'72 Exhaust Suggestions
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'72 Exhaust Suggestions
Hey all,
I am looking to upgrade the exhaust system on my '72. The previous owner had put on the stock style mufflers and its too quiet for my liking. I do already have Flowtech Block Hugger Headers but what would you suggest for the rest of the way back from the headers to produce a deep commanding tone? I want to get a deeper tone from the exhaust. Someone told me to look in to purchasing a set of glass pack mufflers, but I wanted to see what you all had to offer for suggestions.
What should I look into? Where can I find them? Any recommendations?
Thanks,
Tom
[Modified by Tom78, 6:29 PM 10/13/2003]
I am looking to upgrade the exhaust system on my '72. The previous owner had put on the stock style mufflers and its too quiet for my liking. I do already have Flowtech Block Hugger Headers but what would you suggest for the rest of the way back from the headers to produce a deep commanding tone? I want to get a deeper tone from the exhaust. Someone told me to look in to purchasing a set of glass pack mufflers, but I wanted to see what you all had to offer for suggestions.
What should I look into? Where can I find them? Any recommendations?
Thanks,
Tom
[Modified by Tom78, 6:29 PM 10/13/2003]
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Re: '72 Exhaust Suggestions (Tom78)
Tom, the only advice I can give you is, stay away from chambered pipes. Some forum brothers like them and I respect there opinions! But they are just too loud and rob HP. Thad
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Re: '72 Exhaust Suggestions (Tom78)
I tried looking up Flomaster 40 series, but they do not fit the '72. I have seen lots of ads in ecklers and mid america for Dynomax systems. I am just looking to replace the mufflers with something louder.
Any suggestions?
Tom
Any suggestions?
Tom
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Re: '72 Exhaust Suggestions (DP77Vette)
:D I like my chambered, Just added headers, don't seem too loud to me!! How do they rob HP??? :confused:
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Re: '72 Exhaust Suggestions (Dep)
How about a nice 427-454 engine? Beer can valves always make nicer sounds than dime sized ones :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: '72 Exhaust Suggestions (Tom78)
Seriously though, all kidding aside, I would like a serious recommendation for muffler configurations on a '72 350. :thumbs:
I want a much deeper tone than the stock mufflers on there.
Please Advise!
Tom
I want a much deeper tone than the stock mufflers on there.
Please Advise!
Tom
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Re: '72 Exhaust Suggestions (Tom78)
I have 2 1/2 inch pipes going back to Borlas. It is not quiet and not loud; sorta a mid-range tone.
Soon will be going to side pipes! :)
Soon will be going to side pipes! :)
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Re: '72 Exhaust Suggestions (Tom78)
I find the Chambered Exhaust here interesting.
http://www.madvet.com/shop?store=4.&frame=1293
How much can I trust the description they give? So far I have seen one negative comment about this system.
Tom
http://www.madvet.com/shop?store=4.&frame=1293
How much can I trust the description they give? So far I have seen one negative comment about this system.
Tom
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Re: '72 Exhaust Suggestions (Tom78)
Flowmaster can be fitted by a good muffler shop, have them on my 73 and like em. They do produce a dronning sound at about 3500 rpm's but a crossover pipe helps eliminate that. Serious 50 are a little quieter. I have heard the ultra flows on forum member gdh's 72 and they sound great too.
The chambered mufflers rob power because of their design, they are a section of pipe with a bunch of dimples in them that dissrupts air flow, but do sound :cool: , loud but :cool: .
The chambered mufflers rob power because of their design, they are a section of pipe with a bunch of dimples in them that dissrupts air flow, but do sound :cool: , loud but :cool: .
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Re: '72 Exhaust Suggestions (Fevre)
CHERYBOMBS!!
Okay...I'm an old fart and we either installed Cherry Bombs or Smittys.
Whatta I know about Flow this and Chambered that? :D
If you want performance you take OFF the mufflers and run straight out the headers. If you want noise you put on BOMBS or header mufflers. It was a simpler day back then :)
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Okay...I'm an old fart and we either installed Cherry Bombs or Smittys.
Whatta I know about Flow this and Chambered that? :D
If you want performance you take OFF the mufflers and run straight out the headers. If you want noise you put on BOMBS or header mufflers. It was a simpler day back then :)
Dep
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Re: '72 Exhaust Suggestions (Tom78)
I put the factory LT1 reproduction 2 1/2" aluminized pipes and Magnaflow mufflers on my '72, 350, Sounds great, gives it that muscle car era sound!! I bought the whole setup from Corvette Central. Bolted up perfectly, from the manifold all the way back to the exhaust tips!!
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Re: '72 Exhaust Suggestions (l2vette)
I have Delta Flow 50s on mine. They are bigger than the 40s and they fit fine. I had a custom system put on but the sound is great. Loud enough when you are on it but quiet enough not to call every cop for miles around. I also have an H pipe
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Re: '72 Exhaust Suggestions (Tom78)
Also check out this thread. We had a disscusion on duals earlier today!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...582#1545391582
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...582#1545391582
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Re: '72 Exhaust Suggestions (Tom78)
Whats the best place to look to get Dynomax Ultra Flo or Super Turbo mufflers that will fit without modifications on a '72?
Thanks for all your help! I really do appreciate it!
Tom
Thanks for all your help! I really do appreciate it!
Tom
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Re: '72 Exhaust Suggestions (Gordonm)
Tom, Gordonm and myself have the same custom 2 1/2" exhaust on our vettes. He has a 72 and I have a 73, the delta 50 series fit fine. You just need a good muffler shop to do the work for you. Here's a site where you can look at my system... http://members.cardomain.com/73jst4fun and tell me what you think :seeya