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kombreeze · 07-29-2006, 06:59 PM

Ive just got a my summit and jegs magazine and I've found severel other brands of mufflers that are very inexpensive, other than flowmasters what has been used for that performance sound on your trucks. I would think some or others have used the other brands of mufflers...Somehow they have to get their name out....Basicly budget exhaust is what I'm doing.

matthufham · 07-29-2006, 07:01 PM

i have flowmasters. they're a real quiet muffler. still deep, and can be loud when you floor it but not annoying. when i feel like hearing the engine, i can uncap the exhaust and run open headers, other people would resort to a louder muffler.

*rage'nrat638* · 07-29-2006, 08:53 PM

all my trucks have hooker mufflers

and headers

70c10 · 07-29-2006, 09:02 PM

I've had Maremont Vortex mufflers on trucks and they sounded great!. They are used at Midas muffler chains.

QKENUF4U · 07-29-2006, 09:20 PM

no other muffler for me other than the FLOWMASTER. IMHO its the best sounding muffler out there. i picked mine up used for 75$ and it was EXACTLY the sound i needed for my bb. i did have magnaflows on the truck but never really liked the sound.

shelby987 · 07-29-2006, 10:12 PM

I just did the exhaust on my truck, I ended up with a magnaflow muffler with an internal x-pipe......you didn't list what engine the muffler is being hooked up to, but the magnaflow definately gave me the best sound for my I6 (split headers), nice low end rumble, I can always hear the engine rev up as I take off, but its a great sound, when I lay into it, it sounds awesome, and on the highway, its not deafening.......if you are looking for duals with an x-pipe it might be a good bet!

boraxman · 07-29-2006, 10:57 PM

I have Flowmaster 40's and theyre loud behind the built 350.

chevybill · 07-30-2006, 12:45 AM

I will be using the dynomax "thrush" turbo mufflers on my 1970. They were about 20 bucks from summit. Flowmasters have become as generic as Sam's choice drinks at Wal-Mart, in my opinion. I liked them before everyone and their brother put them on every vehicle imaginable. Now I find them annoying and very, very overpriced for what you get. Walker exhaust makes dynomax products and they are very good quality for the price.

72gord · 07-30-2006, 08:18 AM

Good thread...I put the turbo mufflers from the kit in LMC and I think they are just a little too quiet, also trying to decide which muffler to go with.

hexafamily · 07-30-2006, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72gord

Good thread...I put the turbo mufflers from the kit in LMC and I think they are just a little too quiet, also trying to decide which muffler to go with.

I too have the LMC turbos and agree they are too quiet and am looking for a better sound.

**Palf70Step** · 07-30-2006, 08:49 AM

My Dodge has Magnflow, my old GMc had Flowmaster 50', the 70 has Flowmaster 40's. I think I prefer the 50's of those three. The magnaflow is a bit too quiet and the 40's are just TOO loud. Not sure what I'm going to do when ever a new exhaust comes due for the 70.

**special-K** · 07-30-2006, 09:10 AM

Walker Turbo Tubes.They`re prolly a MagnaFlow part,now.I put them on a truck in`91 and they still sound good.They`re the long tube-type thay has all the crimps in it.Nice low mellow tone,UNTIL YOU HIT IT!!!!Then,they really crack.

b454rat · 07-30-2006, 09:46 AM

Flows are way overpriced now. Though they do sound good. I had a set of Ultraflows on my car, but with a 468 pushing 550 horse, 3'" x-pipe/exhaust, anything would have sounded good. I have the fake Flows on both of my trucks, and they sound just like them, maybe a tad quieter than the real ones, for almost half the price. I remember when Flows cost $50, now they are pushing $100?? As good as they sound, I won't buy them again, inless I get a killer deal....

68cajun · 07-30-2006, 10:39 AM

I have the round magnaflows and love the way they sound.

BJA69C10 · 07-30-2006, 11:12 AM

i have a heartthrob 2.5" dual set-up on my '69 with glass packs...got the kit from JC whitney. it took a lil modifying, but the whole kit only cost 125 bucks. the glasspacks have a nice deep tone at idle and really cackles when u step into it. probably a little too loud for most daily drivers though. but i've been very impressed w/ heartthrob so far. I also have them on my daily driver with the Turbo muffler which is nice and deep but rather quite. (Probably because of the dual cats) Hope this helps...sorry so longwinded

70c10 · 07-30-2006, 11:44 AM

You can buy Flowmasters everyday on ebay for reasonable prices. Look here for an example:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MakeTrack=true.
I've heard about Hooker Aerochambers but never actually heard them. I also like the sound of Magnaflows. When I change my exhaust I will probably stick with the Flows because they are built very well and even though everybody and their brother has them I still like the sound.

