My stock muffler == Shot!

After 83k my stock exhaust has finally given up on me, I can easily put a screwdriver through it...


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The front pipes still seem good so I am going to replace the muffler, tailpipe, and add a resonator tip.

I've decided on a MagnaFlow muffler that was the closest to stock size. (this one is actually 2 inches longer with a center outlet) I believe it will fit, lots of room between the rear shock and axle. I hope.

Then I'm going to have the muffler shop, who says they do custom mandrel bent pipes, fab up a tail pipe with a Monza big-bore pencil tip.

This size muffler is only available with 2.5 in/out lets, I figure they can adapt it to the stock 2.25 front pipe. I ordered the Monza tip w/2.5 inlet also, so the tailpipe is increasing a bit.

Your thoughts?... Discuss.

if your going to have some custom bent pipe anyway.. go dual exhaust :cool: hehe j/k thats a whole 'nother level of project... im hoping my stock muffler goes soon so i have a way to justify new muffler and tailpipe... heh

i'm no muffler expert but i have heard good things about magnaflow.... for mine i was looking at a dynamax (or dynapro... i forget the name) that is made for a 3.5L monte carlo.. its got 2-1/4 in and 2-1/2" out

Heh yeah, I thought about duals but decided I would rather just stick w/ a single tailpipe and nice tip.

I am mainly concerned about that large Magnaflow I picked out fitting up under there. It should be OK, there seems to be some wiggle room.

Hopefully they can re-use all of the stock mounting points, all seem pretty solid but will need to be cut off the existing muffler and welded to the new one.

Has anyone ever replaced the Rubber in the stock exhaust mounts? I'm sure they are worn out and would benefit from a refresh.

Parts finally arrive (&@%# backorders).
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Heading to the muffler shop tomorrow for the install.

please keep sharing the updates, I'm closing in on 90k but the underbelly looks pretty rusty like it lived it's life up north, at least hte wearable items look pretty rusty (thank goodness)
I may have to consider doing the same thing at some point in the future

This looks like a valid solution. I've got a stock muffler problem as well and Isuzu says 3 months and $391.00 for an OEM muffler. Ouch!

sorry, little late
but we stock these Magnaflows. They come in 12" and 18" body
lengths. Both flow the same, better then stock, but the longer one
is just a little quietor then the shorter one. Mostly it changes the
cockpit sound levels. Youll hear both over stock, no doubt. Both will
easily fit in place of the factory huge muffler. I suggest keeping
the single set up to be honest.

You wouldn't happen to have any universal Catalytic Converters that would work for our VX's? Thanks

found a cool website. www.shoponline.com. try doing a search for vehicross and see if ya come up with anything

Thanks for the tip Quad!

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Originally Posted by Pghachey

You wouldn't happen to have any universal Catalytic Converters that would work for our VX's? Thanks

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We do, Hi Flow Magnflow too.
I was under mine today. Its a dual 2" pipe that Ys into
a 2.25" pipe and muffler btw.

We offer Nice hi flow 50 state legal cats for about $95
too

Beat me to it .....Went Magnaflow about a year ago. Lost at least twenty pounds in the process. You may want to consider a resonator.....that muffler is gonna "drone" a bit...a lot.:o Sounds nice and burbly at start up tho:)

One thing we can promise you all and for anyone considering
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When you buy from us, we garauntee all we sell
We can usually match or come very close to anyones price
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We are only a phone call away 6 days a week.
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Youll be buying from another VX owner, not someone who has
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And all the stuff we design or sell, will probably be tested on our
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Just something to keep in mind when buying. :bgwg:

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Originally Posted by Chopper

Beat me to it .....Went Magnaflow about a year ago. Lost at least twenty pounds in the process. You may want to consider a resonator.....that muffler is gonna "drone" a bit...a lot.:o Sounds nice and burbly at start up tho:)

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Oh ya!
Go with a resonator.

If you want improved performance and mileage go with an Aero:
http://www.aeroexhaust.com/aero_perf...e_exhaust.html
I have been enjoying the performance gains on my aero-turbine for nearly 4 years now.