New muffler installed today, rattle under the hood? *PICS*

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kid420
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New muffler installed today, rattle under the hood? *PICS*

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Just got a new muffler (wicked flow 1 into 2 out) on my 93 legacy n/a .. but now there is a harsh rattling somewhere at the beginning of the exhaust system when i let off the gas. Kinda sounds like an exhaust leak but with the stock muffler there was no problems. I was thinking it might be because the piping rumbles a lot more and one of the heat shields is rattling but im not sure. Has anyone else experienced this problem?
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Heat shields rattle like heck - you can go down there with bailing wire and secure. Mine clanks when I close the drivers side door...
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Post by dscoobydoo »

Same here. With exhaust changes, you always find the loose stuff.
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Post by kid420 »

With the new muffler is almost scary loud. Sounds like a tractor. I Didnt realize how much the stock muffler cut down the exhaust note... Might be putting it back on in a day or two
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Don't throw the baby out with the bath here...Get a resonator added, cheap easy fix.

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Post by kid420 »

Thats what the guy at the muffler shop suggested. Ill take some photos of the new muff ... he did a great job installing it, looks sweet too, but she really makes a lot of "CHUG CHUG CHUG CHUG". So hopefully a resonator will fix that!
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there she is. have a good day guys =)
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