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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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Muffler has a hole on top? What are my options?

I noticed that my muffler has a hole on the top portion on the driver side and the passenger the metal seems like its going to break open anytime soon too.

Currently I have a straight pipe, deleted the resonator and mid muffler.
I used to like that sound, but now I find it too loud. I do have a CAI installed too.

What are my options for replacement with a decent budget without spending a fortune.

While I am in the process of changing the muffler, I would probably like to have Quad Exhaust tips on my car.

Btw I have a 04 TL Base with a Asepc kit on it and live in Canada.

Where can I buy a exhaust system?
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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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Buy a used oem set of mufflers. It'll give you the quietness you are looking for. It'll also by your cheapest option as lot of ppl sell them
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 04:02 AM
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You probably find it too loud now because of the hole in the muffler thats making it slightly louder than it should be, once you replace that muffler with another OEM one you'll be good to go and it'll be a bit more quiet.
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 09:25 AM
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Does a type s exhaust sound different from stock?
Are those hard to come by?
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 09:48 AM
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think type s exhausts even fit on base tl? Would need a new bumper I think.
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 09:59 AM
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If you want a type s quad you would need a type s rear lip so the quads can fit perfectly
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by DejaVu85
Does a type s exhaust sound different from stock?
Are those hard to come by?
I do believe the sound is slightly different. You might be able to get lucky and find someone who wants to get rid of theirs.

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think type s exhausts even fit on base tl? Would need a new bumper I think.
No it will not fit. Someone on this forum tried to squeeze the quad tips onto their base bumper and it look like complete trash. You can cut the base bumper, put the type S lip on top if you want the quad tip look.

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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 10:46 AM
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Stage 4 with an exhaust leak must sound lovely lol.
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 04:32 PM
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okay, since the Type-S options doesn't seem to make much sense anymore...

What are my other options?
1. My Current setup (straight pipe with no resonator, mid mufflers) is kinda of too loud for my liking and that rasp noise it makes around 2500rpm is annoying to me now.
2. Type-S is out of the questions now since I would have to cut my bumper
3. Maybe get a base muffler and aftermarket J-Pipe with resonator? (any recommendations)
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 05:15 PM
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^ magnaflow resonator+ magnaflow mufflers. google vids see if you like it.
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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Option 3 sounds good for your budget
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 07:49 PM
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Bumped into this..what you guys think..
Is this the full exhaust?
He said its from a 04 TL with about 90k on it... Wants $250

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ515662203
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Bankz
Option 3 sounds good for your budget
You recommend a jpipe and resonator combo with stock muffler?
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DejaVu85
You recommend a jpipe and resonator combo with stock muffler?
That's what I have right now, I did the stage 3 mod
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by DejaVu85
Bumped into this..what you guys think..
Is this the full exhaust?
He said its from a 04 TL with about 90k on it... Wants $250

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ515662203
That's a members muffler TL Seth
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Bankz
That's a members muffler TL Seth
So if I went your way with the stage 3...
Is it worth buying Seth full exhaust system?
What extact jpipe and resonator are you using?
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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I have ATLP jpipe and test pipe plus Dynomax resonator
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 08:48 PM
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$250 sound like a good buy for a complete exhaust system
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick216
^ magnaflow resonator+ magnaflow mufflers. google vids see if you like it.
This is definitely too loud..lol

I watched this video..I like how the ATLP System sounds in the video, sounds nice and not too loud.
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Bankz
I have ATLP jpipe and test pipe plus Dynomax resonator
You have a video of how that sounds?
How much would that setup cost me roughly?

- Dynomax Resonator cost about $50 bucks brand new.
- ATLP Jpipe and ATLP Test Pipe cost about $300 Used

Would that make sense?

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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DejaVu85
You have a video of how that sounds?
How much would that setup cost me roughly?

- Dynomax Resonator cost about $50 bucks brand new.
- ATLP Jpipe and ATLP Test Pipe cost about $300 Used

Would that make sense?
Sorry no vids but it's up to you what kind of setup do you want
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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might want to check your muffler bearings
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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Decided to go with this route.

Magnaflow Muffler (Part# 11365)
Dynomax Resonator (Part# 24235)

Got a deal through Tdotperformance.

Now I'm looking for Muffler Tips, need something with an Inlet of 2.25" and Diameter of 3"
Any recommendations.

Tdotperformance suggested I go with Magnaflow (Part# 35168 or 35167)

What you guys think?

I really that $67 Muffler Tip deal that was going around.
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick216
^ magnaflow resonator+ magnaflow mufflers. google vids see if you like it.
Originally Posted by DejaVu85
This is definitely too loud..lol
Originally Posted by DejaVu85
Decided to go with this route.

Magnaflow Muffler (Part# 11365)
Dynomax Resonator (Part# 24235)
dats righttt
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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dats righttt
Haha... Yea i had people convince me I thought it was so loud only because my muffler was probably damaged the whole time... And this combo is just deeper and not louder.

Just gotta find these damn affordable quad tips that fit.
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 09:43 PM
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Have you seen these ? http://www.socal-autosports.com/3-quad-exhaust-tips
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 09:48 PM
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Yea I saw them, been trying to get a hold of SoCal Vendor on here to see how this shipping works.


Subtotal$110.00
Shipping Costs$40.95
Tax Costs$0.00
Total$150.95

Wondering if there will be customs on top of all this, seems like a very expensive alternative for tips.
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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Oh you're from canada eh
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