need help ... failed inspection b/c loud exhaust

[John Galdieri]

i have the flowmaster delta 40 series single in, dual out setup, and i failed inspection b/c of a loud exhaust ... does anybody know of a single in, dual out muffler that i could swap in for mine so it would be quiet like the stock one ... any help is greatly appreciated

 

[Chris Nash]

i am not sure of the muffler you can swap in. but i remember my friend saying they make silencers for exhaust. not sure who makes them though.

 

[troy malone]

magnaflow makes one...



troy

 

[Deleted deleted]

Wish my state would enforce noise pollution laws. Many inconsiderate folks think they can blast the world around them without penalty.

 

[Andy Szkutak]

summit racing sells silencers for exhausts...i forget how much they are, but theyre not very expensive....fits right in your pipe..



Good luck

Andy

 

[TrainTrac]

How about trying another shop for the inspection? I have a FM Delta Flow 40, and it's really not that loud compared to other mufflers. What are they using to judge the sound volume? Are they actually using a decibel meter, or is a judgement call by the inspector? Have them show you in writing what the standards are and then prove to you in writing that yours isn't compliance.

 

[Yardsale]

I have to agree with Andy on this.



Surely, Flowmaster aware of vehicle codes and laws for the regions in which they market their products. Is it buyer beware? Sure, but it wouldn't be good business to mass market a part that won't comply.



Do your homework, and make "them" do theirs.

 

[Todd Z]

Most of any aftermarket manufacturer has stated in all their paperwork. "This item is for off road only" Covers their butts.....

Todd Z

 

[Yardsale]

May "cover their butt" (in court), but it doesn't do much for sales.

 

[roger Biddlecombe]

PUT HARLEY DAVIDSON decals on it,I find it so stupid that they get away with all thier horrible noise,now a nice scream from a real bike is ok ??????

 

[Deleted deleted]

Harleys with loud pipes (any that aren't) are a cry for "look at me and my noisemaker!"

 

[Yardsale]

The discussion now has me wondering what law it is that is supposed to have been violated. Is it a decibel limit or one of the "cannot modify to amplify noise" laws? It may make a difference in the case of the latter if the exhaust was "modified" to increase efficiency or to repair a faulty system.



Just a thought.

 

[Rich Stern]

Funny, as I was reading terp's original post, the words "New Jersey" popped into my head. Clicked on his member profile and sure enough...New Jersey.



Damned socialists.



How do they make the decision? Is it via a sound meter, or just in the judgement of the inspector?

 

[scott r]

I really feel sorry for you folks who have to deal with emissions and noise restrictions. I guess one of the advantages of living in a relatively unpopulated area is that I never have to worry about the EPA coming in here and making me quiet down my vehicle or stick a hose up my tailpipe and see if I'm polluting the air too much.

At my last inspection, I had to flash my lights to make sure that brights worked, honk the horn, turn on the left/right turn signals and the guy looked through my wheels at my brake pads to make sure they were "safe". The whole process took about 30 seconds. I don't think he'd have cared if I was running a straight pipe because I never had to start it up, nor did he check for any emissions equipment. I know people who have taken ALL of their emissions crap off of their cars and have never had any problem with law enforcement or the EPA...of course their check engine light is constantly on, but I guess it's worth it for the extra horses you get. <shrugs>

Good luck with your sound "problem". It's a shame that you have to go through all that.