What is the difference between 2 and 3 chamber muffler?

Nicodemus · 07-26-2002, 12:39 AM

I would like to know what the difference is between the 2 and 3 chamber Flowmaster mufflers. Besides the price, is there any performance difference?
Thanks

99Pony3.8 · 07-26-2002, 12:23 PM

The 2 chamber will make more power because it is less restrictive, but is louder. The 3 chamber will make less power, but is a bit quieter because there are more baffles to muffle the sound. Both will add more power over stock mufflers. Personally, I think the 2 chambers are too loud unless you want max power. There is maybe a 1-2 HP difference between the 2 and the 3 chamber.

GodStang · 07-26-2002, 05:28 PM

Two chambers have two chambers for the air to flow throuogh and Three chambers have three chambers to go through. I perfer 2 chamber. It is alittle more than two or three hp.

HiFlow5 0 · 07-27-2002, 08:36 AM

why get chambered mufflers? Dynomax and Magnaflow are a flow though design. I just like the sounds of them better, can't really stand blowmasters to much!

tireburner163 · 07-30-2002, 12:17 AM

A whole cat-back is only worth like 5hp. The hp difference between mufflers is very small, just get what you like.

99Pony3.8 · 07-30-2002, 09:01 AM

tireburner's right. Thats why I bought the GT takeoffs. Adds about 5 HP, sounds great outside the car (nice deep rumble), only slightly louder inside the car, and 1/3 the cost of the other kits. Didn't want a car that was too loud or obnoxious.

07-26-2002, 12:39 AM	#1
Nicodemus Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 10	What is the difference between 2 and 3 chamber muffler? I would like to know what the difference is between the 2 and 3 chamber Flowmaster mufflers. Besides the price, is there any performance difference? Thanks

07-26-2002, 12:23 PM	#2
99Pony3.8 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 44	The 2 chamber will make more power because it is less restrictive, but is louder. The 3 chamber will make less power, but is a bit quieter because there are more baffles to muffle the sound. Both will add more power over stock mufflers. Personally, I think the 2 chambers are too loud unless you want max power. There is maybe a 1-2 HP difference between the 2 and the 3 chamber. __________________ 99 Mustang 3.8L, C&L mass-air system, GT dual exhust and rear bumper, Maximum Motorsports 4-point K frame brace, full length sub frame connectors and strut tower brace.

07-26-2002, 05:28 PM	#3
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	Two chambers have two chambers for the air to flow throuogh and Three chambers have three chambers to go through. I perfer 2 chamber. It is alittle more than two or three hp. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

07-27-2002, 08:36 AM	#4
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	why get chambered mufflers? Dynomax and Magnaflow are a flow though design. I just like the sounds of them better, can't really stand blowmasters to much! __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

07-30-2002, 12:17 AM	#5
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	A whole cat-back is only worth like 5hp. The hp difference between mufflers is very small, just get what you like. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

07-30-2002, 09:01 AM	#6
99Pony3.8 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 44	tireburner's right. Thats why I bought the GT takeoffs. Adds about 5 HP, sounds great outside the car (nice deep rumble), only slightly louder inside the car, and 1/3 the cost of the other kits. Didn't want a car that was too loud or obnoxious. __________________ 99 Mustang 3.8L, C&L mass-air system, GT dual exhust and rear bumper, Maximum Motorsports 4-point K frame brace, full length sub frame connectors and strut tower brace.

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