Advice Please on a New Muffler

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Advice Please on a New Muffler

Postby stilletto_rebel » Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:25 pm

As I run on LPG and the tank takes up two thirds of the boot I am unable to carry my spare wheel. Another forum member has sent me some links to fit the wheel externally underneath the car. However, the links are 'murican and the brand/type of muffler they recommend is rather pricey. Would any of you be able to advise me of a more local and cheaper brand/type of muffler?

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Re: Advice Please on a New Muffler

Postby Mr Morlock » Mon Jul 14, 2014 5:48 pm

I guess there are plenty of good muffler people about - i.e. those that do a number of custom type jobs. Years ago I had some work done by Barneys exhaust Industrial Drive Braeside 95875999 but I don't even know if they are still in business. There is a lpg place ( or was) near Bolwells near the roundabout ( or was) and they probably have a source who does muffler work for them.

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Re: Advice Please on a New Muffler

Postby speed » Mon Jul 14, 2014 7:11 pm

That system is just like one I bought from a forum member earlier this year.
Get a quote for a custom job or buy the expensive one.


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Re: Advice Please on a New Muffler

Postby MrRevhead » Mon Jul 14, 2014 7:18 pm

IIRC, the muffler on the system speed purchased was a 2.25" supercat muffler.

An exhaust shop who will need to do some custom piping should easily find a suitable muffler that will also fit.
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Re: Advice Please on a New Muffler

Postby chrons_rotary » Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:29 pm

Looks about the size of a commodore/falcon mid muffler, get some dimensions and start looking.
Im sure most exhaust shops could fit it for you for not too much, or give Dann a PM if you are close to Newcastle.
Or look up Hooker mufflers on ebay, i bought mine on there and it doesnt look much bigger, though it does weigh a bit, still it has a nice tone not too drony/loud.

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Re: Advice Please on a New Muffler

Postby 93_Clubman » Tue Jul 15, 2014 11:51 am

Caedrus' system using Redback Exhausts muffler (J727???):
http://www.aus-cartalk.com/forum/viewto ... 98#p195398

Trader's system using Supercat muffler (bought by Speed):
http://www.aus-cartalk.com/forum/viewto ... 7&p=717571

Trader's thoughts in hindsight - use Lukey Walker muffler:
viewtopic.php?f=29&t=23189&p=283263#p283263

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Re: Advice Please on a New Muffler

Postby stilletto_rebel » Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:55 pm

Thank you, chaps! :D
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Re: Advice Please on a New Muffler

Postby speed » Tue Jul 15, 2014 3:18 pm

My supercat muffler is super quiet. May re fit once I've gone turbo but wait and see.
Good luck!


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