Should I get the flowmaster american thunder cat-back (got plastic in hand)

Onerare91LX · 03-11-2002, 07:29 PM

I've been debating on which cat-back to get and I think I've reached my decision but still not quite sure. I have right now waitung to be installed mac 1 5/8 long tubes, mac off-road pro-chamber. I dont want my car to be annoyingly loud but I want it to sound good. How's a dynomax? Thanks

saywhenn94 · 03-11-2002, 08:12 PM

dynomax sounds good but nothin beats that signature Flowmaster sound

joe4speed · 03-11-2002, 10:18 PM

Yes, definitely get it, with a set of off-roads!

DemonGT · 03-12-2002, 12:12 AM

i say NO dont get it...flowmasters have that annoying drone/ tin can sounds...if you dont want it to be super loud get the Mac flowpath cat back..sounds sweet with the long tubes...its extra deep..iv had a few ppl think i had a 351 under the hood

DemonGT · 03-12-2002, 12:19 AM

P.S. plus everyone has flowmaster...be different..if and when my mac system needs replacing im probubly going to go with dynomax bullets...i have a couple vid clips of a stang with them..ill see if this lets me post them

it wont let me post the vid clips so if you want to hear/see them you will have to email me

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 03-12-2002, 12:51 AM

I dont know of i am weird but i kinda like the drone at like 2k rpms. LOL. It makes me know it is going. Of course i dont use it for long trips yet so that could affect you if u do.

Later

03-12-2002, 02:18 AM

Hate to say this being a flowmaster using person myself but,Flowmasters just aren't the leading performance muffler they were once were.Since they first came onto the market,there are mufflers now that flow so much better than flowmasters and sound great as well..case in point dynomax race magnums flow more than flowmasters and sound good...

but if your in it for "that" sound,then get the flowmasters

Me,I'll be tak'n a sledge hammer to mine come summer and installin some dynomax muffs

Barrfight · 03-12-2002, 03:38 AM

I have the flowmasters and they have a good sound to them........from outside the car. i hate the drone that you get from them. they came with the car so i didn't really have a whole lot of say in what mufflers i got. everyone has flowmasters. go with something different. maybe you should give borla a try...

Mach 1 · 03-12-2002, 05:18 AM

Dont do it. I have off road h-pipe and I had american thunder system, and I hated the "tin can' sound so bad, i took them off and replaced with dynomax super turbo system. Not only was it cheaper, it sounds better and fits better

03-11-2002, 07:29 PM	#1
Onerare91LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: DeKalb, IL Posts: 41	Should I get the flowmaster american thunder cat-back (got plastic in hand) I've been debating on which cat-back to get and I think I've reached my decision but still not quite sure. I have right now waitung to be installed mac 1 5/8 long tubes, mac off-road pro-chamber. I dont want my car to be annoyingly loud but I want it to sound good. How's a dynomax? Thanks __________________ 1991 mustang LX 5.0 AOD Calypso Green (1of 370 Made!) Modifications:BBK Fenderwell CAI, Pro-Flow Chrome Bullet MAF, Accufab 65mm TB, Kirban AFPR, BBK Fuel Pressure Gauge, TrickFlow Street Heat Intake, Trick Flow 3/8 spacer, FMS 24lb Injectors, TrickFlow Valve Covers, TrickFlow Twisted Wedge Heads, FMS 1.6 RR's, 2.02/1.60 Ferrea valves, MSD Coil, FMS Plug Wires, FMS Air Pump Idler Pulley, FMS A/C Eliminator, Lentech Street Terminator Valve Body, TrickFlow Trans Pan, B&M Trans Cooler, AFM Switch Panel, FMS Ceramic Coated Shorty Headers, Bassani O/R X-pipe, Dynomax "Race Magnum" Cat-Back, Auto-meter Gauge Cage & Water Temp & Oil Pressure Gauges, Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump, FMS 4.10 Gear, FMS 5-Lug Conversion, R58 '95 Cobra R Wheels.

