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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 09:18 AM
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I want to put Flowmasters on my '71...does anyone know if the hanger
bracket attachment needs to be welded on, or do the mufflers come with
it already attached ? :confused:
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 11:14 AM
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Default Re: Need Help w/Flowmasters (Troublemaker 71)

I have new 50's and they don't have the stock hanger brackets on them. I haven't installed them yet.
Gary
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 12:39 PM
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Default Re: Need Help w/Flowmasters (gtr1999)

You will have to weld on the stock style hanger if that is what you want to use. I just used the generic clamp style hanger. It was either that or a coat hanger! :lol: MJ
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 07:23 PM
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Default Re: Need Help w/Flowmasters (MNJack)

They welded on a bracket to the muffler. The bracket they used was much better than the stock piece.
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 07:30 PM
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My exhaust was brand new front to back, so everything was custom bent/welded. There were no hangers on my 40 series though, so I know the bracket had to be welded on.
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 07:37 PM
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Default Re: Need Help w/Flowmasters (Troublemaker 71)

No hangers with my 40 series. Exhaust shop did a excellent job welding the bracket.
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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 07:13 AM
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Default Re: Need Help w/Flowmasters (gtr1999)

how loud are the 50 series flowmasters? how much quieter are they then the 40's? i just bought the 50's, but i'm debating whether to take them back for the 40's. im about to get true dual exhaust, and i cant decide which ones to use!. thanks
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