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Old 09-07-16, 02:59 PM
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I searched but didn't really find a muffler specific thread so,,,,,,

I am looking to replace the dual mufflers on my 2003 LS. Looking for something with a decent rumble,,, not really a straight thru race muffler. Has anybody replaced just their muff's and have a good recommendation?? Thanks...
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Borla's are fantastic. If you want just a little more volume without spending much leave the stocks in place and remove the resonators.
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Quiet is always better and your neighbors will thank you. Every state has laws against tampering with mufflers but those laws are rarely enforced. Some cities have noise ordinances so I would check.


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Originally Posted by Lavrishevo
Borla's are fantastic. If you want just a little more volume without spending much leave the stocks in place and remove the resonators.
I will have to look into the resonators,,, to be honest I didnt know there were any on the car (I focused on the mufflers when I was under there)...

Thanks for the Borla recommendation,,, I think thats what I had on my mini truck back in the day,,, LOL
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Originally Posted by tradosauru
Quiet is always better and your neighbors will thank you. Every state has laws against tampering with mufflers but those laws are rarely enforced. Some cities have noise ordinances so I would check.
I just want a little rumble and a lil' sumpin' when I mash on it,,, not anything obnoxious,,, You can hardly hear the car at all with the stock set up... Thanks for the feedback
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Anyone have any sound clips of the Borla? I too am interested.
Anyone have a part #? didn't see one listed on Borla's site?

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Just search on YouTube for LS430 exhaust

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I am a dealer for Borla, as well as just about any other brand you can think of. If i can be of any assistance, please dont hesitate to shoot me a PM and we can discuss options. Are you trying to get something thats a cat back, or just replacing the mufflers?

-Ralph
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Go with greddy rs mufflers thats what i have and i think it sounds awsome better than the borla but every one else has there own personal preference.
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Yeah it's a dumb question, but how do I remove the resonators? Are they easy to re-install if desired?
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Originally Posted by tallcaguy
Yeah it's a dumb question, but how do I remove the resonators? Are they easy to re-install if desired?
It all depends on what you do my advice is get a custome exhaust made 316 stainless steel 2.25 with a borla x pipe muffler in place of the third cat and you can either just run piping I out the back or have two more mufflers at the end up to you
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Originally Posted by VividRacing
I am a dealer for Borla, as well as just about any other brand you can think of. If i can be of any assistance, please dont hesitate to shoot me a PM and we can discuss options. Are you trying to get something thats a cat back, or just replacing the mufflers?

-Ralph
I am just looking for a better sounding muffler (no race mufflers) and some nice tips (although I am going to talk to my muff shop about removing the resonators first).... I will check out your website as I get closer to this project... Thanks..
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I want to get some new tips on my car. Not interested in increasing the sound. I like it quiet
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Originally Posted by yoitskenn
I want to get some new tips on my car. Not interested in increasing the sound. I like it quiet
Yea, Mine came with lame turn-downs,,,, Some phat chrome tips are definitely in the future....


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