muffler question

[kikoteng]

Hi all !

Ride is a corolla lovelife 2000 xl. Had my muffler replaced about two years back. Just found out today that may butas na ang muffler so am now in the market to replace it. Just looking for plain-jane mufflers. Stock would be best. Have a few questions.

1. Other than stainless, what other material can a muffler be made of ? What's the pros and cons of the different materials ?

2. Is 2 years a short life for a muffler ? I mean, is it normal to replace it every 2 years or so ?

3. As far as shops are concerned, I see many backyard shops doing mufflers. I see many recommend CPM or Nodalo's. Is this the type of auto part that requires honed skills or welding lang naman yan ? I'm thinking CPM or Nodalo's might do a better job aesthetically. I could be wrong though. Need your inputs on this. My main concerns are quietness & durability. Not after the looks.

4. How much would a regular muffler cost these days ? including installation, of course.


Thanks in advance.

[macgyver1432000]

Hi all !

Ride is a corolla lovelife 2000 xl. Had my muffler replaced about two years back. Just found out today that may butas na ang muffler so am now in the market to replace it. Just looking for plain-jane mufflers. Stock would be best. Have a few questions.

1. Other than stainless, what other material can a muffler be made of ? What's the pros and cons of the different materials ?

2. Is 2 years a short life for a muffler ? I mean, is it normal to replace it every 2 years or so ?

3. As far as shops are concerned, I see many backyard shops doing mufflers. I see many recommend CPM or Nodalo's. Is this the type of auto part that requires honed skills or welding lang naman yan ? I'm thinking CPM or Nodalo's might do a better job aesthetically. I could be wrong though. Need your inputs on this. My main concerns are quietness & durability. Not after the looks.

4. How much would a regular muffler cost these days ? including installation, of course.


Thanks in advance.

Mufflers are usually made of either stainless steel or black iron. Others are made of 16-gauge galvanized iron. I would go for the stainless steel or the galvanized iron coz of it's long life than black iron. CPM and Nodalo's are good when it comes to mufflers' durability. If you go for fuel efficiency, go for the quiet one; for more speed & power, go for the noisy one.
I'm not sure about their pricing these days, but probably they may go for 2k up..depends on the type of muffler.
2 years is short (for me), maybe around 3 yrs or so for the lifespan.

[speed unlimited]

Sa akin mas okay stainless .Kung makakakuha ka ng Brand new na Japan made na chambered muffler power flow muffler mas maganda . Kung sa tibay lang hindi lang siguro 5 years itatagal niyan . Iyong sa akin bale 6 years na ayos pa rin pati iyong mga insulation sa loob.

[trucker111]

meron bang cpm shops in makati or manila area?

[duskylim]

Hi all !

Ride is a corolla lovelife 2000 xl. Had my muffler replaced about two years back. Just found out today that may butas na ang muffler so am now in the market to replace it. Just looking for plain-jane mufflers. Stock would be best. Have a few questions.

1. Other than stainless, what other material can a muffler be made of ? What's the pros and cons of the different materials ?

2. Is 2 years a short life for a muffler ? I mean, is it normal to replace it every 2 years or so ?

3. As far as shops are concerned, I see many backyard shops doing mufflers. I see many recommend CPM or Nodalo's. Is this the type of auto part that requires honed skills or welding lang naman yan ? I'm thinking CPM or Nodalo's might do a better job aesthetically. I could be wrong though. Need your inputs on this. My main concerns are quietness & durability. Not after the looks.

4. How much would a regular muffler cost these days ? including installation, of course.


Thanks in advance.

Dear Sir:

Only one place to go for good mufflers and headers - SMT in Mascardo street, Makati... look for Mang Tony or his son, Mon.

[dishcom]

Mga sir.. sa 800cc EON anong ok na muffler? Ang liit kasi ng auto ko. Feeling ko may time na hindi napapansin pag overtake ako. Kaya kaylangan ko pa ingayin ng kunti para alam na pa dating ako..

[benchman]

Mga sir.. sa 800cc EON anong ok na muffler? Ang liit kasi ng auto ko. Feeling ko may time na hindi napapansin pag overtake ako. Kaya kaylangan ko pa ingayin ng kunti para alam na pa dating ako..

just a gentle tap with the horn or even a single headlight flash will do. menos gastos pa.

[vinj]

Mga sir.. sa 800cc EON anong ok na muffler? Ang liit kasi ng auto ko. Feeling ko may time na hindi napapansin pag overtake ako. Kaya kaylangan ko pa ingayin ng kunti para alam na pa dating ako..

Nope, keep it stock. Upgrade your horn instead.

[dishcom]

^ thats the senario i always horn or flash.. para mapansin na pa dating ako...

[1D4LV]

Hi all !

Ride is a corolla lovelife 2000 xl. Had my muffler replaced about two years back. Just found out today that may butas na ang muffler so am now in the market to replace it. Just looking for plain-jane mufflers. Stock would be best. Have a few questions.

1. Other than stainless, what other material can a muffler be made of ? What's the pros and cons of the different materials ?

2. Is 2 years a short life for a muffler ? I mean, is it normal to replace it every 2 years or so ?

3. As far as shops are concerned, I see many backyard shops doing mufflers. I see many recommend CPM or Nodalo's. Is this the type of auto part that requires honed skills or welding lang naman yan ? I'm thinking CPM or Nodalo's might do a better job aesthetically. I could be wrong though. Need your inputs on this. My main concerns are quietness & durability. Not after the looks.

4. How much would a regular muffler cost these days ? including installation, of course.


Thanks in advance.

1. there are mufflers made of aluminum, pero manipis. go for stainless.
2. no.
3. there are backyard shops that are good.
4. around 2.5-3.5k.