Having a free flow muffler will help improve fuel economy.
In most mufflers on the market the air flow is by having the exhaust air take two 180 degree turns u turns. This restricts the airflow and causes immense back pressure.
Having a straight through airflow muffler will improve mileage which is just like removing a muffler.
By removing a muffler there is reduction in weight and improvement in back pressure.
You may be cited for driving without a muffler, as it is required for noise control and pollution control.
on the muffler
Under the vehicle, in the exhaust flow, before the muffler.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2005 Subaru Legacy is 20 mpg in the city, 27 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2005 Cadillac CTS is 16 mpg in the city, 25 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2005 Porsche Cayenne is 13 mpg in the city, 19 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2005 Cadillac Escalade is 13 mpg in the city, 17 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2005 Nissan Sentra is 24 mpg in the city, 32 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2005 BMW X5 is 13 mpg in the city, 20 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2005 Nissan Frontier is 19 mpg in the city, 23 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2005 Nissan Altima is 21 mpg in the city, 29 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2005 Hyundai Sonata is 20 mpg in the city, 28 mpg on the highway.
The EPA mileage estimate for the 2005 Honda Insight is 48 mpg in the city, 58 mpg on the highway.