or just get something like this from MAD:
Going Without Mufflers
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Melting Slicks
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Going Without Mufflers
Just got back from San Diego with the '94. The previous owner removed the mufflers on the car, so I was originally concerned about the noise level.
Fortunately, it wasn't a problem for either my fiance or I. In fact, we both like the sound. Because of this, I'd like to remove them from my '92, and I was wondering if anyone makes a kit for that kind of thing. One where I can just clamp straight pipes on in place of the muffler.
Anyone know of such a thing, or should I just take it in and have some welded in?
Cheers!
Wendell
Fortunately, it wasn't a problem for either my fiance or I. In fact, we both like the sound. Because of this, I'd like to remove them from my '92, and I was wondering if anyone makes a kit for that kind of thing. One where I can just clamp straight pipes on in place of the muffler.
Anyone know of such a thing, or should I just take it in and have some welded in?
Cheers!
Wendell
Le Mans Master
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From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Just take it to the exhaust joint and have them cut off the ppes just before the mufflers,then get pipes welded on to go directly to the back with some nice looking tips of your choice... 
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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The accessory catalogs like Mid-America have kits, but they are expensive. And because you have to cut the mufflers off on the LT1 cars, it's much easier to go to a muffler shop to have the mufflers cut off and have them bend up a replacement pipe and add some nice looking tips. You should not really have to spend more than $75 to have this done.
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Melting Slicks
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So I took the targa top off for the first time since we got the '94 Saturday. When I went to get my fiance for lunch, I got stopped at a light right at an overpass. Of course when the light turned green, I had to see what it sounded like under the overpass. All I can say is 
It was even echoing off the overpass!
Funny thing though.... at cruising speed, say 75-80, I hardly notice they're missing. There's a little resonance at the lower speeds, but nothing major and even then, it's usually only noticable under accelleration.
So I stopped by a muffler shop on the way back to work, and luck me, they only want $80 to take them off the '92. Can't wait to hear that one with the top down!
It was even echoing off the overpass!Funny thing though.... at cruising speed, say 75-80, I hardly notice they're missing. There's a little resonance at the lower speeds, but nothing major and even then, it's usually only noticable under accelleration.
So I stopped by a muffler shop on the way back to work, and luck me, they only want $80 to take them off the '92. Can't wait to hear that one with the top down!
Heel & Toe
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From: Herndon Va
Originally Posted by HURRICANES99
does anyone have any sound clips w/no mufflers. I have flowmasters and have been considering cutting them off. The flowmasters have a good sound, but I would prefer something a little louder....
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Melting Slicks
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From: La Mesa CA
Originally Posted by Wendell Allen
So I took the targa top off for the first time since we got the '94 Saturday. When I went to get my fiance for lunch, I got stopped at a light right at an overpass. Of course when the light turned green, I had to see what it sounded like under the overpass. All I can say is It was even echoing off the overpass!
Funny thing though.... at cruising speed, say 75-80, I hardly notice they're missing. There's a little resonance at the lower speeds, but nothing major and even then, it's usually only noticable under accelleration.
So I stopped by a muffler shop on the way back to work, and luck me, they only want $80 to take them off the '92. Can't wait to hear that one with the top down!
It was even echoing off the overpass!Funny thing though.... at cruising speed, say 75-80, I hardly notice they're missing. There's a little resonance at the lower speeds, but nothing major and even then, it's usually only noticable under accelleration.
So I stopped by a muffler shop on the way back to work, and luck me, they only want $80 to take them off the '92. Can't wait to hear that one with the top down!
Richard
Last edited by 94TR; Jun 14, 2005 at 07:25 PM.
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From: Glendale, AZ
Originally Posted by Wendell Allen
Just got back from San Diego with the '94. The previous owner removed the mufflers on the car, so I was originally concerned about the noise level.
Fortunately, it wasn't a problem for either my fiance or I. In fact, we both like the sound. Because of this, I'd like to remove them from my '92, and I was wondering if anyone makes a kit for that kind of thing. One where I can just clamp straight pipes on in place of the muffler.
Anyone know of such a thing, or should I just take it in and have some welded in?
Cheers!
Wendell
Fortunately, it wasn't a problem for either my fiance or I. In fact, we both like the sound. Because of this, I'd like to remove them from my '92, and I was wondering if anyone makes a kit for that kind of thing. One where I can just clamp straight pipes on in place of the muffler.
Anyone know of such a thing, or should I just take it in and have some welded in?
Cheers!
Wendell
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From: Houston TX
I had that done straight pipes with no tips. I had the ends angled to blend with the rear facia. Didn't want the ford 5.0 look. Just go to your muffler shop. It should only cost a little bit over 100 bucks. It only take a short time to unbolt and replace with mufflers.
Racer
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From: Clemmons NC
Originally Posted by Chaaarmndr
Hmmm, you wouldn't happen to have a soundclip of the flowmasters would you? i'm thinking about them as my first mod.
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Melting Slicks
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From: North side of Houston Texas
Originally Posted by HURRICANES99
I sure don't....sorry. If your ever down in the Winston/Clemmons area I would be more than happy for you to check them out.
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From: Rolla Mo
Any body know the dB level for unmufflered exhaust? We have a local sound level ordinance for cars, I wanna open mine up, but dont want 5-0 pulling me over for that, they may wanna take a peek inside my engine bay....... 