Will this make a difference?

[Speedwagon]

On my '92 3.0, I have a Flowmaster 50 series with stock piping. Except, when I ordered the muffler a long time ago, I measured wrong, and the muffler inlet/outlet is 1/4" larger than the truck's piping. Recently I've developed a hole in the exhaust, upstream of the muffler. So I'm looking to get the system redone.

I can go to Midas and get it done for about $120. Or I can go to a custom shop, and spend upwards of $280-500 to replace the whole system. So, would I notice any difference in a custom shop job vs Midas? This is really the only mod this truck has, so I'm thinking Midas will be sufficient, especially since I can upsize the pipe by 1/4" to match the muffler now, and even with crush bends, I should be slightly larger than stock all through the system.

Thoughts?

 

[michowski]

No there wont be any difference. Its hard to get a good noticable difference with a 3.0. Id just have midas repair the problem and be done with it, unless you think its bad enough to replace everything.

 

[Speedwagon]

Well the biggest reason I wanted to redo the whole thing, is because the position of the muffler. Currently, it has to be in a position that let's it bang on the heat shield. If they redo it, it will be better positioned and eliminate this. Plus, the front piping is original I think, and the hole is getting decent sized from rust.

 

[michowski]

I would just choose midas. They do carry a warrenty in redoing the muffler they should be able to mount it correctly as well.