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mr3 · 03-29-2009, 10:42 PM

I got the muffler for $75 which wasn't bad.

Got it painted with high temp black paint. Smelled like jolly ranchers. MMMM

It was longer where the flange to mount to the cat was so that had to be measured up. Then cut and welded.

I cant cut straight lines but both were even and it lined up perfectly.

Welded and purtied up. Not bad for a cheap harbor freight welder. Under $100I believe.

Close.

Test fit.

I didnt take any more pics after this. I made some mounting brackets out of what I had available. It hangs nice and even which I am happy about. I was expecting it to be off to one side by 4" because I get a little carried away and just start cutting. It lines up perfectly under the tow hooks on each side. I have to swap out my exhaust manifold gasket so I can hear what it really sounds like. Compared to what the stock one was, it feels more even throughout the powerband. It doesnt jerk hard around 3500 any more. From what I can tell I have a little bit more low end torque. I'll be replacing the manifold gasket tuesday after school and then I'll report back on the noise level.

03-29-2009, 10:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
mr3 unskilled Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 2,408 Thanks: 24 Thanked 98 Times in 93 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Mk2 muffler my way I got the muffler for $75 which wasn't bad. Got it painted with high temp black paint. Smelled like jolly ranchers. MMMM It was longer where the flange to mount to the cat was so that had to be measured up. Then cut and welded. I cant cut straight lines but both were even and it lined up perfectly. Welded and purtied up. Not bad for a cheap harbor freight welder. Under $100I believe. Close. Test fit. I didnt take any more pics after this. I made some mounting brackets out of what I had available. It hangs nice and even which I am happy about. I was expecting it to be off to one side by 4" because I get a little carried away and just start cutting. It lines up perfectly under the tow hooks on each side. I have to swap out my exhaust manifold gasket so I can hear what it really sounds like. Compared to what the stock one was, it feels more even throughout the powerband. It doesnt jerk hard around 3500 any more. From what I can tell I have a little bit more low end torque. I'll be replacing the manifold gasket tuesday after school and then I'll report back on the noise level.