The muffler debate

rwhite65 · 03-05-2006, 06:27 PM

Ok guys, I haven’t seen anything posted on this in quite some time, so I thought I would go ahead and ask now. I am going to get under the car this spring and put an X pipe in the car to replace my homemade 2.25 h pipe. While I was under there, I thought I would open the sound up on the car and get rid of my summit mufflers.

Feel free to post what you have, and if you like them and so forth. I am looking for all your opinions and details. I love the sound of the super 40 flowaster, but have read they are somewhat outdated now. My other choice would be the dynomax super flows. I will be bolting this up to 2.5 tubes all the way out the back. I am open to any other manufactures as well.
Thanks,
Ryan

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 03-06-2006, 12:09 AM

flowmaster is too drowny to me, and too trendy, i had them on my car when i bought it. i bought the magnaflows sight unsee, never herd them before, and absolutly love them, doesnt sound like a typical mustang. some like it some hate it but its deffinately different

Dark_5.0 · 03-06-2006, 03:15 PM

I have 3 inch summit mufflers on mine and trap 108mph.

Vamp89 · 03-06-2006, 03:34 PM

I have the flow-tech x-pipe with flow master american thunder, getting tired of the flow masters and thinking of the flow-tech Warlock or Afterbuners.

88workcar · 03-10-2006, 11:27 PM

QUICKFLOWMUFFLERS.COM they didn.t hurt my 112mph pass tonight and they sound bad a55

Fat0eknee · 03-11-2006, 02:47 PM

i had flowmasters on my 02 gt... i loved the deep sound but they were kind of loud - i switched to a magnaflow cat-back and actually saw a small increase in gas mileage and a little better performance. i would not buy flowmasters again if i had the choice between a chambered and a straight-through muffler

Rev · 03-12-2006, 03:26 PM

I use 2 1/2" 3 chamber FlowMasters with a Dr. Gas x-pipe and Tri-Y headers. I measured the back pressure @ 1.5 psi. They sound good to me and most others. I don"t think I could stand them any louder though. ( people in the shop held their ears when I had it dyno'ed)

Rev

Fat0eknee · 03-12-2006, 11:06 PM

those 3 chambers are a tight fit in those older ones lol
i remember the muffler guy had to angle them slightly

Fat0eknee · 03-12-2006, 11:07 PM

those 3 chambers are a tight fit in those older ones lol
i remember the muffler guy had to angle them slightly in my '68

Coupe50h · 03-14-2006, 11:10 PM

I have my 3 chambers dumped, they can set off alarms for sure,

but in my opinion, they're kinda quiet under wot, maybe more high pitched than the 2 chbrs.

88workcar · 03-14-2006, 11:19 PM

When you are ready, tell me. I will send you a test pair.

84LX89GT · 03-15-2006, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vamp89

I have the flow-tech x-pipe with flow master american thunder, getting tired of the flow masters and thinking of the flow-tech Warlock or Afterbuners.

I had Flowtech warlocks on my '89 GT and i didn't appreciate how deep and growly they were until i sold it and heard the guy drive away.....then i wanted the car back. The warlocks are fairly quiet inside the car and make the engine sound twice the size it is when you hear it driving from behind. with 2.5" pipes and full exhaust it was actually quite drivable and the exhaust never drowned out the radio.
I've never heard an exhaust that sounded like them because most performance mufflers i've heard make a raspy/hollow tone

~The Jester~ · 03-16-2006, 08:53 AM

Don't forget about Borla's. Those sound bad-azz with an X pipe. My Scarelane came with Flowmasters on it, so I'm gonna leave them there for now, but when it's time, I'm definitely going with Borla's.

HoodStrype · 03-16-2006, 12:21 PM

I stick with Flowmaster- I like the drone except when I'm on long trips

rwhite65 · 03-16-2006, 01:35 PM

I appreciate all of your opinions guys, although it took Jester a little long to respond.

I am not sure what I am going to go with, I still have a good 2-3 weeks before i bring the car out this year.

88workcar - That would be awesome, I will let you know when I get a little closer.
Ryan

~The Jester~ · 03-16-2006, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwhite65

I appreciate all of your opinions guys, although it took Jester a little long to respond.

I am not sure what I am going to go with, I still have a good 2-3 weeks before i bring the car out this year.

88workcar - That would be awesome, I will let you know when I get a little closer.
Ryan

What? For once I try not to shoot off my (sometimes too big) mouth as soon as I see a post......

LMAO

HoodStrype · 03-17-2006, 01:39 PM

One day I will hold the title of Balloon Bomber Champion... one day. Until then I'm just biding my time

~The Jester~ · 03-17-2006, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoodStrype

One day I will hold the title of Balloon Bomber Champion... one day. Until then I'm just biding my time

Never!

LMAO I got that one sooooooo figured out.

That, and LOTS of spare time! hehehehehe

I'll trade ya for the seal bounce trophy though!

HEY RYAN, what mufflers ya going with?

rwhite65 · 03-17-2006, 06:41 PM

Jester-
I am back and fourth on it, I really like the sound on that one particular series of Flowmaster. But it seems they are a little out dated technology now. Then again, my combo really doesnt need the best flowing muffler.....decisions decisions.
Ryan

~The Jester~ · 03-18-2006, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwhite65

Jester-
I am back and fourth on it, I really like the sound on that one particular series of Flowmaster. But it seems they are a little out dated technology now. Then again, my combo really doesnt need the best flowing muffler.....decisions decisions.
Ryan

Go with what YOU like the sound of, you're the one that has to listen to it everyday. No slamming your ride AT ALL (Cuz I LOVE that car!) but obviously you're not trying to tweak each and every extra horsepower you can out of it, so I wouldn't worry about the outdated tech.

