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83highsierra 07-23-2011 06:58 PM

looking for decent rumble
 
ok so im looking for a decent rumble. im not looking to wake up the block but just enough so when i punch it you know i did. im thinking duals but idk yet im torn any ideas video clips would be great

SoCalKris 07-23-2011 08:03 PM

Re: looking for decent rumble
 
Duals are a must, stay in the 2 inch to 2 1/4 inch pipe. Any exaust shop will set u up with some nice flowmasters for under a grand. If your broke like me I love old school Cherry Bomb glass packs.

83highsierra 07-23-2011 08:05 PM

Re: looking for decent rumble
 
arent glasspacks super loud and yes i am broke

timpage 07-23-2011 08:08 PM

Re: looking for decent rumble
 
Ive had mixed results with glasspacks.... current set on my '87 Chev arent bad at idle or cruising but bark very loud when I'm on it. Other trucks I've had have been mellower. Im also running dual 2 1/2 inch pipe and headers, so doesnt help with noise control.

83highsierra 07-23-2011 08:19 PM

Re: looking for decent rumble
 
i will be running headers and im looking for rumble not wake the neighbors but i currently have no exhaust whatsoever cause i had a i6 and im going to a v8 so currently i only have one and pipe its kinda different sections of pipe not pretty and it has a thrush muffler so i was thinking about just putting another on for now until i can afford pretty duals

or my other option is to run my pipes into one muffler with 2 inlet and 1 out

timpage 07-23-2011 08:37 PM

Re: looking for decent rumble
 
If you can weld and have a welder (or at least a buddy that can), you can do a basic duel exhaust for not a huge amount of money... I was able to do that on my '87. If I remember right Im into my setup about $125 going the glasspack route. Mellower but still nice rumble type mufflers will likely be a bit more. May be worth pricing exhaust pieces out. Don't know about where youre at but many of the auto parts stores here sell nearly all a person needs to make thier own exhaust. Just an idea worth checking into...

PokeyC10 07-23-2011 09:55 PM

Re: looking for decent rumble
 
the quietest, good flowing muffler I have used is a Magnaflow. Very mellow, but you will know when you get into it. Wish I had a sound clip of them, but they are not the cheapest thing..

too bad you arent closer, I have a couple glasspacks sitting here you could have just to get something on it.

83highsierra 07-23-2011 10:16 PM

Re: looking for decent rumble
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by PokeyC10 (Post 4806779)
the quietest, good flowing muffler I have used is a Magnaflow. Very mellow, but you will know when you get into it. Wish I had a sound clip of them, but they are not the cheapest thing..

too bad you arent closer, I have a couple glasspacks sitting here you could have just to get something on it.

just curious would you ship them if i paid shipping?

Low84 07-23-2011 11:12 PM

Re: looking for decent rumble
 
stock 350 with dual 2 1/2 in exhaust. Center in center out flowmaster 40's


thesickc10 07-23-2011 11:44 PM

Re: looking for decent rumble
 
worked 355 with headers 2 1/4 dual with flowmaster super 40's
(click pic for video)

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/...h_SDC10050.jpg

INSIDIOUS '86 07-26-2011 04:10 AM

Re: looking for decent rumble
 
look up spintech mufflers, I SWEAR they are the nicest mufflers you hear, best flow and still quiet if you want quiet that is, the do loud pretty good too

jrcaprai 07-26-2011 12:35 PM

Re: looking for decent rumble
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 83highsierra (Post 4806562)
ok so im looking for a decent rumble. im not looking to wake up the block but just enough so when i punch it you know i did. im thinking duals but idk yet im torn any ideas video clips would be great

You never did say what your engine is ?

that would help picking the Pipe size

slugish 07-26-2011 08:38 PM

Re: looking for decent rumble
 
3 inches in --2- 2 1/2 coming out of muffler will give you all the rumble you want plus save you a couple of bucks . Unless you are putting out 450-500 hp 1 good flowmaster (or equivalent ) is enough >sound & performance. Just keep the muffler closer to the front ,than the rear . Mine is bout midway .sorry i dont have video clip.

