A muffler assembly includes first and second muffler components that are
each formed as a single piece. The first muffler component includes a
first outlet pipe portion, a first bypass pipe mount portion, and a first
resonator shell portion. The second muffler component includes a second
output pipe portion, a second bypass pipe mount portion, and a second
resonator shell portion. The first and second muffler components are
positioned in an overlapping relationship such that respective portions
are aligned with each other to form an outlet pipe, a bypass pipe mount,
and a resonator shell. A noise attenuation valve assembly is also
installed within the first and second muffler components. The bypass pipe
mount is positioned at a non-perpendicular orientation relative to the
outlet pipe such that a bypass pipe having a straight end mount can be
received within the bypass pipe mount to bypass the noise attenuation
valve assembly.