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treveiger · 03-11-2011, 02:34 AM

Im putting a set of new pipes on my truck and want to know what exactly is the difference between the two and which ones are better for what? I want a exhaust that has a nice rumble to it but isnt annoyingly loud when driving down the road or when i get heavy on the pedal. What do you guys like and run on your trucks?
Thanks in advance!

jjtackleberry · 03-11-2011, 02:43 AM

I have a old set of glass packs. They have a nice low rumble to them.

I agree, I hate hearing that loud "pop pop pop" from trucks.

Low rumble/grumble sounds best, with a bit of cam lope.

let us know what you choose

63chevyll · 03-11-2011, 02:58 AM

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BlackTopMotors · 03-11-2011, 03:32 AM

it depends? If you want that old school look and sound go exhaust manifolds, dual exhaust with a good set of glass packs out the back.

Or a nice set of throaty mufflers (my preference). Listen to a few set ups and decide.

Best of luck,
Roger

**68350** · 03-11-2011, 05:01 AM

I have 2 1/2" exhaust with super 40 flowmasters on my 72. I think it sounds great. My buddy has thrush glass packs on his 72 and it also sounds great, not to loud just driving around, but has great tone under acceleration.

cdowns · 03-11-2011, 08:08 AM

i'm a fan of generic turbo mufflers have been using them for over 40years on everything

MARKDTN · 03-11-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i'm a fan of generic turbo mufflers have been using them for over 40years on everything

X2. Glasspacks are not all that flow efficient either

**special-K** · 03-14-2011, 11:27 AM

Glasspacks are mufflers. There are even louder mufflers these days than glasspacks. I like chambered mufflers

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i'm a fan of generic turbo mufflers have been using them for over 40years on everything

40 years ago the only Turbo mufflers were Corvair Turbo mufflers,where the name came from. Remember that? In the early '70s is when they started with the decibel laws and guys started running Corvair Turbos to maintain good flow,tone it down,yet still sound like something.

wild4wheels · 03-11-2011, 09:49 AM

Well if I wasn't putting my truck up for sale and had to replace my exhaust today, I would put on a pair of Porters. I just really dig the sound of them. Check em out http://www.portermufflers.com/ Hope that helps u man.

674x4ton · 03-11-2011, 10:06 AM

I had a 1964 vehicle with stainless steel exhaust,that sound really good.When the time come to put exhaust on my 67 truck.I'am going with stainless steel again.

brad_man_72 · 03-11-2011, 11:05 AM

good luck with those flowtechs, I tought their headers were cheap till I had to move the engine back 2", have a new driveshaft made and hacked up my lower ontrol arm.
new glasspacks suck, way too loud for my taste. Een after they're broken in under aceleration I think they sound horrible.
I hhave some knockoff flowmaster 40s on my truck and like them alot.

pockets · 03-11-2011, 11:15 AM

I have to agree with DannyK. I never really liked that raspy, popping sound of glasspacks. Regular turbo mufflers are too blah as well. A decent chambered muffler just has an awesome sound to it.

My dad ran a turbo muffler on his big block 67 chevelle for many, many years. My step brother and I tried for a long time to get him to put on flowmasters (before every company out there had chambereds) and he resisted. When he rebuilt the car he caved and put some one. It was like night and day. He loved them ever since.

DannyK · 03-11-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by brad_man_72

good luck with those flowtechs, I tought their headers were cheap till I had to move the engine back 2", have a new driveshaft made and hacked up my lower ontrol arm.

They better fit, cuz they were NOT cheap. Headers and Y pipe alone were $487 !

69Beauty · 03-11-2011, 04:37 PM

Dynomax Bullets! like a glasspack but flow much much better. sounds very good with an x pipe of crossover. nice low rumble no popping if you have crossover. thats what i plan to run on my pickup.