motornut 07-26-2011 09:21 PM

Re: looking for decent rumble
 
it's last fall when it came home from a 4 hour drive from Trenton

oh and you need to loosen off a exhaust dougnut

83highsierra 07-27-2011 10:39 AM

Re: looking for decent rumble
 
Sorry currently a 305 eventually 350 i believe my headers are 2 1/2 out
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INSIDIOUS '86 07-27-2011 11:05 AM

Re: looking for decent rumble
 
well for a cheap system you can buy this
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-642125/
my friend has this with thrush welded mufflers and its prob louder than you want but with some mellower turbo mufflers you should get the sound your looking for.
the xpipe helps to mellow out drone and overall noise level while providing a chest vibrating rumble. just make sure you dump the mufflers to the ground to enhance the rumble effect

hotrod_991 07-27-2011 11:31 AM

Re: looking for decent rumble
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86 (Post 4813241)
well for a cheap system you can buy this
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-642125/
my friend has this with thrush welded mufflers and its prob louder than you want but with some mellower turbo mufflers you should get the sound your looking for.
the xpipe helps to mellow out drone and overall noise level while providing a chest vibrating rumble. just make sure you dump the mufflers to the ground to enhance the rumble effect

That is my exact setup! lol tho i did not use the X-pipe. I dumped to the ground and man im telling ya. It not crasy loud at idle but when you snap the throttle everyone around you will know it I promise. I really enjoy my thrush's

veinbar 07-27-2011 12:34 PM

Re: looking for decent rumble
 
Having just gone through this process myself, I can tell you what I was looking for, and what the end result was. I bought my truck with dual exhaust, factory exhaust manifolds, Cherry Bombs, and dumps before the axle. Loud, obnoxious, no defined tone whatsoever. I figured this was the dream sound of the highschool kid I bought it from.

I use my truck for daily driving, road trips, and work. I wanted to be able to hear a slight rumble, not wake up the neighborhood, and carry a conversation in the cab at a normal volume. I went with "Thrush Turbo Mufflers", long tube headers, 2.25" dual exhaust, and tailpipes that turn out behind each wheel. I LOVE THIS SET UP. Cheap, quiet, and saw mileage/performance gains. If you are looking for a little more rumble than the turbos, go with the "Thrush Hush" or "Thrush Welded" Mufflers. All affordable, durable, and offer a good range of tones. They're comparable to Summit pricing, but you can pick them up at O'reilly's or Advance.

I'm pleased with my set up. I'll try to get some audio up for you to hear.

Link to view the different models and hear them as well:
http://www.thrushexhaust.com/products.html

INSIDIOUS '86 07-27-2011 10:05 PM

Re: looking for decent rumble
 
I will try and get a vid of my buddies 2 1/2 in xpipe system with thrush mufflers on his truck its definitly loud when your on it and flowmasters for sure give a more defined quality tone, but you can beat the price of 65$ for both mufflers were as you cant even one get one flowmaster for that price practicly.

here is a thread with diffrent systems that should have something you like
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466886

Sooner84 07-27-2011 10:30 PM

Re: looking for decent rumble
 
Small block 350, summit headers, true duals, 2 1/4 piping, thrush welded mufflers with turndowns. Im very happy with the set up and sound!


83highsierra 09-05-2011 03:45 PM

Re: looking for decent rumble
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Sooner84 (Post 4814449)
Small block 350, summit headers, true duals, 2 1/4 piping, thrush welded mufflers with turndowns. Im very happy with the set up and sound!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIoBmvYV6AI

thats the setup im wanting just curious what size are your header collectors my headers are 3". one more question how far back are your mufflers from your headers im going to build my own and the local shop sells piping by the foot


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