Opinions on mufflers
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Opinions on mufflers
Looking for opinions on mufflers. I just bought a 96 LT4 and it came with muffler eliminator pipes. The car runs great, but is very loud; the cops can hear me coming for miles. The rest of the exhaust is standard. Any recommendations on mufflers (cost is a major factor, still paying off car) that would quiet it down a little, without losing much performance. :seeya
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Re: Opinions on mufflers (LT4John)
Corsa is the best all-around. Quiet at cruise, but screams when you get on it.
Kinda expensive though.
The rest, Flowmaster, B&B, Borla have resonance problems and can be quite loud. Power effects is adjustable, but also expensive.
Kinda expensive though.
The rest, Flowmaster, B&B, Borla have resonance problems and can be quite loud. Power effects is adjustable, but also expensive.
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Re: Opinions on mufflers (LT4John)
I learned it's cheaper in the long run to do a cat-back replacement. Then you can do it yourself and not cut up the factory pipes. I vote Corsa. (I own a roadster and wanted the quiet at cruising speeds).
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Re: Opinions on mufflers (LT4John)
I believe Speed Demon(forum vendor) is having a blow out sale on the Corsa, something like $750, well worth it.
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Re: Opinions on mufflers (Mr Mojo)
I believe Speed Demon(forum vendor) is having a blow out sale on the Corsa, something like $750, well worth it.
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Re: Opinions on mufflers (Drewdog)
I need to get a Corsa system and swap my 2.59 diff for a 3.07... that's a great 1/4 ET there Drewdog. My 'vert would prolly still be slower though... 'verts pay a penalty for all the top-down fun in the sun. :sad:
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Re: Opinions on mufflers (LT4John)
Went from stock to eliminators to Corsas on my '94.
Loved the sound of the eliminators but my favorite co-pilot (wife) didn't. So I invested in the Corsas. They have really been perfect ... quiet at idle & cruise and really screaming at WOT. The deal mentioned is one of the best prices you will ever find for Corsas. BTW, they are really easy to install. I did mine in just a few hours with no assistance.
Loved the sound of the eliminators but my favorite co-pilot (wife) didn't. So I invested in the Corsas. They have really been perfect ... quiet at idle & cruise and really screaming at WOT. The deal mentioned is one of the best prices you will ever find for Corsas. BTW, they are really easy to install. I did mine in just a few hours with no assistance.
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Re: Opinions on mufflers (LT4John)
Another option.
Good USED set of stock mufflers (gasp), like posted above, cat back.
While back replaced my Y pipe, pre cats, cat converter, $750 worth of GM parts (with the discount), well, swap meet, $50. Oh, no sales tax. They looked new.
Just bet some Forum member will be dropping the stocks.
With the savings, you can buy a Snap On scanner (OK, used Snap On scanner)
Keep the greasy side down.
dlmeyers 90 coupe zf6 3 speed shocks
[Modified by dlmeyers, 5:46 PM 11/3/2002]
Good USED set of stock mufflers (gasp), like posted above, cat back.
While back replaced my Y pipe, pre cats, cat converter, $750 worth of GM parts (with the discount), well, swap meet, $50. Oh, no sales tax. They looked new.
Just bet some Forum member will be dropping the stocks.
With the savings, you can buy a Snap On scanner (OK, used Snap On scanner)
Keep the greasy side down.
dlmeyers 90 coupe zf6 3 speed shocks
[Modified by dlmeyers, 5:46 PM 11/3/2002]
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Re: Opinions on mufflers (dlmeyers)
Just bet some Forum member will be dropping the stocks.
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Re: Opinions on mufflers (Lone Ranger)
that's a great 1/4 ET there Drewdog.