Side pipe muffler inserts
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Side pipe muffler inserts
Ok, first here's my car.
Hooker headers and side pipes.
I'm looking for new muffler inserts because the ones that are in them are way too quiet.
I've read a few threads on side pipe mufflers and I don't think any of them give straight forward answers.
I'm looking for info on the max flo's. Are they really too loud? I'm looking for some rumble, but I'm not looking to go deaf on a long ride.
Should I start a thread under the "C3 General" section or the "C3 Tech/Performance" section. I'd like to purchase these as soon as possible.
I found these on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...295501367&rd=1
Is there a dealer any of you would suggest that would come close to that price?
Thanks
Hooker headers and side pipes.
I'm looking for new muffler inserts because the ones that are in them are way too quiet.
I've read a few threads on side pipe mufflers and I don't think any of them give straight forward answers.
I'm looking for info on the max flo's. Are they really too loud? I'm looking for some rumble, but I'm not looking to go deaf on a long ride.
Should I start a thread under the "C3 General" section or the "C3 Tech/Performance" section. I'd like to purchase these as soon as possible.
I found these on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...295501367&rd=1
Is there a dealer any of you would suggest that would come close to that price?
Thanks
Last edited by MadMarx; Sep 26, 2008 at 06:53 PM.
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Had the Max Flows for one day. They sound awsome at idle but at highway speeds, they will make your ears bleed. Remember that with sidepipes, the exhaust exits just aft of the door, which about lines up with your ear.
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Try the link now?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...295501367&rd=1
Where would you suggest I buy them?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...295501367&rd=1
Where would you suggest I buy them?
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I havent used the spirals out and I havent heard them either but I have a pair of "Sweet thunder" inserts that people enjoy very well. They sound great but they're not horrible to listen to for a long time IMO
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They don't sound like spiral baffles (not Tannie sounding)
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-I wonder if it had the end caps on or off?
----Do the caps make much difference?
-I have a 350 so maybe it won't be quite as loud?
My other concern would be the "tinny" sound that several members have mentioned.
Are the max flos louder?
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You have to be careful comparing sounds. Every engine is going to sound different. Cam, compression and everything else is going to contribute to the sound. I have a 502 behind the baffles and believe me, they don't sound tinny. I am running them without end caps as well. I have also heard them on a buddy of mine's small block. They are raspier than mine but definitely not tinny. In fact, his car sounds better than mine. He is not running end caps either. JCL and STS are the same. Jim is one of the good guys as well.