best muffler

flybikes1593 · 08-03-2009, 03:07 AM

alright i have a 86 MR2 and am building an exhaust with 2 1/4in tubing and was wondering what the best sounding muffler would be?
i dont want it too loud, but loud when you get higher in the RPMs. And i dont want it to sound like a little dinky riced out honda civic.

Any ideas?

mr2_jake · 09-07-2009, 07:57 PM

Best muffler = Flowmaster Hushpower II. Put one on my car, sounds absolutely amazing, words can't even describe.

traintech86 · 09-07-2009, 10:30 PM

just wanted to hear it:

YouTube - BMW E30 325 S52 OBDI w/ Dual Flowmaster...

YouTube - Hushpower II on a camry? WTF!

i think it sounds ok but i'd like to hear it on a 2

jsnod25 · 09-17-2009, 12:02 PM

i want to know if this is a good deal, and if it is, if its a good muffler for the mr2 mk1 4A-GE

should be the top one on this page.
Discount Exhaust Systems - 1988 Toyota MR2 GT 4 Cyl 1.6L Pacesetter Exhaust

mr3 · 09-17-2009, 12:08 PM

I've read mixed reviews about the pacesetter exhaust. Some say they rust out within a few years but some say they love them and they sound great. I'm using a bosal stock replacement on my stock 87. Stock mk2 muffler on my 88 20v. I had the mk2 on my 87 for a while and it was pretty good. It's a heavy muffler and has to be modded a bit to work but nothing big.

Traintech, you really cant compare front engine car's exhaust to the mr2's. They have more bends and are longer. They will give you an idea but not accurate.

flybikes1593 · 09-17-2009, 12:10 PM

i just made my own exhaust with a flowmaster 40 series muffler
it sounds really good, has a nice rumble to it, and i also exhaust wrapped the whole thing

espguitarist33 · 09-17-2009, 12:55 PM

i was looking at the pacesetter...it seems like it is too loud for my liking

mr2_jake · 09-17-2009, 01:31 PM

Pacesetter system is very loud. I had one for a minute. The inside is CHEAP, and falls apart quickly and easily. Same story with the pacesetter systems on my 280zx and 300zx. Like I said, Hushpower dos, son. HECHO EN AMERICANA... Sounds fantastic on MR2. Nearly made me nut myself when she hit 5k. Fockin indians over here told me it sounded like a Ferrari.. I would post a vid but I already swapped it out for my experimental true dual system

...

BTW... That vid of the BMW sounds almost identical to what my deuce sounded like with the Hush. Only the 2 sounds way smoother revving.

espguitarist33 · 09-17-2009, 01:33 PM

hmm...i'll consider...wouldnt mind a prebuilt exhaust though

is the hks loud? or farty :/ ?

jsnod25 · 09-17-2009, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr2_jake

Pacesetter system is very loud. I had one for a minute. The inside is CHEAP, and falls apart quickly and easily. Same story with the pacesetter systems on my 280zx and 300zx. Like I said, Hushpower dos, son. HECHO EN AMERICANA... Sounds fantastic on MR2. Nearly made me nut myself when she hit 5k. Fockin indians over here told me it sounded like a Ferrari.. I would post a vid but I already swapped it out for my experimental true dual system

...

BTW... That vid of the BMW sounds almost identical to what my deuce sounded like with the Hush. Only the 2 sounds way smoother revving.

can you link a site where i might find one of those? the hushpower one. Also what about the 3 year warranty that comes with the pacesetter, will it last that long?

espguitarist33 · 09-17-2009, 01:48 PM

the pacesetter? just google pacesetter mr2 exhaust...it should be wihtin the top few links

jsnod25 · 09-17-2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by espguitarist33

the pacesetter? just google pacesetter mr2 exhaust...it should be wihtin the top few links

I was the one that posted the link to the pacesetter, im asking about the hushpower for an MR2 MK1 A4-GE

espguitarist33 · 09-17-2009, 02:05 PM

right right..sorry ...i think the hushpower is a universal muffler? i'm not sure...if its a prebuilt kit i'd like one too!!

mr3 · 09-17-2009, 02:11 PM

I googled it. Flowmaster FLO-12418400 Flowmaster Muffler Hushpower II 2.25" 18" Case 409 12418400 Exhaust

jsnod25 · 09-17-2009, 02:25 PM

so whats the difference between the 304 and 409?? just the steel they use?

jsnod25 · 09-17-2009, 02:29 PM

ok. so i found it (Hushpower 12418400) for $118, but when the tool ask's to see if it fits, i type in 1988 toyota mr2 it says it doesnt fit, then recomends a Bosal exhaust for me... so does it fit or doesnt it? do you have to mix and match stuff and re-do the whole system? or can you fit it on OEM stuff already on the car?

FLO-12418400 on amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/Bosal-228-853-Muffler/dp/B00...

mr3 · 09-17-2009, 02:42 PM

Of course it's not going to fit the stock application. You are looking at a differnt size diameter piping. If you go out and buy the correct size stuff you can make it work. I'm not sure what the difference is with between the 2. Someone posted the size of the stock stuff and it was under 2" I'm not sure the exact size so I wont say that. You can make it work though.

traintech86 · 09-17-2009, 10:53 PM

i knew it wasn't gonna be able to sound the same but it seemed like it could be close and give an idea.

