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OEM Exhaust NO LONGER AVAIL.? 2004 AERO. OPTIONS?
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Posted by Rick C. [Email] (more from Rick C.) on Mon, 19 Sep 2016 15:34:52 Share Post by Email
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Hi friendly Saab folk,

The mid and rear mufflers on my 5 speed manual 2004 9-5 Aero need replacing. I'm told OEM exhausts are no longer available, and if labeled as such, can in reality be made by Walker? In any case, I'd be looking at a round tip rather than the oval OEM tailpipe opening?

I don't really care about esthetics as much as overall performance - I wouldn't want sub-optimal air flow to the turbo. The Saab shop I go to actually put on a 2" tailpipe without asking me what I wanted. I left the car there, looking for options, as I don't think I should be happy with this. Ideas / suggestions?

A performance exhaust system would need a new flex pipe, right? I'd be happy with something that gives a few more HP, but would want to keep things pretty quiet as I do a lot of long highway drives (the standard exhausts on a 2.8 V6 9-3 Aero XWD for example drive me nuts on long drives, too loud and boomy). My car is stock and not beaten on - want to make her last! I have yet to drive a car built after 2012 with any steering feel at all!

Thanks for the advice!

Rick
Boston area

'04 9-5 Aero
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