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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Kelowna BC Canada
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Well, I just installed a new set of Flowmaster 40 series (delta flows) on my truck. During the installation, we started it up without the tailpipes (so the exhaust just ended at the mufflers) and it sounded really good and loud. After the tailpipes were installed and exiting right in front of the rear tires we were done and started it once again. This time it was considerably quieter??? it is 2 1/4" pipe.
Now my question is...should I just get rid of the tailpipes and throw on some dumps? Or (this is were I need the professional/expert/experienced opinions,) should I try putting on some fatter tailpipes (from the muffler back) like say 2 3/4" or 3" I'm looking for louder/better sounding options here, so keep that in mind when recommending what to do... So, anyone have any experience with this kinda thing ![]() Thanks in advance. ![]()
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Seattle WA
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Mandarin,
Check out my site specifically the quick clips page...there are some good exhaust clips there... In my experience the smaller the tailpipe the quieter it will be...this is also dependant on the muffler. When I first bought my truck it had 40's on it with 2-1/4 all the way out behind the rear tires...it did have sound but I didn't like the tone....I had 2-1/2" tailpipes put on out the back under bumper and it got MUCH louder...when I installed my 502 I went to 3" all the way back and new 40 series.....there is a clip on my page... Thanks to the guys from this forum who let me post them!
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Wa. State
Posts: 352
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HAHA, I just went the other way. I have some "older" 3 chambers and had 2.5" tail pipes added Megs 3.5" tips and loved how it sounded. I ran that set up for years, then the rear springs got in the way so I cut the tail pipes off at the mufflers. I will be putting some turn downs on them soon, the sound now is absoultly awesome!!
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Member since 2000
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico
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turn downs all the way man. i ran turn downs on my blazer when i first put exhaust on her, she had a 327. it was just the right sound and never got in trouble with "The Man" about it either.
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Kelowna BC Canada
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Cool...that's what I was thinking, pipes would be a lot of money just to sorta try blindly. Also I can just keep my old pipes and slide them on whenever I feel the need.
My ONLY concern now is that it won't look as cool, but I think I'm willing to give up looks for sound. Thanks for the help and if anyone had any more suggestions, let em fly
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Ill
Posts: 9,403
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I tryed 3" tailpipes turned out the sides on the longhorn......it was so loud with the 40s Flows, that it didnt stay too long! The turndowns give a nice rumble in the truck, but my drive is gravel& with the lowered truck, it would kick up the dust & pull it into my garage(Aack!) You could try adding a set of 3 x 16 or 18" chrome cans to the ends of the pipe......if you have enough room. Good luck,crazyL
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