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Old 09-20-2009, 09:04 PM
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Muffler delete on 2.2?

I'm was wondering if anyone has done this and if so what does it sound like? does it throw any CELs? It would be a very cheap alternative until i save up for my catback exhaust because i am so sick of hearing stock. Please give me some honest opinions & a sound clip of anyone who has it would be great.
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Originally Posted by padlock
I'm was wondering if anyone has done this and if so what does it sound like? does it throw any CELs? It would be a very cheap alternative until i save up for my catback exhaust because i am so sick of hearing stock. Please give me some honest opinions & a sound clip of anyone who has it would be great.
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yea i kinda figured it would be like that due to the small diameter stock exhaust tubing
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yea i kinda figured it would be like that due to the small diameter stock exhaust tubing
Just save for a catback. Gains just from removing the muffler would be next to nothing.
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it isnt worth it. this kid at our overflow high school has a neon with one, sounds like a sack o' ****. and he's still slower than dirt. use the money for something else
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Originally Posted by padlock
I'm was wondering if anyone has done this and if so what does it sound like? does it throw any CELs? It would be a very cheap alternative until i save up for my catback exhaust because i am so sick of hearing stock. Please give me some honest opinions & a sound clip of anyone who has it would be great.
why dont you buy a electric exahust cutout?

install it after your resinator and then you will still look stock but sound mean just buy a flip of a switch.

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an electric cutout would be almost as much as a catback
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Originally Posted by red06SC
an electric cutout would be almost as much as a catback
well i guess if you want to put it that way....or he could get a catback and a electric cut out and have it dump before it reaches the tailpipe
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I've heard it on a 2.2 and it sounds like absolute ass. I mean I can't think of anything that would sound worse except maybe a dying rhino.
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Originally Posted by alleycat58
I've heard it on a 2.2 and it sounds like absolute ass. I mean I can't think of anything that would sound worse except maybe a dying rhino.
heard what the cutout?
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Originally Posted by flyg5
heard what the cutout?
2.2 with muffler cut off with a hacksaw.
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Originally Posted by alleycat58
I've heard it on a 2.2 and it sounds like absolute ass. I mean I can't think of anything that would sound worse except maybe a dying rhino.
yea i kinda knew it would sound a sorta crappy bt it still has to be just a lil better than stock.. maybe?

n that exhaust cutoff idea isn't gunna fly.. i will be stretching to afford catback let alone a cutoff and a catback
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disconnect the catback, and start the car. I assure you that will put a rest to any thoughts whatsoever of hacking off your muffler.
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yeah i did it, PLEASE dont do it...
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my buddy did it for a few days before he got exhaust on his SSSC and it was SOOOOO LOUD and raspy
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1 word for you.............................WEEDEATER
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