New Mufflers
#1
New Mufflers
Had this CLS 6MT for fifteen years and with 214K on it not ready to part with it. I've used the same mechanic for amost everything, one who only works on Acuras and Hondas. Replaced the right driveshaft a year or so ago and was told then the other one might fail. Last week it did. Tow driver dropped it off at my mechanic's shop, literally "dropped it". Unloading it, the winch failed and the back end went bang! About 8 inches of the front end hung up on the back of the flatbead. Frame not bent, but the plastic on both ends is scratched up and the mufflers were pushed in. Where they join the center pipe "Y", they are split. (See pic) Same on both sides. The body shop gave me an estimate of $550 for muffler replacement. Not looking for awesome sound; like the factory sound. What should I get? (Haven't found much discussion here. Haven't found a muffler shop I like, yet.)
#2
Racer
Well, depends on what you want out of the car and what condition you want the car to be in. Do you want an OEM fix or like-OEM fix. I can tell you that you might have a hard time finding OEM mufflers for the car (i think i just purchased the last left muffler Acura had in stock for my S-6MT). The muffler is about 250$ from Acura and the center pipe is about 300$ assuming that the right muffler flange isn't too far gone like the left. My feeling is that this "muffler shop" is going to cut the flange off and weld in a patch pipe over both ends and charge you $500+ or they're going to weld on two new flanges for $500+ . If it were me, i'd go OEM parts and bolt it up myself because it doesn't take but 30-45min to take the muffler and center pipe off and put on new parts for about the same cost. Just me and at least you know
#3
Suzuka Master
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Exhaust-Res...75.c100623.m-1
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New Mufflers
Yes, I'm in the rust belt, but not too rusty. Looks like the center pipe replacement might be a thing to consider. Does that start behind the CAT? Sounds better than welding flanges on.
I got a resounding recommendation for a nearby muffler shop. Got another shop to talk to.
Car-part.com had nothing within 900 miles.
Here are the muffler pics from the body shop/estimator. They gave me $550 for the mufflers. <http://synchisis.net/tow-drop/>
I got a resounding recommendation for a nearby muffler shop. Got another shop to talk to.
Car-part.com had nothing within 900 miles.
Here are the muffler pics from the body shop/estimator. They gave me $550 for the mufflers. <http://synchisis.net/tow-drop/>
#7
Suzuka Master
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This place, on car-part.com, has Left & Right exhaust mufflers for $95ea. Stock #1557. Search there inventory on the link below.
D&S USED AUTO PARTS AND SALES
11475 E 3050 N RD BLACKSTONE, IL 61313
1-888-557-6432
https://www.dsusedautoparts.com/
D&S USED AUTO PARTS AND SALES
11475 E 3050 N RD BLACKSTONE, IL 61313
1-888-557-6432
https://www.dsusedautoparts.com/
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#8
Racer
Yes, I'm in the rust belt, but not too rusty. Looks like the center pipe replacement might be a thing to consider. Does that start behind the CAT? Sounds better than welding flanges on.
I got a resounding recommendation for a nearby muffler shop. Got another shop to talk to.
Car-part.com had nothing within 900 miles.
Here are the muffler pics from the body shop/estimator. They gave me $550 for the mufflers. <http://synchisis.net/tow-drop/>
I got a resounding recommendation for a nearby muffler shop. Got another shop to talk to.
Car-part.com had nothing within 900 miles.
Here are the muffler pics from the body shop/estimator. They gave me $550 for the mufflers. <http://synchisis.net/tow-drop/>
Center pipe starts at the back of the CAT and goes to the back "axle" then Y's to the two mufflers. Looks at the prices at partsgeek.com it looks like you could get away for sub 300$ and bolt it up yourself. Don't forget to buy the gaskets.
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#10
New Mufflers
My insurance company subbed out their roadside service to Quest and they subbed it out to the towing company.
#11
Suzuka Master
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Another idea would be to hit up an LKQ 'pick n pull', if there's one in your local area, that's where I purchased mine. They charged me $20 for each muffler and a $10 core charge. That's the racket they use to drive up the price much like your shipping price above, lol. I'll have a couple of Comptech mufflers in the Black Market section for sale eventually along with all the other stuff I've removed from my project S/C'ed AT CL-S.
#12
Racer
https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/20...t/muffler.html
just saying... I think it's worth a look for the price.
just saying... I think it's worth a look for the price.
#14
Suzuka Master
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Hey overpar, what mufflers did you end up settling with?
#15
After looking at some equivalent used mufflers and getting a good "temporary" job of repairing the split pipe joints, I stuck with the mufflers I had.
Now pondering a civil response to my insurance company's offer to total my car for $2,000. Intermediate term is to find another insurance company. (I remember when I had State Farm on my LeMans that was older than this and they said "get it fixed and give us the bill." Not sure State Farm is still the same company, either.)
Now pondering a civil response to my insurance company's offer to total my car for $2,000. Intermediate term is to find another insurance company. (I remember when I had State Farm on my LeMans that was older than this and they said "get it fixed and give us the bill." Not sure State Farm is still the same company, either.)
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#16
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https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/20...t/muffler.html
just saying... I think it's worth a look for the price.
just saying... I think it's worth a look for the price.
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