Cutting muffler out?

AmmarYasirA · 10-07-2014, 04:07 PM

I loved the sound of RPI's but when I see them in pictures it honestly just looks like two pipes that come back out of the exhaust in place of the muffler. I mean, I know there's more to it than that but it seems as if you could get similar sound from just a local exhaust shop welding pipes for you.

My question was that if I get the muffler cut and I have just pipes in place of them. What am I looking at as far as price is concerned? There's a reputable exhaust shop near where I live and they said it would cost anywhere from $150-$200.

Is this reasonable?

Or should I stop being a cheap ass and just get RPI's?

StickMon · 10-07-2014, 11:08 PM

There's a thread on here somewhere where they cut open the stock cans and took the guts out, then welded them back up.
I think that gets you the low end of straight pipes, but cuts down on some of the high end rasp.

Jumbosock · 10-08-2014, 12:49 PM

Remove your mufflers and drive around to see if u like it. I bet you will hate it.

SCHMOUPE · 10-08-2014, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jumbosock

Remove your mufflers and drive around to see if u like it. I bet you will hate it.

+1
I have driven my car without mufflers for a few miles for shits and giggles and you will for sure get stopped/ticketed/impounded in no time.

Exist · 10-09-2014, 05:19 PM

If you just removed the mufflers and didnt add the pipe afterwards yes you would get ticketed. I've had a muffler delete before and it was NOT as loud as many other exhausts. It is a cheap and effective way to make a better sound and the engines sound great when they are less restricted. You will not get ticketed for sound. They are nowhere near that loud.

ZStig · 10-09-2014, 05:57 PM

or do this route

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...&highlight=dmh

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AmmarYasirA Ammar 73 Rep 406 Posts Drives: a lot Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I loved the sound of RPI's but when I see them in pictures it honestly just looks like two pipes that come back out of the exhaust in place of the muffler. I mean, I know there's more to it than that but it seems as if you could get similar sound from just a local exhaust shop welding pipes for you. My question was that if I get the muffler cut and I have just pipes in place of them. What am I looking at as far as price is concerned? There's a reputable exhaust shop near where I live and they said it would cost anywhere from $150-$200. Is this reasonable? Or should I stop being a cheap ass and just get RPI's? __________________ E85 ///M Roadster -SapphireBlack/Imola - Garage Queen 2018 F150 Platinum - Black/Black - Leveled on 34's - DD
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StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	There's a thread on here somewhere where they cut open the stock cans and took the guts out, then welded them back up. I think that gets you the low end of straight pipes, but cuts down on some of the high end rasp. __________________ Warning: May contain traces of nuts.
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Jumbosock Captain 76 Rep 987 Posts Drives: 2007 M coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Remove your mufflers and drive around to see if u like it. I bet you will hate it. __________________ CSL headersEuro catsArqray exhaustDKF hangersEvolve TuneGenuine CSL rims10mm Macht Schnell front spacersmodified Hamann bumperTekarbon 2X2 CF spoilerTurner CF grillsAS SSKKWV3OEM Strut barRogue RSMPolyurethane anti-roll bar bushingsDeka ETX30L batteryNav Video modulefront & rear camerasIpod modulestubby antennaR-Dash LED license lights*LED Ziza interior lights
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Exist Private First Class 12 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Kentucky iTrader: (0)	If you just removed the mufflers and didnt add the pipe afterwards yes you would get ticketed. I've had a muffler delete before and it was NOT as loud as many other exhausts. It is a cheap and effective way to make a better sound and the engines sound great when they are less restricted. You will not get ticketed for sound. They are nowhere near that loud. __________________ -Spencer
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ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,376 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	or do this route http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...&highlight=dmh __________________
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