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Laws may vary by state. Removing the muffler from your exhaust makes your car louder. Some states have specific noise thresholds, while others prohibit the use of mufflers that produce extra noise.<\/div>\n
\nThe law enforcement can ticket you if your car is too loud. Consider buying aftermarket mufflers if you want to enhance engine sound legally. Always check your local laws to avoid fines.<\/div>\n
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Laws may vary by state. Removing the muffler from your exhaust makes your car louder. Some states have specific noise thresholds, while others prohibit the use of mufflers that produce extra noise. The law enforcement can ticket you if your car is too loud. Consider buying aftermarket mufflers if you want to enhance engine sound… Continue reading Is it Illegal to Remove the Muffler of your Car?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-516","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-car-repair-maintenance","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nIs it Illegal to Remove the Muffler of your Car?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you thinking of removing muffler from your car? 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