Where Did All The Power Go?

[d-yup]

Hey guys, about a couple months ago i took off my stock muffler and put on a reative one to make it sound loud and deep. So far it sounds perfect, just the way i like it to be. The down fall is that now when i accelerate i go much slower and it feels like my car has lost so much power. Has anyone experience this problem or that can tell me whats going on and how i can solve it?

If it helps i drive a 91 accord, EX-R, auto

[homegrown_xt]

sounds like it is free flowing too much, our motors need a little back pressure so that it can build some low end torque. How does it run at higher rpm?

Ken

[DrLove'sKuDang]

true true. when youre not making alot to being with, every hp counts. try putting on a silencer, youll probably notice a big difference. especially in the lowend

[Nycxeracer]

I have an OBX-R muffler, i run w/silencer in 24/7 due to loss of acceleration (like u described), and low end. My 2.25" catback didnt fully feel like it was worth it until I put my silencer in. I mean we talking like what 4-5HP for a catback, but w/e every little bit counts. You definitely have TOO much flow, get a diff. muffler, one w/a better core.

[5speedaccord]

could a stupid little corcl silencer make that big a differance? maybe u have bigger problems? maybe not.

[Pasamonster]

I'm running a Lexus SC400 muffler that i welded on myself on my 91 accord almost 2 1/2 inch pipe from catalyc on and I haven't experienced any low end loss. everyone thought i was crazy to do this, but my car sounds almost like a G35 exept its much louder and deeper. All my frieds bought Borla's and Apexi exhausts, but i'm the only one that hasnt lost any low end and gained a lot more then then LOL.

[d-yup]

Hey thanks guys for the help

[dj justice]

i wanna get a stock s2000 muffler and weld that on. That shit would be sweet

[Garcia]

yea....

definantly try getting a silencer to create a bit of back pressure if this doesn't help you never know maybe it isn't the muffler......maybe it's a dirty air filter or bad spark plugs......you never know......