Muffler Baffles: Necessary?

michaelcisek · 08-16-2010, 05:19 PM

After an extensive cleanout of the replaced warranty parts storage at work, I came across a Bosal muffler that had been replaced due to a small dent in the side and an apparent whistling noise.

I have a 2000 OBS with a 2002 WRX stock catback on it, sounds alright, however, i'm looking for a little more sound.

I was wondering if anyone else has heard/done/seen the results of a straight muffler with the baffles cut out. I figure since I got this for free, It wouldnt be of much loss just to cut it open, remove the baffles, and maybe strap it on my car.

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GrimmSpeed · 08-16-2010, 06:54 PM

At that point you might as well not run a muffler at all and straight pipe it. I would maybe try throwing the bosal on as is and see how it sounds. If you don't like it you can always take it off.

Mike

michaelcisek · 08-16-2010, 07:02 PM

Thanks Mike! That was my initial plan, put it on and see how it sounds. I do want it to look like there is a muffler there, which is why I'm using it.

Bosal Part No. 229 693

Subaru Part No. SOA8375400

grafton · 08-16-2010, 11:11 PM

i ran with a gutted wrx muffler for a while and it sounded like crap...

08-16-2010, 05:19 PM	#1
michaelcisek Scooby Newbie Member#: 238379 Join Date: Feb 2010 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Maynard, MA. Vehicle: 2000 Outback Sport Two-Toned Silver/Brown	Muffler Baffles: Necessary? After an extensive cleanout of the replaced warranty parts storage at work, I came across a Bosal muffler that had been replaced due to a small dent in the side and an apparent whistling noise. I have a 2000 OBS with a 2002 WRX stock catback on it, sounds alright, however, i'm looking for a little more sound. I was wondering if anyone else has heard/done/seen the results of a straight muffler with the baffles cut out. I figure since I got this for free, It wouldnt be of much loss just to cut it open, remove the baffles, and maybe strap it on my car. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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08-16-2010, 06:54 PM	#2
GrimmSpeed NASIOC Vendor Member#: 136396 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: 2012 wrx white	At that point you might as well not run a muffler at all and straight pipe it. I would maybe try throwing the bosal on as is and see how it sounds. If you don't like it you can always take it off. Mike

08-16-2010, 07:02 PM	#3
michaelcisek Scooby Newbie Member#: 238379 Join Date: Feb 2010 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Maynard, MA. Vehicle: 2000 Outback Sport Two-Toned Silver/Brown	Thanks Mike! That was my initial plan, put it on and see how it sounds. I do want it to look like there is a muffler there, which is why I'm using it. Bosal Part No. 229 693 Subaru Part No. SOA8375400

08-16-2010, 11:11 PM	#4
grafton Scooby Specialist Member#: 187936 Join Date: Aug 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Fairmont WV Vehicle: 97 Legacy w12:1CR 05 LL Bean outback	i ran with a gutted wrx muffler for a while and it sounded like crap...