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Sep 7, 2016 | 02:59 PM

Calicraig2

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Muffler recommendations?

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...

Sep 7, 2016 | 08:25 PM

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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.

Sep 7, 2016 | 08:48 PM

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Lavster, Good day my friend!

Sep 8, 2016 | 04:38 AM

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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.

Sep 8, 2016 | 08:53 AM

Calicraig2

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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,,,

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Sep 8, 2016 | 08:58 AM

Calicraig2

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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.

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

Sep 8, 2016 | 09:09 AM

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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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Sep 8, 2016 | 06:00 PM

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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

Sep 9, 2016 | 05:29 AM

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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.

Sep 11, 2016 | 04:02 AM

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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?

Sep 11, 2016 | 05:14 AM

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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?

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

Sep 12, 2016 | 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by VividRacing

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..