Exhaust Mufflers
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From: Rochester, NY
Exhaust Mufflers
Recently found one of my mufflers off a 1989 vette hanging down (looks like the pipe was rusted through). Any thoughts I what I should replace it with (cost including installation must be less than $300.00). Looking for a nice balance between power and looks. Do the chrome tips 'hold up' in the real world and worth the extra cost ?? If you know of a particular site that has great prices, please include with reply
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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Re: Exhaust Mufflers (csc67)
Any competent muffler shop should be able to remove the old mufflers and build you a set of "muffler eliminators" (no muffler, just straight pipes). They won't be too loud for city driving and cruising, but they will sound nice at WOT!
I would think you could get that done for around $100 with some nice tips added. Most chrome tips from muffler shops I have seen won't last more more than a few years even with polishing and a coat of wax on them. Stainless pipe is more costly, but should last much longer.
I would think you could get that done for around $100 with some nice tips added. Most chrome tips from muffler shops I have seen won't last more more than a few years even with polishing and a coat of wax on them. Stainless pipe is more costly, but should last much longer.
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Re: Exhaust Mufflers (csc67)
If you want that "Heavy Chevy" kinda sound...allow me to recommend 40 series Flowmasters.
If you add the LT-1 Tips, from the rear they have that factory appearance. From the side the bottoms of the Flows are visible. I don't know about you, but I like that. The resonance is acceptable inside the car and they breathe very well.
Your favorite muffler shop probably has them in stock and can install them for under your $300.00 spending limit. However you mentioned that your exhaust system is rusty. You may have to install a lot of new pipe. That will kick your spending reserve to the curb. :seeya
If you add the LT-1 Tips, from the rear they have that factory appearance. From the side the bottoms of the Flows are visible. I don't know about you, but I like that. The resonance is acceptable inside the car and they breathe very well.
Your favorite muffler shop probably has them in stock and can install them for under your $300.00 spending limit. However you mentioned that your exhaust system is rusty. You may have to install a lot of new pipe. That will kick your spending reserve to the curb. :seeya
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From: ~The DARKSIDE Group~
Re: Exhaust Mufflers (csc67)
There are a couple of related threads in General Discussion, lot's of postiive comments about Flowmaters. The muff elims noted earlier are great. I did them a few years ago with stainless tips (stainless is the onely way to go for looks and longitivity). Since my 3.73's were installed 6 weeks ago the reasonance at 75 mph (2,500 rpms) is unbearalbe so I'm looking at Flowmaster x-pipe and flowthru's.
Good luck in finding the right combo for you, elims are a great choice! :thumbs:
Good luck in finding the right combo for you, elims are a great choice! :thumbs:
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From: Jacksonville FL
Re: Exhaust Mufflers (csc67)
I had Dynomax Turbo’s installed on my 94, 6 speed for $300.00, and that included $100.00 for chrome ZR1 tips. I used Rainbow Muffler shop which I think is a nationwide store.
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Re: Exhaust Mufflers (speedracer1996)
Walker Race Magnums. I've had 3 C4's and can attest that Flowmasters drone like crazy at around 1800-2000 rpm. The Race magnums look like flowmasters w/a welded case, sound great, don't drone. I have full length headers and no cats, and the car is loud but doesn't drive you out.