Muffler choice
05-27-2017, 08:59 PM
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What he says.
But be sure to understand their engine (most certainly the cam set up but also carb, compression ratio, what type heads, etc.) and exhaust set up (2.0" vs 2.5", H or X pipe, intake heat riser blocked or open, and thermal exhaust butterfly damper valve or not, etc.).
Because if you don't you may be surprised when your doesn't sound like the one you heard that you wanted yours to sound like.
But be sure to understand their engine (most certainly the cam set up but also carb, compression ratio, what type heads, etc.) and exhaust set up (2.0" vs 2.5", H or X pipe, intake heat riser blocked or open, and thermal exhaust butterfly damper valve or not, etc.).
Because if you don't you may be surprised when your doesn't sound like the one you heard that you wanted yours to sound like.
Thanks again for all the info . Lets not forget all who have paid their dues so we may enjoy our rides .
05-27-2017, 09:14 PM
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That probably means that you have the 2" (instead of the 2 1/2") exhaust system.
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05-28-2017, 01:59 PM
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If you look for performance, the super turbos are very difficult to improve upon for flow without excessive sound. The internal airflow turning vanes or channels are an airflow improvement over the original GM turbo mufflers designed for the turbocharged Corvair.
The original Corvair turbo mufflers were designed and selected as a performance improvement over the Corvette N11 (2-chamber) off-road muffler (GM's selected improvement over the standard 3-chamber muffler). The original turbo mufflers flow better than N11 mufflers, and super turbo mufflers flow even better yet.
Many people prefer sound over performance, the N11 sound or a resonator sound like that produced by Flowmaster designs. Other people like the raspy sound of glass pack mufflers with the fiberglass burned out to leave only a resonator. The sounds of our youth play a big part in our preferences, now that we can afford almost any sound desired (including open pipes).
The advice to go to a show and listen to learn what you like best is great.
05-28-2017, 02:56 PM
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05-28-2017, 04:16 PM
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If you look for performance, the super turbos are very difficult to improve upon for flow without excessive sound. The internal airflow turning vanes or channels are an airflow improvement over the original GM turbo mufflers designed for the turbocharged Corvair.
The original Corvair turbo mufflers were designed and selected as a performance improvement over the Corvette N11 (2-chamber) off-road muffler (GM's selected improvement over the standard 3-chamber muffler). The original turbo mufflers flow better than N11 mufflers, and super turbo mufflers flow even better yet.
Many people prefer sound over performance, the N11 sound or a resonator sound like that produced by Flowmaster designs. Other people like the raspy sound of glass pack mufflers with the fiberglass burned out to leave only a resonator. The sounds of our youth play a big part in our preferences, now that we can afford almost any sound desired (including open pipes).
The advice to go to a show and listen to learn what you like best is great.
Bill
05-28-2017, 06:59 PM
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Are you interested in purchasing 2 used Magnaflow mufflers. They are used but lave less then 400 Miles on them. They sound great but I'm just not into that sound. I with with stock.
