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**Joesjunk** · 01-26-2013, 11:40 PM

Had anyone used Walker quiet flow mufflers? Im wanting something as close to stock as I can get. How do they sound? Here is the PT# of the one im looking at, 21784. Thanks

GCncsuHD · 01-27-2013, 12:06 AM

It's your typical "turbo" style muffler. Walker and Dynomax are the same company, so they make decent quality mufflers. It will be a little louder than stock but significantly quieter than any straight through type or chambered muffler design. I ran them on my Mazda B2200 daily driver truck, I wanted something that flowed better than stock, but didn't sound like a ricer, and it fit the bill, it was quiet at idle and cruising speed, but had a little noise to it if I got on it.

**Joesjunk** · 01-27-2013, 12:15 AM

I'm trying to avoid the "turbo" mufflers, I'm sick of them lol, I just want a very stock original muffler
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Ziegelsteinfaust · 01-27-2013, 01:28 AM

Have you thought about a long Mangaflow.

They have a nice sound, but not load if that is what you want.

**Joesjunk** · 01-27-2013, 11:40 AM

I actually dont know much about mufflers. I have flow masters on my Camaro and 2 of my trucks, but thats too loud for what im wanting. Im going to run the exhaust just like the original factory exhaust is, using all the original hangers. I googled Walker and that was the OEM replacement I found.

Firebirdjones · 01-27-2013, 12:48 PM

Walker still makes alot of the factory muscle car systems and are very tame in sound. Sounds like that's what you are looking for.

Another option might be the Pypes stainless Street Pro mufflers. Nice muffler and moderately prices at about $50 each. Very mild sound that isn't too aggressive, actually quieter than the Magnaflows I run on another car. Because of this I'm running the Pypes on 3 other cars right now.

Don't know anyone else that sells a stainless muffler as cheap, and with a mellow sound. All the other stainless mufflers out there are $75 and up, and even alot of your regular steel mufflers are more expensive.

**special-K** · 01-27-2013, 01:05 PM

I've used few different type Walker mufflers over the years. I prefer that company. They are a quality company. I'm sure you could get stack replacement,or stock-type for custom dual or whatever

68Timber · 01-27-2013, 01:33 PM

Wish they still made these...

S10Fan · 01-27-2013, 02:06 PM

My mufflers are as follows..........

Stock 454 C-10 has oval stainless Magnaflows through 2.50" pipe, they're getting louder but is still OK for now.

Stock 307 in my 50, 2.00" pipes, red Thrush glasspacks, very mellow unless I stomp on it. My favorite.

Built 383 in my S-10, 2.50 pipes, headers, Flowmaster 40's, extremely annoying idling, cruising, or basically all the time.

All three trucks exhaust exits at the rear of the vehicle.

GCncsuHD · 01-28-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I'm trying to avoid the "turbo" mufflers, I'm sick of them lol, I just want a very stock original muffler
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Then better explain what you are looking for. A large case "turbo" muffler is as close as you will get to a stock sound with a little more flow. Walker's "quiet flow" is a turbo muffler, most modern mufflers are very similar to a "turbo" muffler as well. The bigger/longer the case, the quieter it will be. The short small case turbo mufflers you pick up at the local parts store will be louder than the medium sized case muffler part number you listed.

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Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust

Have you thought about a long Mangaflow.

They have a nice sound, but not load if that is what you want.

Magnaflow is always a good option, the long cases give a nice deep mellow tone, but if a turbo muffler is too loud for what he wants, even a Magnaflow probably won't suit him.

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I actually dont know much about mufflers. I have flow masters on my Camaro and 2 of my trucks, but thats too loud for what im wanting. Im going to run the exhaust just like the original factory exhaust is, using all the original hangers. I googled Walker and that was the OEM replacement I found.

Comparing DroneMasters to any other muffler is apples to oranges. A decent sized case Magnaflow will be 10x as mellow as those flowmasters, especially inside the car. The Walker turbo mufflers will be a quiet almost stock sound.

**Joesjunk** · 01-28-2013, 11:23 PM

Thanks for all the info

xole · 01-29-2013, 01:30 AM

I just put Dynomax (Walker) 17282 Ultra-Flo SS Mufflers on mine with true dual 2.25 with headers and am very pleased with them and you really cant beat the price.

I have had both Magnaflow and Flowmasters on other trucks over the years and would not do either again for a various of reasons.

Search on youtube for a similar setup to your ride to get a better idea for the sound.

cory d · 01-29-2013, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

Built 383 in my S-10, 2.50 pipes, headers, Flowmaster 40's, extremely annoying idling, cruising, or basically all the time.

lol sounds about right

DesertCat · 01-29-2013, 03:30 AM

Walker makes a very good product in my experience.

I have found that regardless the type of muffler used, the farther back you can place it, the quieter it is. Once had a 69 Impala with a 350, factory duals. Replaced the mufflers (just ahead of the tailpipes) with some Cherry Bombs. I was shocked at how quiet it was, just a nice muted burble at idle, other than that it was quiet. Nice.

