DC2R Exhaust Noise reduction question

[Icegroove]

Hey guys!

Quick one here!

Looking to reduce the sound on my DC2R's exhaust system by putting on the stock DC2R axle back muffler.

I have a 2 and a quarter inch system currently ending in a canon style axle back - yes it is loud. 106db loud. :(

I need to clear EPA's 90db mark.

My question is - if i put the stock axle back on - is it going to put me back to near OEM levels?? Or will the 2.25 piping still throw it out?

Thanks in advance! :wave:

Regards,

[rom5]

it will subtle the sound, pretty quiet imo....also sleeper, cleaner look.
the dc2r muffler is restrictive.
a mate did it on vision cat back but kept his dc2r muffler

[EK1.6LCIV]

if it doesn't get it below that level, throw in a resonator in the line somewhere

(but if it's just for the test we've used packets of steel wool shoved into the muffler in a bud's rotor to get the level down in the past for track days lol, not saying to do so, just putting it out there)

[bungsai]

theres only one way to find out really.

I can tell you this, on a DC5R with a Gruppe M intake.

Toda Headers, Metal Cat, Mugen B pipe, Stock Axleback = 94db
Toda Headers, Metal Cat, Stock B pipe, Stock Axleback = 91db
Toda Headers, Metal Cat, Stock B pipe, 1.5" Custom peashooter = 89db.

Cost me $40 each time to get it tested, so perhaps save yourself $40 and just change the B pipe just in case.

[Icegroove]

Hey guys,

Thanks for the replies - appreciated.

Today i got it sorted. After some trouble finding parts i managed to get a stock dc2r axle back and had that put on..sorted the noise no problem...and passed the EPA test. Rest of the piping was fine.

Noise is very very quiet....maybe something just a bit sporty will be good in future...
:)