Muffler Recommendation???
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Melting Slicks
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Muffler Recommendation???
I need to replace my blown-out mufflers soon. I believe I will replace them with FlowMaster Delta Flow 50 Series for 2.5" true duel exhaust applications. I would like to minimize interior resonance while still having a nice mellow rumble. Does anyone have any recommendations for the mufflers? I am not completely sold on Flowmasters and will take other recommendations...
Thanks,
Stephen
Thanks,
Stephen
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Re: Muffler Recommendation??? (VolVette)
I have the Aero-Chambered mufflers from Hooker. I like them. I have seen Chevy High Performance was using them in their mag on some test motors. They are alittle loud, but have a good sound. You can see the spec sheet at their web site. I think they were $59 ec.
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Re: Muffler Recommendation??? (VolVette)
I vote for the Hooker aero-chambers. I plan on getting them for my car soon. I just do not know if I want the aero-chambers or the max flows.
Mark B.
Mark B.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Muffler Recommendation??? (Paul 75 L82)
I have the Aero-Chambered mufflers from Hooker. I like them. I have seen Chevy High Performance was using them in their mag on some test motors. They are alittle loud, but have a good sound. You can see the spec sheet at their web site. I think they were $59 ec.
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Re: Muffler Recommendation??? (VettePower)
I have the 50 series Delta Flows. I have a balance tube on it and get a slight resonance but it is acceptable. Would not change a thing. Not to loud but load enough.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Muffler Recommendation??? (Paul 75 L82)
How is the interior resonance on the Aero-Chambered mufflers from Hooker? I like the sound, but I can't tolerate the entire car rattling when I hit certain RPM ranges.
Abby Normal
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Re: Muffler Recommendation??? (VolVette)
flowmasters :yesnod: don't know about hookers but love my flowmasters. would go with three chamber (50 series) if resonense is an issue. :chevy
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Re: Muffler Recommendation??? (clutchdust)
I have those on my '73. You want badbehind sound - check. You want awesome growling on WOT - check. You want resonance all the time - check. My Flowmasters resonate right in the cruise range from about 1500 - 2200 RPMS. So, they're great on the freeway and at idle, but they are pretty loud. But, a good kind of loud :)
That said -- I wouldn't have it any other way. :cheers:
That said -- I wouldn't have it any other way. :cheers:
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Re: Muffler Recommendation??? (Corellian Corvette)
Corellian,
What flowmaster's are you running?
VolVette,
I have true dual 2.5" exhaust with H-pipe and Flowmaster DeltaFlow 50's. I think they sound great and I've had lots of compliments since I installed them. A little bit of noise inside the car, but nothing that I can't live with. Resonance was my main concern too. I think I made the right choice for mufflers. I've heard that the notch-back vettes have a little more resonance issue than the bubble back ones though.
[Modified by sharklover, 6:51 PM 3/4/2002]
What flowmaster's are you running?
VolVette,
I have true dual 2.5" exhaust with H-pipe and Flowmaster DeltaFlow 50's. I think they sound great and I've had lots of compliments since I installed them. A little bit of noise inside the car, but nothing that I can't live with. Resonance was my main concern too. I think I made the right choice for mufflers. I've heard that the notch-back vettes have a little more resonance issue than the bubble back ones though.
[Modified by sharklover, 6:51 PM 3/4/2002]
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Re: Muffler Recommendation??? (VolVette)
VolVette, the highest flowing mufflers are the Hooker Aero chamber and Maximum Flow versions. My cousin owns a high end exhaust shop and has the flow charts that show how good these mufflers are. The Borla XR1 race mufflers are also great but might be too loud for some areas.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Muffler Recommendation??? (sharklover)
VolVette,
I have true dual 2.5" exhaust with H-pipe and Flowmaster DeltaFlow 50's. I think they sound great and I've had lots of compliments since I installed them. A little bit of noise inside the car, but nothing that I can't live with. Resonance was my main concern too. I think I made the right choice for mufflers. I've heard that the notch-back vettes have a little more resonance issue than the bubble back ones though.
[Modified by sharklover, 6:51 PM 3/4/2002]
I have true dual 2.5" exhaust with H-pipe and Flowmaster DeltaFlow 50's. I think they sound great and I've had lots of compliments since I installed them. A little bit of noise inside the car, but nothing that I can't live with. Resonance was my main concern too. I think I made the right choice for mufflers. I've heard that the notch-back vettes have a little more resonance issue than the bubble back ones though.
[Modified by sharklover, 6:51 PM 3/4/2002]
Stephen
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Re: Muffler Recommendation??? (VolVette)
I had Magna Flows, and they sounded awesome!!! I was also using Hooker Headers, and 2.5" aluminized pipes. They did not resonate like Flow Masters. I have Flow Masters on my wife's 2000 Mustang, and they have an aggravating sound at 80mph.
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Re: Muffler Recommendation??? (VolVette)
How can I figure out what type of muffler I have?
Stephen
Stephen
