gibson or flowmaster?
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gibson or flowmaster?
Ok I'm looking to get a dual exhaust setup for my 98 4.0 mazda. and I was looking at the gibson or the flowmaster. I'm not really to picky about how it sounds duals always sound pretty sweet. I just want to know which one is going to give me more hp/tq. Oh and I will also be getting jba headers to go with it. Which one will be the best set up with these headers? Thanks
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If you check out the link in my signature, you can hear a Gibson muffler on my V8. I also have headers and a high flow Y pipe, which will make it a bit louder than your application. What kind of sound are you looking for? Gibson is one of the quitest mufflers in the market, both interior and exterior. Flowmaster, on the other hand, has quite a bit of interior resonance, and a loud tone at the tail pipe.
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I chose to go with the Flowmaster muffler because I wanted to have the extra sound. I could feel a bit more torque, but that was about it. With headers, you should be able to feel quite a bit of difference though.
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If you want more low-end torque and a sweet sound, check out the Hooker Aero Chambers. I have one running a single pipe on an Explorer 4.0, and it sounds great. Duals would only sound better. The increase in torque was noticeable over the stock muffler, and mpg increased between 1-2 mpg.
The Hooker uses a "stepped" chamber design similiar to the latest header designs. This increases the velocity of the exhaust pulses, therefore increasing the torque.
Hooker Aero Chamber Muffler
The Hooker uses a "stepped" chamber design similiar to the latest header designs. This increases the velocity of the exhaust pulses, therefore increasing the torque.
Hooker Aero Chamber Muffler
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I like the sound from the Hooker muffler but that was probably on a bigger engine to. And i like the sound from the gibson, and I'v heard flow master on my friends s10 but its a 4-banger. So far i think i'm leaning towards the Hooker muffler. anyone got a clip of one of the gibson or Hooker brands on a 4.0 v6? with or without headers.
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replaced my stock muffler with a Flowmaster 40 a little over a month ago. Haven't had any droning problems and it sounds great. I was actually surprised that it was a little quieter than I hoped on my 5.4L, but a new air intake should help make it louder. =D
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Originally Posted by FFighterStu
replaced my stock muffler with a Flowmaster 40 a little over a month ago. Haven't had any droning problems and it sounds great. I was actually surprised that it was a little quieter than I hoped on my 5.4L, but a new air intake should help make it louder. =D
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Originally Posted by ford5.8
How can you break a flowmaster in? its metal chambered muffler so theirs nothing that can wear out?
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Regular mufflers can break in, but it depends on the style. For a chambered Flowmaster, its pretty tough. Some brands (like bassani) have perforated rows, that can crack, become filled, etc..which will change the tone over time.
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