Re: More 4kQ Muffler ?'s

[Autobahn01@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-01-15 20:41:13 EST, OHOE@aol.com writes:

>I too need a new rear muffler for a 4KQ but I was thinking more along the
>lines of a sport exhaust. The only system I've seen is TAP's Scorpion which
I
>assume is pricey. So I've been thinking about trying to cut the pipe, before
>it turns to go into the muffler, and welding a supertrapp on their. Has
>anyone tried this? I have no idea whether or not it could even be done but I
>figure at $185 for a stainless it might be a good option especially with the
>power increase. 

As a counterpoint, the exhaust on my '84 was done in that style. It was
removed, cat-back, and replaced with 2.5" piping ending in a black
SuperTrapp. The pipe work was done up by a local muffler shop, not quite
mandrel bent, but radiused well for the confines... 

My goal was to experiment with another system with exceeding OEM cost. If one
assumes a cat back system for a 4000q might be 300$, then I did well...

SuperTrapp-90$
Pipework+tip-100$

And as an added benefit, I didn't have to wrench on my own car! So many
projects, so little time...Thanks to Glen Powell, whose '84 was my model; and
also Stott Hare(duplicate system) for being the first to be stopped by law
enforcement for "nonstandard equipment" ;^)

"BTW I love it loud."
Then this setup might just do the trick!

-What?
Chris Semple
Autobahn01@aol.com
'87 4000q
   '84 4000q
       '83 TQC
           '83 TQC