[Es2] S2 Muffler for tight fit/clearance

[Matt twentyV]

Ben, I looked at the rear box on my coupe and couldn't see any markings.

-Matt
'91cq//20vt
'95.5S6//avant
'08A4 2.0T//avant

--- On Tue, 11/16/10, Matt twentyV <matt_20v at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: Matt twentyV <matt_20v at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Es2] S2 Muffler for  tight fit/clearance
> To: quattro at audifans.com, es2 at audifans.com, s-car-list at audifans.com, "Ben Swann" <benswann at verizon.net>
> Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 9:46 AM
> Ben, I have a 3" system from 2Bennett
> that is just a single rear muffler and has a nicely balanced
> sound.  OTOH, I have an 034 3" system on our urS6, it
> has a center resonator and is much louder.
> 
> It must be the selection of the rear muffler.  I'll
> try to see if there are any vendor markings on the coupes 2B
> muffler tonight.  If you are contemplating cutting and
> welding, you might consider just replacing the rear box.
> 
> BTW, I found the overall fitment of the 2B system on the
> coupe to be much better than the 034 system on the
> urS6.  The 2B system fits neatly up into the underbody
> and doesn't rub anywhere.  
> 
> -Matt
> '91cq//20vt
> '95.5S6//avant
> '08A4 2.0T//avant
> 
> --- On Tue, 11/16/10, Ben Swann <benswann at verizon.net>
> wrote:
> 
> > From: Ben Swann <benswann at verizon.net>
> > Subject: [Es2] S2 Muffler for  tight
> fit/clearance
> > To: quattro at audifans.com,
> es2 at audifans.com,
> s-car-list at audifans.com
> > Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 7:46 AM
> > 
> > The 3" 034MS system  I installed on the E-S2  has
> > no center muffler - only rear muff.,
> > 3" Cat and is far too loud.  I'm sure it can be
> > quieted with one or two well placed
> > center mufflers, muffler/resonator (resomuf?).  The
> > problem I forsee is the lack of
> > clearance or space to locate it without interference
> with
> > underbody or driveshaft. The
> > 3" system already has clearance issues.  Cat rubs
> > against the tunnel near the downpipe
> > and continues to hang too far right, but does fit OK
> over
> > the shaft with some playing.
> > 
> > The original setup on the car as I recall had a large
> > center muffler offset to the
> > passenger side under the rear seat.  That option
> won't
> > work because it's where the
> > battery is being relocated.  Besides and inline unit
> > will flow better.  I ought to be
> > able to locate one somewhere in/under the
> driveshaft/tunnel
> > aft. of the U-joint to
> > somwhere where it opens under the seat.  One side
> has
> > only 1" clearance, but I can
> > increase that with adjustment/shifting and proper
> hangar.
> > 
> > I considered some suggestions like Magnaflow 14219
> and
> > similar, but I don't think they
> > will fit well.
> > 
> > A unit that is narrow (8") with offset would be ideal,
> or
> > an inline unit with diameter
> > under 6" ought to fit.  Seems a good size would be
> 8"
> > (maybe 9") X 12" to as much as 18"
> > long.  This as long as the offset allows as little
> as
> > 1" clearance on a side and top.
> > Height can be around 6" as long as there is about .75"
> room
> > to clear under the
> > driveshaft and could hang a bit under the tunnel, but
> don't
> > want to be hanging low -
> > like the dogleg one sees on every Camry.  An Oval
> > shape might be easier to fit
> > optimally.
> > 
> > Stainless is a must and ideally look good.  Picky
> > aren't I!
> > 
> > Just seeing if anyone has dealt with this and has
> good
> > recommendations or alternatives.
> > I'd really like the car to be reasonably quiet in
> spite of
> > the 3" overall diameter of
> > the system including downpipe.
> > 
> > TIA Ben
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