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Mister laugh · 01-18-2009, 07:21 PM

Well all last year my truck (250 six) had a dual header which i hated because it leaked a lot and was obnoxiously loud. I went to the junkyard today and scored huge. Part of my score was a manifold so now i have to redo the exhaust too. I was thinking of ordering the complete exhaust from LMC. Any opinions on what will sounds better behind a mild 250? Turbo muffler or glass packs? Or is the compete exhaust from lmc junk i figured it's $120 probably under 250 to my door and that seems like a bargain to me.

Andy4639 · 01-18-2009, 07:38 PM

Have you checked local shops yet? You maybe surprised at the cost.

*Dylan · 01-18-2009, 07:41 PM

I got mine from Advance Auto for around 130 I think it was. Go there first, you'll get to pick a muffler that comes with it. I picked a Thrush Turbo for the lower notes it put out, sounds meaner and doesn't have the raspy sound of the Glass Packs.

Mister laugh · 01-18-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Have you checked local shops yet? You maybe surprised at the cost.

The shops around here are stupidly expensive, unfortunately in Alberta the rececion has yet to be felt, about 120-130 an hour for shop labour and i was told materials run me $80 bucks for 6 feet of tubing by most shops that would put me up fast.

long69 · 01-18-2009, 10:42 PM

choose that muffler carefully remember you have a 6 banger and it won't sound the same as a v-8. that said i'd go turbo unless you have heard one of the others and like it.

Mister laugh · 01-19-2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by long69

choose that muffler carefully remember you have a 6 banger and it won't sound the same as a v-8. that said i'd go turbo unless you have heard one of the others and like it.

Thanks for confirming what i thought. I know it wont sound like a v8 (part of the reason i bought it). I have never heard a six on glass packs and don't know if i would like the sound i imagine they would make. I am told a turbo muffler sounds nice on these sixes that is what i think i will go with.

01-18-2009, 07:21 PM	#1
Mister laugh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 423	Exhaust Opinion? Well all last year my truck (250 six) had a dual header which i hated because it leaked a lot and was obnoxiously loud. I went to the junkyard today and scored huge. Part of my score was a manifold so now i have to redo the exhaust too. I was thinking of ordering the complete exhaust from LMC. Any opinions on what will sounds better behind a mild 250? Turbo muffler or glass packs? Or is the compete exhaust from lmc junk i figured it's $120 probably under 250 to my door and that seems like a bargain to me.

01-18-2009, 07:38 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Exhaust Opinion? Have you checked local shops yet? You maybe surprised at the cost. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-18-2009, 07:41 PM	#3
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: Exhaust Opinion? I got mine from Advance Auto for around 130 I think it was. Go there first, you'll get to pick a muffler that comes with it. I picked a Thrush Turbo for the lower notes it put out, sounds meaner and doesn't have the raspy sound of the Glass Packs. __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

01-18-2009, 10:42 PM	#5
long69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: lost angeles Posts: 159	Re: Exhaust Opinion? choose that muffler carefully remember you have a 6 banger and it won't sound the same as a v-8. that said i'd go turbo unless you have heard one of the others and like it.



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