Subject: 164 Exhaust

[sid_l_trest@xxxxxxxxx]

     My centre muffler is shot. In some recent dialogue, Alfa Bill 
     suggested that
     I replace this muffler with a staight pipe since "it is paper mache" 
     anyway.
     I checked the 164 homepage and it has a reference to someone replacing 
     the
     rear muffler with a straight section, without significant noise 
     increase. So
     now I'm confused. Does anyone else have expewrience in this area?
     
     I recently replaced my center muffler on my 164 with a unit from 
     International Auto Parts, it was very economical and fits and works 
     just fine. Be certain to get new gaskets. The center section should 
     just drop out and the new one slips in - easy install. I didn't want 
     to modify my 164 feeling that the designers did a pretty good job with 
     the original car - you might feel differently.
     
     Sid
     164L - Darth

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