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SuperCheyanne72 · 02-08-2005, 06:04 PM

HEY GUYS, I HAVE A SURVEY FOR YOU. I OWN A 1972 CHEYANNE SUPER, WITH A 400 SMALL BLOCK, WHAT BRAND OF EXHAUST SHOULD I RUN? FLOWMASTER? MAGNAFLOW? ANY IDEAS? WHAT DO YOU GUYS RUN? THANKS

dubie · 02-08-2005, 06:05 PM

I run a brand of muffler made in Canada called Sweet Talkers. Basically a custom made bottle that gave me the exact deep rumble sound I was after. Lots of guys here run the Flowmaster series mufflers, so I'm sure you'll get a lot of input on this

stepside454 · 02-08-2005, 06:09 PM

theres noway to answer this for you, it gonna be what you like or dont like.trial & error. I personally like Dynomax Super Turbos....what sounds good behind one engine may not sound as good behind another.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-08-2005, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by stepside454

theres noway to answer this for you, it gonna be what you like or dont like.trial & error. I personally like Dynomax Super Turbos....what sounds good behind one engine may not sound as good behind another.

WITH THAT SAID - www.magnaflow.com

wannabeburbowner · 02-08-2005, 06:40 PM

I run flowmaster 40 series on my Monte SS. I love the sound of them, but everybody runs them. There are a lot of good sounding mufflers out there, but it is all a personal opinion.

longnlow72 · 02-08-2005, 07:15 PM

im 16 and the 2 cars ive had both had super 40's and i love the sound, alotta people say they dont cuz everyone has them, but it depends what kinda sound ur goin for

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 02-08-2005, 07:45 PM

You can't go wrong with dual Cherrybombs.

stickshift_or_walk · 02-09-2005, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperCheyanne72

...going for something that will sound bad ass, loud and mean...

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Originally Posted by Robert1970C20rstbukt

You can't go wrong with dual Cherrybombs.

I'm with Robert on this one. I've said it before, a SBC on glasspacks is a truly classic sound, as American as can be.

That 400 will be really happy if you do it right - keep the pipe diameter down, max 2.25 inches. Most think bigger is better, but if you aren't racing, that's not necessarily true. The 400 is a torque motor, and for low RPM torque and drivability, you need to keep the flow rate up.

As for the glasspacks, match the inner diameter to the pipe size, then pick your length. 30 inchers are what I'd call middle ground, drop to 18" for really nasty, move up to 40" for mellow.

Make it what you like - it's your truck.

SSOW

71Chevy4-speed · 02-08-2005, 07:52 PM

I run Flowmaster 40's side piped.....yeah everybody may have them, but if you throw in headers and a fairly rough cam they do sound nice. I had 12 inch glass packs...but theres one cop in town that won't let people get away with a pin hole in there exhaust. Personally I heard a BB Camaro with Spintechs... if you want fairly quiet but highflow I think I would go with them, you can almost hear them breath.... just sounds like they flow good. but like said before its all a matter of what you do and don't like.

still w.i.p '68 · 02-08-2005, 07:55 PM

open headers always have a nice tone

1STtimePRo'71 · 02-08-2005, 07:55 PM

Dual straights, nu muffs. CACK,CACK,CACK,CACK
Just got mine done this morning. $45 bucks, cant beat that!

SuperCheyanne72 · 02-08-2005, 08:26 PM

Thanks guys for the ideas, im going for something though that will sound bad ass, loud and mean. Maybe, the 40 series? Any input will be appreciated.

milner · 02-12-2005, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperCheyanne72

Thanks guys for the ideas, im going for something though that will sound bad ass, loud and mean. Maybe, the 40 series? Any input will be appreciated.

I am running Hooker Comp headers with 2.5" aluminized pipe with the Hooker Areo Chamber mufflers. Has the sound you described above.

70c10swb · 02-08-2005, 08:31 PM

what about edelbrock?

1978steven · 02-08-2005, 08:38 PM

If you like the Flowmaster sound and want it to be loud I believe they make a single chambered Flowmaster, not sure what series it would be? I'll guess a 10 series? I'm sure a set of those would be pretty loud.....

Maybe someone on the board has had a set of one chambered Flows and could chime in?

stepside454 · 02-08-2005, 09:19 PM

Ive just never been one for LOUD exhaust...unless its healthy & fast...if its loud , it better be fast. low compression stockers , or near stockers dont sound good to me with any loud mufflers...but thats just my 2cents

bagged72blaz · 02-08-2005, 09:32 PM

The farther back you can put the mufflers the better. I like SS bomb mufflers with removable silencer.

