In a message dated 5/30/2006 12:45:25 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
charlescox@coastalbay.com writes:
Nope...you just called it an exhaust tip, it would not then be a muffler.
Doesn't matter what my definition of a muffler is, as the rules state there
must be some muffler that is adequate. Not having one is not the intention
of the rules or again, it would not mention mufflers at all
Again, what "is" a muffler? Is it function or a specific part? The way the
rules are written, it is the functional "muffling", to create acceptable sound
levels, as far as I can tell. Whether there is a metal enclosure with a sound
absorbing material in the equation is not relevant...as long as the sound
emanating from the exhaust is muffled aka meets the sound requirement.
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