Engine sounds, not muffler sounds.

It is a tuned pipe, designed to ensure that the driver hears the music of the inline six engine.

A common mod is to take the foam baffle out of it, effectively turning up the volume inside the cabin.

No, I haven't done that on mine.

Jeff

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