4x4Poet · 02-09-2005, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by stepside454

Ive just never been one for LOUD exhaust...unless its healthy & fast...if its loud , it better be fast. low compression stockers , or near stockers dont sound good to me with any loud mufflers...but thats just my 2cents

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71Chevy4-speed

...Personally I heard a BB Camaro with Spintechs... if you want fairly quiet but highflow I think I would go with them, you can almost hear them breath.... just sounds like they flow good. but like said before its all a matter of what you do and don't like.

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Originally Posted by fossilrunner

...also look at Spintech mufflers, thats what I am going with.

chevybill · 02-09-2005, 09:57 AM

I have hooker aero chamber on my 94 z 28 and it sound really good.
Louder under acceleration, and quieter with normal driving.
Deep rumble like the original musclecars sound. Good quality and affordable for
a daily driver.

super72 · 02-08-2005, 09:40 PM

I had a set of one chambered flowmasters, LOUD. Louder than any set of glasspacks I have ever owned. Two chamber 40 series are the best sounding in my opinion.

mtdave2 · 02-08-2005, 10:01 PM

magnaflows are the best imho!

greasemonkey · 02-08-2005, 10:45 PM

I like the 40 series Delta Flows myself, pretty loud but not annoying (to me anyway, don't ask my stuck-up neighbors). I haven't ever heard another vehicle that sounds like my truck.

67chev · 02-08-2005, 11:00 PM

Compared to the all too well known sound of the 40 series flowmasters, how do the magnaflows differ?? Louder? Deeper Tone? Turbo? I am looking for the deep throaty sound similar to that of the 40 or 50 series...and when dealing with these name brands, it gets kinda expensive doing trial and error...especially when you are always buying two at a time!!! Thanks in advance!

cableguy0 · 02-08-2005, 11:11 PM

my truck has had 4 different setups on it all sounded awesome but the most recent is the best i believe. it started out with flowmaster 40's out the back with headers and dual 2.5 pipes. the all that rotted so i cut it out and ran open headers with straight pipe for about a month then cut the pipes down a bit and added a new set of 40 series 2 chambers that dumped just behind the cab that setup sounded completely awesome except it would take you deaf in the cab. now i added 45 degree elbows on both pipes just behind the muffler and brought the pipe out to just in front of the rear wheel much quieter in the cab and still sounds great

toddtheodd · 02-08-2005, 11:38 PM

Dynomax Bullets. Might as well be straight pipe, but the Bullets take away a little of the raspy sound of straight pipes.
Loud as hell, but not as loud as open headers.

02-08-2005, 06:04 PM	#1
SuperCheyanne72 #1 OU Soonerfan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 85	Exhaust Survey! HEY GUYS, I HAVE A SURVEY FOR YOU. I OWN A 1972 CHEYANNE SUPER, WITH A 400 SMALL BLOCK, WHAT BRAND OF EXHAUST SHOULD I RUN? FLOWMASTER? MAGNAFLOW? ANY IDEAS? WHAT DO YOU GUYS RUN? THANKS

02-08-2005, 06:05 PM	#2
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	I run a brand of muffler made in Canada called Sweet Talkers. Basically a custom made bottle that gave me the exact deep rumble sound I was after. Lots of guys here run the Flowmaster series mufflers, so I'm sure you'll get a lot of input on this __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

02-08-2005, 06:09 PM	#3
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	theres noway to answer this for you, it gonna be what you like or dont like.trial & error. I personally like Dynomax Super Turbos....what sounds good behind one engine may not sound as good behind another. __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

02-08-2005, 06:40 PM	#5
wannabeburbowner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Philadelphia, Ohio Posts: 253	I run flowmaster 40 series on my Monte SS. I love the sound of them, but everybody runs them. There are a lot of good sounding mufflers out there, but it is all a personal opinion. __________________ 71 Chevy Long Bed (gettin' bagged) 84 GMC K1500 (Sold) 85 Monte Carlo SS white w/gray int. (being a dumba** and totaled it ) 85 Monte Carlo SS clone T-top (Sold) 72 Chevelle-tubbed 64 Buick Sportwagon

02-08-2005, 07:15 PM	#6
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	im 16 and the 2 cars ive had both had super 40's and i love the sound, alotta people say they dont cuz everyone has them, but it depends what kinda sound ur goin for __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

02-08-2005, 07:45 PM	#7
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	You can't go wrong with dual Cherrybombs. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

