recommendations for mufflers.. opinions
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Racer
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From: Greensboro, nc usa NC
Just got off the phone with Magnaflow - I told them what I had and said it was a chambered system and they didnt know what I was talking about - I was referring to it incorrectly. Anyways they said that to get rid of the sound / resonance would be to go with a completely new system with straight through pipe.
I spoke with Borla as well and they said the exact same things. They said that the way I have it now could really be hurting me as far as performance. Borla has nothing that would work with my car - according to them. Told me to go to Mid America.
Mark
I spoke with Borla as well and they said the exact same things. They said that the way I have it now could really be hurting me as far as performance. Borla has nothing that would work with my car - according to them. Told me to go to Mid America.
Mark
Race Director
Joined: May 2003
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From: California
Just got off the phone with Magnaflow - I told them what I had and said it was a chambered system and they didnt know what I was talking about - I was referring to it incorrectly. Anyways they said that to get rid of the sound / resonance would be to go with a completely new system with straight through pipe.
I spoke with Borla as well and they said the exact same things. They said that the way I have it now could really be hurting me as far as performance. Borla has nothing that would work with my car - according to them. Told me to go to Mid America.
Mark
I spoke with Borla as well and they said the exact same things. They said that the way I have it now could really be hurting me as far as performance. Borla has nothing that would work with my car - according to them. Told me to go to Mid America.
Mark
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Seattle Area WA
Take it to a muffler shop and have it done the way you want. Personally I would loose the crappy chambered pipes and run 2 1/2" all the way back to the muffler of your choice. If you want bolt in kit, then Corvette Central sells a decent one.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Cameron Park CA
Now the thing to choose to change -
1. Should I just add a muffler to my chambered system and see how it sounds? If it doesnt sound better than get the a complete system
2. Should I add a resonator to my chambered system to get a better sound. If it doesnt then add a muffler
3. Start over and get a complete new system
what cha think??
Mark
1. Should I just add a muffler to my chambered system and see how it sounds? If it doesnt sound better than get the a complete system
2. Should I add a resonator to my chambered system to get a better sound. If it doesnt then add a muffler
3. Start over and get a complete new system
what cha think??
Mark
I had two stainless Magnaflows installed in the stock location and they quieted the car considerably. They are mellow when I'm not on it, and bark when I get on it - nice, not too loud but sure noticeable.
I can't say there was any loss of performance, in fact it probably performs better because I can use more power without being a cop magnet. Would it perform better if I removed the chambers? Maybe, but I'm not going to find out at this time. I just looked for the part number of mine, and an unable to find it, but a good muffler shop can determine just what Magnaflow will fit our car.
Pete
Drifting
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From: Enid Oklahoma
Just got off the phone with Magnaflow - I told them what I had and said it was a chambered system and they didnt know what I was talking about - I was referring to it incorrectly. Anyways they said that to get rid of the sound / resonance would be to go with a completely new system with straight through pipe.
I spoke with Borla as well and they said the exact same things. They said that the way I have it now could really be hurting me as far as performance. Borla has nothing that would work with my car - according to them. Told me to go to Mid America.
Mark
I spoke with Borla as well and they said the exact same things. They said that the way I have it now could really be hurting me as far as performance. Borla has nothing that would work with my car - according to them. Told me to go to Mid America.
Mark
Racer
Joined: May 2005
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From: Suffield CT
exhaust
To : 81Pilot
Just curious if you ever read this and have an opinion on it ?
http://www.superchevy.com/technical/...exh/index.html
I agree with the statement by the person who said the 5-10 HP loss from a muffler is hard to "feel" unless you have a race/drag car and need every HP you can squeeze out....
-ALF out...
Just curious if you ever read this and have an opinion on it ?
http://www.superchevy.com/technical/...exh/index.html
I agree with the statement by the person who said the 5-10 HP loss from a muffler is hard to "feel" unless you have a race/drag car and need every HP you can squeeze out....
-ALF out...
Racer
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 266
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From: York Pa.
To : 81Pilot
Just curious if you ever read this and have an opinion on it ?
http://www.superchevy.com/technical/...exh/index.html
I agree with the statement by the person who said the 5-10 HP loss from a muffler is hard to "feel" unless you have a race/drag car and need every HP you can squeeze out....
-ALF out...
Just curious if you ever read this and have an opinion on it ?
http://www.superchevy.com/technical/...exh/index.html
I agree with the statement by the person who said the 5-10 HP loss from a muffler is hard to "feel" unless you have a race/drag car and need every HP you can squeeze out....
-ALF out...
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Drifting
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,635
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From: Enid Oklahoma
To : 81Pilot
Just curious if you ever read this and have an opinion on it ?
http://www.superchevy.com/technical/...exh/index.html
I agree with the statement by the person who said the 5-10 HP loss from a muffler is hard to "feel" unless you have a race/drag car and need every HP you can squeeze out....
-ALF out...
Just curious if you ever read this and have an opinion on it ?
http://www.superchevy.com/technical/...exh/index.html
I agree with the statement by the person who said the 5-10 HP loss from a muffler is hard to "feel" unless you have a race/drag car and need every HP you can squeeze out....
-ALF out...
