------------------------------ Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:28:18 -0800 From: "Kim Life" <[email protected]> Subject: [alfa] 9a Spider Veloce Muffler
I need a new muffler. I know this because all of a sudden, I sound like a 16-year old in a beefed-up hotrod! A friend looked at it and said it's the front muffler. I have three questions: 1. Do I have to order special Alfa parts, or can I take it to a muffler repair place and they'll have what I need? 2. If I do need to order special parts, what comprises the "front muffler"? 3. Can I still drive it while I'm waiting for parts? Thanks! Kim ------------------------------ 1. You do not need to order special Alfa parts but they will fit and maintain the sound and performance. You can take it to a local muffler shop and they should have something that will fit in that space. They will cut the old muffler out and weld in the replacement along with any additional pipe required to complete the connections. At least for the converter there are after-market assemblies which include the pipes and are meant to be bolt in replacements. If available for the front muffler your local shop may be able to order it for you. 2. The front muffler consist of a pipe in front of the muffler which connects to the catalytic converter and a pipe behind the muffler which connects to the rear muffler. 3. If it only a little loud, like a hotrod, and not bellowing like an open header drag car, which it won't as the catalytic converter will provide a little buffer. You most likely could drive it while waiting. -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected]
