Walker 22430 Quiet-FlowSS stainless muffler., Finished the welding and reinstalled... Options

[jk76.914]

I know it's a shot in the dark, but the Walker 22430 Quiet-Flow SS muffler should replace the stock Bursch "quiet" muffler. It's a bit bigger, but after measuring the original one and the available space, I think it will fit. It may be too big, but I think it'll fit.

Even if it fits, there's risk that performance will suffer or that it'll sound worse than the Bursch (low risk of that, in my opinion).

These are made from 409 stainless steel heads, shell, bushings, and louvered tubes and partitions. It carries a lifetime warranty.

22430 is original to 740, 760, 780. and 940 Volvo 1983-1995.

I'll post pictures when it arrives.

The reason I'm posting such an off-the-wall, untried idea, is that I got it at Rock Auto for $49.89, but with $40 rebate that's only $9.89 plus shipping. That's almost free, but the rebate expires 5/31. So I though maybe someone else is musing about a quieter Bursch, and this is a really low risk way to try it... until 5/31.

Thought I'd let you all know.

[jk76.914]

Got it tack welded. Took about 10 minutes, and he didn't even charge me! Next steps are to take the assembly back off, drill for the O2 bung, and take it in so he can finish weld it and weld the bung.

When it comes off, it'll loose the clamp that's in the picture. Also, the original Bursh chrome tailpipe attaches over the rough-looking end you see in the picture.

Noise-wise- it's like night and day! The difference may be subtle when I rev it in the driveway, but on the road, it's like night and day! This muffler is MUCH quieter and smoother than the Bursh original.