Visit a different shop, one that is capable of measuring the inlet/outlet and length, or fit a universal...

.... Philip

 

Doesn't appear to be stock OEM replacements out there so will have to have a muffler shop fabricate one, here's a place for mufflers & tips:

Exhaust Systems - Huge Selection & FREE SHIPPING!

I'm pretty certain the pipe diameter is 2-1/4".

Here's a YouTube vid of a 40 series Flowmaster:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=khPQKKhVF2I

 

On a whim I called the business where we bought our GV 10 years ago, and which still exists, and asked them if they could supply an oem muffler. Yes, certainly, 3-5 business days, and for a price that seems to be normal for mufflers these days. Seems the problem is solved then.

 

I have an 06 that still has the original exhaust however, I live in Florida so no salt! The only issue with mine has been the O-Rings that Suzuki used. I believe there's 2 different ones......one size before the converter and another size after the converter. I had to replace all of mine. As for exhaust parts, you'd have to mortgage the house for a complete system! I'd find a good exhaust fabrication shop and let them do it.....they can weld the O2 sensor fittings on the new pipe as well deleting the flanges and O-Ring seals.

 

Yes, exhaust system parts can range from dirt cheap to very expensive. I've had a couple of domestics, one of which the exhaust parts it needed all the time were very cheap, the other had a stainless steel system and hardly needed anything. We had a Pathfinder which needed exhaust parts often and they were very costly. Luckily the GV needs only the muffler. No such parts needed yet for the Escape.

 

RockAuto lists two mufflers (center and rear) from aftermarket supplier Bosal. Unfortunately they are not in stock at the moment. The Bosal numbers are there though if one wants to run down a possible alternate source.

H27 engine option speaking here...

2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Muffler

 

RockAuto lists two mufflers (center and rear) from aftermarket supplier Bosal. Unfortunately they are not in stock at the moment. The Bosal numbers are there though if one wants to run down a possible alternate source.

H27 engine option speaking here...

2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Muffler

I don't know if the picture of the Bosal rear muffler is accurate, but it shows a cylindrical muffler, while the GV's rear muffler is a flattened oval. The cylindrical one may fit and work, but it won't look "right".

 

Geevee which is the business that you bought your car from ?

 

It used to be called Richmond Suzuki. If you do an Internet search for that name, you'll find the business. We bought our GV from them in late December, 2005.

 

What happened to shops that just weld on a scrap piece to cover the leak? I used to go to a shop that would do a 20 min job and fix any muffler leak. Today, it feels like shops just want you to buy parts and labor.

 

My impression is that most muffler leaks are in seams. Even if one patched a seam leak, it would soon leak somewhere else on the seam. It must be cheaper to replace the muffler than weld more than one patch or attempt to patch a whole seam.

What I think is utterly ridiculous is that exhaust/muffler systems are made out of the cheapest materials that ensures they will rust and fail. For just pennies or a couple of bucks more they could be made out of galvanized coated stock or even stainless steel. The latter will last the life of the vehicle. Instead of spending almost as much every few years to replace the cheapo stuff. What a waste of resources!

It's not bad our GV's muffler has lasted 10 years, given the corrosive wet stuff it's often exposed to.

 

For just pennies or a couple of bucks more they could be made out of galvanized coated stock or even stainless steel. The latter will last the life of the vehicle.

From my experience, stainless systems are more than just pennies or a couple of bucks more. And if you don't mind the twangy sound of stainless, you'll never have to install another system again. But nothing sounds as throaty as mild steel & if the original system lasted 10 years, then the question becomes whether you'll still own the car 10 yrs. later...

 

This online Canadian parts supplier lists both Bosal brand mufflers, and are shown as "in stock".

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Exhaust Muffler Canada

 

With no pictures to confirm if it's the flat oval style, guess it warrants an inquiry.

 

I don't think that it makes a difference as long as it will fit in the allocated space.

Aftermarket parts often are not exact replicas, but are designed to fit and function as OE.

Additionally, depictions as the one in discussion can be generic in nature as opposed to a picture of the item that may show a differing actual shape. Hey, you can always call 'em for the details!

 

I had an older car which needed a muffler. The flattened oval oem style was no longer available, so the shop fitted a cylindrical "compatible" muffler. Yes, it worked, but it looked like crap hanging down behind the rear wheel. I'd be concerned that a non-oem compatible muffler would be the same deal.

It's also true that the pictures provided for lots of parts are just generic shots, and one could always call for details.

 

Rock Auto has been out of stock for the Bosal muffler system for a long time....doubtfully they'll have it in stock again! Suzuki parts will get harder to come by as time flows on due to Suzuki's exit from the American controlled auto markets! Corporate America doesn't want any product in this country that doesn't continuously feed the pockets of the GREEDY rich!

 

I tried just one Dealer. Mufflers in Fla. it appears!

2006 - Suzuki - Grand Vitara - Base - EXHAUST SYSTEM -

1426066J03 - Intermed muffler
2.7 LITER Online Price $238.86
View Part Diagram -- Item #9

1430066J02 - Muffler & pipe
2.7 LITER Online Price $410.99
Item #11

http://www.edmorseautoplaza.com/Order-Parts

 

I tried just one Dealer. Mufflers in Fla. it appears!

Wow, what a find!! Pricey little devil though...

 

Yes.....extremely expensive! Suzuki also used several variations where there is one converter just before the muffler.....as on my 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury 4x4 2.7L. Then they had another variation with two converters each located just off the exhaust manifold.....more expensive because you have to buy 2 catalytic converters instead of 1.
I priced the entire exhaust (Bosal) and with all the parts it was well over $1200! If you went to an exhaust shop they could probably put together a Walker system for probably under $200! With these computerized vehicles you can't eliminate items as it would change the back pressure and the computer would have a code attack! Years ago we just took the pipe apart and rammed a crow bar through the cat and cleaned out the honey comb eliminating a huge headache. The inspection shop only requires that you have it on the vehicle.....they didn't concern themselves with how well it worked. Today, many states have emissions testing and you wouldn't get away with it not working properly. That's why I live in Florida.........Assets protected by the Homestead Act, NO vehicle inspections........NO vehicle emissions testing........Florida keeps the wealthy wealthy and we just get a train ride! Florida is where all the corporate executives, Wall St thieves, and the rest of the elite protect their wealth!! OJ Simpson avoided paying millions to the Goldman family by moving all his assets from Nevada, California and elsewhere to Florida! Only state in America that has the Homestead Act!!

 

This is a probable California Dealer source too!

Suzuki Car Parts Catalog Online Store

 

I called the dealer & they said that they don't physically have the muffler, that it was about 2 days out.

 

Just had to have my exhaust replaced from cat back to pass inspection/extortion. Had one built by a muffler shop and he found that a Jeep liberty muffler was of similar build and was able to use that whole build was $810 with new resonator and a flex joint and pipe and new hangers