Intentional gap in exhaust pipe - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Gixxerkid6hunid · 12-20-2016, 01:30 PM

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?

jasonojordan · 12-20-2016, 01:32 PM

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.

Leonardo · 12-20-2016, 01:37 PM

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

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

Welcome to the forum!

Lantana frs · 12-20-2016, 01:40 PM

Why do people do shit like this? Y?

Teseo · 12-20-2016, 01:42 PM

I thought was trolling...

humfrz · 12-20-2016, 02:06 PM

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

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

Tcoat · 12-20-2016, 02:11 PM

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.

Clipdat · 12-20-2016, 02:22 PM

Need more pics of the girl in the chair please.

finch1750 · 12-20-2016, 02:40 PM

Dude, catbacks are cheap....

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

Tcoat · 12-20-2016, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Need more pics of the girl in the chair please.

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

FujiwaraTofu86 · 12-20-2016, 03:02 PM

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

mav1178 · 12-20-2016, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gixxerkid6hunid

If it's not a good idea, how come?

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

DJCarbine · 12-20-2016, 03:37 PM

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

FX86 · 12-20-2016, 03:47 PM

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

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