Rear Muffler Assembly '86 560sl

[anc4]

why not an adsit or any number of aftermarket (performance products) that will fit perfectly and bring it into mienke?

[DanielG]

Well, that's what I'm asking -- is the difference in price versus the warranty worth it? For $475 (or whatever it was-- see previous post) I get pretty much a lifetime warranty (because all of the parts constitute a "muffler" and Midas warrants the "muffler" for life --- unlike other cars that also need pipes that are not warranted). The aftermarket mufflers are between $200 and $300+, plus shipping, tax and installation --brings it close to $275 to 380 -- no matter which muffler (Midas or other aftermarket product) and even an OEM from the MB dealer (probably $800- $1000) I may be looking at a life (due to short trips, salt etc.) of maybe 2 or 3 years. With Midas, $20 gets me all set with a new mufler in 2-3 years, the other route and its another about $300.

Plus Richard1 had the experience of the Midas doing better in salt.

Anyway, I think that if I were going the aftermarket I would look at Fastlane, who is kind enough to sponsor this forum.

I have pretty much convinced myself, though, that Midas is the way to go --

The question I still have is, does the rear muffler effect the performance of a car at an emissions test?

Thanks for the input

[Iceman]

The catalytic converter or converters is what will effect your emissions, not the muffler. The muffler is for toning down the exhaust noise, the catalytic converter helps complete the burning of hydrocarbons in the exhaust gases.

Glen

[DanielG]

Thank you -- I was hoping someone would confirm this.

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