Thread: P38 Centre muffler replace or bypass or bite the bullet?

Can't comment on the centre muffler but I removed the rear. Sounds much more like a v8 but definitely louder. Likely still legal loudness mind you. It doesn't drone much on highways or get annoying in any way in my opinion. And I hate droning exhausts and shopped around for ages for my 200sx exhaust because I hate the constant drone.

Why not do both ;-)

I've got a straight through barrel as my centre muffy and a hot dog on the rear. It's a nice note, family friendly but loud enough to let the traffic (and neighbours) know that QE II is setting sail.

Cheers
Keithy

I'm keeping a close eye on this thread, as my exhaust is stock, and I'm desiring a slightly meatier note.

--Striker.

Originally Posted by Striker

I'm keeping a close eye on this thread, as my exhaust is stock, and I'm desiring a slightly meatier note.

--Striker.

Well definitely meatier with just the rear removed. Main reason I took mine off was because of my rear bar modifications made the rear muffler look really out of place. It was only a matter of time until I punched a whole in it as it scraped quite a few times off road.

I too removed the rear muffler on "Voldemort" and the note was much nicer and not annoying. My current beast has a hot dog on the rear and it sounds good as well

As far as performance goes, just changing the exhaust makes very little difference but does provide a platform for future enhancements to make a bigger difference

Steve

I ended up replacing the stock with a twin pipe system, with free flowing cats and an enhanced twin (2 in to one, out to two) centre muffler. The first incarnation was straight through at the rear - but was definitely too loud and droned on the highway. I had two "hot dogs" installed on the two exit pipes to stop the droning.











Mine is still quite loud for some tastes. But boy, it does put a smile on your face when it barks.

Originally Posted by davidsonsm

I ended up replacing the stock with a twin pipe system, with free flowing cats and an enhanced twin (2 in to one, out to two) centre muffler. The first incarnation was straight through at the rear - but was definitely too loud and droned on the highway. I had two "hot dogs" installed on the two exit pipes to stop the droning.

Mine is still quite loud for some tastes. But boy, it does put a smile on your face when it barks.

Hi Sean

Any performance increase noticeable?

[QUOTE=Hammer H;2267813]Hi Sean

Any performance increase noticeable?[/Yeah - reckon there was. Maybe 5%. ]