Muffler opinions needed
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Burning Brakes
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From: Ft Wayne IN
Muffler opinions needed
Just finished my 383 build and it's time for exhaust. Before this build I ran stock exhaust manifolds with a deleted resonator and flowmaster mufflers. I didn't care for the drone at highway speeds etc. it was hard to hear the radio unless cranked full volume.
I will have Melrose headers and a magnuflow resonator without cats. My question is for people with similar setups. The flowmasters must gobut what will be a good flowing muffler without the drone? Is anyone running the Edelbroke mufflerss? Help please!
I will have Melrose headers and a magnuflow resonator without cats. My question is for people with similar setups. The flowmasters must gobut what will be a good flowing muffler without the drone? Is anyone running the Edelbroke mufflerss? Help please!
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http://www.corvettecentralexhaust.co...FSZl7AodQWkJDg
http://www.corvettecentralexhaust.co...ance_corsa.php
http://www.corvettecentralexhaust.co...ance_corsa.php
Last edited by Redeasysport; Oct 10, 2010 at 01:49 PM.
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If you're talking about the X-pipe resonator by Magnaflow, I wouldn't be surprised if ANY choice of muffler would turn out fine. The ability to end up w/o drone is a function of eliminating the necessary frequencies or eliminating ALL of the frequencies. Because that Mag X-pipe resonator does such a good job of the former, I think you'll be alright.
I'd be tempted to choose glasspacks or a (5-6") round muffler with that resonator. Before deciding, I'd have my exhaust shop installing the resonator and piping and see how in sounds. Then you'll KNOW how much sound is left to attentuate -- and if any of it in is in that dreaded 1700-2200rpm range.
I'd be tempted to choose glasspacks or a (5-6") round muffler with that resonator. Before deciding, I'd have my exhaust shop installing the resonator and piping and see how in sounds. Then you'll KNOW how much sound is left to attentuate -- and if any of it in is in that dreaded 1700-2200rpm range.
Pro
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I am currently running an 89 383 with no cats, Magnaflow resonator and Corsa mufflers and couldn't be happier. The Corsa system is very quiet while cruising but comes alive at wot. I can carry on a conversation and/or listen to the radio without any drone noise. You'll be happy with the Corsa mufflers.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Ft Wayne IN
It doesn't look like they offer the CORSA with LT-1 style tips.
Gregg after what you said maybe I should try my magnuflows before
buying new mufflers!
Thanks for the help guys!
Gregg after what you said maybe I should try my magnuflows before
buying new mufflers!
Thanks for the help guys!
Pro
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From: Lenoir City TN
Just finished my 383 build and it's time for exhaust. Before this build I ran stock exhaust manifolds with a deleted resonator and flowmaster mufflers. I didn't care for the drone at highway speeds etc. it was hard to hear the radio unless cranked full volume.
I will have Melrose headers and a magnuflow resonator without cats. My question is for people with similar setups. The flowmasters must gobut what will be a good flowing muffler without the drone? Is anyone running the Edelbroke mufflerss? Help please!
I will have Melrose headers and a magnuflow resonator without cats. My question is for people with similar setups. The flowmasters must gobut what will be a good flowing muffler without the drone? Is anyone running the Edelbroke mufflerss? Help please!
