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gbdusty · 11-05-2010, 10:23 AM

Hey I've been searching for a new muffler for my 1994 corolla (base model). The cheapest one I could find was on rockauto.com for around $60 shipped. Do you think I should go with that or can I find another elsewhere for less. Not trying to get loud sound or anything my muffler just broke so I need to replace it. Thanks

GTChink · 11-05-2010, 12:06 PM

I would look for a used Magnaflow muffler or something else. I am sure if you go to a muffler shop they can sell you something basic and cheap.

BoyYota · 11-05-2010, 12:15 PM

Junkyards. Craigslist...

hairball · 11-05-2010, 12:22 PM

Auto Zone sells a replacement muffler for your car for under $80. Mail Order may be cheaper but you might pay shipping costs.

speedy25 · 11-05-2010, 06:12 PM

$60 sounds typical. Muffler and exhaust prices skyrocketed a few years back, and I know of no reason for it to happen.

-SP

***PhatRoyale*** · 11-06-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by speedy25

$60 sounds typical. Muffler and exhaust prices skyrocketed a few years back, and I know of no reason for it to happen.

-SP

Ricer craze probably.

BigDAT · 11-06-2010, 05:02 PM

I got my sonic turbo muffler for $15 at a swap meet, love it.

gbdusty · 11-07-2010, 06:35 AM

I just went with the $60 muffler. I found cheaper universal ones, but seems like those need to be welded on.

cipher93 · 11-07-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gbdusty

I just went with the $60 muffler. I found cheaper universal ones, but seems like those need to be welded on.

Swapped it on yet? I was thinking of saving some bucks and doing my muffler myself since I don't plan on getting a higher end muffler anymore but am afraid the bolts and brackets are so badly rusted they may be seized/stuck.

gbdusty · 11-08-2010, 07:10 AM

I didnt receive it yet, but I am going to give it a shot once I receive it. I have the same problem with rusty bolts. I'll try some WD-40 on it today and see if it loosens up any.

BoyYota · 11-08-2010, 07:12 AM

PB Blaster, not WD-40.

gbdusty · 11-08-2010, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BoyYota

PB Blaster, not WD-40.

Thanks, you saved me some time/trouble. Also, my resonator is pretty rusted and cracked slightly. Do you guys know if the resonator is a bolt on or a weld-on part?

BoyYota · 11-08-2010, 07:21 AM

It's part of the downpipe.

gbdusty · 11-08-2010, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BoyYota

It's part of the downpipe.

Sorry, I meant to say downpipe. I took a quick look at it and looks like it needs to be welded on.

BoyYota · 11-08-2010, 07:28 AM

The downpipe should bolt on to the exhaust manifold and the catalytic converter. Of course that depends on whether or not someone has done exhaust work before.