96blazr · 03-11-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by treveiger

Im putting a set of new pipes on my truck and want to know what exactly is the difference between the two and which ones are better for what? I want a exhaust that has a nice rumble to it but isnt annoyingly loud when driving down the road or when i get heavy on the pedal. What do you guys like and run on your trucks?
Thanks in advance!

Treveiger, I researched the Crap out of mufflers when it was time for my new dual system. EVERYONE is using FlowCrappers and while that's nice for them I wanted something........Different/Better.
After a few months of listening to everyones sound bites I finally decided and I got my wish: Hooker Aerochamber Mufflers.
Dude, seriously, these things ROOCCKKK

I sound like I have a nasty Cam and it doesn't have that Nasty "Rap" to them either and it doesn't sound loud in the cab at all, but everyone will turn their heads to see "Who's that".
You can get them in black or regular silver and Summit has them for $70 lousy bucks a piece (I got the SS version) and they sound AWESOME.
Go to www.holleytv.com/featured_landing.php?reset=true
and see and Hear for yourself.
I have a standard GMPP 350/300 Horse SB with Hedman Headers and 2 1/2" Piping through 2 1/2" Hooker Aerochambers going out behind the rear tire.
Before the Spring is out I will have a Video.

biggestjohn · 03-12-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 96blazr

Treveiger, I researched the Crap out of mufflers when it was time for my new dual system. EVERYONE is using FlowCrappers and while that's nice for them I wanted something........Different/Better.
After a few months of listening to everyones sound bites I finally decided and I got my wish: Hooker Aerochamber Mufflers.
Dude, seriously, these things ROOCCKKK

I sound like I have a nasty Cam and it doesn't have that Nasty "Rap" to them either and it doesn't sound loud in the cab at all, but everyone will turn their heads to see "Who's that".
You can get them in black or regular silver and Summit has them for $70 lousy bucks a piece (I got the SS version) and they sound AWESOME.
Go to www.holleytv.com/featured_landing.php?reset=true
and see and Hear for yourself.
I have a standard GMPP 350/300 Horse SB with Hedman Headers and 2 1/2" Piping through 2 1/2" Hooker Aerochambers going out behind the rear tire.
Before the Spring is out I will have a Video.

mmmmmmmmmmm, good!!!

FYI: You have to click the link under "video categories\exhaust sounds" to find video.

I really like the old style straight pipe chambered mufflers also.

Dark Knight · 03-12-2011, 10:42 PM

I've got headers and dual 12" Cherry Bomb glasspacks on my truck. Well, the body of the muffler is only 8" long.

I think they sound great. Especially when those secondaries on the q-jet open. But, that's me and I like everything as loud as I can get it. If it were legal to run around with straight pipes I'd do it. Since I'm only 20 that might add to the equation too...

Relish · 03-14-2011, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Knight

I've got headers and dual 12" Cherry Bomb glasspacks on my truck. Well, the body of the muffler is only 8" long.

I think they sound great. Especially when those secondaries on the q-jet open. But, that's me and I like everything as loud as I can get it. If it were legal to run around with straight pipes I'd do it. Since I'm only 20 that might add to the equation too...

i got the same setup on my truck and love it. but like you said dark knight i am also young and love loud cars.

AustinScott · 03-14-2011, 03:12 PM

Spintech Sportsman street 3000 Mufflers.

they arrived on Friday & I just got back from having them installed...
I'll post more pics on a different thread and link it back here.

treveiger · 03-12-2011, 03:34 PM

I would like to put true dual pipes on my truck not with the H pipe or anything like that just to pipes going out the back. Why arent glass backs flow efficient? I want something with good flow not just good sound.

96blazr · 03-14-2011, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treveiger

I would like to put true dual pipes on my truck not with the H pipe or anything like that just to pipes going out the back. Why arent glass backs flow efficient? I want something with good flow not just good sound.

