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krazy_texan · 05-11-2003, 11:57 AM

i have got to know how loud you guys' trucks are i know that mine is always pissing people off because i set off about 4 to 5 car alarms leaving the school parking lot. do you guys have that problem, i think it is funny and i even set off moms in the driveway the other day.

Nova_Cobra64 · 05-11-2003, 12:11 PM

Right now I am basically the loudest in town (even though I don't really give it a whole lot of gas), There is one honda at school with a car alarm, I set it off just starting my truck when he was parked about 12 feet away.

I'm not really proud of the exhaust though, basically because our town of 5000 is probably 50% people over 50 who like to complain.

I'm in good with most of the cops though.....the one who is usually really bad for going after people with exhaust and stereos is actually extremely good friends with my boss.

Low69CST · 05-11-2003, 01:05 PM

My truck seems to have a good balance. Its got a mean obnixious loud sound, but is held down enough to be legal. I'd say if I lived in the city and rev'ed it up much i'd get the cops called, but luckily i'm out in the country.

Green72GMC · 05-11-2003, 01:46 PM

I remember seeing something on TNN's trucks where you could flip a switch and run exhaust with no mufflers or flip it back and it would go back through the muffler, I can't remember what they are called. Does anyone know what they are called and the price range?

Those things would be pretty cool to have.

My truck is not really that loud but it is louder than most of the other V-8's with pipes around here. I wish it was a bit louder but enough to stay legal.

dinnut · 05-11-2003, 02:16 PM

its by dougs headers and i have the link http://www.dougsheaders.com/online_s...t_subcat_id=18

dion · 05-11-2003, 02:32 PM

Mine's a bit too loud. 2.5 dual pipes with 40's, I'm thinking about changing over to the 50 delta flow series.

oldyeller · 05-11-2003, 02:55 PM

ouch! that electric motor must be expensive!! I don't think there worth that kind of $$$$ if they were $100 I would consider it, but $475?? damn!

talk about bend over and grab your ankles!!

special70gmc · 05-11-2003, 03:10 PM

in summit or jegs theres theres the same thing but its cable operated for under $50 i considered them. -kyle

JoetheMobster · 05-11-2003, 03:34 PM

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Originally posted by Green72GMC
I remember seeing something on TNN's trucks where you could flip a switch and run exhaust with no mufflers or flip it back and it would go back through the muffler, I can't remember what they are called. Does anyone know what they are called and the price range?

Those things would be cool has hell to have.

My truck is not really that loud but it is louder than most of the other V-8's with pipes around here. I wish it was a bit louder but enough to stay legal.

I saw that episode too!!! That was sweet! Don't remember the specifics though

PanelDeland · 05-11-2003, 03:48 PM

They are called exhaust cutouts.They used to be very popular for street strip rides.Usually they were fenderwell headers with caps either screwed on or bolted.A hole was then cut in the collector and the exhaust run out it thru mufflers.The screw on type could be uncapped with welding gloves at a stoplight.
I believe the cable style would be my choice at those prices, but check you local laws first,I don't think they're legal in all states.

JoetheMobster · 05-11-2003, 03:58 PM

Was fairly loud, thanks to a nice big ol rust hole in the muffler! Turned heads all the time. Then I cut the muffler, and some pipe out, and had about 6ft of pipe from the headers. It was NICE AND LOUD then!!

Now, I put a new muffler (Raptor - by Flowtech) and some pipe coming out the side, just behind the drivers door. Looks okay, IMO, and sounds like it's been neutered!

At low RPMs it sounds great, enough to set my car's alarm off, but above 1500rpm, it's tame. Ah well.

I really enjoyed Flowmaster's website. That was slick, how they have all the mufflers + sound files of how they sound on different vehicles!

http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/web10/productsf5.html

05-11-2003, 11:57 AM	#1
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	How loud is it. i have got to know how loud you guys' trucks are i know that mine is always pissing people off because i set off about 4 to 5 car alarms leaving the school parking lot. do you guys have that problem, i think it is funny and i even set off moms in the driveway the other day. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

05-11-2003, 12:11 PM	#2
Nova_Cobra64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melville, SK Posts: 1,145	Right now I am basically the loudest in town (even though I don't really give it a whole lot of gas), There is one honda at school with a car alarm, I set it off just starting my truck when he was parked about 12 feet away. I'm not really proud of the exhaust though, basically because our town of 5000 is probably 50% people over 50 who like to complain. I'm in good with most of the cops though.....the one who is usually really bad for going after people with exhaust and stereos is actually extremely good friends with my boss. __________________ 2004 Silverado - Beater 1969 GMC - In progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441683 2011 Aveo - Work commuter 2013 Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 - The reason no work gets done on the project truck.

05-11-2003, 01:05 PM	#3
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	My truck seems to have a good balance. Its got a mean obnixious loud sound, but is held down enough to be legal. I'd say if I lived in the city and rev'ed it up much i'd get the cops called, but luckily i'm out in the country. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

05-11-2003, 01:46 PM	#4
Green72GMC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Deville, Louisiana Posts: 293	I remember seeing something on TNN's trucks where you could flip a switch and run exhaust with no mufflers or flip it back and it would go back through the muffler, I can't remember what they are called. Does anyone know what they are called and the price range? Those things would be pretty cool to have. My truck is not really that loud but it is louder than most of the other V-8's with pipes around here. I wish it was a bit louder but enough to stay legal. __________________ 1972 GMC SWB, 305 powered 1980 diesel VW pickup, Needs a Heart Transplant 1997 Toyota Taco The Second Amendment is in place incase they ignore the others. Last edited by Green72GMC; 05-11-2003 at 03:48 PM.

05-11-2003, 02:16 PM	#5
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	its by dougs headers and i have the link http://www.dougsheaders.com/online_s...t_subcat_id=18 __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

05-11-2003, 02:32 PM	#6
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	Mine's a bit too loud. 2.5 dual pipes with 40's, I'm thinking about changing over to the 50 delta flow series. __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

05-11-2003, 02:55 PM	#7
oldyeller Captain CAAAVVVMMMAAANNN! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Anna Texas Posts: 726	ouch! that electric motor must be expensive!! I don't think there worth that kind of $$$$ if they were $100 I would consider it, but $475?? damn! talk about bend over and grab your ankles!! __________________ 72 LWB Fleetside C10 Custom 350/350 97 GMC Yukon 4X4 SLT Anna, Texas check out the project old yeller

05-11-2003, 03:10 PM	#8
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	in summit or jegs theres theres the same thing but its cable operated for under $50 i considered them. -kyle __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

05-11-2003, 03:48 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	They are called exhaust cutouts.They used to be very popular for street strip rides.Usually they were fenderwell headers with caps either screwed on or bolted.A hole was then cut in the collector and the exhaust run out it thru mufflers.The screw on type could be uncapped with welding gloves at a stoplight. I believe the cable style would be my choice at those prices, but check you local laws first,I don't think they're legal in all states. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

05-11-2003, 03:58 PM	#11
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	Was fairly loud, thanks to a nice big ol rust hole in the muffler! Turned heads all the time. Then I cut the muffler, and some pipe out, and had about 6ft of pipe from the headers. It was NICE AND LOUD then!! Now, I put a new muffler (Raptor - by Flowtech) and some pipe coming out the side, just behind the drivers door. Looks okay, IMO, and sounds like it's been neutered! At low RPMs it sounds great, enough to set my car's alarm off, but above 1500rpm, it's tame. Ah well. I really enjoyed Flowmaster's website. That was slick, how they have all the mufflers + sound files of how they sound on different vehicles! http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/web10/productsf5.html __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

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