmmm.

i have a 4 cylinder engine, the problem is how deep can is rumble with that? heh.. it aint no 8 cyl mustang.

**SnowGti2003** · 06-21-2005, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Slawek

someone suggested getting a catback and cutting off my catalytic converter.. then again, that's illegal. hmmm.

i have a 4 cylinder engine, the problem is how deep can is rumble with that? heh.. it aint no 8 cyl mustang.

Keep you Catalytic converter.

For a deep tone you'll want a good resonator ( Magnaflow ), and a good muffler ( Magnaflow or Borla ).

Removing the resonator will make the tone much more harsh.

**Opel_Driver** · 06-21-2005, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnowGti2003

If you're going custom be careful not to use pipe that is too large a diameter. Larger diamater pipe usually leads to a much louder exhaust.

and less torque due to lack of backpressure

an 8" mandrel bent pipe might flow like a dream, but your cars gonna accelerate like a tractor

**neonSRT** · 06-21-2005, 11:26 AM

^^ What he said... With a good resonator, and muffler it'll sound good and not be obnoxiously loud. If you have the stock exhaust manifold it'll be less harsh too, I find Honda's with headers can get REALLY raspy.

**Slawek** · 06-21-2005, 11:37 AM

yes and raspy is what I dont want! Can you guys suggest a model # and stuff? I'm looking for a chrome finish.. and not a 6" outlet :P I dont want it to look like a rocket..

**Jimmy** · 06-21-2005, 12:36 PM

i think this is what you're after

http://forums.vitalmotion.net/viewtopic.php?t=17083

**Timberland** · 06-21-2005, 07:23 PM

You drive a honda... just get used to the brrrrrrr.

**Z244U2NV** · 06-21-2005, 08:03 PM

Ah, for my cav i got the RK sport 2.25 cat back with magnaflow mufflers, the rk kit is known to sound raspy, so a differnt magnaflow resonator was put in, soudns amazing, i lvoe it, quiet at idle, and mean on accel.

**Polska_01** · 06-21-2005, 08:26 PM

vibrant, Apex i>>? borla i heard is good 2 for hondaz

**Spetta** · 06-24-2005, 12:00 PM

google "FLOWMASTER" they have a tuner muffler that gives a throaty sound not a wet fart sound....

**fu00fu** · 06-24-2005, 12:38 PM

if u want quiet and good.. stick with OE...

heres my shameless self promotion.. http://forums.vitalmotion.net/viewtopic.php?t=17227

**Jimmy** · 06-24-2005, 05:32 PM

sorry, but from experience looking at all the cars on the hoist at the shop an ek exhaust is completely different then a 2003 or whatever exhaust just so you know

**KDawgONE** · 06-24-2005, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KLZEMX6

sorry, but from experience looking at all the cars on the hoist at the shop an ek exhaust is completely different then a 2003 or whatever exhaust just so you know

You cut off the axle-back part and now its just a universal muffler!

**Jimmy** · 06-24-2005, 06:51 PM

it's not just an axle back, it's a full catback

**msequence** · 06-24-2005, 07:25 PM

hmm .. if you dont want a gay muffler.. I think I am on this one with you... however I wouldnt mind getting a lesbian muffler....

yeah I know.. I'm an idiot.. :fuckyou:

ps. magnaflow stuff rocks.. it.. they are deep and mellow.. however if you have VTEC or some kind of resonation system in yer engine.. they will make it sound so nice.. like in my mx6 you have VRIS which is similar to vtech and it sounds so nice.. when it kicks in..

I reccomend them..

**m33how** · 06-24-2005, 09:26 PM

^^ OMFG ITS VTEC !!!!!!!!

Just stick with OEM muffler u got and just slap on a nice tip.. I regret not buying a stockie exhaust when my muffler broke... Ive heard magnaflows and their raspy imo.. Flowmasters and DNX mufflers sound really nice.. BUt nothin beats an OEM exhaust with a good Intake.

**Sharpe** · 06-24-2005, 10:29 PM

Almost any exhaust will be raspy without a resonator or cat. Personally i like custom piping with resonator and cat to an ITR muffler. So my vote goes for an OEM muffler.

**msequence** · 06-24-2005, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UberHatch

Almost any exhaust will be raspy without a resonator or cat. Personally i like custom piping with resonator and cat to an ITR muffler. So my vote goes for an OEM muffler.

... was just about to say that..

u need a resonator.. for it to sound deep.. use a magnaflow rezonator = bliss

06-21-2005, 11:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Slawek VM Member Posts: 4,480 Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jul 2004 Ride: 1998 VW Golf CL Fav Mod: Class: Street	WTB: Non-gay muffler i want to find a nice muffler that doesn't sound like these little honda fart cans driving around.. I want something so when I step on the gas, it sounds mean, but normal driving it doesn't sound like "brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr". . I'm afraid what I'm asking for involves more than just a muffler? ------------------ --- Down Under ---

06-21-2005, 11:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
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06-21-2005, 11:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
SnowGti2003 VM Member Posts: 415 Location: Up to my elbows in VW parts Join Date: Nov 2004 Ride: Fav Mod: Class:	Depends on the engine. Hondas generally have a very harsh exhaust tone that needs some decent resonators in order to produce a nice mellow tone. If you're going custom be careful not to use pipe that is too large a diameter. Larger diamater pipe usually leads to a much louder exhaust. ------------------ This space intentionally left blank.

