Will I like the Ultraflows??
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Burning Brakes
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Will I like the Ultraflows??
They're just sitting in the garage, staring at me, thinking 'you don't know what I'm going to sound like, do you.' I decided on these since with the new headers, as well as an entire new exhaust system, the old 9" single chamber mufflers I have may be too loud. I've had a little time to research 'sound' articles and threads about the Ultraflows, and drats, now I'm thinking they may be too quiet. I like the sound of the FM 40, but intrigued by the flow of the UF's. Soooo, will I like the Ultraflows if I like the FM 40s? :confused:
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Re: Will I like the Ultraflows?? (Chris81)
Chris, If you're still using the catalytic converter, the 40's may be OK. I run them (see posts today) on my '72 and they are coming off after less than 100 miles. Way too loud and the resonance at the 1600-1800 range is killin' me! I am also considering the Ultraflows, but at that price I want to be sure how they sound. Flowmasters sound mean and raunchy, my old turbos sound quiet and mellow, I'm looking for what's in between the two.
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Re: Will I like the Ultraflows?? (SanDiegoPaul)
I am told that mine sound great when I get on it on the hwy. They are not too intrusive but they do sound great. I am sure that you will be very pleased with them.
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Will I like the Ultraflows?? (CHEESERAL)
Chris, just leave it with the open headers on it, you can afford a few ticketts.
So who can tell me what increase in db's you experienced after installing headers and a hi-flow cat, but didn't replace your mufflers?
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Re: Will I like the Ultraflows?? (Chris81)
Hmm! Only cat I have is currently using the litterbox.... :rolleyes: :lol:
Thinking along those lines, the thought of a 'high flow cat' is scary! :eek:
[Modified by Marks69BB, 10:54 PM 12/26/2002]
Thinking along those lines, the thought of a 'high flow cat' is scary! :eek:
[Modified by Marks69BB, 10:54 PM 12/26/2002]
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Re: Will I like the Ultraflows?? (Chris81)
I have UltraFlows on my 74 and I like them a lot. At idle they're not much louder than a stock exhaust (I don't have cats). At cruise you can keep up a conversation and listen to the radio without having it at full volume. When you run it out or punch it they open up with what I think of as a classic glasspack sound, a nice deep rapping. It draws a lot of attention and your mileage will definitely go down because you'll like to have your foot in it. :steering:
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Re: Will I like the Ultraflows?? (Chris81)
Chris,
I just spent the last 30 minutes checking out your site and the NC vette club site...VERY cool! You have a killer car! I was checking out your U-Joint repar...impressive work under there. I just replaced all mine (6) and didn't take the extra time to detail everything under there...after seeing yours I wish I had. I just want to drive my car so much that taking the extra time to "finish" projects is hard.
Anyway, as far as your mufflers go...I put a new exhaust on mine when I put the ZZ4 in and went with the FM 40 series...nice, aggressive rumble but I kinda wish I had gone wioth something that was a bit more mellow as these are VERY loud and my neighbors hate me when I leave at 4:30AM for work. I'd be interested to hear a sound clip of your Ultra Flows after they are in.
Later. :cheers:
I just spent the last 30 minutes checking out your site and the NC vette club site...VERY cool! You have a killer car! I was checking out your U-Joint repar...impressive work under there. I just replaced all mine (6) and didn't take the extra time to detail everything under there...after seeing yours I wish I had. I just want to drive my car so much that taking the extra time to "finish" projects is hard.
Anyway, as far as your mufflers go...I put a new exhaust on mine when I put the ZZ4 in and went with the FM 40 series...nice, aggressive rumble but I kinda wish I had gone wioth something that was a bit more mellow as these are VERY loud and my neighbors hate me when I leave at 4:30AM for work. I'd be interested to hear a sound clip of your Ultra Flows after they are in.
Later. :cheers:
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Re: Will I like the Ultraflows?? (Marks69BB)
Hmm! Only cat I have is currently using the litterbox.... :rolleyes: :lol:
Thinking along those lines, the thought of a 'high flow cat' is scary! :eek:
[Modified by Marks69BB, 10:54 PM 12/26/2002]
Thinking along those lines, the thought of a 'high flow cat' is scary! :eek:
[Modified by Marks69BB, 10:54 PM 12/26/2002]
We need to get a sound clip uploaded with your beast. :yesnod:
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Will I like the Ultraflows?? (RLH)
I am sorry Mark, did you say something? I still can't hear from the ride in the Orange Crush a few weeks ago... :lol:
I'll be around this weekend installing my xmas present (MP3 player) if you want to drop by and have a listen (er, to the exhaust, not the player)...
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