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Old 07-13-2010, 10:56 PM
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I have a 2001 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro.I am considering to change my muffler (Right now its a turbine muffler) its too LOUD. I want to change it back to stock so i can just enjoy the ride. My question is how do i know if i need to change the whole exhaust piping or just the muffler? also if anyone have a stock muffler please tell me as i am looking for one right now
 
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Old 07-14-2010, 12:13 PM
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anyone?
 
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Old 07-14-2010, 12:30 PM
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What kind of shape is the rest of the exhaust in? Check the flex pipe, catalytic converter, and resonator. If they're not rusted to pieces you can leave them alone. I would think you'd be able to find at least one guy who saved his OEM muffler, or you could try ECS and see what they've got.
 
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Old 07-14-2010, 12:34 PM
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Do you have aftermarket/custom piping? If so, you might want to replace them as you don't want "loud".
 
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Old 07-14-2010, 12:47 PM
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We bought this car from the previous owner and lost his number, i will take a pic of the piping
 
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Old 07-14-2010, 12:50 PM
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Old 07-14-2010, 12:56 PM
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wow looks like a good setup you got!

just have an exhaust shop cut off your end muffler and get something else on there, or have them put a resonator in there somewhere.
 
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Old 07-14-2010, 01:46 PM
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okay so i leave the piping alone and just change the exhaust?
 
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Old 07-14-2010, 09:50 PM
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anyone knows what exhaust sound closest to stock exhaust?
 
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Old 07-15-2010, 02:20 AM
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Close as in no sound at all or you want something a little aggressive than stock?

If you want something a bit more than stock, go with Magnaflow. They're a little louder but not too obnoxiously loud.
 


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