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Old 09-23-2004, 12:03 PM
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Default What are the quietest performance mufflers?

I would like to make the exhuast on my C3 as quiet as possible, what are the best mufflers to go with?
Old 09-23-2004, 12:07 PM
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I have no personal experience with them but have heard very good compliments about Walker Quiet Flow mufflers.
Old 09-23-2004, 12:50 PM
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Quiet Corvette? That's just not right . . . .
Old 09-23-2004, 01:10 PM
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I dont want the exhaust to drown out the blower and mechanical lifters.
Old 09-23-2004, 01:20 PM
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My dynomax Super turbo's were pretty quiet on my C4 (daily driver). When you nailed the gas they would come alive, but noway near that of Flowmaster or Borlas.
Old 09-23-2004, 01:45 PM
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Quiet and performance do not go together, it is simple physics you muffle the sound you lose power from restricting the exhaust flow.
Old 09-23-2004, 02:31 PM
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Walker quietflows are probably the quietest you will find while still flowing somewhat decently.
Old 09-23-2004, 02:54 PM
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Chambered system. Probably one of the most quiet... Yes - I am kidding...
Old 09-23-2004, 03:17 PM
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I'm pretty happy with the plain-jane "turbo" mufflers from <insert vendor name in Michigan here>.
Old 09-23-2004, 03:29 PM
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I think Quiet and performance dont belong in the same sentence.
Old 09-23-2004, 03:42 PM
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I did not want anything as loud as the flowmasters, so I went with the Dynomax Super Turbos. I am happy with the choice. Relativelty quiet, but still has a nice sound when you get on it.

Mike
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Originally Posted by hezekiahmunson
I dont want the exhaust to drown out the blower and mechanical lifters.
Old 09-23-2004, 04:47 PM
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If you want really quite ones,try your Honda dealer
Old 09-23-2004, 07:00 PM
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that is hilarious
Old 09-23-2004, 07:07 PM
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Magnaflows are pretty quiet. I've got them on my 350 powered truck...
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A year ago when I put my Dynomax Ultraflows on I thought they were quieter than the stock mufflers I had. But since then they've "broken in". I was driving the other day and gave them a rap as I was going under an overpass. I think I gave a couple sedan drivers a coronary.
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Dynomax Super Turbos are about the best quieter performance mufflers. I have them and they are a little louder than stock but still sound like a Vette should sound.

They would be a but quieter if I were running cats.

-Mark.

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