Question about exhaust and resonator.

[maxddr19]

I want to maybe replace the muffler on my car for something alittle more quiet. Like a low decent tone. The owner of the car before me put some sore of Megan muffler on it before but I can't tell which. Keep in mind a just have a non turbo. I had maybe the Apexi N1 in mind for it, since it's not too expensive. I just want my car to sound nice and not like a tin can. The other thing is would it be a good idea to remove the resonator? I really don't know how I would go about doing any of this or putting a new muffler on either. So I'm asking for a little help.

 

[Bud92gsx]

Another axle back muffler question.

Which is the problem,You(previous owner) threw a different muffler on the car, and stopped there.

Have you thought about a catback exhaust, or a header back exhaust?

But remember, you have a n/t car,it may always sound like a pissed a off bumblebee.

 

[Funfettie]

Apexi N1's are quite loud on non turbo cars. Most aftermarkets are for that matter (that I have experience with) Research is going to be your best friend along with a catback or headerback.

 

[maxddr19]

Which would be better performance wise and sound wise? And I don't know exactly if it's just a different muffler or the whole system. I'm not too familiar with that kind of stuff. I'm just trying to do something simple to my car but not too expensive.

 

[Bud92gsx]

Which would be better performance wise and sound wise? And I don't know exactly if it's just a different muffler or the whole system. I'm not too familiar with that kind of stuff. I'm just trying to do something simple to my car but not too expensive.

You answered your own question. A whole new exhaust.

 

[maxddr19]

I don't know how to go about choosing which one over which or installing it. And I did just check and it seems to me like it's just a new muffler and that's it. I don't know the size though.

 

[Bud92gsx]

Where to start.I'll help, it may be ebay but heres a good refference point.

95 99 Mitsubishi Eclipse NT NA Non Turbo 2 0L Avenger Eagle Racing 4 1 Header | eBay

1995 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS GS 2 0L Non Turbo Catback Exhaust | eBay

Now ebay styler header welds are junk and most likely will crack down the road, so be weary.But if you have them looked over by a local tig shop it may hold up for a long time.I'm sure someone will want to banter about it.But thats most common with ebay headers.

As far as a cat back,Ebay is just fine, saves money and usually doesnt come with too many hiccups.



As far as installing an exhaust.Its literally bolt on.With a basic socket set you can bolt this on yourself.

 

[Tiki2777]

go for a 2.5 inch exhaust, 3' will be louder and you'll lose alot of torque with no backpressure.

 

[AZDSM]

Ditto on 2.5" exhaust. Also, if you want to reduce the tone the exhaust makes have them weld a resonator somewhere in there if the new one you buy doesn't come with one. It made a huge difference on mine.

 

[Bud92gsx]

I just picked the first two that came up.I did not realize the catback was 2.25.