Installed rear muffler eliminator pipe today

89QuadSpider · #1 (**permalink**) 10-16-2007, 07:32 PM

I ordered a Centerline rear muffler eliminator/straight pipe with stock looking chrome tip and it arrived today. $63 + shipping.

It was a very easy install. The stock muffler/pipe is held in with just 4-bolts. The Centerline pipe came with a new donut gasket and it uses the stock hanger bracket.

The car sounds a LOT better now. More like a sports car should!

The stock system (cat/center muffler/rear muffler) was just way too quiet for me.

**ddouglas77** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-16-2007, 09:10 PM

Sounds nice don't it!!! I regretted getting it though, IAP has the same thing in Stainless steel with the polished tip. They are nice, no matter what though!

Bertonemorten · #3 (**permalink**) 10-17-2007, 01:10 AM

I have tried this tube on my car, dident like the sound, it is "wrong", too "hollow", not crisp / deep in my opinion.

**conedriver** · #4 (**permalink**) 10-17-2007, 05:22 AM

I agree. I installed a Centerline staight section rear pipe on my '91 Spider and like the sound. It's not too loud, but more sporty than stock.

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Originally Posted by 89QuadSpider

I ordered a Centerline rear muffler eliminator/straight pipe with stock looking chrome tip and it arrived today. $63 + shipping.

It was a very easy install. The stock muffler/pipe is held in with just 4-bolts. The Centerline pipe came with a new donut gasket and it uses the stock hanger bracket.

The car sounds a LOT better now. More like a sports car should!

The stock system (cat/center muffler/rear muffler) was just way too quiet for me.

porsche935 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-17-2007, 05:28 AM

Got one made locally and remove chrome end outlet and rewelded to new pipe
Same look, better sound

dimitridodys · #6 (**permalink**) 10-17-2007, 07:29 AM

I installed the Centerline pipe on my 1969 Round Tail Spider. The chrome tail piece vibrates against the rear body panel. Anyone have this problem? I can't see a way to make an adjustment to correct the fit or alignment.

Thanks

Dimitri

**Andrew** · #7 (**permalink**) 10-17-2007, 08:12 AM

It should be adjustable at the rear rubber hanger. The bracket normally has a slot in it to allow some vertical adjustment. Same with the bracket at the middle muffler in front of the axle.

Andrew

**Tifosi** · #8 (**permalink**) 10-17-2007, 08:52 AM

Adjustment can/should also be made at the doughnut before locking it down.

89QuadSpider · #9 (**permalink**) 10-17-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ddouglas77

Sounds nice don't it!!! I regretted getting it though, IAP has the same thing in Stainless steel with the polished tip. They are nice, no matter what though!

**ddouglas77** · #10 (**permalink**) 10-17-2007, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 89QuadSpider

But, IAP's SS pipe is $100 MORE than the Centerline steel one w/chrome tip.

I'll keep the $100 difference for something else to buy for the car!

intune · #11 (**permalink**) 10-17-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dimitridodys

I installed the Centerline pipe on my 1969 Round Tail Spider. The chrome tail piece vibrates against the rear body panel. Anyone have this problem? I can't see a way to make an adjustment to correct the fit or alignment.

Thanks

Dimitri

dimitridodys · #12 (**permalink**) 10-18-2007, 06:19 AM

Thanks. I believe you are correct.

I have tried to adjust but don't see a way to alter it enough to make an improvement. I put one of these on my GTV and had no problem.