Quiet Muffler

[PiterNYC]

Im thinking to get a aftermarket muffler for my solara, but I dont want one that is loud. Does any of you know which muffler will give me nice look and it wouldnt be much louder than stock ?

Thanks.

[ClassySolaraGuy]

Are you looking for some performance gains or just looks?

[PiterNYC]

Just the look, but if I could have both at the same time its even better.

[ClassySolaraGuy]

I know the TRD muffler isn't that loud at all plus it looks nice. It is however on the pricey side though. You could get a custom cat back exhaust job done at a muffler shop for less than what you would pay for a TRD muffler by itself. I would look at the following:

-Stock muffler with new tip (Looks, no sound change & no performance gains)

-Universal muffler or after market (Looks, sounds & better exhaust flow with some performance gains.) If you decide to upgrade your piping I wouldn't go larger than .25in from the stock size unless you plan on getting a supercharger for it. Too big of a pipe will decrease back pressure & result in loss of torque.

- TRD muffler that's a straight up bolt on & can be installed yourself in less than a hour tops. (Looks, Mild sound change & performance gains are debatable)

Keep in mind that if you do go after market or TRD that you have your resonator kept in place to filter out sound as well.

[DatSRBoi]

WS Apexi is nice.

[PiterNYC]

I know the TRD muffler isn't that loud at all plus it looks nice. It is however on the pricey side though. You could get a custom cat back exhaust job done at a muffler shop for less than what you would pay for a TRD muffler by itself. I would look at the following:

-Stock muffler with new tip (Looks, no sound change & no performance gains)

-Universal muffler or after market (Looks, sounds & better exhaust flow with some performance gains.) If you decide to upgrade your piping I wouldn't go larger than .25in from the stock size unless you plan on getting a supercharger for it. Too big of a pipe will decrease back pressure & result in loss of torque.

- TRD muffler that's a straight up bolt on & can be installed yourself in less than a hour tops. (Looks, Mild sound change & performance gains are debatable)

Keep in mind that if you do go after market or TRD that you have your resonator kept in place to filter out sound as well.

Thanks, and do you think if I will go with a Magnaflow street series muffler it should be quiet ??

Heres a picture of the muffler
http://performancepeddler.com/images/14829.jpg

[PiterNYC]

WS Apexi is nice but expensive , I just want muffler that looks nice, and its quiet

[ClassySolaraGuy]

Thanks, and do you think if I will go with a Magnaflow street series muffler it should be quiet ??

Heres a picture of the muffler
http://performancepeddler.com/images/14829.jpg

No problem...When you do get your exhaust let it break in for about 500 miles or so to see if you like the way it sounds or not. You could always upgrade your resonator to filter more sound if its to much for your liking.

[PXLpainter]

If you just want cosmetic, then stick with your OEM muffler and put a tip on it.

[DaTwUnKrAziEpInOy]

i'd like to add also that V6s do have a quieter exhaust note compared to a 4cyl. Just food for thought if you're going the custom route.

[jhenty]

magnaflows are going to be too loud. Just get the Apexi WS, i have one which i purchased after spending money on another muffler that was too loud so then spent more overall. Buy quality from the start, you wont regret it. If you don't have the money to mod, dont do it.

[Midias]

WS Apexi is nice but expensive , I just want muffler that looks nice, and its quiet

Go custom on a Dynomax super turbo it will be perfect for you they make a great sound not to loud and you can add a custom tip. like this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83H_84izTJg


Here is my trd with a few extras

Here are some vids of my Solara

In case you are curious I have
CPE intake with ECU upgrade
TRD exhaust 2.5 inch piping custom resonator
custom Y pipe
Magnaflow high flow cat
Light weight URD pulley
Plasma booster
Hyper Voltage
TB Spacer
Ground wire upgrade
NGK iridium Plugs
NKG wires


Thats about it.
FLY BY

http://s86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/m ... 0_0094.flv

Next solara vid
http://s86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/m ... 0_0095.flv
SWEET

Last one not quite redlineing it
http://s86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/m ... 0_0092.flv
had to watch for snow drifts

[PiterNYC]

Thanks Guys , I was looking at Apexi WS II today it looks cool and if you say that its quiet I will think about it. Thanks again

[PhreakdOut]

Honestly, if appearance is all you want, I agree. Stick with the OE muffler and a tip. Treat it to a fresh coat of high temp black because I'm sure the OE paint has flaked off by now. (ArvinSango Inc makes the OE muffler and their paint process is inferior.)

If you MUST change the muffler, go with the largest body you can fit in there. You will need a offset inlet / center outlet muffler. (Dynomax Superturbos are reverseable as so are MagnaFlows.)

SuperTurbo 17730 has 2" inlet and outlet tubes. The Muffler can size these up slightly to be a closer match to your OE pipe size.

Otherwise the SuperTurbo 17731 has 2.25" inlet and outlet. New inlet elbow and out spout would need to be made anyway. 2.25" will be slightly louder than the 2". Again, it depends on what you want. The OE system has restrictions after the inlet pipes down to 48.6mm (1.91").

[jhenty]

you dont have to buy the whole exhaust system to get the Apexi WS, they sell just the muffler for $200.