3800 Jim From Fair Muffler

[markymarc]

I cannot find a thread that says where Jim went? Did he open his own shop? They made a custom downpipe for me and I have had nothing but leaks and problems with it for over a year. It needs to be fixed, so hopefully he stands behind his work which he should, as I found him to be a very nice guy. My ubend section is crooked and leaks at the resonator flange. I've tried gaskets, welding, bolts, etc.

If someone could reply with his contact info, it would be greatly appreciated. I cannot stand this exhaust drone another day.

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[blitzu]

James Dean Muffler & Brake
(@ D.M.J. Automotive)
603 S. LaGrange Rd
LaGrange, IL 60525-6724
708-352-0901

Tue-Sat 7a-5p (Thurs 7a-7p)


This is posted in Where to get work done.

 

[alexgtp]

WOW.
This is the first gripe I have heard about his work.
Did he personally do the work or did one of the other maroons do it?

 

[markymarc]

I didn't see, but the entire piece is at an angle and then on top of that the ubend piece is slanted so the flange does not rest flat against the resonator flange. I am thinking of just having a piece welded from the cat to the resonator with no seam. I know that prevents the ease of changing it, but I'll do it for 2 more years of exhaust silence. I didn't even realize it until I had it at a Merlin's up on the rack.

I'm going to call ahead for a Saturday appt. Should be a quick fix.

BTW, if I do not have a cat, does that make the system louder? Am I correct in thinking that a cat acts as a quasi-resonator of sorts?

 

[mybluegtp]

Isnt it the resonator that keep the system quite? I think that is it and the cat acts like some kind of filter.

 

[imported_Diavolo]

I have a stock DP (I think). I am sure this is a huge restriction for me right now. What size do most people go with, 3"? I have a 3" exhaust from the dp back. Also I need my Y replaced. How much does a DP and Y cost from Jim? Any suggestions?

 

[syP]

go to the "To Get Work Done" section in the forums... that is where i posted jim's info

 

[BumpinGTP]

go to the "To Get Work Done" section in the forums... that is where i posted jim's info

<_< or he could look at the post right underneath his

 

[markymarc]

Well, as it turns out, it was the younger guy that Jim worked with whom made my downpipe. Jim fixed it for me with a seamless/flangless reducer and my car finally is whisper quiet. It even seems to pull harder on the expressway now. Thanks for the contact info!

 

[alexgtp]

I knew it could not be JIM. He is the man!!