Hooker Aerochambers are a straight through Design and are THE Highest rated straight through Muffler on the market. Go to the site and read and take my word for it, they're worth every penny and you'll love the sound.

treveiger · 03-12-2011, 11:35 PM

^^^ya for a little bit i want to run open headers on my truck until i find the exhaust that i want

but when i do get one i dont want it to be annoyingly loud.

**Clyde65** · 03-14-2011, 03:41 PM

I have Sanderson shortie headers, 2.25" pipes and Cherry Bomb turbo on my truck, no h pipe, they are perfect, not so loud you cant talk in the cab ( I do not have sound deadener..yet!) but load enough to irritate others on hard accel.

doaner70 · 03-14-2011, 06:48 PM

Flowmasters is the only way to go.

*lakeroadster* · 03-14-2011, 07:03 PM

Opinions vary, you need sound clips to pick what "you" like.

Here is a video clip of my truck: http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnDenv.../2/oYbRYHHm640

Specifics:

350 SBC
full length headers
30" long Cherry Bomb Glass Packs
2-1/2" tail pipes running all the way back to the back of the rear fenders
true old school duals, no x-pipe.

One thing to keep in mind is the diameter and length of the tailpipes makes a huge difference in the sound of the exhaust.

03-11-2011, 02:34 AM	#1
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Mufflers or Glasspacks? Im putting a set of new pipes on my truck and want to know what exactly is the difference between the two and which ones are better for what? I want a exhaust that has a nice rumble to it but isnt annoyingly loud when driving down the road or when i get heavy on the pedal. What do you guys like and run on your trucks? Thanks in advance! __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

03-11-2011, 02:43 AM	#2
jjtackleberry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: kansas Posts: 306	Re: Mufflers or Glasspacks? I have a old set of glass packs. They have a nice low rumble to them. I agree, I hate hearing that loud "pop pop pop" from trucks. Low rumble/grumble sounds best, with a bit of cam lope. let us know what you choose __________________ '71 Chevy LWB all OG '86 Chevy LWB all OG It's all a matter of perception

03-11-2011, 02:58 AM	#3
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: Mufflers or Glasspacks? Muffler Posted via Mobile Device

03-11-2011, 03:32 AM	#4
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: Mufflers or Glasspacks? it depends? If you want that old school look and sound go exhaust manifolds, dual exhaust with a good set of glass packs out the back. Or a nice set of throaty mufflers (my preference). Listen to a few set ups and decide. Best of luck, Roger

03-11-2011, 05:01 AM	#5
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Mufflers or Glasspacks? I have 2 1/2" exhaust with super 40 flowmasters on my 72. I think it sounds great. My buddy has thrush glass packs on his 72 and it also sounds great, not to loud just driving around, but has great tone under acceleration. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

03-11-2011, 08:08 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Mufflers or Glasspacks? i'm a fan of generic turbo mufflers have been using them for over 40years on everything __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-11-2011, 09:49 AM	#9
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: Mufflers or Glasspacks? Well if I wasn't putting my truck up for sale and had to replace my exhaust today, I would put on a pair of Porters. I just really dig the sound of them. Check em out http://www.portermufflers.com/ Hope that helps u man. __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

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674x4ton Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: st.joseph mo. Posts: 116	Re: Mufflers or Glasspacks? I had a 1964 vehicle with stainless steel exhaust,that sound really good.When the time come to put exhaust on my 67 truck.I'am going with stainless steel again.

