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Old Feb 26, 2026 | 08:37 PM
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Default Missing end muffler on tail pipe
I am looking at a 2004 Disco. The car is in excellent condition. But I noticed that the end tail pipe muffler is missing. Is this an issue? Please see photo attached.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2026 | 10:31 PM
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The end section is technically called a resonator, not a muffler, so the exhaust note will be a bit different, but no harm to the engine.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2026 | 11:19 PM
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I removed mine a few years ago. Slightly louder but not very.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2026 | 06:37 AM
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Everyone should do this.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2026 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Frank4
Everyone should do this.
...unless you live in California.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2026 | 12:19 PM
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Mine is cut off and it hasn't had any affect on passing visuals/smog in California.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2026 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by H20nSnow
...unless you live in California.



 
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Old Feb 27, 2026 | 11:11 PM
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Mine is cut off and it hasn't had any affect on passing visuals/smog in California.

exactly. It’s purely to tame the sound. It takes a tuned ear to even know it’s not there if the stock muffler is still installed.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2026 | 09:10 AM
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Mine was removed by a rock on a trail. Never missed it but added an extension to route exhaust out the back.
 
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