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<blockquote data-quote="zane" data-source="post: 994367" data-attributes="member: 540617">I am aware you have the V6.&nbsp; &nbsp; The point I was getting at is that the layout of the exhuast for the V6 is virtually the same as it is on the V8.&nbsp; &nbsp; Just an additional tail pipe at the rear axle and a slightly larger pipe diameter is about it.&nbsp; &nbsp; The underbody of the MN12 Chasis is the same regardless of engine.Here&#039;s the OEM (Non- SC) Exhaust for your car.&nbsp; &nbsp; I have labeled the main components to give you a little better idea.<img src="http://soundwavescs.net/wickedkool/94v6tbirdexhaust.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />From you previous description, it sounds as if they did not replace the muffler at all; but instead, just swapped out the resonator for your flowmaster muffler.In which case, it&#039;s easy to see why you car would be so quiet.If you are not looking to spend much money then cutting the converters is NOT the way to go.&nbsp; &nbsp; You would still have to custom bend and weld in new straight pipe, as well as purchase MIL Eliminator&#039;s to install on the Heated O2 Sensors that are installed right behind the Converters.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; The MIL Eliminators typically go for just under $100 a pair for these cars, and are completely necessary if removing the converters, or the car will trip it&#039;s MIL and eventually slip into &quot;Limp Home Mode.&quot;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I can elaborate on that further if needed, but for now, lets just say &quot;Limp Home Mode&quot; is a bad thing.Furthermore, by removing the converters and just running straight pipe back will dramatically reduce the backpressure in the exhuast to the point where your low end torque will suffer.&nbsp; &nbsp; Too little backpressure is just as bad as too much.Not to mention that you will also likely have a very annoying exhuast drone.&nbsp; &nbsp; That much is self explanatory.INSTEAD, I&#039;d suggest removing the OEM Muffler at the rear of the car, and replace it with strait pipe.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; It&#039;s much easier to get at and will cost far less to have pipe custom bent and welded in that area.It should also give your car a bit more of the rumble that you are looking for.ORYou could simply remove your Flowmaster all together and replace it with straight pipe.&nbsp;&nbsp; It will provide nearly the same end result, however, it will likely be a little quieter than the previous option; due to the OEM Muffler being the last thing in line of the exhaust.Dropping your bird will certainly make it look better!!!Not only that, but it will also decrease your wind resistance at speed, and increase your handling.&nbsp; &nbsp; Both are good and result from a lower center of gravity.Mind how much you drop it though.&nbsp; &nbsp; Typically 1-2 inches is allright on most cars before you run into alignment issues.Keep the Converters, and just remove the OEM Muffler at the rear of the car.&nbsp; &nbsp; Replace this with straight pipe and you are good to go, and will still pass visual inspection.&nbsp; &nbsp; Plus, have a little rumble.Many people do gut their converters, but just as many keep them and modify the rest of the exhuast to achieve a cool exhaust note.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="zane, post: 994367, member: 540617"] I am aware you have the V6. The point I was getting at is that the layout of the exhuast for the V6 is virtually the same as it is on the V8. Just an additional tail pipe at the rear axle and a slightly larger pipe diameter is about it. The underbody of the MN12 Chasis is the same regardless of engine. Here's the OEM (Non- SC) Exhaust for your car. I have labeled the main components to give you a little better idea. [IMG]http://soundwavescs.net/wickedkool/94v6tbirdexhaust.JPG[/IMG] From you previous description, it sounds as if they did not replace the muffler at all; but instead, just swapped out the resonator for your flowmaster muffler. In which case, it's easy to see why you car would be so quiet. If you are not looking to spend much money then cutting the converters is NOT the way to go. You would still have to custom bend and weld in new straight pipe, as well as purchase MIL Eliminator's to install on the Heated O2 Sensors that are installed right behind the Converters. The MIL Eliminators typically go for just under $100 a pair for these cars, and are completely necessary if removing the converters, or the car will trip it's MIL and eventually slip into "Limp Home Mode." I can elaborate on that further if needed, but for now, lets just say "Limp Home Mode" is a bad thing. Furthermore, by removing the converters and just running straight pipe back will dramatically reduce the backpressure in the exhuast to the point where your low end torque will suffer. Too little backpressure is just as bad as too much. Not to mention that you will also likely have a very annoying exhuast drone. That much is self explanatory. [B]INSTEAD[/B], I'd suggest removing the OEM Muffler at the rear of the car, and replace it with strait pipe. It's much easier to get at and will cost far less to have pipe custom bent and welded in that area. It should also give your car a bit more of the rumble that you are looking for. OR You could simply remove your Flowmaster all together and replace it with straight pipe. It will provide nearly the same end result, however, it will likely be a little quieter than the previous option; due to the OEM Muffler being the last thing in line of the exhaust. Dropping your bird will certainly make it look better!!! Not only that, but it will also decrease your wind resistance at speed, and increase your handling. Both are good and result from a lower center of gravity. Mind how much you drop it though. Typically 1-2 inches is allright on most cars before you run into alignment issues. Keep the Converters, and just remove the OEM Muffler at the rear of the car. Replace this with straight pipe and you are good to go, and will still pass visual inspection. Plus, have a little rumble. Many people do gut their converters, but just as many keep them and modify the rest of the exhuast to achieve a cool exhaust note. [/QUOTE]

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