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Originally Posted by flee27
I have searched and read many threads but would still like to ask the question before spending the money.
I want to add an exhaust to my car mainly for the visceral improvement. Nothing crazy loud just want to hear it some. Saying this I am strongly considering doing headers and exhaust while I doing it for a better sound and hopefully a decent power increase. I believe I have narrowed down to M&K headers with heat and muffler.
The million dollar question ($5000 actually) is why shouldn't I go this route? Is it money well spent? Looking for constructive/helpful opinions and experiences.
Thanks
Foster
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I went down this path myself the last few months (Infact, have actually spoken to "Mr. Merk")...1986 3.2 here and I was looking at a simple refreshing of the engine and new exhaust. I actually had the 3.2 SSI's nearly ordered along with a 2in2out muffler. I talked to quite a few people and a few (what I would consider) experts/trusted sources and most stated for me to keep the factory exchangers and run a bypass along with a sport muffler of some sort.
Fast forward and now my 3.2 is going to be a 3.4 and the money I saved from new headers/exchangers and exhaust went into the engine and new parts. Basically, my 4-6 grand for new exhaust went to new pistons and cylinders...
Anyway, point is I needed the heat here in the midwest and to my surprise a lot of folks said to just keep the original exchangers, run a bypass and sportier muffler - that was with a stock 3.2 before the 3.4 build.
Call some of the exhaust pros from the forums, they were extremely patient and helpful.
EDIT: I will still run a bypass and sport exhaust with the 3.4 build. That may change as things progress, but for now I am keeping it simple exhaust wise.
Erik