06-29-2008, 01:05 AM | #1 |
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Mufflers
My Jimmy needs a new muffler this summer.
A single Magnaflow may be nice. I noticed the pipe goes down from 3" to 2.5" or 2". I can't remember if the down size is infront or behind the catalyst converter. I may go 3" all the way out. What do you have on your 4.3 motors? Anyone have a suggestion? A new highflow muffler is my final step to pick a little more MPG. The Jimmy already has a nice throaty sound at idle and off idle. |
06-29-2008, 11:52 PM | #2 |
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Re: Mufflers
I bought a Gibson aftercat system about 5 years ago for my 98 Sierra w/ 305. This is the same system for this truck if it had a V6 (the 305 and 4.3 share the same exhaust on the 96-98 full size trucks). It was made of "aluminized' pipe. Fit well, still sounds good and price was right from Summit Racing.
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06-30-2008, 09:19 PM | #3 |
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Re: Mufflers
Gerardo- I got the vids for you tonight of my Hooker Aerochamber Quiet at idle and nice throaty sound when you get on it
here ya go: Hope these work!
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06-30-2008, 10:55 PM | #4 |
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Re: Mufflers
I put a full boar muffler on my 92, all 2 1/4" pipe with the stock y-pipe and no cat.
theres a video of my truck. Last edited by ProStreet68SB; 06-30-2008 at 10:56 PM. |
06-30-2008, 11:04 PM | #5 |
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Re: Mufflers
Sounds GOOD
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07-03-2008, 09:59 AM | #6 |
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Re: Mufflers
That does sound good...its got the V6 sound, but it doesnt at the same time, IMO. Nice looking old S10, Prostreet. I dont think I've ever seen one that old in that good of shape.
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07-07-2008, 12:58 AM | #7 |
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Re: Mufflers
I just welded on a Flowmaster on my91 2.8 Didn't change the sound that much, i am guessing the cat is muffling the exhaust some. So that is next to go.
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07-07-2008, 09:11 PM | #8 |
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Re: Mufflers
THANKS for the videos! I'm leaning toward a single magnaflow. The Aerochamber soulnds like my dual Magnaflows on my 83 full size pickup.
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07-08-2008, 07:18 AM | #9 |
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Make sure you post a video! Magnaflows sound good!
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