06-21-2005, 11:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Slawek VM Member Posts: 4,480 Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jul 2004 Ride: 1998 VW Golf CL Fav Mod: Class: Street	someone suggested getting a catback and cutting off my catalytic converter.. then again, that's illegal. hmmm. i have a 4 cylinder engine, the problem is how deep can is rumble with that? heh.. it aint no 8 cyl mustang. ------------------ --- Down Under ---

06-21-2005, 11:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
neonSRT VM Moderator Posts: 12,178 Location: Guelph Join Date: Nov 2003 Ride: 91 VW GTI Fav Mod: Azenis RT615's Class: Street	^^ What he said... With a good resonator, and muffler it'll sound good and not be obnoxiously loud. If you have the stock exhaust manifold it'll be less harsh too, I find Honda's with headers can get REALLY raspy. ------------------ Roses are #FF0000 Violets are #0000FF All my base are belong to you.

06-21-2005, 11:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
Slawek VM Member Posts: 4,480 Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jul 2004 Ride: 1998 VW Golf CL Fav Mod: Class: Street	yes and raspy is what I dont want! Can you guys suggest a model # and stuff? I'm looking for a chrome finish.. and not a 6" outlet :P I dont want it to look like a rocket.. ------------------ --- Down Under ---

06-21-2005, 12:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jimmy VM Member Posts: 4,195 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Dec 2003 Ride: 1993 Honda Civic Fav Mod: ITR Swap Class: Strip	i think this is what you're after http://forums.vitalmotion.net/viewtopic.php?t=17083 ------------------ 93 Civic hatchback, ITR powered, boltons 185whp with a new 1/4 mile time coming very soon. PM me for your oil spraying needs!

06-21-2005, 07:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
Timberland VM Member Posts: 2,644 Location: Couple car lengths ahead of Hollywood G35 Join Date: Feb 2004 Ride: 91 MR2, 03 Grand Cherokee, and 93 240sx Fav Mod: BOOST Class: Street	You drive a honda... just get used to the brrrrrrr. ------------------ The MR2 is alive Don't bring a knife to a gun fight. Authority Motorsport

06-21-2005, 08:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Z244U2NV VM Member Posts: 268 Location: St. Thomas Join Date: Jan 2005 Ride: 1997 Cavlier Z24 Fav Mod: Selling my bodykit. Class: Street	Ah, for my cav i got the RK sport 2.25 cat back with magnaflow mufflers, the rk kit is known to sound raspy, so a differnt magnaflow resonator was put in, soudns amazing, i lvoe it, quiet at idle, and mean on accel.

06-21-2005, 08:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
Polska_01 VM Member Posts: 1,016 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Jan 2005 Ride: 1995 del sol SI Fav Mod: Brembo Brakes Class: Street	vibrant, Apex i>>? borla i heard is good 2 for hondaz

06-24-2005, 12:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
Spetta VM Member Posts: 9 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Jun 2005 Ride: Fav Mod: Class:	google "FLOWMASTER" they have a tuner muffler that gives a throaty sound not a wet fart sound....

06-24-2005, 12:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
fu00fu VM Member Posts: 1,260 Location: Richmond Hill Join Date: Jan 2004 Ride: 1234 All Makes Fav Mod: Class:	if u want quiet and good.. stick with OE... heres my shameless self promotion.. http://forums.vitalmotion.net/viewtopic.php?t=17227 ------------------ 02 Mini Cooper S 96 Honda Civic www.shinzowerks.com www.optionjdm.com www.defcon-racing.com www.teknotik.com

06-24-2005, 05:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jimmy VM Member Posts: 4,195 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Dec 2003 Ride: 1993 Honda Civic Fav Mod: ITR Swap Class: Strip	sorry, but from experience looking at all the cars on the hoist at the shop an ek exhaust is completely different then a 2003 or whatever exhaust just so you know ------------------ 93 Civic hatchback, ITR powered, boltons 185whp with a new 1/4 mile time coming very soon. PM me for your oil spraying needs!

06-24-2005, 06:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
Jimmy VM Member Posts: 4,195 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Dec 2003 Ride: 1993 Honda Civic Fav Mod: ITR Swap Class: Strip	it's not just an axle back, it's a full catback ------------------ 93 Civic hatchback, ITR powered, boltons 185whp with a new 1/4 mile time coming very soon. PM me for your oil spraying needs!

06-24-2005, 07:25 PM	#18 (permalink)
msequence VM Member Posts: 1,724 Location: .. Join Date: Oct 2004 Ride: ..Mazda Fav Mod: Tein SS- P + EDFC Class: All Out	hmm .. if you dont want a gay muffler.. I think I am on this one with you... however I wouldnt mind getting a lesbian muffler.... yeah I know.. I'm an idiot.. :fuckyou: ps. magnaflow stuff rocks.. it.. they are deep and mellow.. however if you have VTEC or some kind of resonation system in yer engine.. they will make it sound so nice.. like in my mx6 you have VRIS which is similar to vtech and it sounds so nice.. when it kicks in.. I reccomend them.. ------------------ www.mx6.com

06-24-2005, 09:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
m33how VM Member Posts: 4,183 Location: 519.London Join Date: Dec 2004 Ride: Mountain bike and Bus pass y0 Fav Mod: Class:	^^ OMFG ITS VTEC !!!!!!!! Just stick with OEM muffler u got and just slap on a nice tip.. I regret not buying a stockie exhaust when my muffler broke... Ive heard magnaflows and their raspy imo.. Flowmasters and DNX mufflers sound really nice.. BUt nothin beats an OEM exhaust with a good Intake. ------------------ Mike 93 Civic Si R.I.P

06-24-2005, 10:29 PM	#20 (permalink)
Sharpe VM Member Posts: 1,170 Location: Niagara Join Date: Apr 2004 Ride: GT3 RS Fav Mod: Class:	Almost any exhaust will be raspy without a resonator or cat. Personally i like custom piping with resonator and cat to an ITR muffler. So my vote goes for an OEM muffler.

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