exhaust question

[Thebrownturd]

Well, my exhaust has some pinholes in it and a cracked muffler. It is time to replace the old rusty ones with some new ones. I have a 70 k20. I would like to run 2 1/4 or 2 1/2 inch pipes. What mufflers and pipe diameter should I get to get a sort of stock sound? By that I mean what will give me a nice sound with out having to wear ear plugs. Thanks in advance for your opinions.

[Thebrownturd]

by the way I have a 350

[57larry]

I'd run 2 1/2 inch pipe

[davepl]

Certainly no bigger than 2.5. I like the BIG magnaflow mufflers, I have them (duals) on a couple of big block vehicles, including my truck. Quiet at cruise but angry at WOT, and no droning.

[davischevy]

Originally Posted by davepl

certainly no bigger than 2.5. I like the big magnaflow mufflers, i have them (duals) on a couple of big block vehicles, including my truck. Quiet at cruise but angry at wot, and no droning.

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[FirstOwner69]

Here's one to consider. Good quality basic dual mandrel bent aluminized 2-1/4" system with choice of 'stock' mufflers, glass packs or no mufflers plus 15% off and free shipping. Designed for ram horn manifolds.
http://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com...Exhaust-System

Jim

[csfields]

I am running 2 1/4 with 50 series flowmasters. Nice sound not loud at all.

[SierraMtns]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTCZQMXE_98

[Already Gone]

Originally Posted by csfields

I am running 2 1/4 with 50 series flowmasters. Nice sound not loud at all.

I need a complete system on my truck and the muffler shop recommended going with 2 1/4 pipes cause I have a stock 350. I like your system and the way its laid out. Do you have a Big or Small Block, Stock or beefed up engine?

[mitchell72]

Thanks much FirstOwner69, I have researched exhaust options until i have turned green. I have never came across this page, so thank you.

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by mitchell72

Thanks much FirstOwner69, I have researched exhaust options until i have turned green. I have never came across this page, so thank you.

I ordered the "stock" mufflers. They were made by Maremont and are definitely louder than a stock muffler. My truck is a 2WD 3/4 ton with coils, and there was a tailpipe clearance problem with the panhard bar. I returned it to Heartthrob with a pattern, and they custom bent one to fit at no charge. I'd expect a leaf spring rear would be more straight forward.

Did you notice they offer rear exit as well as behind the wheels?

Jim

[mitchell72]

Thanks Jim, that's great to know. Once I get the engine rebuilt I will be ready to exhaust. Now, I am taking my sweet time, but I look forward to hearing that sweet sound.