Replacing primary muffler with bypass...muffler straps?
02-07-2019, 03:20 PM
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Racer
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Replacing primary muffler with bypass...muffler straps?
Do I reuse the 2 original muffler straps? Since muffler diameter is much larger than the bypass pipe, they seem way to long...
'89 C4...
Thanks.
'89 C4...
Thanks.
Last edited by makoshark72; 02-07-2019 at 03:47 PM.
02-08-2019, 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by makoshark72
Do I reuse the 2 original muffler straps? Since muffler diameter is much larger than the bypass pipe, they seem way to long...
'89 C4...
Thanks.
'89 C4...
Thanks.
02-08-2019, 06:30 PM
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02-09-2019, 04:48 PM
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I bought a stock car except for a primary muffler bypass. I knew it would be a little louder than stock, but I found it much too loud. I lived with it for a few years but just put a primary muffler back on. I love it. I think stock sounds so much better. Of course that’s totally subjective.
02-09-2019, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff P
I bought a stock car except for a primary muffler bypass. I knew it would be a little louder than stock, but I found it much too loud. I lived with it for a few years but just put a primary muffler back on. I love it. I think stock sounds so much better. Of course that’s totally subjective.
One thing to think about before you cut up OE parts is the cost to replace them. OE muffler straps are $$$
02-10-2019, 11:52 PM
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Racer
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Yea, I have to agree. Original parts can be too hard and $$ to come by. I used two heavy duty SS T-bolt clamps, worked great. I also like the ability to go back to stock....
02-11-2019, 12:12 AM
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Definitely a very important consideration. I think if I had to re-install a primary that the drill solution would be reversible (barring small holes in the straps). But I don’t foresee doing it. The stock exhaust was a little muted for my younger blood. I wanna hear my flat 6 not my cooling fan...
