Need Exhaust Advise

[ZZCruzr]

Parts Peddler GT - In the Service manual, the muffler ground strap appears in a section called "Radio Noise Suppression Components"...the overview of the section reads....


"There are two common strategies that can be used
to suppress Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and
ElectroMagnetic Interference (EMI) radio noise. The
first suppression strategy involves preventing the
production of RFI and EMI electromagnetic signals
at their sources. The second suppression strategy
involves preventing the reception of RFI and EMI
electromagnetic signals by the audio system compo-nents.
The use of braided ground straps in key locations
is part of the RFI and EMI prevention strategy.
These ground straps ensure adequate ground paths,
particularly for high current components such as
many of those found in the starting, charging, igni-tion,
engine control and transmission control sys-tems.
An insufficient ground path for any of these
high current components may result in radio noise
caused by induced voltages created as the high cur-rent
seeks alternative ground paths through compo-nents
or circuits intended for use by, or in close
proximity to the audio system components or circuits.
Preventing the reception of RFI and EMI is accom-plished
by ensuring that the audio system compo-nents
are correctly installed in the vehicle. Loose,
corroded or improperly soldered wire harness connec-tions,
improperly routed wiring and inadequate audio
system component grounding can all contribute to
the reception of RFI and EMI. A properly grounded
antenna body and radio chassis, as well as a shielded
antenna coaxial cable with clean and tight connec-tions
will each help reduce the potential for reception
of RFI and EMI."
I'm not sure if there is any other purpose. I DO know from playing with car's electrical systems in the past, you don't want to mess with ground paths! I'd make sure that the muffler is grounded! The BTG system I put on provided for the ground, and I'm sure that other exhausts made for the PT provide for it as well. Just my opinion.

[PTGT Redman]

I have a cherrybomb pack on my 2.5" pipe while waiting for my dynomax parts to come in. It is ricey.