YellowJacket · 09-21-2009, 01:29 PM

Me and another Mk1 owner both got our exhaust systems from this guy:
eBay Seller: toyguy3636: Parts Accessories items on eBay Motors

$450 shipped:

espguitarist33 · 09-21-2009, 01:48 PM

thats alot

08-03-2009, 03:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
flybikes1593 No Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Neenah Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	best muffler alright i have a 86 MR2 and am building an exhaust with 2 1/4in tubing and was wondering what the best sounding muffler would be? i dont want it too loud, but loud when you get higher in the RPMs. And i dont want it to sound like a little dinky riced out honda civic. Any ideas?

09-17-2009, 12:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
jsnod25 How did this get changed? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Va beach, va Posts: 128 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i want to know if this is a good deal, and if it is, if its a good muffler for the mr2 mk1 4A-GE should be the top one on this page. Discount Exhaust Systems - 1988 Toyota MR2 GT 4 Cyl 1.6L Pacesetter Exhaust Last edited by jsnod25; 09-17-2009 at 12:17 PM.

09-17-2009, 02:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
jsnod25 How did this get changed? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Va beach, va Posts: 128 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	ok. so i found it (Hushpower 12418400) for $118, but when the tool ask's to see if it fits, i type in 1988 toyota mr2 it says it doesnt fit, then recomends a Bosal exhaust for me... so does it fit or doesnt it? do you have to mix and match stuff and re-do the whole system? or can you fit it on OEM stuff already on the car? FLO-12418400 on amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Bosal-228-853-Muffler/dp/B00... Last edited by jsnod25; 09-17-2009 at 02:36 PM.

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09-07-2009, 07:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
mr2_jake Many skills... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Best muffler = Flowmaster Hushpower II. Put one on my car, sounds absolutely amazing, words can't even describe.

09-17-2009, 12:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
mr3 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 842 Thanks: 19 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I've read mixed reviews about the pacesetter exhaust. Some say they rust out within a few years but some say they love them and they sound great. I'm using a bosal stock replacement on my stock 87. Stock mk2 muffler on my 88 20v. I had the mk2 on my 87 for a while and it was pretty good. It's a heavy muffler and has to be modded a bit to work but nothing big. Traintech, you really cant compare front engine car's exhaust to the mr2's. They have more bends and are longer. They will give you an idea but not accurate.

09-17-2009, 12:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
flybikes1593 No Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Neenah Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i just made my own exhaust with a flowmaster 40 series muffler it sounds really good, has a nice rumble to it, and i also exhaust wrapped the whole thing

09-17-2009, 12:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
espguitarist33 Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: west chester PA Posts: 415 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	i was looking at the pacesetter...it seems like it is too loud for my liking

09-17-2009, 01:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
mr2_jake Many skills... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Pacesetter system is very loud. I had one for a minute. The inside is CHEAP, and falls apart quickly and easily. Same story with the pacesetter systems on my 280zx and 300zx. Like I said, Hushpower dos, son. HECHO EN AMERICANA... Sounds fantastic on MR2. Nearly made me nut myself when she hit 5k. Fockin indians over here told me it sounded like a Ferrari.. I would post a vid but I already swapped it out for my experimental true dual system ... BTW... That vid of the BMW sounds almost identical to what my deuce sounded like with the Hush. Only the 2 sounds way smoother revving.

09-17-2009, 01:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
espguitarist33 Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: west chester PA Posts: 415 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	hmm...i'll consider...wouldnt mind a prebuilt exhaust though is the hks loud? or farty :/ ?

09-17-2009, 01:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
espguitarist33 Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: west chester PA Posts: 415 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	the pacesetter? just google pacesetter mr2 exhaust...it should be wihtin the top few links

09-17-2009, 02:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
espguitarist33 Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: west chester PA Posts: 415 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	right right..sorry ...i think the hushpower is a universal muffler? i'm not sure...if its a prebuilt kit i'd like one too!!

09-17-2009, 02:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
mr3 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 842 Thanks: 19 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I googled it. Flowmaster FLO-12418400 Flowmaster Muffler Hushpower II 2.25" 18" Case 409 12418400 Exhaust

09-17-2009, 02:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
jsnod25 How did this get changed? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Va beach, va Posts: 128 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	so whats the difference between the 304 and 409?? just the steel they use?

09-17-2009, 02:42 PM	#17 (permalink)
mr3 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 842 Thanks: 19 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Of course it's not going to fit the stock application. You are looking at a differnt size diameter piping. If you go out and buy the correct size stuff you can make it work. I'm not sure what the difference is with between the 2. Someone posted the size of the stock stuff and it was under 2" I'm not sure the exact size so I wont say that. You can make it work though.

09-17-2009, 10:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
traintech86 Traintech86 on all im's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Norfolk VA Posts: 913 Thanks: 13 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	i knew it wasn't gonna be able to sound the same but it seemed like it could be close and give an idea.

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YellowJacket 1985 N/A 6-Speed Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 271 Thanks: 8 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Me and another Mk1 owner both got our exhaust systems from this guy: eBay Seller: toyguy3636: Parts Accessories items on eBay Motors $450 shipped:

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espguitarist33 Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: west chester PA Posts: 415 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	thats alot