Today I had removed my muffler on my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 as it had a hole the size of a baseball in it.
I was wondering if there would be any negitve effects on the gas mileage as I dont have the money right now to put a new mufler on
2007-11-18 09:57:45 · 6 answers · asked by armyguy313 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If it still has the catalytic converters on it, it won't matter much either way.
2007-11-18 10:09:38 · answer #1 · answered by Bob H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone of these answers is wrong. if it has a computer the muffler keeps the right back pressure on the cat so that it runs like factory if you take out the muffler you throw everything off. it usually results in poor fuel mileage and poor performance. if it does not have computer it will just sound bad and gas up your vehicle
2007-11-18 10:20:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
False, Removing the muffle on a v8 has bin proven to increase gas millage usaly 1 mpg, it also increase hp 1-5 horses. Mufflers create negitive back pressure.
2007-11-18 10:11:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
actually it will increase mpg but not to any great effect. the only thing i would caution u about is co2 poisoning. keep those windows down. check out ebay for a good deal on a muffler.
2007-11-18 10:12:35 · answer #4 · answered by robert s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The manufacturers attempt to make the motor vehicle as quiet as achieveable. you prefer to take out the resonator which catches extremely some the engine warmth so as that the different factors-- the cat and the muffler final longer. in case you prefer to artwork, decide for it. i would not be troubled.
2016-10-17 04:48:54 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does nothing but make your car VERY LOUD. and in some states there is a volume for you car sound, so if you attempt to take off your muffler, check with your local authorities.
2007-11-18 10:08:03 · answer #6 · answered by Zach 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