Just my $.02 bro!

03-05-2006, 06:27 PM	#1
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	The muffler debate Ok guys, I haven’t seen anything posted on this in quite some time, so I thought I would go ahead and ask now. I am going to get under the car this spring and put an X pipe in the car to replace my homemade 2.25 h pipe. While I was under there, I thought I would open the sound up on the car and get rid of my summit mufflers. Feel free to post what you have, and if you like them and so forth. I am looking for all your opinions and details. I love the sound of the super 40 flowaster, but have read they are somewhat outdated now. My other choice would be the dynomax super flows. I will be bolting this up to 2.5 tubes all the way out the back. I am open to any other manufactures as well. Thanks, Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

03-06-2006, 12:09 AM	#2
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	Re: The muffler debate flowmaster is too drowny to me, and too trendy, i had them on my car when i bought it. i bought the magnaflows sight unsee, never herd them before, and absolutly love them, doesnt sound like a typical mustang. some like it some hate it but its deffinately different __________________ 1984 Bronco II, 36" Michelin Military Tires, 95 EFI 5.0, NP435 Tranny, NP208 Doubler, NP205 Transfer Case, Fill Size Solid Dana 44 Front End, WH Progressive Rate Rock Crawling Coils, Bronco 8.8 Rear, Skyjacker Softride Leafs, 5.13 Gears, Detroit Locker. Final Crawl Ratio Of 175:1 88 GT Best 60ft. 2.181 Best ET 14.350 Best MPH 98.01 ~WRECKED!!!!~

03-06-2006, 03:15 PM	#3
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Re: The muffler debate I have 3 inch summit mufflers on mine and trap 108mph. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

03-06-2006, 03:34 PM	#4
Vamp89 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Posts: 49	Re: The muffler debate I have the flow-tech x-pipe with flow master american thunder, getting tired of the flow masters and thinking of the flow-tech Warlock or Afterbuners.

03-10-2006, 11:27 PM	#5
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	Re: The muffler debate QUICKFLOWMUFFLERS.COM they didn.t hurt my 112mph pass tonight and they sound bad a55 __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

03-11-2006, 02:47 PM	#6
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: The muffler debate i had flowmasters on my 02 gt... i loved the deep sound but they were kind of loud - i switched to a magnaflow cat-back and actually saw a small increase in gas mileage and a little better performance. i would not buy flowmasters again if i had the choice between a chambered and a straight-through muffler __________________ When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all...

03-12-2006, 03:26 PM	#7
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: The muffler debate I use 2 1/2" 3 chamber FlowMasters with a Dr. Gas x-pipe and Tri-Y headers. I measured the back pressure @ 1.5 psi. They sound good to me and most others. I don"t think I could stand them any louder though. ( people in the shop held their ears when I had it dyno'ed) Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

03-12-2006, 11:06 PM	#8
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: The muffler debate those 3 chambers are a tight fit in those older ones lol i remember the muffler guy had to angle them slightly __________________ When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all...

03-12-2006, 11:07 PM	#9
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: The muffler debate those 3 chambers are a tight fit in those older ones lol i remember the muffler guy had to angle them slightly in my '68 __________________ When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all...

03-14-2006, 11:10 PM	#10
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	Re: The muffler debate I have my 3 chambers dumped, they can set off alarms for sure, but in my opinion, they're kinda quiet under wot, maybe more high pitched than the 2 chbrs. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

03-14-2006, 11:19 PM	#11
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	Re: The muffler debate When you are ready, tell me. I will send you a test pair. __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

03-16-2006, 08:53 AM	#13
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: The muffler debate Don't forget about Borla's. Those sound bad-azz with an X pipe. My Scarelane came with Flowmasters on it, so I'm gonna leave them there for now, but when it's time, I'm definitely going with Borla's. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

03-16-2006, 12:21 PM	#14
HoodStrype Rearview Mirror Haze Join Date: May 1999 Location: Huntsville, Alabama...a.k.a. "HuntsVegas" Posts: 387	Re: The muffler debate I stick with Flowmaster- I like the drone except when I'm on long trips __________________ 93 lx Notch 01 GT ...the epitome of Murphy's Law

03-16-2006, 01:35 PM	#15
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: The muffler debate I appreciate all of your opinions guys, although it took Jester a little long to respond. I am not sure what I am going to go with, I still have a good 2-3 weeks before i bring the car out this year. 88workcar - That would be awesome, I will let you know when I get a little closer. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

03-17-2006, 01:39 PM	#17
HoodStrype Rearview Mirror Haze Join Date: May 1999 Location: Huntsville, Alabama...a.k.a. "HuntsVegas" Posts: 387	Re: The muffler debate One day I will hold the title of Balloon Bomber Champion... one day. Until then I'm just biding my time __________________ 93 lx Notch 01 GT ...the epitome of Murphy's Law

03-17-2006, 06:41 PM	#19
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: The muffler debate Jester- I am back and fourth on it, I really like the sound on that one particular series of Flowmaster. But it seems they are a little out dated technology now. Then again, my combo really doesnt need the best flowing muffler.....decisions decisions. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

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