Mudder · 07-30-2006, 12:22 PM

I bought FloPros for about 25 bucks cheaper for each muffler and they sound just like Flowmasters. I myself really don't like them. I don't like the crackling sound. I would rather have a deep muffled sound like Supertrapps. I do have two sets of those but need to figure out how to keep the heat and fumes away from the cab. And no I won't go out the back withem

centsless · 07-30-2006, 06:48 PM

I have 40 series flowmasters behind a 283 in my 72 and love the sound. Like special-k I had turbo tubes behind a 396 in a 66 Impala with a 4 speed and they were awesome!! Nice sound at idle and cruising, but when you cracked into it...WOW. The 67 vette's used the same chambered exhaust for the sidepipes and the sound is very similar if you have heard them. I do know it makes a big difference in where the muffler is located. With the chambered pipe I have heard if they are not towards the rear of the system they will crackle more.

kombreeze · 07-31-2006, 01:01 PM

THank you all for the feedback....

For that daily driver and not get that annoyingloudness so the mrs...can enjoy a nice cruise....or better yet so that I don't have to crank the stereo full blast so that I can hear it muffled...LOL Deep sound but practical I only have a stock engeine...

BowTieMan · 07-31-2006, 06:07 PM

I was going to get cheap turbo's for $20 a pop then my friends dad sold me two flowmaster 40's for $40 for the pair and I love them.

ChevyDude · 07-31-2006, 06:10 PM

I have DynoMax Super turbo's. Haven't heard them yet!

bryanw1968 · 07-31-2006, 06:39 PM

Jegs has a muffler made by Force Automotive for $29.00.
It's built like a flowmaster and sounds sort like a flowmaster and a turbo at the same time. My buddy put a pair on his '56 and I REALLY like the way they sound.

On another note. There is a company called FloPro and they make some really nice stuff. You have to find a dealer in your town that carries them however. Anyway, go here and listen to what they sound like.

http://www.flopro.com/mufflersounds.htm

My personal favorite is this one....

2002 Dodge 1500 5.9L Single High Flow System w/ FP746 Lightning Exit Muffler

72MARIO · 08-01-2006, 08:06 AM

I have supe 40's and 3" and for a DD it's omost too loud.

**special-K** · 08-01-2006, 08:08 AM

I only buy good quality mufflers and pipe.Things in life I HATE:
*leaky exhaust
*crappy sounding exhaust
*fixing exhaust
*installing exhaust
*re-doing exhaust

motocrosschump · 08-01-2006, 09:29 AM

Check out Raven exhaust, they sound awesome..I had them on my F%^$, I have flodaddy's on my 69 tho

07-29-2006, 06:59 PM	#1
kombreeze Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 154	Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? Ive just got a my summit and jegs magazine and I've found severel other brands of mufflers that are very inexpensive, other than flowmasters what has been used for that performance sound on your trucks. I would think some or others have used the other brands of mufflers...Somehow they have to get their name out....Basicly budget exhaust is what I'm doing.

07-29-2006, 07:01 PM	#2
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? i have flowmasters. they're a real quiet muffler. still deep, and can be loud when you floor it but not annoying. when i feel like hearing the engine, i can uncap the exhaust and run open headers, other people would resort to a louder muffler.

07-29-2006, 08:53 PM	#3
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? all my trucks have hooker mufflers and headers Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-29-2006 at 08:53 PM.

07-29-2006, 09:02 PM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? I've had Maremont Vortex mufflers on trucks and they sounded great!. They are used at Midas muffler chains. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-29-2006, 09:20 PM	#5
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? no other muffler for me other than the FLOWMASTER. IMHO its the best sounding muffler out there. i picked mine up used for 75$ and it was EXACTLY the sound i needed for my bb. i did have magnaflows on the truck but never really liked the sound. Last edited by QKENUF4U; 07-29-2006 at 09:21 PM.

07-29-2006, 10:12 PM	#6
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? I just did the exhaust on my truck, I ended up with a magnaflow muffler with an internal x-pipe......you didn't list what engine the muffler is being hooked up to, but the magnaflow definately gave me the best sound for my I6 (split headers), nice low end rumble, I can always hear the engine rev up as I take off, but its a great sound, when I lay into it, it sounds awesome, and on the highway, its not deafening.......if you are looking for duals with an x-pipe it might be a good bet! __________________ 1969 SS 350 Camaro Sold 2008 1970 3/4T K20, stock height with 33's, 250 I6, 3 on the tree, and locked front and rear 4.10's 1980 Chevy Malibu 2 dr Sold 2007 1993 Olds. Cutlass Ciera Wagon Traded 2006 2003 Saturn L200 w/5pd. D/D My list spans 5 decades with One common thread.....GM!

07-29-2006, 10:57 PM	#7
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? I have Flowmaster 40's and theyre loud behind the built 350. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

07-30-2006, 12:45 AM	#8
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? I will be using the dynomax "thrush" turbo mufflers on my 1970. They were about 20 bucks from summit. Flowmasters have become as generic as Sam's choice drinks at Wal-Mart, in my opinion. I liked them before everyone and their brother put them on every vehicle imaginable. Now I find them annoying and very, very overpriced for what you get. Walker exhaust makes dynomax products and they are very good quality for the price. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

07-30-2006, 08:18 AM	#9
72gord Never enough time!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: sw Wisconsin Posts: 601	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? Good thread...I put the turbo mufflers from the kit in LMC and I think they are just a little too quiet, also trying to decide which muffler to go with.

