New exhaust! 40 series delta + walker cat = *Homer Simpson drool sound* - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

redz 1970 K5 · 10-02-2006, 08:36 PM

Wow- all I can say. I always stuck with 50 series mufflers for fear of the 40 series being too loud for everyday driving and road trips. I had to kick myself to finally give a 40 series delta flow a chance in the Burb. Unbelievable. The sound is so awesome, but it is still nice and quiet cruising... I found myself gunning it at stop lights and giving it some gas to get out of OD on the highway just to hear that sound again.

If anyone kicks around the 40 series/50 series argument, just go with the 40 series, you won't regret it.

To top it off, the guy installing my exhaust just installed a custom exhaust in his brothers Suburban after a big block convo. Guess what he has laying around? Almost brand new Thorley headers. Guess who is getting those headers?

By the end of the week I should have a completely new exhaust headers back and 4.56s installed.

84 400 · 10-02-2006, 09:57 PM

nice man glad to hear about the headers too i got flowmaster super 50's in mine and i want somthing that is louder but less cab drone

*GoobersBlueBurban* · 10-03-2006, 02:44 PM

I have been running Flowmaster 40's turndown on my suburban for about two years. I decided it was time for a change. As of this morning i am running 2 22" glasspacks with 3 1/2" echo tips coming straight out the back beside my receiver hitch. Sounds good, low rumble at low rpms. I think the Flow's are going on my Nova now. Very good mufflers.

olblue81 · 10-03-2006, 05:03 PM

Have you got an audio clip?

Texasdeere · 10-03-2006, 06:48 PM

I have been using Flowmasters for years now on different vehicles. A 240Z, a 91 and 74 Chevy pickup, and now on my 78 Chevy C10. They sound the best!

redz 1970 K5 · 10-03-2006, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olblue81

Have you got an audio clip?

Hmmm... no I don't... I have digital cameras and MP3 players, but I don't have anything that can capture audio.

redz 1970 K5 · 10-03-2006, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoobersBlueBurban

I have been running Flowmaster 40's turndown on my suburban for about two years. I decided it was time for a change. As of this morning i am running 2 22" glasspacks with 3 1/2" echo tips coming straight out the back beside my receiver hitch. Sounds good, low rumble at low rpms. I think the Flow's are going on my Nova now. Very good mufflers.

I can't imagine how loud those were dumping down... Your neighbors must have been complaining when you set their car alarms off everytime.

I like glasspacks and have used them, but they seem to get pretty obnoxious when the material gets older and/or burns out. I stick with the baffled designs, just because they work and sound the exact same from day 1 to day 3,650.

7387chevys · 10-03-2006, 10:24 PM

which is louder turned down flows or new glasspacks..........how much louder would it be if I put turndowns on my (burnt out)glasspacks and did away with the arch over the rear axle (headers true dauls sbc)
Shnae

Texasdeere · 10-03-2006, 11:04 PM

Here is a good link if you want to hear the "Super 40's" compared to a glasspack type muffler the "Hushpower" on a Chevy small block.

The video/sound links are at the bottom of the page.

http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/05...ding_mufflers/

7387chevys,

The Flows are deep toned and would be more pronounced with a "street sweeper" exhaust. You will probably get a drone in the cab. The glasspacks will be louder than before but just not as deep a tone and maybe less drone.

msgross · 10-10-2006, 10:22 PM

If you don't mind me asking, what is your total bill gonna be for the exhaust - minus the header install and purchase. thanks.

al's71gmc · 10-10-2006, 10:46 PM

I just put new 40's flows and 2 1/2 in pipes from the manifolds straight out the back for $480 at a local shop.

edit** that's with no cat!

redz 1970 K5 · 10-11-2006, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

If you don't mind me asking, what is your total bill gonna be for the exhaust - minus the header install and purchase. thanks.

I paid $700 OTD for a high flow cat, 3" 14ga straight pipe to flowmaster muffler, flowmaster 40 series delta flow, mandrel bent 3" tailpipe 14ga exit with a stainless Magnaflow tip.

Little pricey, but this stuff is meant to last. GREAT exhaust guy at this shop. Super welds, great job doing the hangers and the tailpipe is pretty amazing.

So, figure $50 tip, $100 muffler, $200 cat, $80 tailpipe, $20 cat-muffler pipe, $10 hangers, that's $460 + $35 tax, $495, and $205 labor costs (~3 hours).

msgross · 10-11-2006, 09:33 PM

I was quoted $350 for duals with glasspack type mufflers from manifold back. And that's at a very good local shop that rebuilds old chevy's. I guess adding Flowmasters might take it up to 400-425 but that's not bad for custom. I like the sound of the 40's after seeing this thread.

