3Pin Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I just about fell over when I heard that a muffler for a 02 3.0 LL Bean will cost me almost $500.00. I confirmed the part number as 44300AE20A based on my VIN. The part seems unique and Walker doesn't make one as a replacement. Usually a muffler is about $75.00. Anybody else find a better solution to the OEM pain of $480? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) i've had them shipped from out west. a little legwork but worth not only not buying those insane prices, but not supporting them either. Edited September 4, 2013 by grossgary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Have you checked Rockauto? They list two different styles for the 3.0 for under $100. Built by Bosal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY_Dave Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I will consider it time for a turbo muffler or one of the rockauto units when mine finally goes. It is one tough muffler though, what part of it failed? Cap to the bypass fell off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Do you know for certain that the muffler is bad, or you taking the word of a muffler shop or dealer that the muffler is bad? Subie mufflers are super well built, and seldom wear out. The mufflers on my 98 & 99 OBWs show no rust, and still perform well. However, I have had trouble with both exhaust systems developing a rust out leak at the resonator. If your muffler is truly bad, how exactly has it gone bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans imports Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 The 4 cly one fitts in same place just a bitt smaller and dosent have the bypass junk on the side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Pin Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 It has a slight buzz or vibration. My mechanic is my neighbor and I trust him. I think I am going to drive it till it falls off for that money and then look at a rock auto one after that. thanks for the help and suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Buzz/rattle is almost always heat shields. Are you sure the sound is from the muffler and not a heat shield above it? Or from one of the ones further forward like the cat or the Y pipes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY_Dave Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Yeah, bad muffler is likely to be worse than a buzz or rattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Bosal 229-581 comes up available to me on my system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 www.car-part.com shows a nice CO Rust Free one: 2002 Muffler Subaru Legacy LL BEAN,3.0L,EFI,AWD A BB001 $Call Brighton Auto Parts USA-CO(Brighton) E-mail 303-659-2965 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Pin Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 I get the buzz in the back , so I will for sure check the heat shield in the back above the muffler. Thanks for all of the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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