STR102HD

Redback exhaust for Holden Commodore VN VP VR 2.5" Hotdog Centre Assem

Redback exhaust.5" Hotdog Centre Assem for selected vehicle applications.

BrandRedbackSWD

Category: Mufflers and resonators

RRP $252.99 AUD
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Redback exhaust for Holden Commodore VN VP VR 2.5" Hotdog Centre Assem product image

Part specs

Vehicle Make
Holden
Tube Size
063mm (2 1/2")
Coating
Standard Heat-Proof Paint

STR102HD is a centre hotdog resonator assembly for the Holden Commodore VN, VP and VR. Supplied by Redback, a hotdog is a compact straight-through resonator that mounts in the centre of the run to tune the note without the bulk of a chambered muffler.

What is a hotdog centre resonator?

A hotdog is a small, cylindrical straight-through resonator — gas passes through a perforated core wrapped in packing, so it flows freely while taking the edge off drone. As a centre assembly it sits in the middle of the system rather than at the tailpipe, tuning the note in the mid-section. It's the lighter, free-flowing alternative to a full chambered muffler in that position.

Why fit it to a VN-VR Commodore?

This centre hotdog assembly is listed for the Holden Commodore VN, VP and VR — the early-'90s Commodore range. It slots into the centre of the run on those cars to manage resonance while keeping flow up. Because it spans three closely related models, confirm your exact variant and the rest of your pipework with the workshop before ordering.

Will it change how loud the car is?

A straight-through hotdog is about tuning rather than heavy silencing — it targets drone and resonance more than it cuts overall volume. Paired with the right muffler downstream it keeps the system flowing while softening the boom you'd otherwise get. We can talk through how it works with the rest of your VN-VR exhaust.

What does fitting involve in the Illawarra?

Oak Flats Muffler Men supplies and fits this centre assembly in-house across the Illawarra. We position the hotdog in the centre section, mate it to your existing pipework and check the hangers and clearance under the car. Bring your Commodore in and we'll confirm the fit and book it.

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

Common questions

What's a hotdog in an exhaust?
It's a compact straight-through resonator — a perforated core in a small cylindrical body. It flows freely and tunes the note rather than heavily silencing it.
Where does the STR102HD mount?
In the centre of the exhaust run — it's a centre assembly, not a rear tailpipe piece.
Which Commodores does it fit?
The Holden Commodore VN, VP and VR. Confirm your exact model with Oak Flats Muffler Men before ordering.

Fitment support across the Illawarra

Fitment checks near you across 18 Illawarra suburbs, from Oak Flats and Shellharbour to Wollongong and Kiama.
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