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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 07:52 AM
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true or false?????

Yesterday I had a flowmaster installed(1in2out-3"pipes).Looks cool 2 out from under rear bumper.Salesman said 40 series would be way to loud in the cab and insisted I would rather go with the 50 series.After completion i can hardly hear the truck idle!!!!not to happy especially after spending $436.00.I read a thread that says it will get louder after a while....True or False?????Thanks for any replies.

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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 08:22 AM
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I had a set of free-flow mufflers on a '73 chevelle 350 that did get slightly louder after a while. Of course, that was in my college years with a heavier foot. Give it some time & a few extra romps on the go pedal.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 09:58 AM
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I hate to say this, but, IMO, you got the shaft on that deal.

I love my Flowmaster 40, and it is not too loud in the cab at highway speeds, but can get a bit annoying when having to tow with the OD off, but other than that I love it....sounds like a mustang when yo punch the gas!

I think I paid a grand total of ~$270 for the same set up.

Did you get a quote before having the work done?

I would go back and demand that they change it out to the muffler that you want, and make sure that you explain your situation to a manager calmly.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 11:29 AM
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I agree with the previous post. I have a '01 F150 4X4 with the 40 series and the dual out set up. Paid $265.00 installed and I love the sound. It does get a bit loud when towing but you know it is running. I can hear my wife leaving for work for about .5 mile on the open highway. It did get a bit louder but nothing to talk about so I would get what you want and even a refund if possible.

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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 10:58 PM
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I Have Magnaflow 3" Si/so And 3' Pipe Back To A Four Inch Tip And It Is Loud When You Step On The Gas But At An Idle It Is Very Quiet. I Think Must Exhaust Systems At Idle Are Very Quiet.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 11:35 PM
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Old muffler that were packed with fiberglass would get louder as they got older. New style mufflers shouldn't change their sound level unless they rust out.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 07:53 AM
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Thanks for all replys.Its all cool
 
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