Can I just change my muffler?

You can take your car to a muffler shop for a replacement, but installing a new muffler yourself is fairly easily and cost-efficient. To complete your muffler installation, you’ll need a jack to lift up your car, a wrench, different sized ratchets, lubricant, and possibly a hacksaw.

How does a muffler affect the sound from the exhaust?

Mufflers that force the exhaust gases through sound dampening chambers or restrict the gases will reduce the sound produced (restriction forces the sound waves to bounce against each other and reduces audible output) . Mufflers with linings that specifically absorb sound waves will also dampen the sound output.

Which is the best racing muffler for sound?

Borla’s XR-1 Racing Muffler is a great example of a straight-through muffler. Exhaust gasses are routed through a straight, perforated tube, which is wrapped in stainless steel insulation to absorb some of the sound. This design creates minimal backpressure and just enough sound reduction to meet track regulations.

What kind of muffler do I need for dual exhaust?

This will help you determine the number of inlets you need on your muffler. For example, a single exhaust will require a single inlet on the muffler. If you’re merging a dual exhaust into one muffler, you’ll need a dual-inlet muffler.

Is there a tunable muffler for small engines?

SuperTrappmakes a version of their tunable muffler for small engines. And people claimed that it worked really well! (I have a SuperTrapp on my Honda XR650R and really like it. It’s loud…but only because I have it tuned that way. They canbe quiet.) I found the info here. The info was encouraging, but the price was not.

How does the American custom tone Flex system work?

The American Custom Tone-Flex System will change your riding experience forever. With incredible sound, great performance, and the flexibility to change your sound and tone in minutes, you’ll take your pipes to the next level.

What can I do to change the sound of my exhaust system?

Wrap the muffler and exhaust with an acoustic wrap (or spray with a sound dampening high temperature material). Acoustic wraps and sound dampening sprays designed for use on an exhaust system may reduce transferred vibrations and alter the total sound of the exhaust system.

What can I use to dampen the sound of the exhaust?

Cross-pipe, x-pipe, h-pipe, y-pipe designs and dual-in muffler designs all use the intermingling of gases to balance the exhaust output. Wrap the muffler and exhaust with an acoustic wrap (or spray with a sound dampening high temperature material).