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Originally Posted by Bobblehead
A muffler delete will almost certainly be too loud once you get a header.
But, you can get a muffler delete made at an exhaust shop for much cheaper than the berk, and it'll sound the same. Its piping, there's no magic smoke involved.
Catbacks and axlebacks aren't really much good in the way of power. One company, I think it was Nameless doesn't make a catback because they found the stock midpipe wasn't very restrictive.
Unless you're going to go FI, 3 inch piping usually isn't really needed from a performance standpoint. It'll be a lot louder and more expensive, but in the end it is your choice.
If I were you, I'd have an exhaust shop make a muffler delete and run it like that for a while and then get a header, and then play it by ear (lol pun). You'll still have your stock muffler if you feel the header + delete is too loud, and won't be out as much money.
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thanks, at this point I am more focused on sound than anything.
i just want to make my first mod to my car and thought a muffler delete would be the most cost efficient.
are stock midpipes any narrower than aftermarket midpipes?
i couldn't find the diameter for either...