MUFFLERS -- What do you like ??
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MUFFLERS -- What do you like ??
What's your favorite "performance" mufflers for an early C3?
I know, everyone's got an opinion and a preferance... and that's what I'm after here.
Specifically, I'm looking for options vs the 2-chamber Flowmasters I'm currently running. I'm OK with "loud"... it's a big block car and I like it to speak with authority. But under acceleration the Flowmasters get a bit edgy or rattly sounding. Wondering what's out there that would stay deep, low, and throaty even under hard acceleration.
Borla? Magnaflow? 3-chamber Flowmaster? Others?
Chime in. I appreciate it!
I know, everyone's got an opinion and a preferance... and that's what I'm after here.
Specifically, I'm looking for options vs the 2-chamber Flowmasters I'm currently running. I'm OK with "loud"... it's a big block car and I like it to speak with authority. But under acceleration the Flowmasters get a bit edgy or rattly sounding. Wondering what's out there that would stay deep, low, and throaty even under hard acceleration.
Borla? Magnaflow? 3-chamber Flowmaster? Others?
Chime in. I appreciate it!
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From: punta gorda florida
mufflers
What's your favorite "performance" mufflers for an early C3?
I know, everyone's got an opinion and a preferance... and that's what I'm after here.
Specifically, I'm looking for options vs the 2-chamber Flowmasters I'm currently running. I'm OK with "loud"... it's a big block car and I like it to speak with authority. But under acceleration the Flowmasters get a bit edgy or rattly sounding. Wondering what's out there that would stay deep, low, and throaty even under hard acceleration.
Borla? Magnaflow? 3-chamber Flowmaster? Others?
Chime in. I appreciate it!
I know, everyone's got an opinion and a preferance... and that's what I'm after here.
Specifically, I'm looking for options vs the 2-chamber Flowmasters I'm currently running. I'm OK with "loud"... it's a big block car and I like it to speak with authority. But under acceleration the Flowmasters get a bit edgy or rattly sounding. Wondering what's out there that would stay deep, low, and throaty even under hard acceleration.
Borla? Magnaflow? 3-chamber Flowmaster? Others?
Chime in. I appreciate it!
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From: Camas WA
I have had Flowmaster 40's on the '72 and felt they were too loud overall, especially at idle. I have also bolted up a set of stock (reproductions) which I actually like for sound, I guess the older I get the quieter I like it, but currently have a set of Magnaflows on there and they are a nice compromise, not overly loud, decent idle volume and they flow much better than the stock style. For me in a perfect world I would love something that flows like the Magnaflows but had a decibel level between them and stock.
That's what I prefer, but sound, like color and art and women etc. is so subjective you just have to sample enough of them to find what you like (especially the women part
). Good luck!
That's what I prefer, but sound, like color and art and women etc. is so subjective you just have to sample enough of them to find what you like (especially the women part
). Good luck!
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From: Southern California
What's your favorite "performance" mufflers for an early C3?
I know, everyone's got an opinion and a preferance... and that's what I'm after here.
Specifically, I'm looking for options vs the 2-chamber Flowmasters I'm currently running. I'm OK with "loud"... it's a big block car and I like it to speak with authority. But under acceleration the Flowmasters get a bit edgy or rattly sounding. Wondering what's out there that would stay deep, low, and throaty even under hard acceleration.
Borla? Magnaflow? 3-chamber Flowmaster? Others?
Chime in. I appreciate it!
I know, everyone's got an opinion and a preferance... and that's what I'm after here.
Specifically, I'm looking for options vs the 2-chamber Flowmasters I'm currently running. I'm OK with "loud"... it's a big block car and I like it to speak with authority. But under acceleration the Flowmasters get a bit edgy or rattly sounding. Wondering what's out there that would stay deep, low, and throaty even under hard acceleration.
Borla? Magnaflow? 3-chamber Flowmaster? Others?
Chime in. I appreciate it!
Last edited by 540 RAT; Apr 18, 2008 at 07:41 PM.
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For anyone who runs or who is considering Flowmaster's, you might want to read this:
http://speedtalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10580
http://speedtalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10580
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From: Taylor Michigan
The Walker Dynomax on a 67 L78 396 Camaro with 2 1/2 front to rear.
http://s238.photobucket.com/albums/f...7567Camaro.flv
You dont need loud, the Walkers let the HP do the talking...
http://s238.photobucket.com/albums/f...7567Camaro.flv
You dont need loud, the Walkers let the HP do the talking...