Thinking about doing something similar on my 67 - PO put on some Migrane-Flow something-or-others... ugh, sounds like

gramps77 · 01-29-2013, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

Wish they still made these...

Kind of crazy you posted that. I bought a 65 Chevy Nova a few months ago and those are EXACTLY the mufflers under the car right now. I wondered where they were from.

DesertCat · 02-02-2013, 12:28 PM

Hey Joe,

Just saw this and thought about this thread...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Chevel...sories&vxp=mtr

88Jimmy4x4 · 02-02-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertCat

Hey Joe,

Just saw this and thought about this thread...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Chevel...sories&vxp=mtr

wonder what the inlet and outlet size is on that

INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-02-2013, 02:44 PM

So are we talking about making a whisper at idle an a whir of noise down the road?

Gibson makes big mufflers that will Prob work otherwise magnaflows or such will work.
I do know that spintech makes a rv/cruiser muffler which I'm sure will be very quiet as well.
Only issue is that usually the quiter the muffler is the more expensive it is as well
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**Joesjunk** · 02-02-2013, 07:18 PM

[QUOTE=DesertCat;5862614]Hey Joe,

Just saw this and thought about this thread...

[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Chevelle-Monte-Carlo-Malibu-Chevy-

Those are pretty neat, but I need them for a big block? But, I have decided not to mess with my exhaust right now. Thanks for all the input

y5mgisi · 02-03-2013, 12:01 AM

FWIW, Im going to get a walker replacement muffler thats speced for a 1995 chevy suburban with a 454. They are similar to a turbo muffler but its almost like two turbo mufflers in one and the case is like 27" long. I'll dig up the part number later, but you can google walker exhaust and there is a catalog on there page.

GM-power · 02-03-2013, 12:55 AM

Check out cherrybomb elite. Sounds pretty mellow.
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y5mgisi · 02-03-2013, 01:07 AM

This is the one im going to be using. My exhaust (on my 78 gmc 4x4) will be stock TBI manifolds off a 90 suburban, stock y pipe from the same suburban, 12"x3"x3" glass pack where the cat would go (as a resonator) into 3" tube, into the muffler, and then 3" tail pipe out behinde the driver side tire like stock. Should sound pretty good. And if for any reason i dont like it, i know a magnaflow in place of the walker will sound very nice!

y5mgisi · 02-03-2013, 02:02 AM

Oops. Left out the link!

http://www.summitracing.com/search?keyword=22677&dds=1

slugish · 02-04-2013, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

Thanks for all the info

Are all these trucks listed yours if so GOOD GREIEF ,What a collection !!

Is this your retirement income

**Joesjunk** · 02-04-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by slugish

Are all these trucks listed yours if so GOOD GREIEF ,What a collection !!

Is this your retirement income

Thanks, yes I do own them all.
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01-26-2013, 11:40 PM	#1
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Anyone used Walker mufflers? Had anyone used Walker quiet flow mufflers? Im wanting something as close to stock as I can get. How do they sound? Here is the PT# of the one im looking at, 21784. Thanks __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-27-2013, 12:06 AM	#2
GCncsuHD Charlie Daniels w/ a Tq Wrench Join Date: May 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 1,570	Re: Anyone used Walker mufflers? It's your typical "turbo" style muffler. Walker and Dynomax are the same company, so they make decent quality mufflers. It will be a little louder than stock but significantly quieter than any straight through type or chambered muffler design. I ran them on my Mazda B2200 daily driver truck, I wanted something that flowed better than stock, but didn't sound like a ricer, and it fit the bill, it was quiet at idle and cruising speed, but had a little noise to it if I got on it. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 67 C10 Shortbed "Great Grandpa's Truck" I6 3 on the Tree 71k original miles 5.3 swap in the works 69 K5 Blazer-Family Beach Cruiser Project 78 K30 Dually Semi-Retired Fire Truck 350/SM465 35"s SOLD01 2500HD ECSB 6.0 4x4 5.13's 8" lift 38"s

01-27-2013, 12:15 AM	#3
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Anyone used Walker mufflers? I'm trying to avoid the "turbo" mufflers, I'm sick of them lol, I just want a very stock original muffler Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-27-2013, 01:28 AM	#4
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,635	Re: Anyone used Walker mufflers? Have you thought about a long Mangaflow. They have a nice sound, but not load if that is what you want.

