94 Eclipse Exhaust

Aug 13, 2005 5 Replies

I want to replace the stock muffler with something less restrictive, but not loud. I prefer a soft mellow tune while crusing. Any suggestions?



TIA Gyz


Turbo or non? Look for a cat back that's mandrel bent and 2.5". 3" works better on turbo cars but it's louder and sometimes drones. You might want to sniff around at tooners and talk

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and search there. I know some of those poseurs have audio files of their exhaust sounds, which I always though was totally gay but in your case may be helpful in rooting out and excluding the stupid boy-racer fart can systems. On a turbo car this will get you a decent gain in performance but if you're naturally aspirated, spend your money on beer because it really won't make much difference.

My bet is this is a non-turbo and a ricer boy. He thinks a muffler makes power.

Simpleton,

Thanks for the links - they are just what I needed!

Sorry I didn't give some detail. I have a '94 5-sp FWD turbo that I am building up for 300 HP that will be my daily driver, not a race car. All of the exhaust systems I have seen so far have a single muffler, and I wonder how loud they are. Don't want that "wanabe" sound. Authority spoken softly conveys confidence.

To the other respondent: I feel so embarrassed for you.

Gyz

The "muffler" ones are ricers that have non-turbos. That muffler crap is a honda thing. If you want to do a system look at the vfaq. It's old and out of date, but most of those are still sold.

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Ok, for what you're talking about, I would advise you look at 3" turbo-back and if it turns out too loud, add a bullet resonator before the muffler. My stuff is home made 3", 304 stainless with a Borla muffler and 4" tip painted flat black.. I tacked up a couple of bends and welded it together. You'll be able to find extreme DIY or a complete system. Avoid the Japanese stuff and the gay polished systems. Don't mind Nobody, his advise is solid.

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