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Cheap fix 17 muffler rust out

Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 3:22 am
by old tech
With the Kizashi being 10+ years old , here in the high salt use area , I’m seeing alot of muffler rust out that legally must be rejected for state inspection . Some customers are fine with going the cheap route and eliminating one or both of the rear mufflers with pipe. This is legal because only 1 muffler is required and the front hasn’t failed on any yet. However , some customers want to keep the car sounding quite as it once was. The cost of just 1 of the rear mufflers is over $800. I found a universal muffler that was a perfect weld in unit that sadly was being discontinued but may be copied by other exhaust manufacturers Image. Image
It fit perfectly and was less than $40. The sound was pretty much the same as the original. Your auto parts supplier may be able to find an equal by the part number. Walker 17908

Re: Cheap fix 17 muffler rust out

Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 12:32 pm
by Woodie
How does it sound if you eliminate those mufflers?

I had a Road Race catback on mine and loved the way it sounded, but it rusted out and I had to put the factory system back on. I miss that growl but don't want it to sound boy racer.

Re: Cheap fix 17 muffler rust out

Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 1:06 pm
by old tech
My first Kizashi , I had straight pipe for both the rear mufflers with the rest of the exhaust original. It sounded nice I thought without being to loud. Some would surely object though.