03-11-2002, 08:12 PM	#2
saywhenn94 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Warren, Mi. Posts: 50	american thunder dynomax sounds good but nothin beats that signature Flowmaster sound __________________ 91 GT Convertable, 306, TFS TW heads, B41 cam, Holley Systemax, S-Trim, Bassani LT's, and Flo's

03-11-2002, 10:18 PM	#3
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Yes, definitely get it, with a set of off-roads! __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

03-12-2002, 12:12 AM	#4
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	i say NO dont get it...flowmasters have that annoying drone/ tin can sounds...if you dont want it to be super loud get the Mac flowpath cat back..sounds sweet with the long tubes...its extra deep..iv had a few ppl think i had a 351 under the hood __________________ '91 GT,410W,10.5 to 1 comp,Victor Jr. heads,Victor 5.8 intake,FTI cam,Crane retro fit lifters,Scorpian 1.6 RR's,Melling HV oil pump,MSD distro.,Canton oil pan,FMS flywheel,Romac balancer,FMS timing chain,Accufab 90mm TB,C&L 76mm maf, 42lbers,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Pro dumps,powerchamber,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Ford Racing gauges,5inch Tach,centerline convo pro's,nitto DR's,Pro3i lower control arms,50/50 shocks,3.55 gears,TFS HD diff. cover Next year: Tremec TKO,Spec stage 3 clutch,alum driveshaft,complete fuel system www.angelfire.com/linux/demondan

03-12-2002, 12:19 AM	#5
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	P.S. plus everyone has flowmaster...be different..if and when my mac system needs replacing im probubly going to go with dynomax bullets...i have a couple vid clips of a stang with them..ill see if this lets me post them it wont let me post the vid clips so if you want to hear/see them you will have to email me __________________ '91 GT,410W,10.5 to 1 comp,Victor Jr. heads,Victor 5.8 intake,FTI cam,Crane retro fit lifters,Scorpian 1.6 RR's,Melling HV oil pump,MSD distro.,Canton oil pan,FMS flywheel,Romac balancer,FMS timing chain,Accufab 90mm TB,C&L 76mm maf, 42lbers,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Pro dumps,powerchamber,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Ford Racing gauges,5inch Tach,centerline convo pro's,nitto DR's,Pro3i lower control arms,50/50 shocks,3.55 gears,TFS HD diff. cover Next year: Tremec TKO,Spec stage 3 clutch,alum driveshaft,complete fuel system www.angelfire.com/linux/demondan

03-12-2002, 12:51 AM	#6
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	I dont know of i am weird but i kinda like the drone at like 2k rpms. LOL. It makes me know it is going. Of course i dont use it for long trips yet so that could affect you if u do. Later __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

03-12-2002, 02:18 AM	#7
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	Flowmasters..they were once considered good Hate to say this being a flowmaster using person myself but,Flowmasters just aren't the leading performance muffler they were once were.Since they first came onto the market,there are mufflers now that flow so much better than flowmasters and sound great as well..case in point dynomax race magnums flow more than flowmasters and sound good... but if your in it for "that" sound,then get the flowmasters Me,I'll be tak'n a sledge hammer to mine come summer and installin some dynomax muffs

03-12-2002, 03:38 AM	#8
Barrfight Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 51	don't get flowmasters I have the flowmasters and they have a good sound to them........from outside the car. i hate the drone that you get from them. they came with the car so i didn't really have a whole lot of say in what mufflers i got. everyone has flowmasters. go with something different. maybe you should give borla a try... __________________ Give Blood--Play Rugby! HOOAH! Red 1991 LX 5.0 Hatchback BBK Headers 2 Chamber Flowmasters 2 1/2 in. exhaust Underdrives 1.7 roller rockers ported stock intake and heads 3.73 gears

03-12-2002, 05:18 AM	#9
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	Dont do it. I have off road h-pipe and I had american thunder system, and I hated the "tin can' sound so bad, i took them off and replaced with dynomax super turbo system. Not only was it cheaper, it sounds better and fits better __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

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