Better sound from my EJ18 non turbo. What to do?

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keelhaul
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Better sound from my EJ18 non turbo. What to do?

Post by keelhaul »

hello. now that i know my car is in good shape, after a visit to the workshop, i want to bring out the engine sound.

can you guys tell me what i should get, because i sure have no idea on this stuff. my first car.
Aerotech
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Post by Aerotech »

De-snorkle the intake up front, and put in a straight muffler at the back. Consider adding a resonator to the exhaust to avoid raspy exhaust sound.
Jerry

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Mattheww044
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Post by Mattheww044 »

honestly, if you just get a "performance" muffler it will bring some sound out without being too obnoxious. Thats what I did with my N/A
1991 Subaru Legacy SS 5MT: Revtronix Stage 2 Set-up with a few other "tasteful" mods :D
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