03-11-2011, 11:05 AM	#11
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Mufflers or Glasspacks? good luck with those flowtechs, I tought their headers were cheap till I had to move the engine back 2", have a new driveshaft made and hacked up my lower ontrol arm. new glasspacks suck, way too loud for my taste. Een after they're broken in under aceleration I think they sound horrible. I hhave some knockoff flowmaster 40s on my truck and like them alot. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

03-11-2011, 11:15 AM	#12
pockets Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 428	Re: Mufflers or Glasspacks? I have to agree with DannyK. I never really liked that raspy, popping sound of glasspacks. Regular turbo mufflers are too blah as well. A decent chambered muffler just has an awesome sound to it. My dad ran a turbo muffler on his big block 67 chevelle for many, many years. My step brother and I tried for a long time to get him to put on flowmasters (before every company out there had chambereds) and he resisted. When he rebuilt the car he caved and put some one. It was like night and day. He loved them ever since. __________________ Project Bad Karma

03-11-2011, 04:37 PM	#14
69Beauty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 279	Re: Mufflers or Glasspacks? Dynomax Bullets! like a glasspack but flow much much better. sounds very good with an x pipe of crossover. nice low rumble no popping if you have crossover. thats what i plan to run on my pickup. __________________ 1969 C-10 LWB 388 SBC Vortec Heads 10:1 Lunati 60103 cam Weiand intake Quadrajet Carb 12 Bolt 3:73 posi 700r4 Hedman Headers 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Reg. Cab Long Box 4X4 5.9L 183k miles 1956 Ford F-100 Longbed with Original 272 and 3OTT 1995 C1500 ECSB 6.5 Diesel 4l80e (Camper puller) 1997 Dodge 3/4 ECLB V10 (MPG machine)

03-12-2011, 10:42 PM	#17
Dark Knight Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleak, Texas Posts: 420	Re: Mufflers or Glasspacks? I've got headers and dual 12" Cherry Bomb glasspacks on my truck. Well, the body of the muffler is only 8" long. I think they sound great. Especially when those secondaries on the q-jet open. But, that's me and I like everything as loud as I can get it. If it were legal to run around with straight pipes I'd do it. Since I'm only 20 that might add to the equation too... __________________ -1967 Chevrolet Fleetside LWB- 350 V8 w/thumpr cam, NV3500, 3.08 gears, A/C, PS -1983 Chevy Silverado C1500- 383 stroker, TH400 -1989 Chevy Silverado K1500 SWB- 5.3L swap, 700R4, 3.42 gears -And a '66 Ford Mustang- 200 I6, C4 trans, rust bucket "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." -FDR (and maybe rust too) You've gotta be able to stop and steer before you can go fast!

03-14-2011, 03:12 PM	#19
AustinScott Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southington CT Posts: 548	Re: Mufflers or Glasspacks? Spintech Sportsman street 3000 Mufflers. they arrived on Friday & I just got back from having them installed... I'll post more pics on a different thread and link it back here.

03-12-2011, 03:34 PM	#20
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Mufflers or Glasspacks? I would like to put true dual pipes on my truck not with the H pipe or anything like that just to pipes going out the back. Why arent glass backs flow efficient? I want something with good flow not just good sound. __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

03-12-2011, 11:35 PM	#22
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Mufflers or Glasspacks? ^^^ya for a little bit i want to run open headers on my truck until i find the exhaust that i want but when i do get one i dont want it to be annoyingly loud. __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)



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Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,541	Re: Mufflers or Glasspacks? I have Sanderson shortie headers, 2.25" pipes and Cherry Bomb turbo on my truck, no h pipe, they are perfect, not so loud you cant talk in the cab ( I do not have sound deadener..yet!) but load enough to irritate others on hard accel. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

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doaner70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Clinton IN Posts: 32	Re: Mufflers or Glasspacks? Flowmasters is the only way to go.

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lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Mufflers or Glasspacks? Opinions vary, you need sound clips to pick what "you" like. Here is a video clip of my truck: http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnDenv.../2/oYbRYHHm640 Specifics: 350 SBC full length headers 30" long Cherry Bomb Glass Packs 2-1/2" tail pipes running all the way back to the back of the rear fenders true old school duals, no x-pipe. One thing to keep in mind is the diameter and length of the tailpipes makes a huge difference in the sound of the exhaust. Last edited by lakeroadster; 03-14-2011 at 07:10 PM.

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