My exhaust is falling apart. I noticed the connection between the back of the muffler to the rest of the exhaust is weakening (it isn't a weld at all and doesn't appear very strong) and my tailpipe is hanging low. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a leak, too (it doesn't appear to sound any louder though). Right now it's being temporarily held up by some picture chord, but at least axle-back is going to need to be replaced. The rest of the exhaust is so rusted, though, that I probably wouldn't be able to take the tailpipe off without breaking it off. So, it looks like I'll need a catback system.
I look at this as a good excuse to upgrade. I want an increase in HP, but I don't want it to be too loud. Obviously it will be louder at higher RPM, but that's a good thing. My main concern is drone - it annoys the s*** out of me (and would annoy my passengers). What are some of the quieter exhaust brands available for MSP? I'm willing to sacrifice some power to get rid of drone. Can anyone recommend exhausts that sound perfect at higher RPMs but are barely noticable below 3000 RPM? How much does a silencer usually help?
I look at this as a good excuse to upgrade. I want an increase in HP, but I don't want it to be too loud. Obviously it will be louder at higher RPM, but that's a good thing. My main concern is drone - it annoys the s*** out of me (and would annoy my passengers). What are some of the quieter exhaust brands available for MSP? I'm willing to sacrifice some power to get rid of drone. Can anyone recommend exhausts that sound perfect at higher RPMs but are barely noticable below 3000 RPM? How much does a silencer usually help?