opinions on getting JUST a muffler

[low trq]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

&...? Exhaust tips can change the sound (to certain point). I'm not talking about those fake exhaust tips to screw it on. I'm talking about exhaust tips that you WELD it on.

I honestly can't see them changing the sound a noticeable amount on these cars, but you may have a point.

[Lee358]

Nameless muffler delete thats what it looks like


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[Tim_Asphalt_FRS]

Originally Posted by bcmakesiteasy

I was thinking about that as well. Does it matter which muffler I get? As in do they all universally fit any car? I liked the sound of the perrin catback and the invidia, would i be able to get my hands on just the muffer and have a shop build a catback for me? My only concern is if I can get a similar sound with a custom made catback

Well, this is my exhaust for reference.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXHE-wQ0qfI"]Scion FR-S custom exhaust - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJdPvRz25h8"]Scion FR-S Drive by custom exhaust - YouTube[/ame]

[bcmakesiteasy]

Originally Posted by Lee358

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Nameless muffler delete thats what it looks like


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This seems liek the best bang for my buck thing to do..but i just cant get over that hole on the other side! it would bug me for sure

[fuddbutter]

Swap out the mid-pipe. get rid of the resonator, larger diameter.. should give it more of a growl

[Lee358]

Originally Posted by bcmakesiteasy

This seems liek the best bang for my buck thing to do..but i just cant get over that hole on the other side! it would bug me for sure

you think it will but it wont the only thing i would say one day is to get a bolt on tip. make it look a little better i dont care about it im going to get a full exhaust soon just got it for some noise.

[2point0]

Originally Posted by Tim_Asphalt_FRS

Well, this is my exhaust for reference.

Tim, what did you pay for that? I'm about to get a quote from a shop in San Marcos, and would like to make sure I'm getting a competitive price.

Also, do you know what muffler they used? It sounds great, I'd like to hear that in person one of these days (I'm in Oceanside).

I'm really surprised at how much some of these deletes are costing. I got a JW2 turndown pipe for $58 shipped! I sold it when I got this car thinking it wouldn't fit, but turns out it does.

But I'd still want dual-exit anyway. I loved the sound of the turndown on my STi hatch (I got compliments all the time) but hated that BOTH cutouts were empty...

[ggpaul]

Originally Posted by bcmakesiteasy

Hey guys,

this may piss a lot of people off and/or offend people, but quite frankly I am not a racer, nor do I really care ALL that much about HP gains and what not. I was considering getting a catback exhaust system, but I feel like the only reason Im getting the system is for the sound it produces. This is my first sports car, and i had a toyota tacoma before and slapped a flowmaster muffler on it and loved the sound it produced. What are your thoughts on just getting a muffler for my fr-s? Too ricey/poser? Or should i just get the full on exhaust system and spend that extra 300-400 dollars which i wanted to spend on different cosmetic mods.

Dude I can relate. I'm coming from a 1992 Camry 325,000 miles. Never had a race car. Nor do I plan on doing all kindsa shit to it. And I'm not going to race either because that's just not me. Don't want to risk my life, nor others. But I do plan on taking it on the track just for the hell of it.

And the ONLY thing I've done so far which I'm more than happy is adding that Invidia Exhaust. The burnt tip on it made my car look cool but it sounds great as well. Best investment so far. Asides from that, I just love how the car looks as is. I don't have an interest in doing all kinda stuff. I feel like a dumb ass when these mechanics or people that are really into cars talking about all kindsa stuff adding this and that. I'm just nodding my head as if I know what they're talking about. In all reality it just sounds like a whole new language.

If I'm going to want a car with all kinds of speed then I'll just save up for a GTR/Lambo/Ferrari/Porsche in the future.

This is just me though.

[Tim_Asphalt_FRS]

Originally Posted by 2point0

Tim, what did you pay for that? I'm about to get a quote from a shop in San Marcos, and would like to make sure I'm getting a competitive price.

Also, do you know what muffler they used? It sounds great, I'd like to hear that in person one of these days (I'm in Oceanside).

I'm really surprised at how much some of these deletes are costing. I got a JW2 turndown pipe for $58 shipped! I sold it when I got this car thinking it wouldn't fit, but turns out it does.

But I'd still want dual-exit anyway. I loved the sound of the turndown on my STi hatch (I got compliments all the time) but hated that BOTH cutouts were empty...

It was $300, but I brought my own Magnaflow #12266 muffler. If you're in Oceanside, I would highly suggest going to Richard's Performance Muffler. They has mine done in a few hours and they're the nicest guys there.


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[low trq]

Originally Posted by Tim_Asphalt_FRS

It was $300, but I brought my own Magnaflow #12266 muffler. If you're in Oceanside, I would highly suggest going to Richard's Performance Muffler. They has mine done in a few hours and they're the nicest guys there.


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You spent $400? Why not just buy an axle back thats built for your car and it will have re-sale value when you decide to get rid of it?

It will only cost $150 more for a Nameless catback.

[2point0]

Originally Posted by low trq

You spent $400? Why not just but an axle back thats built for your car and it will have re-sale value when you decide to get rid of it?

It will only cost $150 more for a Nameless catback.

Umm...so he saved that much AND got an axleback that was made for his car. Because they built it for him. How does that not make sense?

Yes, I LUURRRVE the Nameless axleback, but they're just a shop building something to fit. You go into any muffler shop anywhere and guess what...they build something to fit.

[gmookher]

Originally Posted by fuddbutter

Swap out the mid-pipe. get rid of the resonator, larger diameter.. should give it more of a growl

yup

[low trq]

Originally Posted by 2point0

Umm...so he saved that much AND got an axleback that was made for his car. Because they built it for him. How does that not make sense?

Yes, I LUURRRVE the Nameless axleback, but they're just a shop building something to fit. You go into any muffler shop anywhere and guess what...they build something to fit.

I guess my whole point was the re-sale and fit and finish argument. To each his own I guess.

[2point0]

I can see what you mean, but the quality will just depend on the shop and the price, most likely. As for re-sale, keep the stock parts and sell your aftermarket stuff. You'll likely get more back that way.

And really, why would you sell this car?!?