Integrated Mufflers?
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Integrated Mufflers?
I'm looking to buy new exhaust. Will be fully jacketed all the way to tips to avoid reversion issues and therefore very loud.
I should start by saying I LIKE IT LOUD. But, I also live in Ohio where the law says 90db and you are not allowed to have exhaust that opens and closes.
I have no idea how much they police this but figure it only takes one complainer. So, the question is, when I have these headers built, do I take them up on the integrated mufflers or get something that bolts on the outside of the boat? The integrated mufflers are going to cost me about 300 extra a side so quite economical comparatively. The will look clean, they have removable/ changeable elements, etc... The provide zero horsepower loss according to manufacturer (Lightning).
The bad side? I have no flexibility once I go this route.
Thoughts?
Tom
I should start by saying I LIKE IT LOUD. But, I also live in Ohio where the law says 90db and you are not allowed to have exhaust that opens and closes.
I have no idea how much they police this but figure it only takes one complainer. So, the question is, when I have these headers built, do I take them up on the integrated mufflers or get something that bolts on the outside of the boat? The integrated mufflers are going to cost me about 300 extra a side so quite economical comparatively. The will look clean, they have removable/ changeable elements, etc... The provide zero horsepower loss according to manufacturer (Lightning).
The bad side? I have no flexibility once I go this route.
Thoughts?
Tom
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If the Lightning integrated mufflers are only $300 a side, cost no horsepower, and are removeable, I'd be all over them. That's what I did with my CMI Ilmor tailpipes.
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