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Has anybody figured out what in addition to a muffler can make the 12v 2.8 louder than stock??

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Old 02-04-2002, 03:17 PM
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Default Has anybody figured out what in addition to a muffler can make the 12v 2.8 louder than stock??

What can we do....larger piping..what size?
A free flow mid muffler?? My Aerospeed muffler doesn't sound much louder than stock and I want it to sound more deep and growly.
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Larger piping and remove the resonator.
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Default A screw driver. ;-)

replace the resonator with a less restrictive design.
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Intake makes it louder - gives your car that VTEC howl.
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What size piping is ideal for this kind of setup...2.5, 2.75, 3 inches??
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what mid mufflers are available that don't sound like a crotch rocket but are less restrictive?
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Unless you want to resize it all, stay with 2.25". Check magnaflow.com.
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Just "Konig" Dave..What mid muffler do you have from Magna Flow?How does it sound?Any sound clips?
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