muffler mystery

[pippo]

People,

87 sunbird GT non turbo, muffler is rotted, and wondering if our mufflers come with the "tailpipe" welded on. A few suppliers said they have no such tailpipe as separate. When I look at the rear end of the muffler the back end of the muffler is so rotted out that whatever pipe stuck out fell of, so I cant tell what was back there. But there MUST be a tailpipe because the back end of the muffler is too far behind the line of the bumper. Anyone have any info on this/or supply a picture of what it should be like would be great!

 

[melsg5]

Not sure where you are looking but NAPA has two mufflers with tailpipes.

 

[92 Sunbird LE]

Muffler has 2 slant cut tailpipes from the factory built on , aftermarket mufflers are usually single .


(87 pictured)

Doug in P.R.

 

[92 Sunbird LE]

Here is my 92 with the factory muffler, if you go to www.rockauto.com you can see the selection. Most single outlet mufflers do require a tail pipe extension.

Doug in P.R.

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[pippo]

Thanks, people. So helpful. So turned out I got one from AZ, and bought a muffler end piece, as they call it. It is about 14" long, and the width stated on LABEL IS 2-1/4" ID Turndown pipe. Surebilt code #17604. When I dry fit it onto the muffler it wobbles. I know I have to bolt on a U clamp , but I can not see how a 2-3mm gap will be 'crunched" by clamping. Tips appreciated as always, people.

 

[pippo]

OK, that muffler from AZ is no good, as it has no brackets (front and back) to attach to the hangers on the car. I did try , as one member here advised, Rock Auto, but man, none of what they offer has such brackets. People, WHERE can I buy a muffler that fits by sunbird?

 

[melsg5]

Here is another muffler, we have no idea what is on your car to attach it or whether what you have is original. You may have to buy new hangers to go with the new muffler.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/SMU18271?partTypeName=Exhaust+Muffler&keywordInput=muffler

 

[pippo]

Wow, Mel, thats it! Howd you find that? I will call Napa today! Funny how AZ never even came close to what I needed.

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[melsg5]

I told you in post 2 that NAPA has them.

 

[92 Sunbird LE]

Factory muffler has a large band clamp that clamps around the middle of the whole muffler, not on the ends as aftermarket ones do.


Doug in P.R.

 

[pippo]

I told you in post 2 that NAPA has them.

Riiiight, Mel! My fault for forgetting. You got me on the right track!

 

[pippo]

Turned out that muffler that Mel recomended fitted just perfectly! AZ's muffler didnt even come close to a match. Took a while to cut off the pipe surrounding the tailpipe, but all worked out. I was scared for a while about this job. Anyway, thanks, people.

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[melsg5]

Good to hear you were successful