Source for decent mufflers
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Source for decent mufflers
It seems that it is time to replace the muffler on my '90 240 again. Up here in the rust belt it seems like I need to do this every 2-3 years. Might anyone out there have a source for a decent set of stainless steel replacement mufflers that will last longer than a few years? The Bosal/Starla ones just don't seem to last and I'm getting tired of replacing them.
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I hear you. I just bought a whole new muffler system for my 940. Used a Bosal catalyst, but a Starla header pipe, resonator, axle pipe, and rear muffler. They seemed pretty decently made, but the rear muffler just didn't do the job for me- its too loud. I don't know how long its going to last, but I painted it with tremclad high temperature brush-on paint. Here's hoping it will help through the harsh winters and associated road salt.
I'd recommend drilling a small hole near the bottom of the outlet-side on your new mufflers. This will help drain the water that collects inside, and avoiding the muffler from rusting out from the inside prematurely.
I don't know about the 240, but Walker makes a stainless steel version of their quietflow mufflers, and sound-wise, they're pretty much just as quiet as OEM. Its the "Quietflow SS" series. Durability, I can't be certain, but if its stainless steel, it should last decently long. For the rear muffler, it cost me about $90 to replace the loud starla muffler.
I'd recommend drilling a small hole near the bottom of the outlet-side on your new mufflers. This will help drain the water that collects inside, and avoiding the muffler from rusting out from the inside prematurely.
I don't know about the 240, but Walker makes a stainless steel version of their quietflow mufflers, and sound-wise, they're pretty much just as quiet as OEM. Its the "Quietflow SS" series. Durability, I can't be certain, but if its stainless steel, it should last decently long. For the rear muffler, it cost me about $90 to replace the loud starla muffler.
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Normally I am getting two years out of the rear muffler, axle pipe and tailpipe. I get a year or two more out of the front muffler.
Back when we had our '89 wagon, I would get 3 years out of the rear muffler, axle pipe and tailpipe when I purchased from Volvo. Not much better. However, the front muffler from Volvo lasted a good 8-9 years. I have never had to replace a Cat as of yet on any of our cars. The front downpipes have lasted a good 22 years.
Back when we had our '89 wagon, I would get 3 years out of the rear muffler, axle pipe and tailpipe when I purchased from Volvo. Not much better. However, the front muffler from Volvo lasted a good 8-9 years. I have never had to replace a Cat as of yet on any of our cars. The front downpipes have lasted a good 22 years.
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