I am certain the extra noise is due to the 2.5" piping your car has for the rear muffler delete instead of 2.25" like the rest of the exhaust

 

Actually, Qman's assumption is correct. My experience is the same as his and other members, no drone whatsoever, and very modest noise.
Your pictures clearly show that whoever deleted the mufflers didn't keep the stock pipe sizing. It looks like they up-sized to 3" or larger from where they cut it originally. If they had kept the original 2.25" piping the whole way back your exhaust would surely sound different and most likely wouldn't drone.

 

exactly what I was going to say....

 

You could install yourself without welding?

 

Thinking about doing the muffler delete, by unbolting the stock mufflers and bolting on some straight pipes, each with aftermarket exhaust tips welded to one end, and flange to the other.

Questions:
1) What size pipe would I specify? Match size of OEM pipe that I'd be bolting up to, right? Assuming shop will determine flange type/size...
2) What size (inlet) exhaust tips do I buy? Match the size of the pipe? Or get an inlet size that's 1/2" or 1" larger than the straight pipe?

Reason I ask, could not for the life of me find this info, and from what I've found, shops in the DC metro area need very clear instruction on what you want done, otherwise they're reluctant to do it, or try to overcharge. Thanks

 

I tried the muffler delete and it sounded like crap, way too loud and droney. I heard that it might have been because they uses just regular cheap aluminum. I know a member used Mild steel on his delete for the straight pipes and it sounded not too loud. Not sure but mine sounded like crap.

 

I believe when I took my car into the shop to do the same thing, I got .25" wider pipes than the aftermarket ones(2.25"). The inlet size should be the same as the piping. Some one correct me if I am wrong. Good luck and thanks!


BTW I got charged $200 for the work and that included the muffler tips.

 

Really? In that tiny attached garage of yours? The plaster is going to shake off the walls.

Is that a townhouse? If it is, your neighbors are going to hate you like the devil.

 

Backing into that spot would take mad driving skills and concentration. Look down at a text for a split second....you're filing a homeowners claim :-)

I thought pulling into my small 3rd car garage was tough.

 

Correct, I simply told my shop "keep the stock size piping." 2.25"

I personally ordered an exhaust tip with the same size inlet as the pipes to keep it simple.

 

^thank you!

 

Since you are so very interested in my car storage plight, I'm proud to announce that I've upgraded:


(not really, moved to a new place closer to city ... been storing the car at a friend's place)

 

A single car garage is coveted in my area, but although the garage was included with rent, it really ended up costing me about $100/mo when this happened ...

 

Ouch! We've all been there at some point in our lives.

 

Has anyone every just removed the mufflers and not added the pipes? Would there be any drawback to that (other than not having the cool exhaust tips?)

THank you!