302 muffler recommendations
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302 muffler recommendations
I've started gathering parts so I can rebuild my exhaust, and am looking for some good muffler recommendations.
I'll probably design it as a single 2.5 in system. The precat (only cat I have) will be gone, with a magnaflow replacing that. Probably going with shorty headers as well.
I want one that is a bit on the louder side, but not so loud i sound like a jackass when I drive by. Not looking for raspy, snappy, crunchy, etc. I want it smooth, so I can hear that nice V8 burble.
("on the louder side": I want to be able to listen to the radio/ hold a conversation without yelling, but I want to be able to make some noise, especially when i get on it)
Considering a 1 in 2 out, may stick with a single though.
Post your thoughts, I'm listening.
I'll probably design it as a single 2.5 in system. The precat (only cat I have) will be gone, with a magnaflow replacing that. Probably going with shorty headers as well.
I want one that is a bit on the louder side, but not so loud i sound like a jackass when I drive by. Not looking for raspy, snappy, crunchy, etc. I want it smooth, so I can hear that nice V8 burble.
("on the louder side": I want to be able to listen to the radio/ hold a conversation without yelling, but I want to be able to make some noise, especially when i get on it)
Considering a 1 in 2 out, may stick with a single though.
Post your thoughts, I'm listening.
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Junktownbill99,
I have shorty headers and a single 2.5 exhaust. The original muffler the exhaust shop put on was too loud. (Probably a cheapie no-name brand.) I changed to what Flow Master calls their "big block" muffler. Big improvement. Just a bit more sound than I would like at cruising speed, but I do not have overdrive on that truck. If the rpms dropped down to around 2K it would be perfect. (I am usually around 2.5 K at cruise) I doubt if the 2 out is worth the extra trouble.
I have shorty headers and a single 2.5 exhaust. The original muffler the exhaust shop put on was too loud. (Probably a cheapie no-name brand.) I changed to what Flow Master calls their "big block" muffler. Big improvement. Just a bit more sound than I would like at cruising speed, but I do not have overdrive on that truck. If the rpms dropped down to around 2K it would be perfect. (I am usually around 2.5 K at cruise) I doubt if the 2 out is worth the extra trouble.
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Hooker Aerochamber are great. The Flow 70 I dig as pretty quiet, it is on my 4.9. I ran Mac Flowpaths before. Magnaflow of various sizes. Corsa on my Vette. Gibson sound mellow. Dynomax Super turbo sound good but flow like crap.
Try to hit a car show and ask around. I am not into obnoxious drone, nor output from tailpipe.
Difficult to say THIS IS IT for anyone as all have a preference like their chocolate starfish.
Try to hit a car show and ask around. I am not into obnoxious drone, nor output from tailpipe.
Difficult to say THIS IS IT for anyone as all have a preference like their chocolate starfish.
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I wish there were car shows here. 
I'll keep my ear to the ground in case one pops up.
Flowmaster seems to be a reliable choice, any opinions on the super 44? 40 series would probably sound cool, but may be too noisy for a DD.
I'll keep my ear to the ground in case one pops up.Flowmaster seems to be a reliable choice, any opinions on the super 44? 40 series would probably sound cool, but may be too noisy for a DD.
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Oh. I had a 50 series delta flow on my 88 before I went Magnaflow (should have just kept the FM) and it was solid. Not overly loud in cab or out.
Anything chambered sounds different than straight through. Think how glasspacks have their raspy tone, all different.
IMO, better too quiet than too loud.
Anything chambered sounds different than straight through. Think how glasspacks have their raspy tone, all different.
IMO, better too quiet than too loud.
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I'm with you there, I already get my fill of noise machine with our 6.9
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