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    cat back vs. muffler

    Hey guys, I'm just contemplating what route to take to replace my eberspacher muffler (couple of rust holes under the straps).

    Replacement eberspacher is $330 (on special at a local supplier, usually I have to source from the US to avoid getting raped!) and will last me about 5 years in my climate. I'm not really looking to spent more than that ^.

    Would you guys bother with another one or would you just have a cheap muffler welded on? I'd like something quiet (don't want a "look at me" exhaust), and something that will work with the factory hangers/hanging points. I will be retaining my factory cat if it passes emissions that I have to do shortly.

    Obviously I'd love a supersprint, but my car needs other stuff more.

    #2
    Go stainless catback! Ireland engineering for the win!

    Thad.
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      #3
      Originally posted by YeOldeBuggy View Post
      Go stainless catback! Ireland engineering for the win!

      Thad.
      I'd be tempted to fork over the $425 or whatever it is if I didn't keep hearing that most of them need additional fabrication to work.

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        #4
        The stainless steel catbacks on ebay are the same as the Ireland ones for about half the price. Great price for a replacement that will last practically forever. They are direct fit. They are fairly quiet too so I think it would fit the bill nicely for you.
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          #5
          Except the Ebay ones (not sure about IE) are made of "stainless" steel. If you damage the surface, they'll rust there.

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            #6
            Yeah I've read on here that there is a cheaper version of the IE cat back on ebay, haven't found it though....

            Unless this is it:
            http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Back-...ht_1976wt_1166

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