HSV VE E2 Sedan Wagon 3in Catback Muffler
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Holden Colorado, Rodeo, Isuzu D-Max RA, RC, RG 3.0L, 2.8L TD 3in Centre Hotdog
Holden Colorado, Rodeo, Isuzu D-Max RA, RC, RG 3.0L, 2.8L TD 3in Centre Hotdog (SSMBM488PHD) Fits a wide.
BrandMantaMPI Automotive
Category: Mufflers and resonators
RRP $788.02 AUD
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Part specs
- SKU
- SSMBM488PHD
- Supplier
- MPI Automotive
- Category
- Mufflers and resonators
- Stock status
- In stock at supplier
The SSMBM488PHD is a 3in centre hotdog resonator — a compact, straight-through unit built for the Holden Colorado/Rodeo and Isuzu D-Max RA/RC/RG turbo-diesel. A hotdog is the lightest-touch silencer here: it trims resonance without choking flow, so it suits a diesel ute owner chasing a freer mid-section.
What is a hotdog resonator and what does it do?
A hotdog is a short, perforated straight-through tube wrapped in packing — gas runs straight down the bore while the surrounding material soaks up a slice of the sound energy. Unlike a chambered muffler it doesn't bounce the flow around, so the 3in pipe stays open. On a turbo-diesel like the Colorado/D-Max it knocks the edge off the centre-section drone while leaving the note workmanlike rather than quiet.
Will it suit my Colorado, Rodeo or D-Max?
It's listed to fit the Holden Colorado and Rodeo and the Isuzu D-Max in RA, RC and RG series with the 3.0L and 2.8L turbo-diesel. These shared a common platform across Holden and Isuzu badges, which is why one centre hotdog covers the family. Confirm your exact series and engine with the workshop before ordering — feed data can vary by build.
How is the 3in bore matched?
The unit is built to a 3in bore, sized to drop into a 3in centre section without stepping the pipe down. That keeps it consistent with a larger-bore diesel system rather than the factory restriction. We check the inlet and outlet line up with your existing pipework before fitting.
What does fitting involve at our Illawarra workshop?
Oak Flats Muffler Men supplies and fits the MPI Automotive SSMBM488PHD in-house across the Illawarra. It's a centre-section swap, so we mock it up, confirm clearances along the chassis rail and tailshaft, and weld or clamp it in. Send your series and engine and we'll confirm the fit and book a bay.
Stocked and fitted by Oak Flats Muffler Men, the Illawarra exhaust and 4x4 specialist in Oak Flats, NSW.
Common questions
- Is a hotdog quieter or louder than a muffler?
- A hotdog resonator silences less than a chambered muffler — it trims resonance while keeping the pipe straight-through, so the note stays fuller. If you want it more subdued, a centre muffler is the alternative.
- Does the SSMBM488PHD fit both Holden and Isuzu utes?
- Yes — it's listed to fit the Holden Colorado/Rodeo and Isuzu D-Max RA/RC/RG with the 3.0L/2.8L turbo-diesel. Confirm your exact series with the workshop.
Fitment support across the Illawarra
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Oak Flats Muffler Men can check this part against supplier specs, part number, image, RRP and vehicle details for customers around Oak Flats, Shellharbour, Wollongong, Dapto, Albion Park, Kiama and the northern suburbs.
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