Aftermarket Mufflers
All mufflers are not created equal. Those who choose to place aftermarket mufflers on their vehicles know this fact to be true. Typically, Americans seek out mufflers that keep their cars quiet, in an attempt to not produce noise pollution or to not hear the roar of our own engines. But car enthusiasts, racers, junkies, modifiers, ricers...whatever you want to call them, are a different breed all together.
We could car less about noise pollution. In fact, we get more tickets, than anyone else, for loud cars, because we place mufflers on our vehicles, and we do not care. There is a common misconception about this group, though. Those who want the quiet mufflers, think that we put loud mufflers on our cars for attention. But they are off in left field!
We know a secret! We know that the right muffler, coupled with the perfect exhaust system, can give us more horse power. We know that the mass produced factory mufflers cripple the horse power a vehicle can get. And we are flabbergasted as to why anyone would want to lower their horsepower. Our biggest worry when looking for an aftermarket muffler is which one to buy.
There are tons of manufacturers for mufflers. Magnaflow, Remus, Greddy, Monza and MimoUSA, just to name a few. So what exactly should we look for? The truth is...all of these manufacturers are great. The decision really lies in the reason that someone is searching for an aftermarket muffler.
Everyone who modifies their muffler or complete exhaust system does so for different reasons. If one is purchasing a new muffler for pure sound and cosmetic reasons, they may want to consider one of the many Magnaflow Satin Stainless Oval Mufflers. On the other hand, a racer may want the Magnaflow Stainless Steel Race Series Mufflers.
The Magnaflow Race Series is designed for serious racers. With many race venues requiring sound dampening devices that meet strict DB level requirements, Magnaflow Race Series has worked to meet and exceed these race venue requirements. While the Magnaflow muffler previously mentioned would be acceptable to meet DB level requirements, a street racer would want to consider a different muffler.
The Magnaflow Street Series Muffler was designed with the street racer in mind! With deep sound and optimal performance in mind, this muffler has "The Fast and The Furious" written all over it.
The true enthusiast will not simply settle for a new aftermarket muffler...they will only be satisfied with a whole new exhaust system. When one is looking for an exhaust system, some of the best in the industry comes from Monza. Monza has designed a Pacesetter Performance Exhaust System that is designed to truly boost performance, and connects easily to the catalytic converter.
No matter which way one decides to go, when purchasing an aftermarket muffler, the main concern is the reason for replacing the factory muffler. You can increase style, performance or sound, and in a lot of cases all three, but the reason you are looking for an aftermarket muffler, must be your first concern.
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