Need opinions on mufflers...

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by T.L., Jul 25, 2005.

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  1. MaverickGrabber

    MaverickGrabber MaverickGrabber1972

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    MaverickGrabber, Jul 25, 2005
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  2. Dan Starnes

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    Like Rad said,, the out pipe being bigger can make it louder. I like my 40 series Flowmasters,,,,very loud when I get on it. Just right for cruisin,, at idle, people hear it.
    Dan
     
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  3. grbmaverickmo

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    The Edelbrock RPM mufflers sound pretty good.
     
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    Max Power Vintage Ford Mafia

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    I really don't think so TL. It;s gonna be tough to get a really deep sound out of a mild 302 through manifolds. Sound is as much a function of the motor as the exhaust system.
     
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  5. T.L.

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    Well, the other 302 that I have for it has a higher lift/longer duration cam in it...would that increase the volume of the exhaust?...
     
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    Edit due to misreading post:

    Larger diameter mufflers won't do much of anything, but if you either have your tailpipes remade in a larger diameter or even just the last couple of feet in a larger diameter it will get louder. We used to call them "boom tubes" at the muffler shop.
     
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  7. Mercurycruizers

    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    I have the Ravin's on mine. I like the deep mellow sound at idle. It sure turns heads. When I get on it, look out! (LOUD)....I like the Z-wave in the Ravins. Flowmasters has chambers...I still haven't figured out why everyone thinks the Flowmasters are the bomb....I prefer the Ravins, better tone....
     
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    Summit Racings Stainless chambered mufflers sound really great!

    Description.....

    Straight out of the '60s.
    Manufactured in the U.S.A. by Stainless Works, these chambered mufflers replicate the deeper, nostalgic sound of a 1960s factory chambered exhaust system. Available in a brilliant polished finish or a low-maintenance natural finish, they feature a 304 stainless steel body, core, and packing material. The bodies are 3 1/2 inches in diameter and are made from one piece of 16-gauge material-- there are no welds on the outside of the body to crack or distort, and the stainless steel will never rust. The straight-through design, combined with a perforated louvered core, delivers a deep rumble at idle and an awesome full-throttle sound.

    Part Number.....SUM-630725
     
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  9. littleredtoy

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    Derrick,
    Most people assume that mine are FM's, and ask me which versions. They
    say that they sound deeper or different, but similar. When I tell them 'Hooker
    Aero-Chambers' they say, 'I didn't know Hooker made mufflers!'

    They dont have the resonance in the interior that most FM's have.

    Seth
     
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  10. MaverickGrabber

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  11. jeremy

    jeremy I build t5's

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    You know, I've got this weird muff called a "flo pro" on my 5.8L bronco. Sounds kinda like a flowmaster, but much more mellow inside. Not a bad sounding muffler for what I think is a no namer.
     
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    T.L., if all you're trying to do is get more rumble at idle, I'd have to agree with 1badmav on this one, the cam is the way to go. You'll get a nice throaty purr out of it and naturally you'll get more performance too. I think that's the best way to spend your money for the results you want.

    Sam :)
     
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  13. Maverick Man

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    that funny.. glad to know that those sound like that.. i always wondered what they would sound like... i'd like to know what those SDT Edlebrock(almost said STD.. :biglaugh: ) muffers sound like
     
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    I have made my own mufflers before. Not to hard really...............:)
     
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    haha...and I thought I was the only one who did that! Built everything from a home-made "flowmaster" on a 3 wheeler...to a home made straight through aluminum case race muffler for an old 4 wheeler. The "flowmaster" sounded awesome.

    On my bro's Maverick, before he bought it from me, I built an X pipe for it, and put a pair of Dynomax super turbos I believe they were...don't remember for sure. Best sounding car I've ever heard....but it's not a stock motor and has headers. Being it's on a SBF and has it's own distinct sound, it is definetly different than your run-of-the-mill Mustang with FMs on it, much quieter than most any FM I've ever hears, but much deeper at idle. The X quiets it down quite a bit when you hit the throttle, but it's still loud enough to hear 1/4 mile away. Doesn't have any raspyness to it, but it also doesn't have the typical X pipe almost 180 deg header sound either...more like a cross between an old Hemi and a big block chevy....which both have their own sound. It does sound good!

    You guys ever hear a true 180 deg header? Here's a clip of a 450 HP Mopar 360 circle track engine on the dyno...top RPM is 6500.

    http://home.ripway.com/2005-3/269071/dodge450.wav
     
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