APC muffler on 89 SR5 - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Timberland · 12-28-2003, 12:49 PM

I'm thinking of a new muffler for the rolla, but I don't want to spend too much cash. Problem is, I've heard that most people hate APC's mufflers for some reason. Is it gonna sound like crap on my car, or will it be nice and low? I don't mind a little raspy, but nothing insane. Can anyone help me out, or suggest something else in that price range? Thanks.

Punisher · 12-28-2003, 01:26 PM

I wish I could remember what muffler I have on my car... heh.. Either way it's a big ass one.. 2 1/2" in and 4" out with optional silencer.. I have the silencer in.. I haven't tried it with out the silencer.. It is slightly raspy.. isn't to loud though.. if you are pulling high RPM's it does get loud. but any free-flowing exhaust would.. What you could do is get another muffler and put it in the exhaust system, like right after the cat.. that will help tone things down.. give a different tone as well..

There are more knowledgeable people here on mufflers and the twin in-line muffler setups..

I should take a pic of mine and post it up..

Timberland · 12-28-2003, 02:43 PM

I'm not afraid of it being loud - loud is good. I just don't want a real ricey tone thats all. I'd love to see pics of yours if you can get 'em!

Punisher · 12-28-2003, 08:39 PM

I'll take some during the day tomorrow

Timberland · 12-28-2003, 09:35 PM

That would be awesome, man. Thanks!

Xenon · 12-29-2003, 12:35 AM

I have a Ractive muffler and I love both the appearance and the sound

Punisher · 12-29-2003, 01:10 AM

http://www.cardomain.com/id/punisher4af

I will put the pics on there tomorrow

Timberland · 12-29-2003, 12:28 PM

Hmmmm I do like the Ractive stuff. How much was yours, Xenon? If you don't mind me asking.

Xenon · 12-29-2003, 04:30 PM

I got mine from a place in Niagara Falls - Ontario called Automotive Warehouse for $180 CA, but if I recall right I think it was on sale

***REN69*** · 12-30-2003, 09:27 AM

I have a CLA muffler on my car.. paid about $175 for it.. and I forget how much to get it installed.

Ren's muffler
backview of car

Timberland · 12-30-2003, 07:42 PM

Well, first of all I never thought that finding a good muffler would be so hard! I looked at the APC again, and it turns out it only comes in a 4.5" tip - way too ricey for me.

So this is what I'm thinking about: Speedy carries Dynomax mufflers. Dynomax has a stainless steel mufflers (with no tip) starting at $45. They also carry Ultra Flow mufflers which make a nice 3" angle cut tip. I figure I could piece the two together, have them install it, and have no worries at all. Do you guys think this would be a good idea? It would cost probably around $100 and from what I've heard and seen of Dynomax they sound pretty good. Opinions?

***REN69*** · 12-30-2003, 08:26 PM

Why don't you just find a reputable custom Muffler shop in the K-W area and get it done there... screw speedy and all those chain stores.

Timberland · 12-30-2003, 09:03 PM

Cause it'll be mad expensive. This looks like a good deal. If you can find me a shop in KW that can give me the same kinda setup for the same price, I'll happily go there.

Timberland · 12-30-2003, 10:12 PM

Okay, nevermind. Now I have a source that I can get Ractive stuff for really really cheap. I'd like something like this....

http://ractive.com/index.php?src=dir...7&pos=30,15,67

Man I'm all over the place here!

Punisher · 12-30-2003, 10:36 PM

Get a flowmaster if you don't want something ricey