Sidepipe Muffler suggestion needed
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Intermediate
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From: New Jersey
Sidepipe Muffler suggestion needed
Hey I got a 73 with a 502 Big Block, Hooker Sidepipe Headers and the Tubes. Now one of my tubes is rusted thru, and I am replacing them with new ones from eckler. Question is, what kind of muffler should I put in there, I definiltey do not want the hooker muffler in there, not only are they quite restrictive, but also blow out easily, I searched on here a long time ago and people wrote about different types of mufflers that sound nice and loud, which is what I am after. So if you know any that sound and flow real good, please let me know.
Now a completley different question, I have a steeroids rack and pinion in there, but it kinda sucks, are there any other manufacturers out there that came out with better ones?
Thanks for your help
Now a completley different question, I have a steeroids rack and pinion in there, but it kinda sucks, are there any other manufacturers out there that came out with better ones?
Thanks for your help
Le Mans Master
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As far as mufflers go, I've tried most all that are out there. The following is MY opinion:
Hooker reverse flow= very quiet but restrictive
Hooker glass packs= OK sound, not real loud but restrictive.
Hooker Max Flows= no restriction but really LOUD.
STS turbo baffles= good sound not objectionable at speed.
Open pipes= what did you say!!
Hooker reverse flow= very quiet but restrictive
Hooker glass packs= OK sound, not real loud but restrictive.
Hooker Max Flows= no restriction but really LOUD.
STS turbo baffles= good sound not objectionable at speed.
Open pipes= what did you say!!
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Sweet sounds good, Ive tried open pipes, but it seems to amplify the sound! It was suuuuuppperrr loud!
But thx for all your help, did anyone get anything for the steering issue
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i used to have hooker super comp side pipes but i found anything quite restrictive for my 570hp 406...
after trying all the 'tryable' i've decided to design myself a custom lightweight muffler...this little cute thing:
that sounded like this:
it was a short streight through stainless steel tube with internal dia of 3 1/2' with a reverse cone at the end finishing in 3'...
it was pretty loud but less then open pipes and very little restrictive...
after trying all the 'tryable' i've decided to design myself a custom lightweight muffler...this little cute thing:
that sounded like this:
it was a short streight through stainless steel tube with internal dia of 3 1/2' with a reverse cone at the end finishing in 3'...
it was pretty loud but less then open pipes and very little restrictive...
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"swtte thunder" mufflers is your awnser! VERY free flowing, with the windows down i can still hav a conversation, but when i put my foot in it the dumb a$$ in the CRX next to me fills his pants, i can only imagin what it would sound like on a 502!
also i was looking at "spiral turbo" baffels, havent heard them but i hear they are amazing
Miles
also i was looking at "spiral turbo" baffels, havent heard them but i hear they are amazing
Miles
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From: New Jersey
hmmmm people seem to like the sts, I saw a vid on youtube about the swette thunder, I like them both, now only price will decide. Thanks alot from all of you guys for your help.
PS: You Folks are alot friendlier than the people on the LS1gto.com forum!!!!!
PS: You Folks are alot friendlier than the people on the LS1gto.com forum!!!!!
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I'm considering Steeroids and read as many posts as I can find on the topic. Most guys who have it, love it. Is it possible that you just have a problem with that unit? Are there any other Steeroids users out here that are unhappy??? This might be a good topic for it's own post....gp
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STS Baffles 
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Drifting
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This is what worked for me...
And a video at the bottom...
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...11803851&hl=en
And a video at the bottom...
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...11803851&hl=en
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