Muffler Question..... any help appreciated!

[Porschestylexx]

Hey guys. Found this site using a google search and looks to be a great site! I just picked up a 2001 Porsche 911 in Miami on Saturday and drove it back to Charlotte NC. I have owned 4 Corvettes and didn't think I would be able to find a car that lived up to the standards the vettes had set. I must say though.. that i am loving the Porsche.

The one issue the car does have is the left muffler is making a horrible noise. I had it checked out at a local muffler shop today and they said the inside of the muffler was busted. They couldn't order a replacement as they said they didn't have any universal mufflers that would fit. I called Porsche and wasn't too happy with the $500 price tag for the muffler. I did some research and found some universal mufflers and or flowmasters that were around $100 a piece. It says they will fit my model 911 but the pictures of them look nothing like the stock muffler. They all have an inlet and outlet on opposing ends and from what i can tell the stock is nothing like that... . anyone had this issue before? Will a universal muffler with a different inlet and outlet etc, work ?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Last Car]

Hey guys. Found this site using a google search and looks to be a great site! I just picked up a 2001 Porsche 911 in Miami on Saturday and drove it back to Charlotte NC. I have owned 4 Corvettes and didn't think I would be able to find a car that lived up to the standards the vettes had set. I must say though.. that i am loving the Porsche.

The one issue the car does have is the left muffler is making a horrible noise. I had it checked out at a local muffler shop today and they said the inside of the muffler was busted. They couldn't order a replacement as they said they didn't have any universal mufflers that would fit. I called Porsche and wasn't too happy with the $500 price tag for the muffler. I did some research and found some universal mufflers and or flowmasters that were around $100 a piece. It says they will fit my model 911 but the pictures of them look nothing like the stock muffler. They all have an inlet and outlet on opposing ends and from what i can tell the stock is nothing like that... . anyone had this issue before? Will a universal muffler with a different inlet and outlet etc, work ?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Welcome,

There are a few on the 'bay'; a lot of folks have done the MKI or MKII (a 'MOD' that helps the muffler have a better sound) and a lot have put aftermarket mufflers on their cars. Maybe someone on the site has an extra one; just keep checking and one will come up.

GL

[Flyer007]

Congrats on the pcar.

You might want to look into upgrading to some nice aftermarket pipes.

If you haven't joined www.6speedonline.com I would suggest checking there also.

renntech has been the most help for tech issues for me. 6speed has been great for used parts, opinions on aftermarket parts and other mods.

Personally I wouldn't want to have different pipes on each side. I don't think that it would sound that great.

[topmech0]

if your looking for a replacement without spending opc money then here in europe we use alot of DANSKE exhaust parts as much cheaper and fit perfectly. sounds ok too. am not saying its the one to use but as you well know that the saying "you get what you pay for" is definately used in this situation.

[Izzy]

Where are you in Charlotte? I may be able to help you. PM me or email at izzyandsue@yahoo.com