Intentional gap in exhaust pipe
 

A mechanic at the dealer suggested a genius affordable way to make my car louder, by placing bolts between my extension pipe and the muffler to create a gap. He said it's okay, because it is behind the catalytic converter, so my car will run normally. Which it does. I just want to double check this though, because I don't want any problems in the long run. If it's not a good idea, how come?

Sure it will make your car louder but it wont make your car sound good....Not to mention it would be considered illegal in California.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19626

Old news... thread from 2012... Sorry to be blunt.



Welcome to the forum!

Why do people do shit like this? Y?

I thought was trolling...

Hello @Gixxerkid6hunid and welcome to ..... The Forum ...... :clap:

Without reading through the referenced thread, I'll comment. I think it's a bad idea because (as mentioned) it will most likely sound like a bad exhaust leak. In addition, I don't think it's a good idea to have exhaust fumes, floating around under the car, especially in the winter.

If you would like to have your car make a bit more "sound", I would recommend an aftermarket muffler. Personally, I like what "nameless" has to offer:

https://shop.namelessperformance.com...paign=products


humfrz

Thought I stumbled onto the Civic forums somehow.


Wait, "at the dealer"? You have an exhaust related issue and the could say that this caused it and not honour warranty!


Will be loud and sound like absolute crap. Never thought I would say this but a $50 EBay catback would sound better.

Need more pics of the girl in the chair please.

Dude, catbacks are cheap....

Like @Tcoat said we know this is the next Civic as prices tank but damn

And no more of the smug looking "mechanic" (or at least I presume that is who it is).

is this whole thread a troll.....because if it is, u got me

Because you are modding for the sake of modding, and not learning anything useful.

You could flip the carburetor air cleaner lid upside down and get some more induction noise too

hey guys how can i fit P295/30R18 tires in the front and P355/30R19 tires in the rear on a stock fr-s?