Hello - My left muffler finally expired. I am looking to replace both left and right mufflers. What muffler should I get that would be "stock" - even though I believe my exhaust system is upgraded with stainless steel. Not even sure how to figure out what kind of exhaust I have. Just trying to find out what would be "stock" so I can get the rear end to be correct when looking at the vehicle.

Thanks!!

 

Sorry forgot to mention that I have a 1989 convertible.

 

I would suggest that you look on line at Eckler's and Mid America for their mufflers. You can get an idea of what you have compared to their pictures.

Then either buy from them and install yourself or go to a muffler shop.

 

I installed OEM style Magnaflow dual outlet mufflers. Also check Corvette Central for lots of options. They have them with and without Y pipes.

 

Hi there,

Thanks for the links. I like what I see at Ecklers for $180, true dual outlet mufflers, which say they will not resonate. Are these truly stock quality and sound?

Should I cancel my Corsa order? I do not need the premium mufflers if these are good enough.

C4ZF6nut

 

I went with the OEM style. Wanted the OEM look. Get the true dual outlet ones. Cancel the Corsa they are over priced.

 

How is the sound, and how long have you had them? Who did you order from?

Right now, MidAmerica says these are delayed, Ecklers does not say anything,but I have heard a few stories where they were quite late in shipping. Corvette Central prices are a little higher. Are these made by the same company?

 

I've had them five years. Mine are Magnaflow. Don't know who makes the non brand, probably Walker. Check Corvette Central.

 

Check out AutoAnything.com for exhaust parts. Bought mine there and saved over $100 on my catback (it was a CORSA) over MidAmerica and Ecklers. They have decent prices and better yet, I have a friends discount good for "15% OFF and FREE SHIPPING"!

Here's the link to access the discount...

http://autoanything.extole.com/a/clk/CvSLL

Hope you can take advantage and save some money. With the 15% off, you could maybe afford a more premium choice. They do carry a nice wide selection of Magnaflows.

Here's a link to their performance muffler listing for an 89:
http://www.autoanything.com/exhausts...0A50460A1.aspx

 

Wonder which ones are installed at the show there. Be nice to see and hear them in person while at the show before you install one. If you in the Northeast that is. I think it can't be bad if they do them, they must do lots of vettes over and over and know what they are doing.

 

What do the muffler tips look like as "stock" can someone upload images?

 

I am going to install this on 89 C4 w/ ZF6 & Fx3. Although, I could get aluminized steel OEM copies, I decided against it because shipping kills the deal.-) I need the replacement to last as long as the original. I cannot afford the aluminumized steel mufflers if I have to replace them every other year or something. I find stainless steel exhausts last a long longer than aluminized steel, and looks a million times better.


Second, the drone problem which I read makes the 6th gear (lugging) impossible. I notice the same problem even in smaller gears when I go slowly up a narrow street etc. My car sounds like a military truck/tank. It really sounds like old gas engine Chevy trucks from the 60s, which it should with the muffler shop built mufflers.

I need the sixth gear, and I may want to drive on sixth at speeds ranging from 50mph-65mph, with slight inclines at times on the highway and do city driving. I will pay about $10/gallon gas.

Magnaflows can be had from Advance, $550-%20=$440 or something. Still, I will try Corsa. I like the engineering of the Corsa. I understand that L98 cars are severely restricted from the exhaust side. I also ordered Magnaflow hi flo cat from Advance, I do not think I need a cat, but just in case.-) Right now, I am debating if I should get Magnaflow Y tubes for $260....

 

I have the Magnaflow's with the LT1 Tips..Love em..No drone straight through design.I have the stock cats and an 3" X-Pipe.Great sounding.Not too loud just like a 60's Vette sound.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXLzKQjRV7E

 

I paid less than $240 for alumunized OEM style Magnaflows.

BTW, why would you ever think you would need to replace aluminum coated mufflers every 2 years. I have had mine 5 years and they look great. The originals lasted 18 years and weren't rusted out.

You must be reading some BS advertising.

You can get no drone alumnum coated mufflers at Corvette Central for $220, but hey, to each his own.