01-27-2013, 11:40 AM	#5
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Anyone used Walker mufflers? I actually dont know much about mufflers. I have flow masters on my Camaro and 2 of my trucks, but thats too loud for what im wanting. Im going to run the exhaust just like the original factory exhaust is, using all the original hangers. I googled Walker and that was the OEM replacement I found. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-27-2013, 12:48 PM	#6
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: Anyone used Walker mufflers? Walker still makes alot of the factory muscle car systems and are very tame in sound. Sounds like that's what you are looking for. Another option might be the Pypes stainless Street Pro mufflers. Nice muffler and moderately prices at about $50 each. Very mild sound that isn't too aggressive, actually quieter than the Magnaflows I run on another car. Because of this I'm running the Pypes on 3 other cars right now. Don't know anyone else that sells a stainless muffler as cheap, and with a mellow sound. All the other stainless mufflers out there are $75 and up, and even alot of your regular steel mufflers are more expensive.

01-27-2013, 01:05 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Anyone used Walker mufflers? I've used few different type Walker mufflers over the years. I prefer that company. They are a quality company. I'm sure you could get stack replacement,or stock-type for custom dual or whatever __________________ "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 ~

01-27-2013, 01:33 PM	#8
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Anyone used Walker mufflers? Wish they still made these... __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

01-27-2013, 02:06 PM	#9
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Anyone used Walker mufflers? My mufflers are as follows.......... Stock 454 C-10 has oval stainless Magnaflows through 2.50" pipe, they're getting louder but is still OK for now. Stock 307 in my 50, 2.00" pipes, red Thrush glasspacks, very mellow unless I stomp on it. My favorite. Built 383 in my S-10, 2.50 pipes, headers, Flowmaster 40's, extremely annoying idling, cruising, or basically all the time. All three trucks exhaust exits at the rear of the vehicle. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

01-28-2013, 11:23 PM	#11
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Anyone used Walker mufflers? Thanks for all the info __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-29-2013, 01:30 AM	#12
xole Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 124	Re: Anyone used Walker mufflers? I just put Dynomax (Walker) 17282 Ultra-Flo SS Mufflers on mine with true dual 2.25 with headers and am very pleased with them and you really cant beat the price. I have had both Magnaflow and Flowmasters on other trucks over the years and would not do either again for a various of reasons. Search on youtube for a similar setup to your ride to get a better idea for the sound. __________________ '86 Chevy K10 SWB Custom Deluxe 4x4 '94 Chevy Corvette '07 Ford Mustang '08 Lexus LS 460

01-29-2013, 03:30 AM	#14
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: Anyone used Walker mufflers? Walker makes a very good product in my experience. I have found that regardless the type of muffler used, the farther back you can place it, the quieter it is. Once had a 69 Impala with a 350, factory duals. Replaced the mufflers (just ahead of the tailpipes) with some Cherry Bombs. I was shocked at how quiet it was, just a nice muted burble at idle, other than that it was quiet. Nice. Thinking about doing something similar on my 67 - PO put on some Migrane-Flow something-or-others... ugh, sounds like __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

02-02-2013, 12:28 PM	#16
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: Anyone used Walker mufflers? Hey Joe, Just saw this and thought about this thread... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Chevel...sories&vxp=mtr __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

02-02-2013, 02:44 PM	#18
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Anyone used Walker mufflers? So are we talking about making a whisper at idle an a whir of noise down the road? Gibson makes big mufflers that will Prob work otherwise magnaflows or such will work. I do know that spintech makes a rv/cruiser muffler which I'm sure will be very quiet as well. Only issue is that usually the quiter the muffler is the more expensive it is as well Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

02-02-2013, 07:18 PM	#19
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Anyone used Walker mufflers? [QUOTE=DesertCat;5862614]Hey Joe, Just saw this and thought about this thread... [url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Chevelle-Monte-Carlo-Malibu-Chevy- Those are pretty neat, but I need them for a big block? But, I have decided not to mess with my exhaust right now. Thanks for all the input __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale



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02-03-2013, 12:01 AM	#20
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Anyone used Walker mufflers? FWIW, Im going to get a walker replacement muffler thats speced for a 1995 chevy suburban with a 454. They are similar to a turbo muffler but its almost like two turbo mufflers in one and the case is like 27" long. I'll dig up the part number later, but you can google walker exhaust and there is a catalog on there page. __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

02-03-2013, 12:55 AM	#21
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: Anyone used Walker mufflers? Check out cherrybomb elite. Sounds pretty mellow. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 Sierra Classic Heavy-half 1996 Silverado x-cab "the daily"

02-03-2013, 01:07 AM	#22
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Anyone used Walker mufflers? This is the one im going to be using. My exhaust (on my 78 gmc 4x4) will be stock TBI manifolds off a 90 suburban, stock y pipe from the same suburban, 12"x3"x3" glass pack where the cat would go (as a resonator) into 3" tube, into the muffler, and then 3" tail pipe out behinde the driver side tire like stock. Should sound pretty good. And if for any reason i dont like it, i know a magnaflow in place of the walker will sound very nice! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

02-03-2013, 02:02 AM	#23
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Anyone used Walker mufflers? Oops. Left out the link! http://www.summitracing.com/search?keyword=22677&dds=1 __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

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