Hi guys. I am more concerned about back pressure but want quiet and stealthy. I like the idea of double mufflers, but I have read that glass packs increase back pressure. Maybe two Magna Flows in tandem? Could be pricey? My ideal set up, cost be damned, would be Headers, high-performance Cat, Muffler, and resonator 2.5" diameter pipe all the way.
So, any other ideas to balance performance and sound?
Looking for some suggestions on a muffler
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Re: Looking for some suggestions on a muffler
Hi,
Stock muffler is the best. It is quiet and does not rust.
Dual exhaust and flow master is really not worth the hassle . It only gives 3 to 5 hp.
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Stock muffler is the best. It is quiet and does not rust.
Dual exhaust and flow master is really not worth the hassle . It only gives 3 to 5 hp.
AP
Re: Looking for some suggestions on a muffler
I know its apples to oranges but it'll get you an idea.
This exhaust I made for my wife's V8 Volvo that has a stock 5.0 Explorer engine.
Its a single 3" (too big IMO for a 4.3)
So at idle its very quiet, growls when you get on it but doesn't drone.
It has a Dynomax bullet and end in a Dynomax Super Turbo.
I am thinking of doing something similar 2.75" down to a 2.5? in my van someday. Smaller pipe will be quieter.
If you check my Youtube channel there is a couple videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXz6dcXddHA
This exhaust I made for my wife's V8 Volvo that has a stock 5.0 Explorer engine.
Its a single 3" (too big IMO for a 4.3)
So at idle its very quiet, growls when you get on it but doesn't drone.
It has a Dynomax bullet and end in a Dynomax Super Turbo.
I am thinking of doing something similar 2.75" down to a 2.5? in my van someday. Smaller pipe will be quieter.
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If you check my Youtube channel there is a couple videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXz6dcXddHA
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Re: Looking for some suggestions on a muffler
^^ Totally THIS!Astrophysics wrote:Hi,
Stock muffler is the best. It is quiet and does not rust.
Dual exhaust and flow master is really not worth the hassle . It only gives 3 to 5 hp.
A stock V6 does NOT have a nice rumble like a V8... it's more like an annoying drone!
If redneck is your thing.. then go for it.
You'll essentially gain nothing power-wise, but it will sound obnoxious coming from a stock V6.
Now if you're running dual exhaust from a set of headers on a V8... then I'd probably suggest a pair of Magnaflows!
Just my opinion.... cheers!
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2000 Chevy Astro LS AWD | 31" LT265/70R17 Tires | 8" LIFT | 10" TOTAL
92 Chevy Astro Shorty | V8-350
http://www.CruisinSouthFlorida.com