Mufflers: Is there a "best"

audichim · 11-16-2006, 06:28 PM

I've got a '99 a4 2.8l quattro and just went down to the muffler shop. he suggested a mayame dual 3" tipped muffler, but I wanted to come here first and get some advice/feedback on it before i went ahead and got it, or before i approached him with other options. suggestions of any sort are much appreciated.

audichim · 11-16-2006, 10:10 PM

How much is inexpensive? I was quoted 220USD for the muffler and install. He had some magnaflow and Borla mufflers but said that it would be more expensive because the muffler itself cost about the same, but then tips were extra. I'm well aware of the fact that this is just one shop, but he seemed to actually SUGGEST a less expensive route, and not because of pricing, which kinda makes me listen since it means less money in his pocket.

EDIT: Sean since you're always first to post responses (which i truly appreciate) do you know where i could find out the weight of the stock rims on my car for comparison's sake when i seek out replacements?

**mandoh** · 11-17-2006, 08:15 AM

well 220 is a very good price,i bought my exhaust from milltek and it cost $1000. yea its very expensive but i love it.

audichim · 11-17-2006, 11:30 AM

was that a cat back system though? i had already replaced the cats due to some damage from a large rock that bounced onto the road when the vehicle in front of me swerved a bit. anyways backto the point, already had the cats done so it is ONLY the muffler.

**mandoh** · 11-18-2006, 11:59 PM

cat-bac/midpipe. 2.75in stainless steel.

audichim · 11-19-2006, 12:04 AM

i went ahead and got it done, it looks decent and sounds pretty sweet. i haven't had a chance to realy try it out and see what it can do but it seems a bit quicker. here is a photo

audichim · 11-19-2006, 07:22 PM

yea but isn't that the only place that it matters? haha i had already done the intake actually so i think it did help somewhat, but mostly in the tone

**mandoh** · 11-20-2006, 12:03 AM

u can prob feel a lil bit of added h.p., i did w/ just an intake,but i had my exhuast and chip installed basicly at the same time and i can deff. feel a difference now!!! but u'll feel it more w/ a chip rather than an exhaust.

audichim · 11-22-2006, 07:18 PM

yup i figure the chip is next i'm just trying to get the throttle body off and such, cleaned out, and to check the vacuum system before i do too much more. only problem is not having a garage and living in a dorm...

11-16-2006, 06:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
audichim Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37 Gallery: (0)	Mufflers: Is there a "best" I've got a '99 a4 2.8l quattro and just went down to the muffler shop. he suggested a mayame dual 3" tipped muffler, but I wanted to come here first and get some advice/feedback on it before i went ahead and got it, or before i approached him with other options. suggestions of any sort are much appreciated.

11-16-2006, 10:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
audichim Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37 Gallery: (0)	How much is inexpensive? I was quoted 220USD for the muffler and install. He had some magnaflow and Borla mufflers but said that it would be more expensive because the muffler itself cost about the same, but then tips were extra. I'm well aware of the fact that this is just one shop, but he seemed to actually SUGGEST a less expensive route, and not because of pricing, which kinda makes me listen since it means less money in his pocket. EDIT: Sean since you're always first to post responses (which i truly appreciate) do you know where i could find out the weight of the stock rims on my car for comparison's sake when i seek out replacements? Last edited by audichim : 11-16-2006 at 10:13 PM.

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11-17-2006, 08:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
mandoh Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 503 Gallery: (0)	well 220 is a very good price,i bought my exhaust from milltek and it cost $1000. yea its very expensive but i love it.

11-17-2006, 11:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
audichim Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37 Gallery: (0)	was that a cat back system though? i had already replaced the cats due to some damage from a large rock that bounced onto the road when the vehicle in front of me swerved a bit. anyways backto the point, already had the cats done so it is ONLY the muffler.

11-18-2006, 11:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
mandoh Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 503 Gallery: (0)	cat-bac/midpipe. 2.75in stainless steel.

11-19-2006, 12:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
audichim Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37 Gallery: (0)	i went ahead and got it done, it looks decent and sounds pretty sweet. i haven't had a chance to realy try it out and see what it can do but it seems a bit quicker. here is a photo

11-19-2006, 07:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
audichim Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37 Gallery: (0)	yea but isn't that the only place that it matters? haha i had already done the intake actually so i think it did help somewhat, but mostly in the tone

11-20-2006, 12:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
mandoh Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 503 Gallery: (0)	u can prob feel a lil bit of added h.p., i did w/ just an intake,but i had my exhuast and chip installed basicly at the same time and i can deff. feel a difference now!!! but u'll feel it more w/ a chip rather than an exhaust.

11-22-2006, 07:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
audichim Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37 Gallery: (0)	yup i figure the chip is next i'm just trying to get the throttle body off and such, cleaned out, and to check the vacuum system before i do too much more. only problem is not having a garage and living in a dorm...

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