'98 S70 Loud exhaust...tip?

markntiff · Post by **markntiff** » 27 Jun 2008, 14:27

I have a 1998 S70 with 165k on it and just got the exhaust replaced including the cat. I went with a Walker exhaust system which was a heck of a lot cheaper than the Volvo one. The exhaust seems a lot louder now especially when accelerating for the first time after starting it. I've checked for leaks and I don't think there are any. I was wondering if the exhaust tip has anything to do with it. The one I have on now is just a straight chrome tip whereas the original one looked different and definitely wasn't as loud. Any insight would be appreciated! Thanks

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 27 Jun 2008, 15:12

The tip is just decorative and has no effect on the sound unless it makes the pipe more restrictive, which you don't want to do. I guess a Walker is just louder than the Volvo.....

Post by **JRL** » 27 Jun 2008, 15:26

Walker makes DYNOMAX, loud (er), performance mufflers

markntiff · Post by **markntiff** » 27 Jun 2008, 17:59

Thanks for the help! That answers my question!