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turtleman Expert

Name : Codith Age : 35 Location : Villa Park, IL Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 3671 Merit : 140
 | Subject: FAQ: Mufflers? Sun Mar 11, 2007 1:36 am | |
| What mufflers have you all used that are good. I think i want to replace the oem mufflers with something else. I would kind of like to not spend a ton of money on it so unless i somehow find it on ebay or something for cheap, flowmasters are out of the question (unless im convinced they are worlds better than anything) ive heard borla are good and they seem to be reasonably low priced. glasspacks would be an inexpensive option for me. Tell me what you think. (in case it matters, i have a 97 s/c with all stock exhaust) | |
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Jason Aficionado

Name : Jason Age : 39 Location : Comox, BC, Canada Joined : 2007-01-23 Post Count : 1378 Merit : 64
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Sun Mar 11, 2007 9:32 am | |
| flowmasters suck. I am partial to dynomax ultraflow and its cheaper copy, the hooker maximum flow. They are essentially the same, but the max flow is cheaper because its aluminized steel, not stainless. They have the best flow capabilities, are quiet at idle but scream at WOT. The both have a straight through design. You will most likely need a resonator to eliminate drone.
Hooker Aerochambers flow very well too and will be a little bit quieter than the max flow.
The mufflers that flow the LEAST are flowmasters and thrush turbos. | |
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AA Administrator

Name : Aaron Age : 46 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18438 Merit : 248
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Sun Mar 11, 2007 11:31 am | |
| I haven't replaced my mufflers yet, but based on reports from other L67 cars, I'm probably going with Borla Turbo. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^  | |
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jax95riv Aficionado

Name : Jack Age : 61 Location : Oklahoma City Joined : 2007-01-14 Post Count : 1062 Merit : 6
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Sun Mar 11, 2007 12:12 pm | |
| Anyone make a recording of the Hooker Aerochambers? I heard they sound really good, but I don't want anything loud. | |
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T Riley Guru

Name : Travis Age : 33 Location : Minnesconsin Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 5127 Merit : 10
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Sun Mar 11, 2007 5:53 pm | |
| JUST dont put on mufflers like me !!!!! | |
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pwmin Enthusiast

Name : Paul Age : 42 Location : Denver, CO Joined : 2007-01-23 Post Count : 131 Merit : 6
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Sun Mar 11, 2007 6:55 pm | |
| i loved both setups i had and both used magnaflows | |
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AA Administrator

Name : Aaron Age : 46 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18438 Merit : 248
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Sun Mar 11, 2007 7:04 pm | |
| A JEGS sales rep told me magnaflow turbo and borla turbo sound alike, borla costs a little more. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^  | |
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turtleman Expert

Name : Codith Age : 35 Location : Villa Park, IL Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 3671 Merit : 140
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:11 pm | |
| any sound clips of either of them? | |
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RhinoFLA Aficionado

Name : Ryan Age : 35 Location : Port Richey, FL Joined : 2007-02-27 Post Count : 1029 Merit : 4
 | Subject: Exhaust Muffler Opinions Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:39 pm | |
| I have some extra cash, and I wanna get some stuff. I already decided that I need new plugs, and to seafoam my engine. But I also wanna pick up two mufflers, and I don't wanna drop that much and get something I wasn't looking for.. so if anyone can drop some tips on an exhaust and tip brand, that'd be pretty rad. I was looking on jegs and I came across this  29.99 each but I was gonna go with dual outlet 3.00'' Center Inlet/ Dual 2.50'' Outlets9.5'' x 4.0'' x 13.0'' body 19'' long overall has anyone heard anything about these?
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turtleman Expert

Name : Codith Age : 35 Location : Villa Park, IL Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 3671 Merit : 140
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:41 pm | |
| If you wait until tomorrow night (hopefully) I can let you know how some inexpensive glasspacks are | |
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RhinoFLA Aficionado

Name : Ryan Age : 35 Location : Port Richey, FL Joined : 2007-02-27 Post Count : 1029 Merit : 4
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:57 pm | |
| alright good deal. will you lose low end torque using those? | |
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turtleman Expert

Name : Codith Age : 35 Location : Villa Park, IL Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 3671 Merit : 140
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:03 pm | |
| - RhinoFLA wrote:
- alright good deal. will you lose low end torque using those?
not with them that far down the exhaust line, the difference in back pressure at the heads should be acute. Plus, our engines aren't that bad with low back pressure in the first place thanks to the s/c and general design of the motor (as opposed to opening up a dohc 4 banger too much) | |
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RhinoFLA Aficionado

Name : Ryan Age : 35 Location : Port Richey, FL Joined : 2007-02-27 Post Count : 1029 Merit : 4
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:05 pm | |
| well dang, throw those beasts on man. | |
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AA Administrator

Name : Aaron Age : 46 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18438 Merit : 248
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:22 pm | |
| Lost torque? Get a smaller SC pulley. Beautiful, isn't it?
I'm going with Borla when I get to that point. Heard they sound good. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^  | |
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RhinoFLA Aficionado

