Get the sound without the cost - Muffler Washer Mod
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Get the sound without the cost - Muffler Washer Mod
I have another solution thats even cheaper then removing the exhaust resonator and i'm surprised it hasnt been discovered.
I unbolted one muffler with a 14mm wrench and put 2 12mm flat washers on each of the 2 bolt studs. Bolted the muffler back up.
This creates a small space before the exhaust gas passes thru the muffler between the muffler and the pipe. The result is increased sound around 2k and 4k. You do lose a little backpressure/torque cause its essentially a leak in the exhaust system but you can always undo it and it costs like $1 in washers.
The sound is good, dare I say close to G35ish. Im gonna try going 1 washer each bolt soon and see if it changes the sound/increases the torque. I love this mod. Cheap, easy to do and easy to undo. Works on the TL, CL and probably any car with bolted on mufflers.
Questions? Comments? Thanks for looking.
-Discoverer of Airbag Logo mod and Muffer Washer mod
I unbolted one muffler with a 14mm wrench and put 2 12mm flat washers on each of the 2 bolt studs. Bolted the muffler back up.
This creates a small space before the exhaust gas passes thru the muffler between the muffler and the pipe. The result is increased sound around 2k and 4k. You do lose a little backpressure/torque cause its essentially a leak in the exhaust system but you can always undo it and it costs like $1 in washers.
The sound is good, dare I say close to G35ish. Im gonna try going 1 washer each bolt soon and see if it changes the sound/increases the torque. I love this mod. Cheap, easy to do and easy to undo. Works on the TL, CL and probably any car with bolted on mufflers.
Questions? Comments? Thanks for looking.
-Discoverer of Airbag Logo mod and Muffer Washer mod
Last edited by aznboi2424; 06-26-2009 at 01:53 PM.
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I guess its not a bad idea if you are looking for sound more then performance.
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Yes, there is a decrease in torque but i cant imagine it being much different then running a 3in cat back.
Why do people do the exhaust resonator removal mod or get it replaced with a $50 magnaflow resonator? Because they want sound. People pay 20-80 dollars for that mod and im just trying to give people similar results.
The washers go right infront of the muffler. Doesnt let any of the pre-cat exhaust gasses out. and it sounds like an aftermarket exhaust/G35 without the look or cost.
Why do I feel like im getting flamed for this? I thought it would be a pretty decent mod.
Why do people do the exhaust resonator removal mod or get it replaced with a $50 magnaflow resonator? Because they want sound. People pay 20-80 dollars for that mod and im just trying to give people similar results.
The washers go right infront of the muffler. Doesnt let any of the pre-cat exhaust gasses out. and it sounds like an aftermarket exhaust/G35 without the look or cost.
Why do I feel like im getting flamed for this? I thought it would be a pretty decent mod.
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people arent exactly "flaming" you. i just personally see it pointless, which in a sense it is. i'm entitled to my opinion, just like you are to your ideas and mods. good luck let us know how it holds up long term
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I would think that it would push out even more at WOT, but I see your logic.
Low humidity right now and sunny skies. I may undo the mod when the rain sets in and fog comes back.
I ran single muffler for a couple of weeks, just unbolted the muffler and left it off the pipe. It was pretty loud but i was still muffing about 25-50% of the exhaust gases. No friggin torque though.
Low humidity right now and sunny skies. I may undo the mod when the rain sets in and fog comes back.
I ran single muffler for a couple of weeks, just unbolted the muffler and left it off the pipe. It was pretty loud but i was still muffing about 25-50% of the exhaust gases. No friggin torque though.
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Woah, its wierd seeing Lippstuhs car when he first got it.
Have any of you driven the car with open headers? Theres no power. Surprisingly though, its not that loud until you get above 3k rpms.
Have any of you driven the car with open headers? Theres no power. Surprisingly though, its not that loud until you get above 3k rpms.
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i couldnt do no mufflers. The lack of torque would kill me.
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In fact the whole thing is ricey even for a stock set up.:theghey:
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I did this to my stock muffler, before I put on my comptechs.
No doubt its ricey, but you can take it on and off easily if you dont like it. im just bein a cheap ass and say "hey, make your exhaust louder for 50 cents!" When I did it, I didnt regret it or wanted to change it back.
No doubt its ricey, but you can take it on and off easily if you dont like it. im just bein a cheap ass and say "hey, make your exhaust louder for 50 cents!" When I did it, I didnt regret it or wanted to change it back.
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I did this to my stock muffler, before I put on my comptechs.
No doubt its ricey, but you can take it on and off easily if you dont like it. im just bein a cheap ass and say "hey, make your exhaust louder for 50 cents!" When I did it, I didnt regret it or wanted to change it back.
No doubt its ricey, but you can take it on and off easily if you dont like it. im just bein a cheap ass and say "hey, make your exhaust louder for 50 cents!" When I did it, I didnt regret it or wanted to change it back.
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Depends what you consider good.
IMO, no, straight pipes on this car wont sound good. And not running a cat is illegal btw.
IMO, no, straight pipes on this car wont sound good. And not running a cat is illegal btw.
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I don't understand how this is a great mod. An exhaust system is supposed to be leak free. I would not take advice in doing this so called "mod." I would call this mod "how to screw up your exahust cans!"
The CL will never sound like a G35. If you want the sound of a G35 buy the damn car people.
The CL will never sound like a G35. If you want the sound of a G35 buy the damn car people.
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This is who you guys are sounding like, the guy at 44 seconds into the vid:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSOSJ68xOBA
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