Performance Muffler for Mazda3

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2007 Mazda3 GT, Galaxy Grey
I am looking into a bigger exhaust tip. On the second thought, why not put a nice muffler, to get the bigger/nicer tip + a bit more sound.

My questions are:

1. Is the sound of just a muffler rice? (boom02)

2. What universal fit muffler will fit the Mazda3? I have been looking around, and there are ALOT!!!
I understand its universal; however, I don't want one that comes out on an angle, is too long, too short or just doesn't fit right. You know what I mean.


Cheers
 
Putting a universal muffler on the MS3 will not only be difficult due to the routing of the exhaust, but it will also likely have not effect on the sound. The stock MS3 exhaust is all straight through with 3 resonator style mufflers, so removing one small straight through muffler and adding a larger aftermarket one will not do anything.
 
i suggest spending the $$ and getting a cat back... (4-600) but if you must put on a muffler i think any canister will work just as long as your tip isn't so big that you are in contact with the bumper and melt it...
 
Its not just the money(not that I have $600 dollars just sitting around waiting to be spend on an exhaust system)...I just don't want an exhaust that is too loud. I hate the ricy and loud sounding cars. I want to be able to hold a normal conversation with my passengers.
 
a cat back does not make ricey noisey sounds thats usually reserved for what you are intending by adding a muffler to a stock exhaust...

some cat backs are louder then others but most don't sound "ricey" at all... if you dont' have the money for an exhuast but want some more power and a touch more sound try an intake it adds a nice touch to the noise and adds a bit of zoom to the zoom zoom...
 
tsunami said:
a cat back does not make ricey noisey sounds thats usually reserved for what you are intending by adding a muffler to a stock exhaust...

some cat backs are louder then others but most don't sound "ricey" at all... if you dont' have the money for an exhuast but want some more power and a touch more sound try an intake it adds a nice touch to the noise and adds a bit of zoom to the zoom zoom...
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Hmmm...okay thanks for the advice! I need to hear a nice exhaust system on a Mazda 3 in person, before I take any further steps.
Been looking into the ARK systems Part #SM1001-004S http://www.arkperformance.com/content/view/30/49/ seems to be the most quiet and none droony exhaust. I love the tip as well.
Anyone on this forum sell them for a good price?


I have a K&N Typhoon intake...already gives it a nice sound!! love it
 
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If you're afraid of being a 'ricer' then don't bother replacing just the muffler for the look or sound and not getting any performance benefit.
 
mmm not totaly sure who sells the ark on the forum... i am pretty sure you can find one on ebay though from a reputable seller...
 
Does the ARK still meet emission tests?


PS: Found one on ebay, for $499 plus $79 shipping to canada.
 
Olestra said:
Careful about customs. =)
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Thanks for the heads up, but wouldn't be the first time paying for customs!!!(rei)


Answered my own question about the emissions. ARK Manager said that it does, because they use OEM cat. Good to know!!
 
whatever you do, make sure you get a muffler with chambers(unless your running boost) or you will lose back pressure/horsepower/ and money...Alot of people on here i noticied op for straight through mufflers, without boost it is pointless...Cant tell you how many 3 owners used to get on the dyno and be pissed when they got off...


NA=Backpressure
Turblo/Supercharger= no back pressure
 
Hmmn... my quotes don't work. Oh well.

If you're going to spend $700 after shipping and customs, you might as well get yourself a full catback, and get a little performance out of it for close to the same price.

I got the mazdaspeed version which has a tip only about 25% bigger than stock. I've also got a lot of compliments on the sound. A little deeper, with a hint of burble to it.

I've also found that listening to sound clips doesn't do justice to how they actually sound.

You're close to Toronto, and they have a hot 3 scene there. You might want to google Toronto + mazda + 3 + club since I've been led to believe that you can't give props to other clubs here.
 
wingnut12 said:
Hmmn... my quotes don't work. Oh well.

If you're going to spend $700 after shipping and customs, you might as well get yourself a full catback, and get a little performance out of it for close to the same price.

I got the mazdaspeed version which has a tip only about 25% bigger than stock. I've also got a lot of compliments on the sound. A little deeper, with a hint of burble to it.

I've also found that listening to sound clips doesn't do justice to how they actually sound.

You're close to Toronto, and they have a hot 3 scene there. You might want to google Toronto + mazda + 3 + club since I've been led to believe that you can't give props to other clubs here.
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I thought that ARk system was the whole deal. As InCitySpeed was saying I need a muffler for backpressure. I thought that was all in that ARK kit.
Full catback meaning? Would it also still pass emissions?


Thanks for the tip...I should go and see if I can go to some of the 3 "meets". Never thought of it.


I did not know that the Mazdapseed fits the Mazda3. How much did you pay?
Where are you from WingNut?
 
Mazdaspeed is the performance accessory arm of Mazda, and by catback, I mean the entire exhaust after the cat. Because it still includes both cats, it will still pass emissions. Mine cost around 650.00 I think or pretty close to it.

I live in Barrie btw
 
wingnut12 said:
Mazdaspeed is the performance accessory arm of Mazda, and by catback, I mean the entire exhaust after the cat. Because it still includes both cats, it will still pass emissions. Mine cost around 650.00 I think or pretty close to it.

I live in Barrie btw
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$650 CDN is not bad. Did you get it from a dealer?
Do you have pics of your exhaust?

I used to come up to Barrie almost every weekend for snowboarding. But I guess the season is pretty much over now.


BTW, I just called Mazda, and they do NOT have a MazdaSpeed Exhaust for the '07 Mazda3 yet. They also do not have a date yet either. Gives me some more time to save some money! (wiggle)
 
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