10-02-2006, 08:36 PM	#1
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	New exhaust! 40 series delta + walker cat = Homer Simpson drool sound Wow- all I can say. I always stuck with 50 series mufflers for fear of the 40 series being too loud for everyday driving and road trips. I had to kick myself to finally give a 40 series delta flow a chance in the Burb. Unbelievable. The sound is so awesome, but it is still nice and quiet cruising... I found myself gunning it at stop lights and giving it some gas to get out of OD on the highway just to hear that sound again. If anyone kicks around the 40 series/50 series argument, just go with the 40 series, you won't regret it. To top it off, the guy installing my exhaust just installed a custom exhaust in his brothers Suburban after a big block convo. Guess what he has laying around? Almost brand new Thorley headers. Guess who is getting those headers? By the end of the week I should have a completely new exhaust headers back and 4.56s installed. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

10-02-2006, 09:57 PM	#2
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: New exhaust! 40 series delta + walker cat = Homer Simpson drool sound nice man glad to hear about the headers too i got flowmaster super 50's in mine and i want somthing that is louder but less cab drone __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-03-2006, 02:44 PM	#3
GoobersBlueBurban Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 161	Re: New exhaust! 40 series delta + walker cat = Homer Simpson drool sound I have been running Flowmaster 40's turndown on my suburban for about two years. I decided it was time for a change. As of this morning i am running 2 22" glasspacks with 3 1/2" echo tips coming straight out the back beside my receiver hitch. Sounds good, low rumble at low rpms. I think the Flow's are going on my Nova now. Very good mufflers.

10-03-2006, 05:03 PM	#4
olblue81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 189	Re: New exhaust! 40 series delta + walker cat = Homer Simpson drool sound Have you got an audio clip? __________________ Stu- 1981 GMC Sierra Classic LWB 355- original 2 bolt block, 10.2:1, vortec heads, Comp XE268 cam, built by self in 1992 700R4-2000 stall with lockup, shift kit, Corvette servo 3.07 open diff- I need a 3.73 posi! 2nd owner since 1986 - 388,000 km and counting. 100k by the first owner and the rest by me.

10-03-2006, 06:48 PM	#5
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: New exhaust! 40 series delta + walker cat = Homer Simpson drool sound I have been using Flowmasters for years now on different vehicles. A 240Z, a 91 and 74 Chevy pickup, and now on my 78 Chevy C10. They sound the best!

10-03-2006, 10:24 PM	#8
7387chevys Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WVa Posts: 758	Re: New exhaust! 40 series delta + walker cat = Homer Simpson drool sound which is louder turned down flows or new glasspacks..........how much louder would it be if I put turndowns on my (burnt out)glasspacks and did away with the arch over the rear axle (headers true dauls sbc) Shnae

10-03-2006, 11:04 PM	#9
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: New exhaust! 40 series delta + walker cat = Homer Simpson drool sound Here is a good link if you want to hear the "Super 40's" compared to a glasspack type muffler the "Hushpower" on a Chevy small block. The video/sound links are at the bottom of the page. http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/05...ding_mufflers/ 7387chevys, The Flows are deep toned and would be more pronounced with a "street sweeper" exhaust. You will probably get a drone in the cab. The glasspacks will be louder than before but just not as deep a tone and maybe less drone. Last edited by Texasdeere; 10-03-2006 at 11:10 PM.

10-10-2006, 10:22 PM	#10
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: New exhaust! 40 series delta + walker cat = Homer Simpson drool sound If you don't mind me asking, what is your total bill gonna be for the exhaust - minus the header install and purchase. thanks.

10-10-2006, 10:46 PM	#11
al's71gmc 4 eyed fever Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eureka, Nevada Posts: 500	Re: New exhaust! 40 series delta + walker cat = Homer Simpson drool sound I just put new 40's flows and 2 1/2 in pipes from the manifolds straight out the back for $480 at a local shop. edit** that's with no cat! __________________ 1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!! Last edited by al's71gmc; 10-10-2006 at 10:48 PM.

10-11-2006, 09:33 PM	#13
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: New exhaust! 40 series delta + walker cat = Homer Simpson drool sound I was quoted $350 for duals with glasspack type mufflers from manifold back. And that's at a very good local shop that rebuilds old chevy's. I guess adding Flowmasters might take it up to 400-425 but that's not bad for custom. I like the sound of the 40's after seeing this thread.



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