Good Deal or Not? Used NHP Muffler

[jrcui]

I just bought a NHP muffler lightly used for $180.00. The only thing wrong with it, is the the small metal tab that hold the two pipes broke at one of the welds. I noticed this was common thing for the NHP's.

[Ghostrider 310]

What is your goal? If you wanted the car to be meaner sounding and can effect the repair for a reasonable sum then IMO, $180.00 is a score. If you keep the old unit you can always go back if you find the resonance to be harsh and one would think the NHP will always be worth at least a C note so I'd say you did fine.

[fivepointnine]

that is crazy cheap! I paid 500 for mine used. Even if it had no performance gain (it does) it is worth it for the weight you save over the stock muffler alone.

[Jaak]

Bought mine new and noticed a bit of performance improvement. I like it and won't change back. Driving easy it's quiet ... drive it spirited ... nice sound!

I'm happy with mine ...

[Dave928]

the pipe-separator-weld broke on mine too.

i think my cats are crap and will be popping for the rest of the system in a couple weeks

[jrcui]

Just installed it this afternoon. A co-worker knew a welder so I got the broken bracket re-welded and added a second one like the newer NHP version (on the bottom). I don't have jacks but was able to park the car on ramps in the driveway (which has an incline) which gave me plenty of room. I took off the bumper just to get extra space. Once I took off the old muffler, I took off the bolts and used them to bolt up the NHP. I'm a total novice so don't be afraid to try it yourself:dance:.

There is a huge weight difference between the stock muffler and the NHP. I only got to go on a quick drive once I had it in, but it seemed as quiet as the stock one during normal driving and a little more growl when I upped it.

We'll see it goes, and I hope I had everything clamped down tight so no exhaust leaks.

PS - the welder was impressed with the NHP muffler and said there's at least 120.00 worth of stainless steel used in it.