Muffler Conversion Question; Single In to Two in?

[jamesjedi]

I have been looking at the prices of mufflers for a "sport" conversion. The "two in" (early year) mufflers are about $200 used. The "single in" Mufflers are almost given away.

Why not buy a cheap single in/single out muffler and attach "two inlet" flanges, fill the single out let, and add two "pea shooter" style outlets?

What would be the cons of doing this??

THANKS!!

[chris.817]

The inside of the muffler is not that simple. The exhaust goes in and out through a perforated tube. The "can" holds baffling/sound deadening material.

Not that what you suggest cannot be done but just not that simple nor cheap.

JMO

[jamesjedi]

It looks like it would be very cheap. I have a MIG welder. Can I simply shorten the baffles? I am not sure what they look like inside.

U have seen pictures of the inside of the "two in", but not the one in.

[jamesjedi]

I found diagram/pictures of the two different mufflers;

[chris.817]

The one-in I saw was one long perforated tube that went the length of the can, left to right of course, and back to a left outlet.

You'd have to do a lot of hacking of the can to figure out where/how to put the ins and outs. Then weld inside to the perforated tube. Close the can back up and weld that. I've not seen this done just how I imagine it would work knowing what little I know.

My muffler ids a stock 1in, 1out with a second out added straight from the baffled area. The difference is that both outs are on the same side and looks like a turbo outlet. Sounds great too. Many folks that add a second out like this do it to the other side and complain about resonation.

I don't think it's nearly as simple as it seems it would be...

[chris.817]

Seems easy enough to try if the mufflers are that cheap. It's only time. I think the secret would be even pressure side to side... Almost like building two identical mufflers inside one can. I'm just guessing.

[FrankyV]

I have a two in, one out mufffler I will sell you for $100. Problem solved with no welding.

[Joe Bob]

Depends on what your labor is worth.....

[gtc]

I had a muffler that someone had converted per the diagram above. It sounded like crap.

[jamesjedi]

I guess it would be more labor. But it would be fun to do.

I have had some loud mufflers before. The resonance/drone was very aggravating. I will try to find a balance.

[FrankyV]

Pictures for those who asked. Muffler is stamped with ANSA QUALITAS SCHNALLDAMPER