How long did your stock muffler last?
10-24-2002, 08:28 AM
#1
How long did your stock muffler last?
Mine's developed a rust hole on the passenger side of the canister. I've read that there are several layers to go before it gets loud.
Just picked up my Vibrant muffler last night but I'd thought I'd wait until the muffler rusts through but not sure how much longer. Btw I've had my car since Aug.'97.
Just picked up my Vibrant muffler last night but I'd thought I'd wait until the muffler rusts through but not sure how much longer. Btw I've had my car since Aug.'97.
10-24-2002, 08:55 AM
#3
Re: How long did your stock muffler last?
Originally posted by BlackCat
Mine's developed a rust hole on the passenger side of the canister. I've read that there are several layers to go before it gets loud.
Mine's developed a rust hole on the passenger side of the canister. I've read that there are several layers to go before it gets loud.
10-24-2002, 09:40 AM
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I had 40K miles when I swapped it for the 5th gen muffler. I'm in sunny Southern California so my muffler looks like it's new. No rust spots, discolor marks, scratches...it's just beautiful. It's taking up garage space, so I just might sell it soon.
10-24-2002, 10:56 AM
#9
I just changed mine at 150,000km - but it was the flanges where the "cat back" pipe and the muffler meet that let go and I had to replace both the muffler and the pipe as a result
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Having said that, you've got a long way to go - not much salt on the roads in the lower mainland in the winter - unlike southern Ontario...
.Having said that, you've got a long way to go - not much salt on the roads in the lower mainland in the winter - unlike southern Ontario...
10-24-2002, 01:28 PM
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Originally posted by funnylittlman
Mine had 43K on it before I switched to the Apex'i
It still looks good..... hangin from my garage wall
Mine had 43K on it before I switched to the Apex'i
It still looks good..... hangin from my garage wall
i want a 5th gen muffler.
10-24-2002, 01:32 PM
#12
my mechanic told me that in my area,I really shouldn't have to change the muffler throughout the time I own the car! i want a 5th gen muffler.
10-24-2002, 01:41 PM
#13
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I swapped my muffler for a 2k2 muffler lets say around June. It is a 98 Maxima that was released around 8/97 or so. It was starting to rust is some spots prettty bad but not actually coming through yet. I figure with my 2k2 muffler I can now not worry about it until 2006
SuDZ
SuDZ
10-24-2002, 05:49 PM
#16
Re: How long did your stock muffler last?
still have original at 114k, it has some rust, but its not falling off or making bad sounds...I have a new stillen muffler on the way though which I cant wait to get because it is taking FOREVER!
10-24-2002, 05:57 PM
#17
I'm in NY. I just swapped my original muffler out last week with 141k miles on it. It was still in pretty good condition actually. The support bars were pretty rusty but the main body of the muffler wasn't too rusted at all. Probably could have lasted another year or two.
Probably due to the fairly light winters we've had here the past few years.
All depends on your local weather..
If you already have a replacement ready and have a hole in the original one, why wait? Go ahead and change it.
Probably due to the fairly light winters we've had here the past few years.
All depends on your local weather..
If you already have a replacement ready and have a hole in the original one, why wait? Go ahead and change it.
10-24-2002, 08:49 PM
#19
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Where are you people from? I'm in NJ, but we have had fairly mild winters recently so mine seems to be in pretty good shape with 46K miles. Am I not the only one that WANTS it to rust out, so I can have a good reason to get an aftermarket exhaust?
10-24-2002, 10:27 PM
#20
Originally posted by SuDZ
KrZyMaX - I think he is looking for people who swapped it due to rust more than performance or aftermarket look.
SuDZ
KrZyMaX - I think he is looking for people who swapped it due to rust more than performance or aftermarket look.
SuDZ
10-25-2002, 03:00 AM
#21
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Originally posted by funnylittlman
Maximamoose, you're in PA though, reknown for Bad weather. I went to school by Pitt, and the salt just eats right through everything. Undercarriage, Mufflers, Cats, Dogs, anything. I bet you'll have to get one at some point.... just to give you hope if you wanted another one
Maximamoose, you're in PA though, reknown for Bad weather. I went to school by Pitt, and the salt just eats right through everything. Undercarriage, Mufflers, Cats, Dogs, anything. I bet you'll have to get one at some point.... just to give you hope if you wanted another one
I just love to keep it clean! Anyway, thanks for the little inspiration there. When it comes time, I will either get a 5th gen muffler, or just spring for a brand new 350z!!!
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