Replace exhaust - Bosal vs Walker
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2019 4:15 pm
So my 05 just rolled 330k km (206k mi) and upon inspection, I have several leaks and alot of corrosion on my factory exhaust system. There are 2 mainstream OE direct fit replacements out there on the rockauto website, Bosal or Walker. Price is pretty similar, material is the same (aluminized steel), but not sure on the internals of the muffler, and there are some differences in their designs.
Here is a link to both on rockauto - https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/nis ... +kit,10727
Bosal - I like the way they've constructed the Y on the muffler portion, and overall the parts in the kit look nice.
Walker - not as impressed on the Y, but still better than the OEM, the tail pipe is designed with a flat spot in the pipe that I'd be concerned creates a flow issue, but I wonder if this makes for an easier install or fitment.
Reading I've done says the sound for the walker is hit or miss. Couldn't find anything on the bosal.
Any experience or thoughts?
t
Here is a link to both on rockauto - https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/nis ... +kit,10727
Bosal - I like the way they've constructed the Y on the muffler portion, and overall the parts in the kit look nice.
Walker - not as impressed on the Y, but still better than the OEM, the tail pipe is designed with a flat spot in the pipe that I'd be concerned creates a flow issue, but I wonder if this makes for an easier install or fitment.
Reading I've done says the sound for the walker is hit or miss. Couldn't find anything on the bosal.
Any experience or thoughts?
t