thanks Ben,

I'll definately be getting a muffler its just a matter of which one.
I've tried without a muffler at all and it sounds worse than it does with the busted one. but thats probably because my 4a runs on 3cylinders most of the time

I haven't yet had time to call exhaust shops. too much work! but will soon. If its too hard to get done soon I might end up getting a 2nd hand muffler welded on or use the one off my ke70 wagon if that doesn't sell, Just so i can start driving the car again without attracting massive amounts of attention...