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Old 01-20-2004, 01:16 PM
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How do you install a powertech muffler?

just recieved my powertech 1011 muffler and i want to get it installed. do i need to weld it on or can i screw it in.
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Old 01-20-2004, 02:17 PM
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i need help on this pretty soon b/c i am going to try to get it installed to day
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You dont screw on a muffler, take it to a exhaust shop so they can weld it on for you.
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Old 01-20-2004, 02:33 PM
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I did not actually mean screw it on but if it was an axle back i could just bolt it in place.
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Old 01-20-2004, 02:43 PM
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You want it welded in with Muffler hangers. Take it to a muffler shop. You will get the best install there.
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Old 01-20-2004, 07:13 PM
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I get my PT1011 tomorrow and will be taking it to a shop within the next week. I'm going to make sure they install it at a point where it's easy to switch back to the factory unit if I dont like the droning. Some people have hated these PT1011 on the autos, and some like them. I'm hoping I'm the latter.
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i posted before but the org went down for a few minutes so it didnt go through...

Just have the exhaust shop take off your stock rear section, have then make a new pipe identical to your stock rear section (maybe a bigger sized pipe too if you want) and then have them weld a flange at the end, and weld the muffler on.

This way you can unbolt your new powertech rear section, and bolt on your stock rear section if you ever wanted to go back to stock.
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i remember somebody saying that they got their powertech for $45......could somebody tell me where they got it from
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Old 01-20-2004, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by blue2k2
i remember somebody saying that they got their powertech for $45......could somebody tell me where they got it from

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=277795

Just gotta keep an eye out on ebay.
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Originally Posted by ToYLeT902
i posted before but the org went down for a few minutes so it didnt go through...

Just have the exhaust shop take off your stock rear section, have then make a new pipe identical to your stock rear section (maybe a bigger sized pipe too if you want) and then have them weld a flange at the end, and weld the muffler on.

This way you can unbolt your new powertech rear section, and bolt on your stock rear section if you ever wanted to go back to stock.

My original plan exactly! Though, if I don't like this muffler I probably won't even bother to try another, so I won't really need to convenience of a flange. I really liked the sound of the clip that had the factory muffler with some different piping, so that'd be my next attempt.
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