Another exhaust thread..

[calais06]

Hey.. I know.. Read the exhaust thread, but my question was different.

Could anyone let me know of places (Sydney/Wollongong region) that sell the Varex Mufflers 2.25" and 2.5" for the VE V6?
Or do I have to get the cat-back? Because I haven't seen anywhere selling just the mufflers.

Also, what would be an average price to pay just for mufflers?

[Potta9]

$1000 on average for twin varex fitted

[calais06]

Can u just get the mufflers on their own? I don't wanna change the cat-back (have been quoted $1750 fitted for cat-back with Varex mufflers)

[HUX 90]

JHP sell it
http://############/holdenve/ExhaustUpgrades.htm

[HUX 90]

Sorry I don't know why the link doesn't work

[TinSnips]

$895 from Best Mufflers in Carlton, Sydney.

http://www.bestmufflers.com/bshop/pr...a9548d85de8586

[calais06]

$895 from Best Mufflers in Carlton, Sydney.

Best Mufflers the Muffler and Exhaust Specialists

Thanks,

Just sent them an email to see if they sell it in 2 1/4 inch cos 3" is too big for my car lol

[TinSnips]

Would have thought you'd just need the flange changed to fit, if anything. There are plenty of cars running around with stock systems and 3 inch rear cans.

[calais06]

Would have thought you'd just need the flange changed to fit, if anything. There are plenty of cars running around with stock systems and 3 inch rear cans.

The reason I'm replacing the SSV mufflers I have now is cos they drone under load, and are very loud on a cold start (shakes my garage waking everyone). Would the 3inch Varex closed be quieter than the ssv's? Just don't wanna go backwards.

[TinSnips]

SSV muffers are droning? Then I would say these would absolutely be worse. try and get some SS mufflers from an AFM auto. They use the V6 mufflers with quad tips.

[calais06]

SSV muffers are droning? Then I would say these would absolutely be worse. try and get some SS mufflers from an AFM auto. They use the V6 mufflers with quad tips.

Yeah, they drone 2,400-2,800 rpm under load, and are quite loud on a cold start.
Thought the varex's would be a better option so it's quiet on cold starts, and louder when its not early in the morning or night.
Would there be a noticeable difference in sound (closed Varex) between the 3" and 2 1/4 inch?
Thanks

[TinSnips]

little to no difference. My understanding is that the Varex, when closed, are slightly louder than stock on an SS - so they will be slightly worse than what you have now.

Not to be a nanny - but you know they're illegal for street use, right?

[calais06]

Hmmok, thought it would make it quieter (what they say on their website, but can't trust the advert).
If its going to be louder when cold than what I have now I probably won't get them.
Yeah - I did read they are illegal, but I don't drive like a d&%khead, and haven't been pulled over in this car so I assume I'd be ok.

[TinSnips]

Personally, I can't see them being quieter than stock SS mufflers when closed. Maybe close, but I doubt very much you'd hear any improvement - and would end up trying to flog them half price on ebay. Just my 0.02

[calais06]

Thanks TinSnips,

I'll try find someone who has them on a v6 and have a listen, the only thing that is annoying with the SS mufflers is the excessive noise they make when the car is cold - doesn't bother me, but the family complains. So if the varex's (along with new gaskets as mine are fair dodgey) fixes the noise when cold I would be more than happy.