side pipe inserts
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cape Neddick Maine
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side pipe inserts
Ok so I have read many threads on inserts for the 4.0 side pipes. Sound is a personal preference but I hope I can get some sound advice here.
I am looking into either the sts or a chambered design. My goals are some thing that I can still carry a conversation at cruise rpm and not loose a lot of performance. I know engine modifications add a little to sound so its a little 350 11:1 with a small roller cam.
I know skunk works awhile ago was going to do some dyno testing but I have not found any results. Has anyone else done any testing.
On the chambered design how much difference is there from a 2-2.25-2.5 through hole?
I have 2.5 inet side pipe now using a 69 factory muffler design from Sweet Thunder
Thanks in advance for the replies.
I am looking into either the sts or a chambered design. My goals are some thing that I can still carry a conversation at cruise rpm and not loose a lot of performance. I know engine modifications add a little to sound so its a little 350 11:1 with a small roller cam.
I know skunk works awhile ago was going to do some dyno testing but I have not found any results. Has anyone else done any testing.
On the chambered design how much difference is there from a 2-2.25-2.5 through hole?
I have 2.5 inet side pipe now using a 69 factory muffler design from Sweet Thunder
Thanks in advance for the replies.
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I will be buying some STS baffles when I sell my glasspack style mufflers. I want a loud unrestricted sound though. It's a hot rod not a daily cruiser.
Racer
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I like the classic chambered muffler. I run the 3" core version but probably too loud for your use. They do make different sizes with less hole and more packing.
I like there sound much better than my previous uncapped STS baffles. Not sure about Dyno numbers between the two but the car picked up a consistent 1.5 mph gain at the track....behind my BB coupe.
Probably going to sell the STS's they work very well, just a bit tinny.
Dave
I like there sound much better than my previous uncapped STS baffles. Not sure about Dyno numbers between the two but the car picked up a consistent 1.5 mph gain at the track....behind my BB coupe.
Probably going to sell the STS's they work very well, just a bit tinny.
Dave
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I have the spiral inserts in my OBX side pipes which was very loud. To help tame it, i ordered a roll of stainless steel muffler mesh which was like a very coarse brillo pad. I wrapped a single layer around the spiral insert and put back in place. About 8 months later it's still perfect ! Much quieter and no performance hit.
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I think the key to your question is "cruise RPM" not knowing your gears I can only state I have 3.70 and tires a hair over 26" diameter. Cruise at 60 is about 3k and 70 is 3.5K. I had STS and found them at cruise to be loud and lower speeds "tinny". I switched to Sweet Thunder 2.0 and find them to have a deeper sound but by the time I get to 70 mph still pretty loud.
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Burning Brakes
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I think the key to your question is "cruise RPM" not knowing your gears I can only state I have 3.70 and tires a hair over 26" diameter. Cruise at 60 is about 3k and 70 is 3.5K. I had STS and found them at cruise to be loud and lower speeds "tinny". I switched to Sweet Thunder 2.0 and find them to have a deeper sound but by the time I get to 70 mph still pretty loud.
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You can also cut some of the baffles off and shorten them. At one point I was running 5 baffles uncapped. A little loud but the Dyno liked it!
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Big brown truck came today this is my first set to arrive. I have a set of glass packs coming that I got from another member.....now just need to find a set of STS inserts then off to the dyno for testing.
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Can't wait to see the results!
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Big brown truck came today this is my first set to arrive. I have a set of glass packs coming that I got from another member.....now just need to find a set of STS inserts then off to the dyno for testing.
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