[s-cars] Sweeter Sound

[Matt Molyneux]

This is going to sound like a dumb question because it has nothing to do
with performance at all, but bear with me. With the MTM spec software and
the new tranny working well I'm just about perfectly happy with the S6
again. I plan on doing some mild suspension mods as I have alluded to in
earlier posts, but other than that there is only one thing about this car
that has always irked me...the exhaust note.

Sure the stock exhaust flows well, even for cars with more HP than I'll ever
make, but it just doesn't do the 5-cylinder justice. Reving the engine at a
stoplight will get you more rolling eyes than anything else. I have driven a
car with a complete aftermarket exhaust and even though it was a while ago,
I remember it sounding glorious, so I know this engine CAN sound great.

So here's my question, what can be done about making the exhaust note much
improved? I know I can try and track down a used exhaust system somewhere
but it hasn't been too fruitful, and I know that Stebro and Stromung make
good exhausts for this car but I really can't afford a completely new system
(besides I can't get a hold of Stromung). Therefore has anyone come across
an inexpensive and practical way of improving the exhaust? Would high flow
cats make it sound much better, or would changing the rear muffler be the
best bet? What's the best source for these things? I'm asking because I
really have not clue were to start. Thanks for any help.

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Matt Molyneux
Washington, D.C.
1995 UrS6
MTM Stage 1+, EDU 6-speed