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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 05:37 PM
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Are aftermarket non-performance mufflers as quiet as OEM mufflers?

Right now I'm running an aftermarket Y-pipe. My original muffler was rusting, so I had a straight-through design Magnaflow muffler installed. I had an additional 12" resonator installed since it was too loud. I am still not happy with the noise.

Here is my question:

Will other aftermarket, non-performance mufflers be as quiet as the OEM muffler? I am asking this question because I've seen people refer the OEM muffler as being designed specifically to eliminate the lower RPM drone from the Maxima's engine.
Old Nov 23, 2003 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by bthe
Right now I'm running an aftermarket Y-pipe. My original muffler was rusting, so I had a straight-through design Magnaflow muffler installed. I had an additional 12" resonator installed since it was too loud. I am still not happy with the noise.

Here is my question:

Will other aftermarket, non-performance mufflers be as quiet as the OEM muffler? I am asking this question because I've seen people refer the OEM muffler as being designed specifically to eliminate the lower RPM drone from the Maxima's engine.
If it's a stock replacement, and it's a stock clone, yes, it will be as quiet. Nothing of straight through design or any kind of performance muffler will be as quiet as the OEM. Just get another OEM muffler.
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