View Full Version : canister or oval muffler? HELP ME!


987KEITH
03-07-2005, 03:11 AM
Ok guys and girls, I need some info and some help. Here's what I'm looking to do: Custom axle back exhaust with the stock resonator in place into 1 of the 2 following magnaflow mufflers. 1 is oval the other is a 6" canister. I want the sound to be noticed around town under acceleration, but I still want to be able to hear my music with the windows up while cruising, and I would like the sound to die out some on the freeway at around 3.5-4K rpm's. Which of these 2 do you think would be my best bet? Would the oval be too quiet? Would the canister be too loud? I'm not sure which one is right for me. They are both about the same price so that isn't a factor, and I'm set on running it as an axle back with the stock reonator. Any info on which one to choose would be a huge help, thanks a lot everyone!!!
#1 http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/shopexd.asp?zone=main&id=768
#2 http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/shopexd.asp?zone=main&id=783

xmetalx
03-07-2005, 03:17 AM
go with the oval, will sound deeper richer and less "rice"

987KEITH
03-07-2005, 03:22 AM
thanks a lot man, thats all i needed to hear!

hotbox05
03-07-2005, 04:42 AM
Rice has nothing to do with just the muffler , all depends on piping size , brand/style of muffler , resonator size / style .

xmetalx
03-07-2005, 05:21 AM
uhh yea i know man the oval muffler is....oval,the round one is a canister, the oval will be much more quiet and the canister will be much louder and more ricey, look at his links...

PandaIst
03-07-2005, 05:51 AM
I say go with the oval. I'm not a fan of canister style mufflers.

KYBoy
03-07-2005, 06:30 AM
go oval
sounds better
looks better

unlmtdndeavor
03-07-2005, 08:36 AM
canister if fine with the right setup. but ovals are usually quieter as the design has more bends and turns inside

squirrel
03-07-2005, 04:03 PM
Go w/ an oval. Canisters w/ large cores and short internal resonators makes for the "Honda" sound.

987KEITH
03-07-2005, 05:16 PM
thanks everyone! I will be going with the oval style...I'll post pics. when the exhaust is done.
Keith