Aftermarket Mufflers
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From: Winnipeg Manitoba
Aftermarket Mufflers
I'm most likely going to purchase new mufflers within the next few weeks. And i was just wondering what everyone's thoughts were on the different brands that are out there. Keeping in mind I didn't want to spend a huge amount. thanx
Safety Car
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From: Grovetown Georgia
Re: Aftermarket Mufflers (red_89_vette)
I love mine great rumble, no resonance, pretty reasonably priced (about $500 for the set) http://www.ansasport.com is the website to contact them.
Joe
Joe
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From: Palmer MA
Re: Aftermarket Mufflers (red_89_vette)
I instaled KBD 2 1/2" ss last year, They give a good from the gut rumble, no resonance, and they not real loud from the side of the road. From in the car they are just loud enough to always be there, When you get on it, they give you that business sound.
Drifting
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From: Swanzey N. H.
Re: Aftermarket Mufflers (red_89_vette)
I just had a pair of Flowmaster Thermoflows installed, ($245.00 including installation). They're GREAT. Jim Mods so far: K&N filtercharger, Flowmasters, Ed Wright Stage 2 Fastchip. WOW, what a dif.
Race Director
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From: tucson AZ
St. Jude Donor '04 & '05
Re: Aftermarket Mufflers (red_89_vette)
Flowmasters...Flowmasters...Flowmasters. ....enough said!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Get them from either JEGS or SUMMIT...PRICES RIGHT....
fyi
TONY
:cheers:
[Modified by oldace84, 2:27 AM 10/3/2002]
Get them from either JEGS or SUMMIT...PRICES RIGHT....
fyi
TONY
:cheers:
[Modified by oldace84, 2:27 AM 10/3/2002]
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From: Framingham MA
Re: Aftermarket Mufflers (red_89_vette)
How about what mufflers actually make hp....
Years ago when I was buying muffler in the mid 90's
-KBD, I have a test where they lost hp
-Flowmasters and Dynomax were on the bottom of the totem pole in hp gains. (I have no idea about the new flowmasters as they seemed to come out with a lot more products)
-Borla, Power Effects, B&B Triflow all seem to do well.
Corsa has done will in recent test I have seen on C5's.
I am sure someone else can chime in with newer results and products.
Years ago when I was buying muffler in the mid 90's
-KBD, I have a test where they lost hp
-Flowmasters and Dynomax were on the bottom of the totem pole in hp gains. (I have no idea about the new flowmasters as they seemed to come out with a lot more products)
-Borla, Power Effects, B&B Triflow all seem to do well.
Corsa has done will in recent test I have seen on C5's.
I am sure someone else can chime in with newer results and products.
Pro
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From: Alexandria Va
Re: Aftermarket Mufflers (red_89_vette)
You can try this place http://www.corvette-exhausts.com/
I don't know anyone that has them, but the look pretty cool.
I don't know anyone that has them, but the look pretty cool.
Pro
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From: Campbell CA
Re: Aftermarket Mufflers (red_89_vette)
I just installed a Power Effects cat back system.
It's great. good power increase, nice sound. A little resonent in the pre 2k rpm area, but you can put them in the closed position to clear that up. The install is mindlessly easy. They are a little more expensive, but fit and finish is perfect. They look pretty mean from the back too.
I can send you some mpegs of the sound if you are interested.
It's great. good power increase, nice sound. A little resonent in the pre 2k rpm area, but you can put them in the closed position to clear that up. The install is mindlessly easy. They are a little more expensive, but fit and finish is perfect. They look pretty mean from the back too.
I can send you some mpegs of the sound if you are interested.
Pro
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From: Austin TeXas
Re: Aftermarket Mufflers (red_89_vette)
What about the "monza" and 'targa' mufflers in MIDAM and other catalogs?!?! The "Monza" flavors are only $130 a pair!!!!
I assume they are like glasspacks, but don't really know for sure... they look like straight pipes but and would look real 'clean' under the car... Plus, they have that "low, throaty european classic" sound!?!? (whatever that is... ha!!!)
I've never heard anyone talk about them, but they seem to be the cheapest muffler available!!!
I assume they are like glasspacks, but don't really know for sure... they look like straight pipes but and would look real 'clean' under the car... Plus, they have that "low, throaty european classic" sound!?!? (whatever that is... ha!!!)
I've never heard anyone talk about them, but they seem to be the cheapest muffler available!!!
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From: Shelton CT
Re: Aftermarket Mufflers (88-L98-Z52)
I used to use the KBD Targa Black square mufflers from the MidAm catalog. It was not TOO loud at normal drivng, but sounded like a racecar/throaty at WOT. Only thing, they rusted out after less than a year..
Now I run MidAmerica Stainless Steel 2 5/8" round Targa mufflers.
Lost a little on th elow end as they are pretty big, they are a bit loud too even at normal driving, but look pretty good and flow very well.
Not sure of the HP gains, but would love some1 who actually knows..
they are basically straigh glasspacks, without the 'glass' . v :D
Now I run MidAmerica Stainless Steel 2 5/8" round Targa mufflers.
Lost a little on th elow end as they are pretty big, they are a bit loud too even at normal driving, but look pretty good and flow very well.
Not sure of the HP gains, but would love some1 who actually knows..
they are basically straigh glasspacks, without the 'glass' . v :D
Drifting
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From: Lawrenceville Georgia
Re: Aftermarket Mufflers (Arisa)
Mine do.
Got MagnaFlows!!! Wouldn't trade them for anything other than straight pipes. :D :eek:
Got MagnaFlows!!! Wouldn't trade them for anything other than straight pipes. :D :eek:
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Re: Aftermarket Mufflers (88-L98-Z52)
I have the Monza's on my car. It took me awhile to find them, until I looked on the website and realized they're glasspacks.
The previous owner put them on, so I can't really compare them to stock mufflers. But they're loud, and sound pretty nice too. Maybe I can figure out a way to record the sound.
BTW, I get a bunch of resonance above 3500.... but hey, you're only using that when you're tryin to make some noise...
[Modified by CentralCoaster, 9:06 PM 10/7/2002]
The previous owner put them on, so I can't really compare them to stock mufflers. But they're loud, and sound pretty nice too. Maybe I can figure out a way to record the sound.
BTW, I get a bunch of resonance above 3500.... but hey, you're only using that when you're tryin to make some noise...
[Modified by CentralCoaster, 9:06 PM 10/7/2002]