Can you guys please take a look at this eBay item and tell me what yuou think, and if you would recommend it for a V6 Firebird.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2476597569

Thanks.

 

I've never seen an OEM muffler with a single chrome tip like that, and for the $80 they want for it I wouldnt recommend it. You can pick up a hooker, magnaflow, dynomax or other name brand aftermarket muffler for the same price or less.

 

It looks like a oem muffler, as for the tailpipe that doesnt. Are you looking for a oem replacment or something better for your v-6? Also there is a V-6 section to help you find better answers.

 

That is an OEM muffler/tailpipe for a 1998 Camaro SS. I know because a buddy of mine had one when his car was new off the showroom floor.

 

What I read is that THEY welded the tip on. That site is an SLP store on Ebay that they are selling off theyre old parts

 

They didn't weld the tip on. They welded the inlet to the muffler on. I think the stock inlet is 3", while they changed it to 2.25" so that you could use it for a V6.

 

If you post on the parts wanted section of this forum you probably can pick a stock dual out for next to nothing .

 

don't even bother with that! my brother bought a magnaflow XL for $39 + $10 S&H. Sounds awsome, especially in the lower RPM's. as for the tailpipe and tip, We got a 90 deg. bend tailpipe from autozone for $5 and a nice chrome split (dual) tip for $10 ( really nice). Why would you want a stock sound?

 

Thanks everyone for all your replies and input!

I won't be purchasing that muffler, but I was curious about its authenticity.

Over the weekend, I went to a local muffler shop and bought a Borla Pro XS and a custom tail pipe with chrome tip. For everything including the installation, I paid $170 (US), which I don't think is a bad deal, and my V6 sounds much nicer. And I can feel an improvement in performance for sure, especially top end on the highway. Although, I was not "blown away" with any improvement over the stock sound. It doesn't sound like rice, and there is a nice rumble at idle. I can't really hear the exhaust while driving, and only minimal at high RPMs. The sound is still better than stock, mind you. In any event, maybe I am expecting too much from a muffler change. I don't think my exhaust work is yet complete.... my next step is to replace my 10 year old rusted out cat with a high flow model.

Personally, I have always been very picky about custom exhaust work. One thing I particularly don't like, is chrome or any tail pipe tip on these cars which sticks out too much. I told the shop I didn't want it too far out or too low, but the tip is exiting a little too far for my taste. At various points throughout the weekend, I would site and observe the tailpipe at every angle, and something about it just didn't make me 100% happy. I am going to go back to the muffler shop tomorrow and get them to shorten the pipe by a couple of inches. I know they won't like it, but too bad. For some reason, ever since I had my 3rd gen Trans Am and stuck on some of those **** RKSport dual tips, I never likes too much visibility on the chrome tips. I think they look sleek and neat when kept to a low profile, exiting as minimally as possible.

Thanks again for all your advice :-)