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Fred T · 09-05-2003, 01:40 AM

To finish up my disc brake/lowering job, I made a trip to the muffler shop yesterday. Got Dynomax Super Turbo mufflers, which seem to be a little quieter than Flowmasters. They're a darn site quieter than the cheap glass packs that were on the truck. They have a good sound, but I now cannot set off car alarms when I start the truck. I'm gonna miss that trick!

However, I can now hear my radio without cranking the volume to the top.

71-longbed · 09-05-2003, 04:14 AM

nice ...loud is good sometimes

**Yukon Jack** · 09-05-2003, 10:25 AM

Fred, who did the exhaust and are you going to the Ark City show?

Fred T · 09-05-2003, 11:42 AM

American Muffler at Mt Vernon & Oliver. www.american-muffler.com They are the place to go in Wichita for custom exhaust work. I'm planning on going to Ark City on Saturday, just hope I can work it into my schedule.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-05-2003, 11:48 AM

That's what I have heard from another board member. What size pipe did you go with, x or h-pipe, did you get a good deal?

Fred T · 09-05-2003, 01:31 PM

2-1/2" duals, no x or h aluminized with lifetime warranty. Just under $400, took them 2 hours to put it in. I don't know if that's a good deal or not, I needed it done and knew I could trust them.

griesel72 · 09-05-2003, 01:39 PM

Cool, I really like setting car alarms off too

mocwon · 09-05-2003, 03:36 PM

I've got a set of Dynomax Super Turbos on a car and love them. According to the propaganda I have seen they flow better than Flowmasters too.

lukecp · 09-05-2003, 04:47 PM

Good choice on the muffs. Dynomax super turbos are pretty good mufflers IMO. A bit quiet for my taste, but they have a nice rumble too them that isn't too annoying at all. They let everyone know you have a V8 without being too loud.

Setting off car alarms is great.....especailly with the rumble with my flowmasters. I set off a alarm almost everytime i drive my truck

Fred T · 09-05-2003, 08:55 PM

Setting of car alarms is fun, but that exhaust system was the pits. PO put it in, he is a redneck from western Oklahoma, lives way out in the sticks. Gas welded the exhaust, glass packs under the cab, and from there back to the rear bumper was six different pieces welded in on each side. Ran it over the differential directly under the frame. After dropping down from the axle, he used some thin wall tubing that went into 4 x 10 expansion tips. The entire system was suspended with 1/4" plate welded onto the pipe and bolted directly to the frame. It was not only louder than the devil, it resonated back through the truck.

My favorite alarm trigger was in an almost empty lot. I had pulled in parallel to a car that was six stalls down. When I started the beast, his alarm went off. Had a friend with me who laughed and said do that trick again. So I backed a few feet from the side of the car and power-braked until the alarm went off. Then my foot slipped off the brake and I shed some rubber.

09-05-2003, 01:40 AM	#1
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	New exhaust system To finish up my disc brake/lowering job, I made a trip to the muffler shop yesterday. Got Dynomax Super Turbo mufflers, which seem to be a little quieter than Flowmasters. They're a darn site quieter than the cheap glass packs that were on the truck. They have a good sound, but I now cannot set off car alarms when I start the truck. I'm gonna miss that trick! However, I can now hear my radio without cranking the volume to the top. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

09-05-2003, 04:14 AM	#2
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	nice ...loud is good sometimes __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

09-05-2003, 10:25 AM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Fred, who did the exhaust and are you going to the Ark City show? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-05-2003, 11:42 AM	#4
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	American Muffler at Mt Vernon & Oliver. www.american-muffler.com They are the place to go in Wichita for custom exhaust work. I'm planning on going to Ark City on Saturday, just hope I can work it into my schedule. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

09-05-2003, 11:48 AM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	That's what I have heard from another board member. What size pipe did you go with, x or h-pipe, did you get a good deal? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-05-2003, 01:31 PM	#6
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	2-1/2" duals, no x or h aluminized with lifetime warranty. Just under $400, took them 2 hours to put it in. I don't know if that's a good deal or not, I needed it done and knew I could trust them. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

09-05-2003, 01:39 PM	#7
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Cool, I really like setting car alarms off too __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

09-05-2003, 03:36 PM	#8
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	I've got a set of Dynomax Super Turbos on a car and love them. According to the propaganda I have seen they flow better than Flowmasters too. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

09-05-2003, 04:47 PM	#9
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Good choice on the muffs. Dynomax super turbos are pretty good mufflers IMO. A bit quiet for my taste, but they have a nice rumble too them that isn't too annoying at all. They let everyone know you have a V8 without being too loud. Setting off car alarms is great.....especailly with the rumble with my flowmasters. I set off a alarm almost everytime i drive my truck __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

09-05-2003, 08:55 PM	#10
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Setting of car alarms is fun, but that exhaust system was the pits. PO put it in, he is a redneck from western Oklahoma, lives way out in the sticks. Gas welded the exhaust, glass packs under the cab, and from there back to the rear bumper was six different pieces welded in on each side. Ran it over the differential directly under the frame. After dropping down from the axle, he used some thin wall tubing that went into 4 x 10 expansion tips. The entire system was suspended with 1/4" plate welded onto the pipe and bolted directly to the frame. It was not only louder than the devil, it resonated back through the truck. My favorite alarm trigger was in an almost empty lot. I had pulled in parallel to a car that was six stalls down. When I started the beast, his alarm went off. Had a friend with me who laughed and said do that trick again. So I backed a few feet from the side of the car and power-braked until the alarm went off. Then my foot slipped off the brake and I shed some rubber. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

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