Re: Expensive muffler

[johnholt@halhinet.on.ca (John Holt)]

aeciepli@undergrad.math.uwaterloo.ca wrote ....

<< I just got a Cat back exhaust from a place called Mantis Racing in
<< Oakville, Ont. They put in a 2-1/4 inch performance exhaust into my '85
<< 5kcdt for a grand total of $290 installed (taxes extra). I had the exact
<< same thing that happened to you happen to me. This place was by far the
<< cheapest place I could find, but the exhaust seems of good quality. I can
<< really feel the difference over the stock exhaust that was on before and
<< so I recommend them as a place to go. The shop seemed very clean and they
<< were very professional, no "hidden" cost or other problems. They are also
<< a Bosch authorized service centre, which is good for us Audi folk. Since
<< you seem to be from Ontario, I recommend you give them a shout. Their
<< number is (905)-844-6219.

Is the Cat Back exhaust nosier than stock? and by how much 5%, 10%?? My
1988 90Q has about 3 months left on the rear muffler and I'm in Eastern
Ontario.

John Holt
1988 90Q

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