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Chevrolet4x4s · 03-12-2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Southern C10

Thanks for all the replies. Basically I am looking for a new exhaust for my next project. I want it to sound like a NASCAR race car firing up.

So what would give it that sound? Magnaflow, glasspacks, or Flowmasters? Or what?

Dynomax bullets,or none at all,as short as you can get and a cossover pipe,they used to us an x,but they may use an H now.
Muscle Motorsports sells used Nascar exhaust systems

Shane

Jblackie47803 · 03-12-2010, 09:40 AM

All I have are the headers and Cherry Bomb glasspack header mufflers. Fairly loud but only when you get on it. Very resonant in the cab.

Southern C10 · 03-12-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I'm running Brockman steelpacks on my latest truck. They are 2 inch from manifolds back to the bumper, 24 inch packs. I like them because they are still handmade individually by Brock himself right here in the good old USA.

YouTube- The 63 farm truck with new exhaust

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

A true mom and pop company still in business after all these years.

http://www.brockmancustomparts.com/page2.html

It felt good sending my money to them. Ordering a pair of mufflers from Brock means a lot more to me than ordering a pair from some worldwide mega company.

Thanks Tx Firefighter!!!!!! I just ordered a pair of 30 inchers in 2" with 2" pencil tips. After watching almost every exhaust video on youtube I still liked yours the best.

Thanks again!!

Brian.

Tx Firefighter · 03-12-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Southern C10

Thanks Tx Firefighter!!!!!! I just ordered a pair of 30 inchers in 2" with 2" pencil tips. After watching almost every exhaust video on youtube I still liked yours the best.

Thanks again!!

Brian.

It felt good giving your business to someone who really appreciates it doesn't it ? As I get older I am, more and more, seeking out folks like that. I'm tired of Walmart mentality and just being a number.

Southern C10 · 03-12-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

It felt good giving your business to someone who really appreciates it doesn't it ? As I get older I am, more and more, seeking out folks like that. I'm tired of Walmart mentality and just being a number.

Amen to that. Its high time those of us who feel that way start voicing it. I know its got me in trouble more than once but if you aint willing to fight for what you believe in than how much do you really believe it?

I loved talking to the older lady who anwsered the phone. I thought she was going to hand me off to someone else but then she asks what engine I have and what size pipes I want. I was blown away at how much this lady knew. Totally awesome. I will certainly be ordering more stuff from them. Maybe a case of fuzzy dice!!

Brian

Tx Firefighter · 03-12-2010, 09:38 PM

That was his wife. It's a him and her family business. You're going to be happy with them.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-13-2010, 05:35 AM

I'm glad somebody's still making steelpacks. I had a pair of steelpacks made by Weiand under my '68 Stepside. Just whacked onto the collector of my Clifford headers and held up in the back by baling wire. That was back when I was in college. I'd pull up at the light and the guys in the lane next to me asked if I had a big block. I'd say "yeah" because the 292 is the big block of the L6s. That set up would require readjustment after every rail crossing.
Eventually I went with a professional exhaust set up with crossover tube and turbo mufflers on that truck. I'd heard steelpacks were no longer available, at least from Weiand. Good to know about a "Mom and Pop"outfit.

robzilla · 03-14-2010, 07:56 PM

how long do the glasspacks last? a buddy had a set on his car, that lasted only a year, but they were a cheap set.

72chevyk10 · 03-14-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by robzilla

how long do the glasspacks last? a buddy had a set on his car, that lasted only a year, but they were a cheap set.

IMO the longer you run them the better they sound

love my 72 · 03-15-2010, 03:43 AM

Tx Firefighter, now that brings back memory's of the 70 my dad gave me when was in high school

*lakeroadster* · 03-15-2010, 07:52 AM

Running 2-1/2" diameter x 28" long Thrush glasspacks on my 65. Full length tailpipes are next...

71longbed-brew · 03-16-2010, 05:50 PM

mine has cherry bombs ... had em when i bought it several years ago

RoadDevil13 · 03-16-2010, 06:00 PM

I plan on pulling the turbos off mine and putting glasspacks back on it.

CE20934 · 03-16-2010, 11:24 PM

I'm running an X-pipe with two 2 1/2" I/O, 24" body aluminized Hedmans on each side. Because they exit under the cab, the noise clears my sinuses at speed.

I was looking into a set of these Magnaflows, but now I'll check out those Brockman steelpacks.

