Thread: Borla muffler
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Old 02-16-2006, 12:50 PM   #30
KRZTACO
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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
My mechanic recently told me that he's finding some aftermarket exhaust systems (manifolds, cats and mufflers) are generating far more heat than factory pieces and melting hoses nearby.

Has anyone experienced this yet or read about it?

While I'd love to put the schnell exhaust manifolds on my car, I'd hate to start melting stuff and finding myself stuck on the side of the road unnecessarily.
Sometimes the aftermarket headers/exhaust use thinner gauge steel which causes more heat to radiate.

KRZ
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