replacement muffler $500?

[Voxicross]

Maybe it doesn't fit because my vehicle does not have the original muffler? It is a big long tube shaped thing? Is that what came on it?

Your tip about looking up "muffler" in the yellow pages was very helpful. Clearly I am not intelligent enough to post on this board.

[Ldub]

Maybe it doesn't fit because my vehicle does not have the original muffler? It is a big long tube shaped thing? Is that what came on it?

Your tip about looking up "muffler" in the yellow pages was very helpful. Clearly I am not intelligent enough to post on this board.

Sorry...

While you're there, look under "S" for smarta$z...you'll no doubt see my picture.

[rowhard]

Sorry, Ldub, my picture is already there. Try D@#$head

[Ldub]

Sorry, Ldub, my picture is already there. Try D@#$head

LOL...

[blacksambo]

Your choice is a retro fit a substitute muffler that makes a fair bit of noise, or the OEM muffler for $500.00 that truly fits the Vehicross and sounds civilized but takes 3 months to construct in Japan.

[Ldub]

Your choice is a retro fit a substitute muffler that makes a fair bit of noise, or the OEM muffler for $500.00 that truly fits the Vehicross and sounds civilized but takes 3 months to construct in Japan.

You mean to tell me that NO aftermarket muffler, that actually muffles (Midas, Sears, Meineke, & about a million other mom & pop muffler shops) can be made to fit???

I'm having a hard time believing that...

[Joe Isuzu]

Ldub, I think you're reading too much into the prior post. The choices are something aftermarket which may fit or be made to fit but will likely be louder, or the OEM one which will fit, be heavy but sound civilized
just my .02

[VehiGAZ]

Your tip about looking up "muffler" in the yellow pages was very helpful. Clearly I am not intelligent enough to post on this board.

Caution ldub... I am detecting some sarcasm.

[Ldub]

Caution ldub... I am detecting some sarcasm.

HUH?...what the heck? ...oh yeah, there it is.

Almost missed it, thanks for the heads up!

[taylorRichie]

Midas or any of the above listed shops can install both a resonator and muffler and be as quiet as our factory mufflers. And if they can't find something quiet.

Go to a GM dealership and get a muffler for a colorado or something. Mufflers are basically universal, a good muffler shop should be able to install basically ANY muffler on our vehicles... we have a lot of room where the muffler sits.

Stop in a midas and talk with them for a few minutes... I'm sure the'll talk you through it

[tom4bren]

I seem to recall an old thread where someone mentioned that a major chain they were trying to use indicated that it was illegal for them to install anything other than OEM.

I find it hard to believe but ???

You're much better off talking to some Yokels who can recommend a shop that is tailored to performance installs. (IMHO)

[taylorRichie]

Technically speaking in California the aftermarket muffler must have an CARB "EO" number or whatever to be legal.

But I believe they're the only state that requires that. Basically anything you do to your car in california that has anything to do with emissions control, or engine, needs that Number/stamp Including intakes, exhaust etc. etc.

But anywhere else I think you're A-OK...

[etlsport]

i walked into a big chain place to get the PV done.. asked the guy if they did exhaust work.. he says yea.. i tell him i need a muffler put up.. he says itll be a few days to get the part... i told him i already had my own muffler... he said they couldnt install any customer parts

[VehiGAZ]

I'll name names here... I had the local Monroe install the Flowmaster muffler and chrome tip that I bought separately and brought in to them.

($200 for install and replacing the stock piping to 2.5" piping from the flange after the d/s oxygen sensor all the way back)