07-30-2006, 08:49 AM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? My Dodge has Magnflow, my old GMc had Flowmaster 50', the 70 has Flowmaster 40's. I think I prefer the 50's of those three. The magnaflow is a bit too quiet and the 40's are just TOO loud. Not sure what I'm going to do when ever a new exhaust comes due for the 70. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-30-2006, 09:10 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? Walker Turbo Tubes.They`re prolly a MagnaFlow part,now.I put them on a truck in`91 and they still sound good.They`re the long tube-type thay has all the crimps in it.Nice low mellow tone,UNTIL YOU HIT IT!!!!Then,they really crack. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-30-2006, 09:46 AM	#13
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? Flows are way overpriced now. Though they do sound good. I had a set of Ultraflows on my car, but with a 468 pushing 550 horse, 3'" x-pipe/exhaust, anything would have sounded good. I have the fake Flows on both of my trucks, and they sound just like them, maybe a tad quieter than the real ones, for almost half the price. I remember when Flows cost $50, now they are pushing $100?? As good as they sound, I won't buy them again, inless I get a killer deal.... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

07-30-2006, 10:39 AM	#14
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? I have the round magnaflows and love the way they sound. __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car

07-30-2006, 11:12 AM	#15
BJA69C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 65	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? i have a heartthrob 2.5" dual set-up on my '69 with glass packs...got the kit from JC whitney. it took a lil modifying, but the whole kit only cost 125 bucks. the glasspacks have a nice deep tone at idle and really cackles when u step into it. probably a little too loud for most daily drivers though. but i've been very impressed w/ heartthrob so far. I also have them on my daily driver with the Turbo muffler which is nice and deep but rather quite. (Probably because of the dual cats) Hope this helps...sorry so longwinded

07-30-2006, 11:44 AM	#16
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? You can buy Flowmasters everyday on ebay for reasonable prices. Look here for an example:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MakeTrack=true. I've heard about Hooker Aerochambers but never actually heard them. I also like the sound of Magnaflows. When I change my exhaust I will probably stick with the Flows because they are built very well and even though everybody and their brother has them I still like the sound. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads



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07-30-2006, 12:22 PM	#17
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? I bought FloPros for about 25 bucks cheaper for each muffler and they sound just like Flowmasters. I myself really don't like them. I don't like the crackling sound. I would rather have a deep muffled sound like Supertrapps. I do have two sets of those but need to figure out how to keep the heat and fumes away from the cab. And no I won't go out the back withem

07-30-2006, 06:48 PM	#18
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? I have 40 series flowmasters behind a 283 in my 72 and love the sound. Like special-k I had turbo tubes behind a 396 in a 66 Impala with a 4 speed and they were awesome!! Nice sound at idle and cruising, but when you cracked into it...WOW. The 67 vette's used the same chambered exhaust for the sidepipes and the sound is very similar if you have heard them. I do know it makes a big difference in where the muffler is located. With the chambered pipe I have heard if they are not towards the rear of the system they will crackle more. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

07-31-2006, 01:01 PM	#19
kombreeze Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 154	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? THank you all for the feedback.... For that daily driver and not get that annoyingloudness so the mrs...can enjoy a nice cruise....or better yet so that I don't have to crank the stereo full blast so that I can hear it muffled...LOL Deep sound but practical I only have a stock engeine...

07-31-2006, 06:07 PM	#20
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? I was going to get cheap turbo's for $20 a pop then my friends dad sold me two flowmaster 40's for $40 for the pair and I love them. __________________ "A true hotrodder wouldn't be content untill he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster." - Tony DeFeo

07-31-2006, 06:10 PM	#21
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? I have DynoMax Super turbo's. Haven't heard them yet!

07-31-2006, 06:39 PM	#22
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? Jegs has a muffler made by Force Automotive for $29.00. It's built like a flowmaster and sounds sort like a flowmaster and a turbo at the same time. My buddy put a pair on his '56 and I REALLY like the way they sound. On another note. There is a company called FloPro and they make some really nice stuff. You have to find a dealer in your town that carries them however. Anyway, go here and listen to what they sound like. http://www.flopro.com/mufflersounds.htm My personal favorite is this one.... 2002 Dodge 1500 5.9L Single High Flow System w/ FP746 Lightning Exit Muffler

08-01-2006, 08:06 AM	#23
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? I have supe 40's and 3" and for a DD it's omost too loud. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? I only buy good quality mufflers and pipe.Things in life I HATE: leaky exhaust crappy sounding exhaust fixing exhaust installing exhaust re-doing exhaust __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE* THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-01-2006, 09:29 AM	#25
motocrosschump Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texarkana, AR 71854 Posts: 397	Re: Budget Mufflers/Pay more for Flowmasters? Check out Raven exhaust, they sound awesome..I had them on my F%^$, I have flodaddy's on my 69 tho __________________ 2006 Titan SE Crew Cab Daily Driver 2005 Mazda Tribute (Wifes car) 1969 C10 SWB 350/3 Fleet "Max" 1969 Chevelle 2 door 350/3

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