TR6 Muffler suggestions?

[ichthos]

My muffler is finally shot. Any recommendations on a source for a new one? It seems like the only type being sold are the stainless steel systems. I'm not sure that I have a choice anyway, but how long do stainless hold up compared to regular steel mufflers?

 

[RJS]

My regular mild steel exhaust on my TR4A has lasted over 14 years. Mind you, the car is stored inside and never driven in rain or in winter. At that rate, I would expect a SS system to last longer than me!

Bob

 

[mgedit]

My mild steel stock one has been on my 6 since I bought it in 1998, so they last well with the limited driving most cars get. I would likely buy stainless just 'cause you can and I like look of the twin exhaust on the sport systems, but some people have reported difficulties in getting good seals at joints with stainless. Cheers, Mike

 

[DNK]

Think Keven uses it as a daily.
Just take it to your fav muffler shop.
Have them put something on.
Ask them NOT to weld it on
Make it removable

 

[Healey_Z]

Hey ich, I just replaced my stock muffler which looks to be in perfect working order. It is not SS and pretty sure it is a replacement muffler. Freight may be a killer, but it's yours for $50 +shipping.

 

[ichthos]

Healeyz, I appreciate the offer, but I have a 69. It only has one exhaust pipe coming into it. I think the 69-71 are different that way from the rest of the 6s. Is the main thing that rots out a muffler moisture? I keep my car garaged, but we are normally near 100% humidity here. Does anyone even know if they make stock mufflers out of steel anymore?

 

[trrdster2000]

ichthos, I added the TR4 rear "Y" pipe and got a shop to bend it down some and added the TR4 mufflers and what a great sound. My is a '70.

Wayne