Re: type 44 rear muffler el cheapo replacements?

[Vaughn Adams <vadams@mbusa.net>]

Stephen Bigelow wrote:
> 
> The rear muffler on my non-q, non-turbo, auto 5000s has seperated the shell
> from the baffles after only about 15 months of use. Pipes are fine. Has
> anyone had any success with a bolt or weld in replacement for just the
> muffler?
> 
> Bosal replacement is $230-285Cdn, Speedy wants $300-ish...but to me, it's a
> 2" centre inlet/outlet, 17" body, and about a  5" by 8" oval. Cripes, Speedy
> has mufflers for $25!
> 
> Anyone done a Thrush etc. replacement here?
> 
> Steve Bigelow
> Ottawa ON
> 1984 5000s "Audrey"

-- Steve
I've a long (as possible) glass pack on mine. Thought the old unit would
be baffled but wasn't. Thought I'd get a few more ponies but got a
pretty loud audi now. Go for a large baffled unit. I think your typical
"turbo" unit should be more than sufficient in flow and lower cost than
stock unit. 
Vaughn
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