Muffler selection help needed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Backpayne** · 01-05-2016, 08:07 PM

I am in search of a new muffler for my 64 with a 250. I have been addicted to youtube watching different exhaust videos. Unfortunately I feel even more confused. I am hoping y'all can help guide me to what I should get. I know exhoust sounds are subjective, but your thoughts can help.

Some things I am looking for in my muffler:
1. I want the straight 6 sound to be heard. Some videos remind me of a tractor, which I kind of like.
2. I want to hear the exhaust when I drive, but not to the point my head hurts.
3. My favorite muffler sound on my previous Dakota 4.7l was a Flowmaster 50 Delta Flow.
4. I am not a fan of Magnaflow. I have had two different Maggies but took them both off.
5. I don't want to spend a lot. My wife will kill me and I am saving to add power steering.

It seems some popular mufflers for the 250 are the Brockman Mellow Tones, Patriot Smithys, Porters (too expensive), Flowmaster 40, Thrush welded, and the Cherry Bomb glass packs.

Do you have sny suggestions based on what I am looking for?

Thanks!

**TJ's Chevy** · 01-05-2016, 09:36 PM

Ran flowmaster original 40's on my 292 for the longest time...BOY could you hear it. lol Especially at 4000 rpm. Here's some videos for ya of my 292. Bone stock with a 4 barrel and headers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw_9eGLhhzk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifh4eU5bUAo

Here's a 292 with a Dynomax setup.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=venOqTy5njU

**TJ's Chevy** · 01-05-2016, 09:38 PM

Here's a 250 with 24" cherry bombs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmx6zjqH61g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXeBTr8e1mA

4 Wheelin Fudpucker · 01-05-2016, 11:54 PM

Period correct would be a split header and either Cherry Bombs or Hush Trush.
Ive used Cheery Bombs for decades, my current burb has them on it.

Original60Apache · 01-06-2016, 12:06 AM

My pickup has 30" glasspacks running off my split manifold. It sure has a great sound! Kind of reminds me of the tractor sound. Can't remember how much I spent on them.

Nate

rincones · 01-06-2016, 02:28 AM

Carven Exhaust Muffler.
YouTube them. They are being used on LS Engines not sure how it would sound on a 292.

**Backpayne** · 01-08-2016, 12:37 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. I may end up buying a Flowmaster clone and a Smithy to test both.

crazy longhorn · 01-08-2016, 08:39 PM

I think a set of Smithy steel packs, with a 3/3 split would put the sound on that inline? Stock , or mild 230-250, I would run 2 " pipes....longhorn

**Backpayne** · 01-20-2016, 12:03 PM

Just ordered some 26" body Brockman Mellowtones. One will be hooked up until I get headers next month. I will post a video, too!

**TJ's Chevy** · 01-20-2016, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Backpayne

Just ordered some 26" body Brockman Mellowtones. One will be hooked up until I get headers next month. I will post a video, too!

Can't wait! Haven't heard those on a 6 yet. I know of a guy who put them on his 305 V6 and they sounded good. Look forward to the video!

**Backpayne** · 01-30-2016, 07:09 PM

Got her did!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs1uF-xAXlw

**TJ's Chevy** · 01-30-2016, 11:33 PM

Sounds awesome!!!

Good choice.

01-05-2016, 08:07 PM	#1
Backpayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Seligman, MO Posts: 621	Muffler selection help needed I am in search of a new muffler for my 64 with a 250. I have been addicted to youtube watching different exhaust videos. Unfortunately I feel even more confused. I am hoping y'all can help guide me to what I should get. I know exhoust sounds are subjective, but your thoughts can help. Some things I am looking for in my muffler: 1. I want the straight 6 sound to be heard. Some videos remind me of a tractor, which I kind of like. 2. I want to hear the exhaust when I drive, but not to the point my head hurts. 3. My favorite muffler sound on my previous Dakota 4.7l was a Flowmaster 50 Delta Flow. 4. I am not a fan of Magnaflow. I have had two different Maggies but took them both off. 5. I don't want to spend a lot. My wife will kill me and I am saving to add power steering. It seems some popular mufflers for the 250 are the Brockman Mellow Tones, Patriot Smithys, Porters (too expensive), Flowmaster 40, Thrush welded, and the Cherry Bomb glass packs. Do you have sny suggestions based on what I am looking for? Thanks!

01-05-2016, 09:36 PM	#2
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Muffler selection help needed Ran flowmaster original 40's on my 292 for the longest time...BOY could you hear it. lol Especially at 4000 rpm. Here's some videos for ya of my 292. Bone stock with a 4 barrel and headers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw_9eGLhhzk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifh4eU5bUAo Here's a 292 with a Dynomax setup. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=venOqTy5njU __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

01-05-2016, 09:38 PM	#3
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Muffler selection help needed Here's a 250 with 24" cherry bombs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmx6zjqH61g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXeBTr8e1mA __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

01-05-2016, 11:54 PM	#4
4 Wheelin Fudpucker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Washingrad Posts: 68	Re: Muffler selection help needed Period correct would be a split header and either Cherry Bombs or Hush Trush. Ive used Cheery Bombs for decades, my current burb has them on it. __________________ Happy as a pig in mud

01-06-2016, 12:06 AM	#5
Original60Apache Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Orofino, Idaho Posts: 35	Re: Muffler selection help needed My pickup has 30" glasspacks running off my split manifold. It sure has a great sound! Kind of reminds me of the tractor sound. Can't remember how much I spent on them. Nate

01-06-2016, 02:28 AM	#6
rincones Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 311	Re: Muffler selection help needed Carven Exhaust Muffler. YouTube them. They are being used on LS Engines not sure how it would sound on a 292. __________________ Rincon

01-08-2016, 12:37 AM	#7
Backpayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Seligman, MO Posts: 621	Re: Muffler selection help needed Thanks for the suggestions. I may end up buying a Flowmaster clone and a Smithy to test both.

01-08-2016, 08:39 PM	#8
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Re: Muffler selection help needed I think a set of Smithy steel packs, with a 3/3 split would put the sound on that inline? Stock , or mild 230-250, I would run 2 " pipes....longhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

01-20-2016, 12:03 PM	#9
Backpayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Seligman, MO Posts: 621	Re: Muffler selection help needed Just ordered some 26" body Brockman Mellowtones. One will be hooked up until I get headers next month. I will post a video, too!

01-30-2016, 07:09 PM	#11
Backpayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Seligman, MO Posts: 621	Re: Muffler selection help needed Got her did! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs1uF-xAXlw Last edited by Backpayne; 01-30-2016 at 10:55 PM.

01-30-2016, 11:33 PM	#12
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Muffler selection help needed Sounds awesome!!! Good choice. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw



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