Date:         Sun, 30 Jun 2024 19:53:24 -0400
Reply-To:     Evan Sullivan <muftobration@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Evan Sullivan <muftobration@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Quietest muffler?
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
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I went on this quest in 2018 when restoring my 84. The GoWesty stainless system was available, but I had read it was louder than stock. All my reading pointed to the stock system being the quietest option. That’s what I valued most. I bought all new pipes, cat, and muffler from Vanagain. Properly sealed, it was very quiet.

When I got my 85, I moved all the new exhaust components to it. I was once again astounded at how quiet it was. I was careful to chase down all leaks using a shop vac running in reverse on the tailpipe and some soapy water. I think that makes a big difference.

-Evan

> On Jun 30, 2024, at 5:37 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi folks,
> 
> My 84 has a 1.9 muffler system.  And it is very quiet.  
> 
> My 85 has the GW muffler and is loud.
> 
>        Being blind sound matters to me.  I’m wondering what the quietest 2.1 muffler out there is that I could use instead of the GW muffler?
> 
> The noise makes the travel less enjoyable.  And I know from my 84 it doesn’t need to be that way.
> 
> I don’t mind a reduction in power if that is a side effect.  The van is slow and I except that.
> 
> Any thoughts on a muffler alternative I could swap in?
> 
> Eric Caron