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Is adding a new muffler likely to reduce power?

Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 6:44 am
by Legachy
Is adding a new muffler with 3.5 inch outlet likely to reduce the power of my car? I have a 94 legacy with an EJ20 engine. If so, by how much?

Thanks.

Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:23 am
by asc_up
No. You'll still have all the back pressure from the smaller exhaust piping and the cats.

I'm assuming you don't have a turbo'd car...

Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:36 am
by tris91ricer
+1
I got better sound, power, and mileage after adding just a muffler to my stock exh. Do it!

And you probably have an EJ22. Where you from, partner?

Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 2:34 am
by Legachy
Oops, sorry for taking so long to Reply. Nah, its definately an EJ20. I'm from New Zealand. And looks like I'm gonna do it then. :)