rpetronk

I'm aware I may get some disagreement here but...


I want to change my entire, stainless welded with an H- pipe exhaust, and Flowmaster mufflers #42441.


I want to put it back to stock. It's a little too loud and I would rather be a bit quieter.


Any recommendations on what vendor and what model to buy. I plan on selling the present exhaust that is in excellent condition.




Thanks,


-Ray

Alan 71

Hi Ray,
The original style welded aluminized exhaust systems from Corvette Central are quite nice.
They are easy to install, fit well, and are reasonably priced.
There are even free shipping specials on them on occasion.
Regards,
Alan

MelWff

why would you change the whole system? Your current muffler, 40 series, is one of the loudest in the selection. Look at the 50 series mufflers.

CanadaGrant

These are as close to original as you can get with a one piece pipe from the hangar back to the muffler. They are very well made, accurate and a breeze to install. I have their full exhaust on both my C3's. The system on my wife's 78 is over 10 years old and still looks new.

rpetronk

thanks, do you know how they sound?

rpetronk

that's also a direction I was looking into. I didn't know about the 50 series though.

thanks

Flivver61

Try putting in the crosspipe first. My flowmaster delta 50's were a little louder at part and full throttle than i wanted, i put on a X pipe, and it was much quieter but still kept the nice rumble at idle

Alan 71

Hi Ray,
I'd say the CC system sound is quite like a Corvette from that era sounded.
More sound then an ordinary car back then, and more sound than ordinary cars have now.
They are not loud though, there's no hint of 'boy racer' in them.
Regards,
Alan

rpetronk

Thanks for all the advise.


I do most of the work myself on my present 73 and when I had a 75. On the 75 I put the side exhaust on myself and when I had to go through inspection I would take it off. I my 20's I liked the sound, now not so much (mostly the wife)


Because the whole exhaust is welded with a custom piece going to the flowmaster. I thought it might be easier to just replace the whole exhaust. again by myself.


-Ray

Alan 71

Hi Ray,
I found the welded system to be really quite straight forward to install even with the car just raised as just as far as jack-stands will allow.
Regards,
Alan

ddawson

The CC exhaust is simple to install.

You have a choice of 3 mufflers. My wife is 50 and doesn't think the Magnaflow's are loud.

Street Rat

Get another set mufflers (any kind that you like/want) and have a muffler shop install them.

7T1vette

When new, the mid-70's Corvettes were very quiet. So, if you want some rumble, it won't sound 'original'. I think that you should attempt installing the 'H' connection in your existing pipes first, also.

BTW, no one sells pipes made the same as what the factory did originally. So, you might just have to settle for what NCRS claims to be the most original looking on the market.

0Magna_Flow

Hi Ray, if you were looking for to swap mufflers, we have a few models that could help you achieve the lower volume you are looking for. If you would like help choosing the correct size, please shoot us a call or PM!

80-Vette

He said in his original post that his current system has an h pipe.

rpetronk

will do! spring project


Thanks,


-Ray

rpetronk

yes the system does have an "h-pipe"


Thanks,


-Ray

rpetronk

Good point on original equipment. My wife loves the car and cruising, and the radio. Changing the exhaust isn't a done deal - however we both just want it a little less volume not quiet.


Thanks,


-Ray

rpetronk

sorry; which 3 mufflers?




Thanks,


-Ray