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Custom Exhaust in Wadsworth, OH

We build custom exhaust setups, fitting welded-in universal mufflers and performance parts to match your vehicle and how it sounds.

Custom Exhaust in Wadsworth, OH by Modern Day Muffler & Brakes

Custom Exhaust Built to Fit Your Vehicle

Want your exhaust to sound right, fit right and last? Whether you're chasing a deeper tone, replacing a rusted-out section with something better, or fitting performance parts you've already bought, custom exhaust is part of what we do all day. We're the shop on S Lyman St that measures, mocks it up, and welds it in so it bolts to the factory hangers and sits where it should — no rattles, no clearance problems, no guesswork.

Why bring your custom exhaust to us

  • We've built the hard stuff ourselves. When we turned our son's 2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ into a "Jurassic Park" build, we remade nearly the whole vehicle — including every brake, fuel and transmission line. That's the same measure-and-fabricate mindset we bring to your exhaust.
  • A family shop that does the welding, not a parts counter. We're a father-and-son team, and custom pipe work is something we do hands-on all day — not a job we hand off. You deal with the people actually building it.
  • Brand-name parts and a real number up front. We fit high-quality, brand-name mufflers and components, and we'll talk through the job and the price before we start. Call with your year, make and model and we'll quote the actual work.

Our Custom Exhaust process

  1. Tell us the goal. A louder or quieter tone, a universal muffler welded in, a direct-fit unit, or fitting performance exhaust parts you've sourced — we start by understanding what you actually want out of the vehicle.
  2. Inspect the full system. We get it on the lift and check the whole path for rust, cracks and worn hangers, including the braided flex pipe that lets the engine move without stressing the rest of the exhaust. That way we fix the real problem instead of building new parts onto a failing section.
  3. Measure and mock it up. We size the pipe, plan the routing around the factory hangers and clearances, and make sure everything clears the floor, the driveshaft and the suspension before a single weld goes in.
  4. Fabricate and weld. We cut, bend and weld the sections to fit your vehicle, fitting either a welded-in universal muffler or a direct-fit unit depending on what you chose and what the vehicle takes.
  5. Fit and check. We hang it on the factory mounts, confirm it sits stock and quiet, then run it to listen for leaks and make sure the tone is what you asked for.
  6. Show you the finished work. Before you drive off, we walk you through what we did and what we replaced — same as we do with every job.

A quick, honest note on what we do: custom exhaust here means mufflers, pipes, flex pipe, catalytic converters and the fabrication that ties them together. We stay in our lane — exhaust and brakes — and we're happy to point you elsewhere for work that isn't ours to do well.

If your exhaust ties into an Ohio E-Check concern, we handle that side too. We replace failed catalytic converters, but not before we check for an upstream misfire or an oxygen-sensor fault that would ruin a brand-new converter the moment it's installed. When a vehicle has failed E-Check, we work from the printed failure report and the codes rather than guessing — so the repair is aimed at the actual fault. It's the same straightforward approach we bring to custom pipe work: find the real issue, fix it once, and explain it so it makes sense.

Serving Wadsworth, OH and nearby

We're a family-run shop right here on S Lyman St, and custom exhaust work in Wadsworth, OH is bread-and-butter for us — not a sideline we squeeze in. Folks come to us from around Wadsworth and the surrounding towns because we treat them the way we'd want to be treated: we show you the part, tell you plainly whether it can wait, and quote a real number before we start. If you've got a rusted-out section, a muffler that's gotten loud, or performance parts you want fitted properly, we'll take the time to do it right and route it clean.

Call us at (330) 485-6823 to talk through what you're after or to set up your free exhaust inspection. Bring the vehicle by, let us put it on the lift, and we'll show you what we find and what it'll take to build the exhaust you want — straight from us, priced up front.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a custom exhaust job at your Wadsworth shop involve?

We build the system to fit your vehicle and what you're after — a welded-in universal muffler, new pipe routing, or performance parts. We'll walk you through the options and tell you what actually works for your car before we cut anything.

Can you make my exhaust louder, or quieter?

Either way. If you want more sound we can fit a performance muffler and matching pipe; if a droning or loud setup is bothering you, we can quiet it down. Tell us what you're going for and we'll point you to the right muffler.

Do you carry performance exhaust parts, or do I bring my own?

We sell performance exhaust parts through our online store and can source what your build needs. If you've already got a part, bring it in and we'll check the fit before we start.

How much does custom exhaust work cost?

It depends on the parts, the pipe and how much fabrication is involved, so there's no flat number. Call us at (330) 485-6823 with your vehicle and what you want, and we'll give you a real quote up front.

Can you repair a flex pipe or add one to a custom setup?

Yes. The braided flex pipe lets the engine move without cracking the rest of the exhaust, so we repair worn ones and work them into custom builds where they're needed. We'll show you the section that's failing and explain why.

What Our Customers Say

4.3 average from 59 reviews

  • James Lawrence
    ★★★★★

    Absolutely amazing! Great service, great people! My catalytic converter got stolen and Modern Day fixed it wonderfully for $250 less than other places I received quotes from!

  • Elizabeth Tress
    ★★★★★

    Mike is great. They fixed are front and back brakes ,suspension work and worked on are exhaust. Used him several times and him and his wife were great to deal with and very honest and fair on there prices. Always professional and go put of there way to help u. We were so upset to lose are mechanic who was great I moved and prices on more work are 4x the price mike quoted me very good company

  • Scott Boord
    ★★★★★

    Modern Day Muffler & Brakes did a phenomenal job on my Dodge Challenger. They treat you like family from the moment you walk in the door. They are extremely knowledgeable and go out of their way to communicate everything to you until the job is completed. They even gave me a ride back and forth from my home so I wouldn't have to work something out. All around 5 star service, and reasonable prices. I highly recommend them. Ask for Rob. Scott Boord/Norton

  • Ryan Ward
    ★★★★★

    Update: They've helped me with Brake jobs, performance parts on my f150, and anything else I don't feel like doing myself!!! I needed some exhaust repair work and they were close, inexpensive, professional and very fast. I will definitely use them again!

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