Fabing an interchangeable muffler delete pipe for Volvo S60R

[atikovi]

Previous owner installed this IPD catback kit,

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I had the muffler off to polish the stainless steel. Then I and drove it like that and like the sound better. So I'm fabricating a pipe to replace the muffler but use the twin exhaust tip, and be able to put the muffler back on at any time. Have it oriented in the right position,

The last thing I need to do is bend and weld a rear hanger rod to fit the rubber hanger and attach it to the curved pipe.

Don't think I can do that myself. Is there a hanger that would bolt on to the tip so I can avoid taking it to a shop? This is what it looks like on the muffler,

 

[ls1mike]

I mean I get it, but why not just a cutout?

 

[atikovi]

I mean I get it, but why not just a cutout?

It's got a $800 oval tube stainless steel system that I don't want to cut up to install a cutout. Plus it would be too harsh or loud.

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

Straight pipes == cutout?

 

[atikovi]

Straight pipes == cutout?

No,

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3.50 Inch Electric Exhaust Cutout Combo Kit

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[SubieRubyRoo]

No,

3.50 Inch QTP Electric Exhaust Cutout Combo Kit

3.50 Inch Electric Exhaust Cutout Combo Kit

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Umm, yes, when you put the cutout just in front of the muffler for ease of install.

 

[atikovi]

Umm, yes, when you put the cutout just in front of the muffler for ease of install.

Straight pipes mean just what they say, straight pipes to replace the muffler. Cutouts dump the exhaust before the muffler

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

Straight pipes mean just what they say, straight pipes to replace the muffler. Cutouts dump the exhaust before the muffler

And when you replace the muffler with a curved piece of pipe without any baffling, exactly what do you have??? Good golly you are obstinate sometimes

 

[atikovi]

And when you replace the muffler with a curved piece of pipe without any baffling, exactly what do you have??? Good golly you are obstinate sometimes

You have a straight pipe. Whats your point? You said a straight pipe is the same thing as cutouts, which they aren't.

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

You have a straight pipe. Whats your point? You said a straight pipe is the same thing as cutouts, which they aren't.

Again, you’re more obstinate than a federally-elected politician if you can’t see the connection between a straight or curved pipe with no muffler and a cutout. #lastpost

 

[atikovi]

Well maybe there is a failure to communicate, but to me, a cutout is this,

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and a straight pipe is this,

Straight Pipe Kit

Banks Power Straight Pipe Kit replaces the Monster Muffler found in Banks Monster Exhaust systems for 2001-2007 GM 2500/3500 Duramax and 1994-2007 Ford F250/F350 Powerstroke. Replaces Muffler 53800.

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Two different things.

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

Well maybe there is a failure to communicate, but to me, a cutout is this,

Exhaust Cutouts | Summit Racing

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and a straight pipe is this,

Straight Pipe Kit

Banks Power Straight Pipe Kit replaces the Monster Muffler found in Banks Monster Exhaust systems for 2001-2007 GM 2500/3500 Duramax and 1994-2007 Ford F250/F350 Powerstroke. Replaces Muffler 53800.

bankspower.com

Two different things.

Straight pipes and cutouts both have zero muffler in the exhaust path.

 

[atikovi]

Straight pipes and cutouts both have zero muffler in the exhaust path.

Yes but you said they are the same thing,

Straight pipes == cutout?

or did I misunderstand the comment and it was intended to be a question?

 

[Astro14]

It’s clear that you’re more interested in arguing than in fixing the car.

Lock time.