I installed muffler eliminators this weekend and it was a piece of cake.
Thank you wvzr-1, for the good deal and it was nice to meet you.

Anhoo, I really like them and the sound. Its a little louder than the flow masters/magnaflows that were on there, mainly when getting on it. The drone at cruising speed is about the same, but there isn't as much gargling when letting off the gas which is a plus. I like the way it looks better than before, never liked the muffler hanging down in view and the monza looking tips of the magnaflow.

Which brings me to some added information. I drove about 5 miles yesterday after the install, then drove to work this morning. about 20 miles into my trip to work the "service engine soon" light came on. Then about another 15 miles and it went off and stayed off for the remainder of the trip ( 12 miles. ). Not sure why that happened, curious to know if anyone had theirs go on and off after the change.

Next thing. I was going to put the magnaflows up for sale cause they looked in pretty great shape, then noticed that I actually have magnaflow stainless tips welded to flowmaster mufflers. I didn't think they were the same company ? funny chit. I think I will still put them up for sale. They will be in for sale section if anyone is interested.

Here's a pic of the muffler eliminators after install :

 

I had intended to email you yesterday and ask if it was done. The weather was great for a couple of days and I thought it would be done. Looks good.

SES you'd think coincidental but I'd think it will require a scan to get History codes reliably. A check using the DIC generally reports History but certainly NOT always.

 

If the SES light was only on, on the highway, it's probably GET. But scanning the codes easy.

 

I am sorry, what is GET ?
Well I drove the 47 miles home yesterday on the highway, and also stopped a few places and the SES did not come back on. I know its easy to scan the codes, but I do not have a scanner and I am not going start stabbing my plug with a paperclip to see if any codes are present. I will not worry about it for now, unless it comes on again. Then I will go see a buddy of mine that does have a scanner. Anyways, I am very happy with the eliminators and the sound. Oh, and the look.

 

My bad. Stupid auto correct. I meant EGR

 

Oh, stabbing the plug with a paper clip harms nothing. I've done it a million times. If you think about it, putting a scanner in is the same. As long as you don't start the engine with the paper clip in the aldl.

 

I didn't GET it either - thanks for asking! LOL

I hate acronyms and was struggling with that one for sure!


I was going to ask but didn't want to appear maybe foolish.

 

I ran a muffler eliminators on a couple cars and they never set off a service engine light or any codes.

I am another one recommending the paper clip method. It is easy and works to find codes. Usually if you had the light, a code can be retrieved. Also most scanners only work on OBD2 systems ('96 and newer), so make sure if you buy or use a scanner that it is one that works with your car.

I also like the sound. I thought the muffler eliminators were the best sounding idle of any systems I have heard. I also found you can modulate the volume pretty easily with the gas pedal. Kind of fun.

Good luck.

 

I have chambered muffler eliminators made by Allens on my 85. I really like them. Straight through pipes with no catalytic convertor. (no cat needed on an antique car) The sound is similar to the old school chambered side pipes on c2's and c3's. Nice low rumble at low speeds but then it comes to life when you get on it.