Muffler sound question
03-14-2007, 12:31 PM
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Muffler sound question
This is getting frustrating. I changed my stock system with a catback Borla muffler (not an XR-1). The muffler is a round straight through design. it seems that the car is now quieter than it was witht the stock muffler. I am thinking of exchanging the muffler again, would another muffler be louder OR since this is a straight through design will this be the loudest it gets?
03-14-2007, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by sharky47
I just installed an XR-1, it is quieter at idle and "poppy" between 2 and 3k rpm. After that, it is not loud - but nice.
03-14-2007, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by AR10
Loud noises are just the efforts of a weak mind trying to express itself.
No offense intended, just my opinion. :-)
No offense intended, just my opinion. :-)
It can also be the quest for an intuitive mind to hear his car so he can keep his eyes on the track.
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03-14-2007, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by sharky47
I just installed an XR-1, it is quieter at idle and "poppy" between 2 and 3k rpm. After that, it is not loud - but nice.
03-14-2007, 03:59 PM
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The factory catalytic converter has a resonator integrated into the design that is responsible for the majority of sound dampening. When I removed the catalytic converter and replaced it with a Magnaflow High Flow cat, my car had more resonance.
Those with Borla XR-1s that want more sound should try removing the factory cat and swapping it with a straight pipe or high flow cat if they want more sound.
Those with Borla XR-1s that want more sound should try removing the factory cat and swapping it with a straight pipe or high flow cat if they want more sound.
03-14-2007, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Mongo
The factory catalytic converter has a resonator integrated into the design that is responsible for the majority of sound dampening. When I removed the catalytic converter and replaced it with a Magnaflow High Flow cat, my car had more resonance.
Those with Borla XR-1s that want more sound should try removing the factory cat and swapping it with a straight pipe or high flow cat if they want more sound.
Those with Borla XR-1s that want more sound should try removing the factory cat and swapping it with a straight pipe or high flow cat if they want more sound.
03-14-2007, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Mongo
The factory catalytic converter has a resonator integrated into the design that is responsible for the majority of sound dampening. When I removed the catalytic converter and replaced it with a Magnaflow High Flow cat, my car had more resonance.
Those with Borla XR-1s that want more sound should try removing the factory cat and swapping it with a straight pipe or high flow cat if they want more sound.
Those with Borla XR-1s that want more sound should try removing the factory cat and swapping it with a straight pipe or high flow cat if they want more sound.
03-14-2007, 04:18 PM
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I have a Borla (I think its an XR1 - oval type muffler) with stock resonator, and just removed the Cat. It sounds rather "blatty" in the mid range, and definately lets you know that you're driving a 4cyl. car. IMO the quality of sound was much better with the Cat in place. I would be interested in hearing a strait pipe though. Maybe its the resonator causing my "problems"
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Originally Posted by jeeper31
that was my next thought. I also bought a gutted cat, would that make a difference?
03-14-2007, 06:45 PM
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My car sounds realy good with stock and no cat. When i shift gears it sounds like a blow off valve. I took a friend for a ride and he thought it was a turbo, I said no I wish it was a turbo.