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GTS Twin-Pipe Muffler

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Rick89GTS, Jan 3, 2017.

  1. Rick89GTS

    Rick89GTS Well-Known Member Moderator Donated!

    Hey Guys,
    The factory muffler for the 86-89 GTS is now out of production. It has been for about a year now, as I unfortunately found out.
    The twin-pipe muffler was made by BOSAL, part # 228-847. (The single pipe muffler for the ST/GT is still available but I'd rather get the original one).

    I'm gonna call Bosal and see if they'll do a group buy. I would buy at least 2, maybe 3.
    No details yet but will update once I get more info. Just putting out a feeler, so if you are interested, throw out your name. Thanks!

    BOSAL 228-847.JPG
     
    Last edited: Jan 3, 2017
  2. thesherv

    thesherv Well-Known Member Donated!

    We can still get a twin pipe rear in the UK,usually from www.tcbparts.co.uk ,from around £80 Sterling.They arent always readily available but I do know one or two people that have had to get one from here.Although its not that much more expensive to get a copy made up in stainless steel from an exhaust fabricator over here if im honest,dont know if thats a route you would be prepared to go down.Itll last longer!
     
  3. 89GT-S_Coupe

    89GT-S_Coupe Active Member

    I have NAPA/Bossal twin tip muffler, used only 2 months painted black... I'm in Ottawa... Id give it to you if your interested. I used it on my 89 GT-S Coupe.


     
  4. 89GT-S_Coupe

    89GT-S_Coupe Active Member

    Heres a pic of it in car... best pic I have :(

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  5. Rick89GTS

    Rick89GTS Well-Known Member Moderator Donated!

    Hi Dave,
    Sure, I'll take it! You don't need it?
    Does it have the inlet pipe attached like in the pic I posted?
    I have a relative in Ottawa, maybe they can pick it up...? I'll PM you details.
    Thanks
     
    Last edited: Jan 6, 2017
  6. 89GT-S_Coupe

    89GT-S_Coupe Active Member

    Ya, I don't need it anymore... It was to quiet for my liking :p. It does have the 2 footish inlet pipe that goes over the control arms. I'll grab a pic of it for you out of the car ASAP.

    I had a stainless twin tip made for my ST162. With tip inserts/silencers, it has a nice bark when your on it but cruising its quit, unless the inserts are out... Video below has the inserts in.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PiF5b3715Q


    If have no prob meeting up somewhere in the Ottawa area. I'm in south Ottawa (Osgoode), about 25 min south of Parliament Buildings.

    Cheers!
     
  7. Rick89GTS

    Rick89GTS Well-Known Member Moderator Donated!

    Sent you a PM. Thanks!
    I need that inlet pipe so it can just bolt up :)
    Nice SS muffler. Curious, how much for that custom SS work?
     
  8. vic dat

    vic dat Well-Known Member

    image.jpg I lucked out and found one twin tip aftermarket muff that was the same size ... Painted it silver. Sounds nice an throaty.

    Vicdat
     
  9. Rick89GTS

    Rick89GTS Well-Known Member Moderator Donated!

    Hey Vicdat, that is a nice looking twin-pipe! Who is the manufacturer and where did you get it? Do the hangers fit? Details please!
     
    Last edited: Feb 16, 2017
  10. vic dat

    vic dat Well-Known Member

    Sorry guys it was just a generic muff w/ two smaller pipes. My local shop (Valley Muffler) had it laying around and added the chrome tips of my choice. I replace a Midas lifetime twin pipe (stock looking with correct hangers etc)The new one didn't have any attachments or pipes... The shop just matched it up.
     
  11. Rick89GTS

    Rick89GTS Well-Known Member Moderator Donated!

    Bummer. I'll bet the Midas one was the Bosal. thanks
     
  12. vic dat

    vic dat Well-Known Member

    It prolly was...it was a perfect factory type replica with a lifetime warranty (non transferable). I was going to cheat and have the real original owner (an LA Firefighter) go with me to get it replaced for free (for the third time) since I still have the original paperwork for most of the car's early history. I sensed that the people at Midas were gong to be real dicks about it so when my local cheapie shop found the small one I just switched over for $60.00 complete.
    Tis the life of a thirty year old Toy...
     
  13. branman79

    branman79 Member

    Question... I just bought a gts. It has the twin muffler, but one is missing if that makes sense. Like its a hole. Can i get this piece anywhere?
     
  14. MattC

    MattC Well-Known Member Donated!

    An exhaust shop can probably just weld a new tailpipe on for you
     
  15. vic dat

    vic dat Well-Known Member

    On my old ones they were just attached with one screw that usually would get elongated and work loose.
    You might be able to have a local muff shop weld new ones on if the muff isn't too toasted
     
  16. branman79

    branman79 Member

    so the muffler shop should have one that is identical to the one tip that's left?
     
  17. vic dat

    vic dat Well-Known Member

    Not likely... Usually they have a couple different styles (I chose the slanted chrome, but he also had a rounded set)
    My old one was "stock-like" doubt if any of our cars still have the actual original one.
    We need pics haha
     
  18. Rick89GTS

    Rick89GTS Well-Known Member Moderator Donated!

    Yeah, the original factory ones were made by Bosal. They discontinued the twin-pipe muffler for the GTS but still make the single-pipe muffler for the ST/GT. Walker also made a direct fit twin-pipe for the GTS but have sadly also discontinued it. Our cars are 30 years old now...

    branman79: it'll just be a section of straight pipe. Any exhaust shop will be able to match it up fine :D
     
  19. vic dat

    vic dat Well-Known Member

    Last I checked, Midas showed an exact fit twin tip, but it was like $200 or so...
    I ended up ditching the Midas since the warrantys are not transferable (the original owner had it replaced a cou[ple time for free)
     
  20. branman79

    branman79 Member

    I found a twin tip 84-85 gts muffler. Is this the same,as,4th gen?
     

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