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Old 01-15-2009, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by A-dub5513
Great response regarding compatibility...makes sense. So are 'universal' muffler/systems usually designed to be welded? I'm trying to figure out, since I don't have welder I can trust, if a half-assed weld job will produce much, if at all any, reduced flow characteristics. That or plunk down all $600 or so for a completely new system. Input on this? Will-do on contacting Greddy...thanks guys.

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universal mufflers always require custom welding, since 99% of the time its just the muffler itself. Good job looking for a good welder, most cheapo muffler shops just bird poop the welds enough to make them seal. if u've ever looked inside a crappy exahust weld, you can see the weld flash on the inside of the piping, interfering with a good chunk of the exhaust flow.

i see from your sig that you're supercharged, so maybe you're due for a 3" system anyway. you'll see some nice gains, that is, unless the SP2 system on your car was already the forced induction version with bigger piping
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