Muffler Type
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Muffler Type
Guys:
I am installing a new exhaust system on my 66 Cutlass, the car has a Big Block engine, mild street cam and big tube headers, also putting on flowmaster 2 1/2 tail and extension pipes. I am looking for input about mufflers and noise level, what brand have some of you used in the past, looking for a nice Muscle Car sound, but do not want an uncomfortable sound or driving experience. Thanks for any input or information.
Ron
I am installing a new exhaust system on my 66 Cutlass, the car has a Big Block engine, mild street cam and big tube headers, also putting on flowmaster 2 1/2 tail and extension pipes. I am looking for input about mufflers and noise level, what brand have some of you used in the past, looking for a nice Muscle Car sound, but do not want an uncomfortable sound or driving experience. Thanks for any input or information.
Ron
#3
Muffler sound and volume is a very subjective thing. I personally dislike the (no)Flowmaster mufflers. They may have an obnoxious drone, but at least they are among the most restrictive mufflers in testing. I use Walker Dynomax Turbos almost exclusively, and have since I built my first 442 in the early 1970s. I do have Magnaflow on my 62 F-85 wagon, only because it fit better than the Walker.
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#5
I am putting an entirely new dual exhaust system on my 54 this weekend (actually the muffler shop is doing the work). It is a very different car from what you have. I just wanted a nice mellow sound that would be period correct for the car. I was originally going to put Porter mufflers on it. I listened to lots of them on the internet and then I found some called Brockman Mellow Tones and that is what I wound up going with. The have steel packs and glass packs and I went with the glass packs. Instead of holes in the core it actually has louvers. They were also less than half the price of the Porters which are pricey at $100 each. I think the Walker Dynomax that Joe mentioned probably give the best muscle car sound. As he said, it is a very subjective thing.
#6
muffler sound and volume is a very subjective thing. I personally dislike the (no)flowmaster mufflers. They may have an obnoxious drone, but at least they are among the most restrictive mufflers in testing. i use walker dynomax turbos almost exclusively, and have since i built my first 442 in the early 1970s. I do have magnaflow on my 62 f-85 wagon, only because it fit better than the walker.
#7
Muffler sound and volume is a very subjective thing. I personally dislike the (no)Flowmaster mufflers. They may have an obnoxious drone, but at least they are among the most restrictive mufflers in testing. I use Walker Dynomax Turbos almost exclusively, and have since I built my first 442 in the early 1970s. I do have Magnaflow on my 62 F-85 wagon, only because it fit better than the Walker.
Thanks, Ron
#8
i hear a lot of good stuff about these...theres a dyno test if you follow the link in the auction
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400171417571...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400171417571...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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