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Apr 5, 2014 | 03:01 PM

73jst4fun

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Replacing mufflers

Guys, Finally replacing the Flowmaster Delta Flow 50's after 10 good years of service, starting to rust out. Want to stay with the Flowmaster sound and going to stainless, maybe the 44's. Anyone out there using the 44's and how are the working for you. I heard the Flowmaster 40's are loud and not a Magnaflow fan so any imput will be appreciated.
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Apr 5, 2014 | 03:58 PM

ShefmonC3

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Originally Posted by AutoWiz

man, I have been building exhaust for over a decade and been building exhaust for c3's day in and day out for the last 4 years. my best advise to you is to change course and become a magnaflow fan. they have a much cleaner sound. they are noticeably quieter at idle and cruising speeds but still sound good when you get on the throttle. and the best part is they aren't baffled in any way shape or form. they do not change the direction of the exhaust like flowmasters do, so for the same diameter inlet/outlet magnaflow will always flow better. the best way to setup your c3 exhaust is 2.5" duals to magnaflow mufflers and 2.25" dumps. from the second you hear it on your car, you will love it.

I agree but have found from motorcycles to cars everyone likes a different sound. So go with what you want but don't just discount Magnaflows, they are a good design with good ratings for flow.

Apr 5, 2014 | 05:31 PM

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I had the super 44s up until last week (going side exhaust now).
Magnaflows aren't loud enough for me. Go with the super 44s, who cares if you lose 3hp with Flowmaster over magnaflow.

Apr 5, 2014 | 06:35 PM

ShefmonC3

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well shefmonC3, I guess qwank just proved your point. the man likes it loud

I get it, "LOUD AND CLEAR", we all like what we like! I have a friend who likes girls with large (big) butts, to each his own. It's your car (girl friend, wife) , go for what makes you happy. Life's short, if it doesn't hurt anybody, enjoy!

Apr 5, 2014 | 08:39 PM

7t9l82

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the hooker muffler is a good option too, and I've run spin tech and they sound good.

Apr 6, 2014 | 09:29 AM

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I have a 2.5" N11 system on my 1970 and love it. But I don't like loud, just good. I also prefer a stock look. My friend has a 65 with 2.5" pipes and magnaflows and it really does sound great.

Apr 6, 2014 | 09:47 AM

73jst4fun

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Thanks for the info guys, But I'm looking for info on the 44's...I can listen to sound bites all day however it's owners/users opinions I was hoping to get...