maximan

My car (90 GXE) just got muffler replaced (one piece with resonator) because the resonator part connected to the analytic conveter got rusted and broke apart. Now on the new muffler, looking from the outside in the muffler, at the far end of the muffler tip inside, I see a circular piece of metal blocking the muffler. I got a long stick to reach in and poked at it, I felt strong resistance. Is that normal that that piece of metal is there blocking the muffler? I've never seen any thing like this. by the way it's the after market muffler.

The car seems to drive like normal. I don't know if it's just a feeling but if I rev up the engine a little I might hear some usual noise from the new muffler. Thanks a lot for your help.

James12345

I highly doubt the muffler is a straight through. You're hitting the chambers inside the muffler. lol It's fine.

maximan

hey, thanks for replying. I know what you're saying. It's just weird that this piece of metal is just so visibly there (at the end of the tip which is ~ 5 inches from the muffler opening). of all the after market mufflers I checked out lately I haven't seen a single one like mine. I'm just thinking that the metal piece was supposed to be removed but my mechanic didn't do so.

I wouldn't worry about that too much if my car now sounded like the way it used to be with the factory muffler. It seems that the new muffler now has a low humming sound. is it too much to ask to have an after market muffler to sound like the original one? boy, it's the new muffler that makes me sound annoying. you guys understand it, right? sometimes you just love your car and just want the best for it.

please help.

Chris91SE

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catalytic converter...not analytic

DA-MAX

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thats better than when people say cadillac converter

Chris91SE

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mtcookson

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i would get a magnaflow and take of the resonator for some low rumble. it sounds really nice. i'll get an audio clip sometime.