Hi all, any recent installs or opinions on these chinese mufflers? They were all over ebay for a while, my stock muffler has an annoying rattle probably from a rusted baffle. Debating whether to cut up/gut muffler or buy a cheap replacement. Would like a little more sound too, thanks in advance.
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It's the catback IE has been selling for years. I've used it, slightly louder than stock, fitment is fine. Solid cheap option
Muffler rusts out internally relatively quickly (think 5+yrs), but who owns anything long term these days -
Thanks for the reply!
I have had my steel one on for like 16 years, see my join date lol. Still holds up just the rattle is annoying. I ordered the above, hope it has a bit more sound and character than stock.Comment
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ikr, I might even miss my muffler rattle after listening to it for 16 years, watch it be the cat lol. Daily drove the car for the first 10, restored and garage queen now...Comment
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How does it rust out if it's stainless? What am I missing?
TimK Did you receive and install this yet? If so, what do you think of it?Comment
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The Alibaba listing said "usa stock" but wasn't true, trying to get tracking updates or general ETA. Gonna give it another 7-10 days and then will probably cancel and live with what I have for now...
I feel like any exhaust rust issues are moot for me now, if I drive it, the car gets driven enough to burn off moisture.Comment
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Welp, looks like USA tracking activated, I will try to get a sound clip to post, last time I checked I couldn't find one of this set up...Comment
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Arrived from China in good shape about a month after ordering, said "us stock" but all good. Fitment was great, really just a slight increase in volume and a pleasant tone. Very nice for basic near stock sound. I will try to get some sound clips and post...Comment
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Well I pulled the trigger on this one. Exhaust selection seems pretty sparse right now, and although it's not the cheapest (but not far off), I suspect it's the best bang for buck. I'm hoping it's as quiet as I expect.Comment
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Alright, an update. It arrived here Monday, 13 days after ordering. It was a bit of a surprise as the FedEx tracking number never activated. I installed it today. Fitment is pretty good, but not perfect. On my stock exhaust, the flanges perfectly slip over the flared exhaust tube ends, not so on the stainless exhaust, which meant I need bolts about 1/4" longer to get it bolted together. Easy fix. Additionally, I forgot to note how my stock exhaust fit, but this one seems to want to sit a bit to the left within the exhaust opening in the valence (see photo). Not really sure how to center it short of some cutting and welding. Also, this exhaust is two pieces, and has included clamps which have a carriage bolt and nut to tighten it. It really needs a washer, as well. Overall, for an inexpensive aftermarket part from China, really not too bad.
As far as sound. I only have my rusty stock exhaust to compare to, but it's a massive improvement. I don't know if it's as quiet as a factory exhaust, but it's plenty quiet. Maybe a little of a drone around 1800-2000rpm, as it seems to get slightly louder there, but no big deal. I'm happy with it.
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I don't know how to embed it, so here's a link to a quick sound clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NJALsH-zIIComment
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