Re: [DML] Stock DMC Mufflert cutaway view...Borla

[kayoong@xxxx]

In a message dated 1/23/02 11:28:24 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
Senatorpack@xxxx writes:

> I can offer this advice. A New York City DeLorean owner, Kayo Ong, 
> drives 
> his DeLorean everyday. He spent some serious money with a custom exhaust 
> designer and fabricator for his DeLorean. Maybe he can share his thoughts 
> why he replaced the custom setup with the stock, factory, OEM DeLorean 
> exhaust.
> 
> Keep it stock.
> 
> Best Wishes,
> Michael Pack


Hello Mike, yes I can help with the answer. The system was engineered, 
manufactured and installed by an exhaust specialist in Southern New Jersey. 
The system consists of two separate manifold pipes, then into two separate 
catalytic converters. From the outlets of each cats, they are connected into 
two separate inlets of a FLOWMASTER muffler. From the Flowmaster muffler 
there were dual outlets with special exhaust tips. 

I had this custom system on my DeLorean for less then two months and I had it 
removed. The "pressure" in the cabin of the vehicle and on my "chest," along 
with the "droning" sound was too much for my liking on long drives, besides I 
couldn't hear my audio system. The other factors are that the exhaust system 
didn't help in improving the engine performance nor the gas mileage. 

I later found out that Rob from PJ Grady had an Flowmaster muffler on his 
Green DeLorean and he too had it removed, for he was not satisfied for many 
reasons. Rob had then replaced it with a Borla muffler which failed (first 
one -- it blew up) and then it was replaced with another Borla muffler which 
is currently on his car. As far as Borla dropping the muffler from their 
manufacturing and sales, I don't know??? I asked them about four years ago, 
would they make one for me, they said yes, about a three to four months 
waiting period. BTW ... the Borla muffler IS NOT CHEAP, it is over a "G" 
note, just the muffler itself! It cost more then the DeLorean's OEM mufller 
and all the componets.

So, the bottom line "KEEP IT STOCK" to avoid hassles and disappointments. If 
you must change the exhaust system, start with a custom headers -- I 
understand that helps.

Kayo Ong
#5508
Lic 9D NY


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