Name : Ryan Age : 35 Location : Port Richey, FL Joined : 2007-02-27 Post Count : 1029 Merit : 4
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:26 pm | |
| expensiveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee  | |
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AA Administrator

Name : Aaron Age : 46 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18438 Merit : 248
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:38 pm | |
| The JEGS guy said Magnaflow sounded much like the Borla at a lower price. The Borlas were $100 each I think?
You gotta spend a little to get stainless at least. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^  | |
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RhinoFLA Aficionado

Name : Ryan Age : 35 Location : Port Richey, FL Joined : 2007-02-27 Post Count : 1029 Merit : 4
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:47 pm | |
| cheapest borla muffler is 114 | |
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turtleman Expert

Name : Codith Age : 35 Location : Villa Park, IL Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 3671 Merit : 140
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:55 pm | |
| From videos and such of other people's magnaflow mufflers, I've found i'm not particularly fond of them for some reason. Flowmasters are hit or miss. those bastiches with V8's can put anything on there and it sounds good hisssss! I'm doin glasspacks cause I haven't really seen it done and I want to try something different. Plus they should be a pretty easy install. knock on wood | |
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Jason Aficionado

Name : Jason Age : 39 Location : Comox, BC, Canada Joined : 2007-01-23 Post Count : 1378 Merit : 64
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:17 pm | |
| I'm pretty much as cheap as they get, but don't use a thrush muffler. They have a lot of back pressure.
I would recommend hooker maximum flows. They are a copy of the dynomax ultra flos, but are much cheaper because they are aluminized steel (obviously the ultraflos are awesome but they will cost you). Hooker aerochambers flow extremely well too and have a nice tone.
If you MUST go cheap (very cheap) I would go with the summit turbos before the thrush mufflers. They flow surprinsingly well for the price. | |
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RhinoFLA Aficionado

Name : Ryan Age : 35 Location : Port Richey, FL Joined : 2007-02-27 Post Count : 1029 Merit : 4
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:23 pm | |
| I had a feeling that they wouldn't be too great for the price,
# Max Flow MufflersInlet: 3" # Outlet: 3" # Dimensions: 4-3/4"H x 10-1/4"W x 22"L
not bad for 69.99 at least I can expect quality for more cash | |
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Jason Aficionado

Name : Jason Age : 39 Location : Comox, BC, Canada Joined : 2007-01-23 Post Count : 1378 Merit : 64
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:25 pm | |
| If you go with a single, long, 3" diameter muffler, expect it to be loud. | |
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RhinoFLA Aficionado

Name : Ryan Age : 35 Location : Port Richey, FL Joined : 2007-02-27 Post Count : 1029 Merit : 4
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:31 pm | |
| what would you reccomend? i want it to be sound good, but not like retardedly loud | |
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Jason Aficionado

Name : Jason Age : 39 Location : Comox, BC, Canada Joined : 2007-01-23 Post Count : 1378 Merit : 64
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:56 pm | |
| I would scope out ebay for a while and try to get a 3" resonator or circular 3"muffler and follow with 2x 2.5" or 2.25" mufflers after the split.
If you don't mind not having two tailpipes, a 3" resonator with a single good quality (not a summit turbo or thrush) 2.5" muffler will do nicely and save a little weight. | |
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urbsnspices Fanatic

Location : CHICAGO, US of MFn America Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 336 Merit : 4
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:14 am | |
| I am running dual Borla XS/Turbo mufflers. Im a cheap ass 6@$†@®d, but after I heard them on a few Big Dog Regals, I was sold. When you are cruising around town stopping for stop signs and putzing about, the car is really quiet. When you get into it, it roars with out being harsh. At idle it sounds stock unless you are next to the tip. I got mine on Ebay at a good discount. I just checked and they run about 100 each shipped on ebay, but if you are patient you can probibly find a slightly better deal. At the same time, Borlas are just fancy glass packs. Who knows, there has to be a bargain muff out there that sounds similar. As for tips, I am pretty happy with Ractive tips. I know a lot of other rivy folks are running ractives. The chrome is still in great shape on mine. These are what I am running: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RACTIVE-PERFORMANCE-STAINLESS-STEEL-EXHAUST-TIP-T815_W0QQitemZ320079470675QQcmdZViewItemThis is the Ractive product line. http://www.toucanindustries.com/index.php?src=directory&view=products&srctype=lister&submenu=Ractive&category=Exhaust+Tips&pos=0,15,70Drop a part number in froogle.com and some decent deals should turn up. | |
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RhinoFLA Aficionado

Name : Ryan Age : 35 Location : Port Richey, FL Joined : 2007-02-27 Post Count : 1029 Merit : 4
 | Subject: Re: FAQ: Mufflers? Wed Apr 11, 2007 4:11 pm | |
| is there a noticable differerence between round and oval mufflers? or is it just for looks? these don't look too bad, and for the price, it's tempting. thoughts?  | |
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