*highperf4x4* · 03-17-2010, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Southern C10

Thanks for all the replies. Basically I am looking for a new exhaust for my next project. I want it to sound like a NASCAR race car firing up.

So what would give it that sound? Magnaflow, glasspacks, or Flowmasters? Or what?

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Originally Posted by Old Yeller 1970

Shorter means louder. Longer means quieter, relatively speaking. PM TX Firefighter and see what he has.

Mine were ordered out of Texas but I'm not sure where from. They are 30" with true 2.5" cores and 2.5" pipes front to back. They are anything but quiet.

I guess the 402 makes a little more noise anyway though.

YouTube- 1972 GMC SierraGrande

72swb_327stroker_? · 03-17-2010, 08:59 PM

I am running headers to 3"x18" glass packs to 2.5" pipe to 3" kick-outs in front of the rear wheels, and they sound great(smooth quiet but rumbling idle.. and they growl real nice when you step on it). Its just a mild 350 with a mild cam so no big deal under the hood. I wanted something drivable anyhow

03-12-2010, 09:40 AM	#27
Jblackie47803 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 56	Re: Anybody running glasspacks anymore???? All I have are the headers and Cherry Bomb glasspack header mufflers. Fairly loud but only when you get on it. Very resonant in the cab.

03-12-2010, 09:38 PM	#31
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Anybody running glasspacks anymore???? That was his wife. It's a him and her family business. You're going to be happy with them. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-13-2010, 05:35 AM	#32
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,504	Re: Anybody running glasspacks anymore???? I'm glad somebody's still making steelpacks. I had a pair of steelpacks made by Weiand under my '68 Stepside. Just whacked onto the collector of my Clifford headers and held up in the back by baling wire. That was back when I was in college. I'd pull up at the light and the guys in the lane next to me asked if I had a big block. I'd say "yeah" because the 292 is the big block of the L6s. That set up would require readjustment after every rail crossing. Eventually I went with a professional exhaust set up with crossover tube and turbo mufflers on that truck. I'd heard steelpacks were no longer available, at least from Weiand. Good to know about a "Mom and Pop"outfit. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 03-13-2010 at 05:36 AM.

03-14-2010, 07:56 PM	#33
robzilla Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: castlegar,b.c Posts: 277	Re: Anybody running glasspacks anymore???? how long do the glasspacks last? a buddy had a set on his car, that lasted only a year, but they were a cheap set.

03-15-2010, 03:43 AM	#35
love my 72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: East Bay,CA Posts: 298	Re: Anybody running glasspacks anymore???? Tx Firefighter, now that brings back memory's of the 70 my dad gave me when was in high school __________________ 51 Chevy 3100 Deluxe Cab(SOLD) 65 **stang 6cyl 70 C10 Long Bed Fleetside(1st truck,thanks Dad![SOLD]) 72 C10 Short Bed Fleetside 73 Blazer 2WD Catalina Blue White Top(Needs Love) 73 Blazer 2WD Work in progress LT1/4L60E 83 Grand National (SOLD) 94 Blazer K1500 Silverado (SOLD) 96 Impala SS All original (NEXT IN LINE 2 B SOLD) 99 Tahoe 2DR, 2WD

03-15-2010, 07:52 AM	#36
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03-16-2010, 05:50 PM	#37
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03-16-2010, 06:00 PM	#38
RoadDevil13 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 52	Re: Anybody running glasspacks anymore???? I plan on pulling the turbos off mine and putting glasspacks back on it.

03-16-2010, 11:24 PM	#39
CE20934 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Help! I'm in an office park with its own network of freeways! Posts: 470	Re: Anybody running glasspacks anymore???? I'm running an X-pipe with two 2 1/2" I/O, 24" body aluminized Hedmans on each side. Because they exit under the cab, the noise clears my sinuses at speed. I was looking into a set of these Magnaflows, but now I'll check out those Brockman steelpacks. __________________ '67 C20--427 tall deck/SM420, 4.10 HO52 (Michigan has not been kind to the Old Man) '95 Caprice--355 LT1/T56/3.42 8.5" 10-bolt (daily driver, almost 300k on the chassis) '07 Outback--wife's car. 125k & counting. No head gasket or transmission issues yet. fingers crossed Last edited by CE20934; 03-16-2010 at 11:25 PM. Reason: Correct grammar required--even at 11:30.

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