SSMBM468MF

Holden VQ Statesman IRS V8 3in Centre Muffler

Holden VQ Statesman IRS V8 3in Centre Muffler for selected vehicle applications.

BrandMantaMPI Automotive

Category: Mufflers and resonators

RRP $867.58 AUD
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Part specs

SKU
SSMBM468MF
Supplier
MPI Automotive
Category
Mufflers and resonators
Stock status
In stock at supplier

Built for the long-wheelbase Statesman, the MPI Automotive SSMBM468MF is a 3in centre muffler for the VQ Statesman IRS V8 — the mid-system silencer shaped for the stretched, independent-rear-suspension body.

What does the centre muffler do on a Statesman?

The centre muffler sits in the middle of the system and is where a lot of low-frequency drone gets knocked down before it can boom through the floor. On a long-wheelbase Statesman — a car meant to be quiet and composed — getting the mid silencer right matters a lot to cabin refinement. It quietens by absorption and reflection through its chambers while keeping the 3in path open.

Why is the IRS body the key detail?

The VQ Statesman with independent rear suspension routes its exhaust around a different rear cradle than a live-axle car, and the longer wheelbase changes the mid-section length too. This centre muffler is cut for that specific body, so its bends and hangers suit the stretched IRS floorpan. At 3in the bore suits a V8 that's been opened up for flow.

Will it fit my VQ Statesman?

It's listed to fit the Holden VQ Statesman IRS V8. Because it's a low-volume long-wheelbase car, confirm your exact build and that the rest of your system is 3in with the workshop before ordering.

What does fitting involve at our Illawarra workshop?

Oak Flats Muffler Men fits centre mufflers like this in-house. On a stretched body we pay particular attention to the mid-section length, the IRS clearance, and that the muffler hangs square under the long floor.

Stocked and fitted by Oak Flats Muffler Men, the Illawarra exhaust and 4x4 specialist in Oak Flats, NSW.

Common questions

Is the SSMBM468MF a rear or centre muffler?
It's the centre (mid-system) muffler, which handles drone in the middle of the car ahead of the rear silencer.
Does it suit the IRS Statesman specifically?
Yes — it's cut for the VQ Statesman IRS V8, shaped for that body's rear cradle and wheelbase.
What bore is it?
It's a 3in centre muffler, sized for a worked or free-flowing V8 rather than a stock pipe.

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