02-08-2005, 07:52 PM	#9
71Chevy4-speed Speed Limit = Floorboard Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kasilof, Alaska Posts: 803	I run Flowmaster 40's side piped.....yeah everybody may have them, but if you throw in headers and a fairly rough cam they do sound nice. I had 12 inch glass packs...but theres one cop in town that won't let people get away with a pin hole in there exhaust. Personally I heard a BB Camaro with Spintechs... if you want fairly quiet but highflow I think I would go with them, you can almost hear them breath.... just sounds like they flow good. but like said before its all a matter of what you do and don't like. __________________ 1971 C20 350, 4-speed - Sold. 1985 K10 350, Built 700r4, Edel 1406, Performer intake, MSD Ign, Hooker Comps, Silverstars, Piaa drivers, LED tails, Toyo A/T 31's, Eaton Posi, the project. "Build for torque, horsepower will follow"

02-08-2005, 07:55 PM	#10
still w.i.p '68 Dreams are free Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hogansville Texas Posts: 546	open headers always have a nice tone __________________ '68 swb fleetside originally w.i.p '68 member since 1-01 w.i.p = ( work in progress )

02-08-2005, 07:55 PM	#11
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Dual straights, nu muffs. CACK,CACK,CACK,CACK Just got mine done this morning. $45 bucks, cant beat that!

02-08-2005, 08:26 PM	#12
SuperCheyanne72 #1 OU Soonerfan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 85	Thanks guys for the ideas, im going for something though that will sound bad ass, loud and mean. Maybe, the 40 series? Any input will be appreciated.

02-08-2005, 08:31 PM	#14
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	what about edelbrock? __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project)

02-08-2005, 08:38 PM	#15
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	If you like the Flowmaster sound and want it to be loud I believe they make a single chambered Flowmaster, not sure what series it would be? I'll guess a 10 series? I'm sure a set of those would be pretty loud..... Maybe someone on the board has had a set of one chambered Flows and could chime in? __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

02-08-2005, 09:19 PM	#16
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Ive just never been one for LOUD exhaust...unless its healthy & fast...if its loud , it better be fast. low compression stockers , or near stockers dont sound good to me with any loud mufflers...but thats just my 2cents __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

02-08-2005, 09:32 PM	#17
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	The farther back you can put the mufflers the better. I like SS bomb mufflers with removable silencer. __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

02-09-2005, 09:57 AM	#19
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	I have hooker aero chamber on my 94 z 28 and it sound really good. Louder under acceleration, and quieter with normal driving. Deep rumble like the original musclecars sound. Good quality and affordable for a daily driver. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint



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02-08-2005, 09:40 PM	#20
super72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 207	I had a set of one chambered flowmasters, LOUD. Louder than any set of glasspacks I have ever owned. Two chamber 40 series are the best sounding in my opinion.

02-08-2005, 10:01 PM	#21
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,528	magnaflows are the best imho! __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

02-08-2005, 10:45 PM	#22
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	I like the 40 series Delta Flows myself, pretty loud but not annoying (to me anyway, don't ask my stuck-up neighbors). I haven't ever heard another vehicle that sounds like my truck. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

02-08-2005, 11:00 PM	#23
67chev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 458	Compared to the all too well known sound of the 40 series flowmasters, how do the magnaflows differ?? Louder? Deeper Tone? Turbo? I am looking for the deep throaty sound similar to that of the 40 or 50 series...and when dealing with these name brands, it gets kinda expensive doing trial and error...especially when you are always buying two at a time!!! Thanks in advance! __________________ "SicStee8" Chevy SWB Fleetside, in progress...500 HP 383 w/TriPower, 700r4, 3.73's, Lowered, Shaved Driprail/sidemarkers/handles/ant, Gonna rock!! '96 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 '84 Chevy C/K10 4X4 (FOR SALE)

02-08-2005, 11:11 PM	#24
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	my truck has had 4 different setups on it all sounded awesome but the most recent is the best i believe. it started out with flowmaster 40's out the back with headers and dual 2.5 pipes. the all that rotted so i cut it out and ran open headers with straight pipe for about a month then cut the pipes down a bit and added a new set of 40 series 2 chambers that dumped just behind the cab that setup sounded completely awesome except it would take you deaf in the cab. now i added 45 degree elbows on both pipes just behind the muffler and brought the pipe out to just in front of the rear wheel much quieter in the cab and still sounds great __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

02-08-2005, 11:38 PM	#25
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	Dynomax Bullets. Might as well be straight pipe, but the Bullets take away a little of the raspy sound of straight pipes. Loud as hell, but not as loud as open headers. __________________ "The greatest pleasure is to vanquish your enemies and chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth and see those dear to them bathed in tears, to ride their horses and clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters." Ghengis Khan IIOY???

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