Shooter, just curious as I am looking to make more noise as well. Are you talking about the Hush Power II from flow master or something else? I'm soon going to be ordering either headers or the manifolds, but would rather stay away from the magnaflows since i have the 40 Flows and am happy but would like more noise. To me noise may not mean power but it sure feels that way!
Exhaust mod.
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studio460
[formally NBCshooter]
Thanks, mermar2003. Scareme, yes! I just got my new JEG'S catalog in the mail and saw those new Flowmaster Hushpower II mufflers listed which look similar to the SLP resonators. Someone else here has the SLP bullet resonators and raved about the beefy, big-block '60s muscle car sound it produced, so I think the Hushpowers might be just what I was looking for (SLP no longer sells the bullet mufflers individually). By the way, the Magnaflows sounded very nice (nice low frequency--great tonal qualities), just too quiet, and nearly the same as stock at idle. The 14" Magnaflows MAY be the ticket with a full header set-up. Still haven't decided on my header set-up yet. I'm also very interested in installing the wide-band 02 sensor set-up at the same time I install new high-flow cats. I thought everyone agreed on the 2.5" pipe all the way back, but I see that's apparently not the case?
FordNut
Contributing Member
We had our monthly breakfast meet in ATL this morning. Since last month's meeting, several of us have installed exhaust mods. Although loud pipes was not my objective when I installed my system, it was undoubtedly the loudest system there. Now what can I do to quieten it down a little? Maybe some soundproofing? Let everybody else hear it but insulate the cockpit a little?
I believe these 4 had the most modified exhaust systems and cover most of the options available to the MM.
Mine: Kook's headers, 2-1/2" Magnaflow cats, Bassani 2-1/2" "splayed" (wide inlet/outlet configuration) x-pipe, 2-1/2" Edelbrock Performer RPM mufflers, stock 2-1/4" tailpipes, stock tips.
Barry's: Kook's headers and 2-1/2" system, including cats, "Dr. Gas style" x-pipe, Magnaflow mufflers (not sure which type), stock tailpipes and tips.
Todd's: Reinhart Cobra shorty headers and 2-1/2" system, including cats, "Magnaflow style" x-pipe (similar to Bassani narrow type), Magnaflow 18" flow-thru mufflers, stock tailpipes and tips.
Kathy's (or is that supposed to be with a "C"?): Reinhart Cobra manifolds and 2-1/2" system, including cats, "Magnaflow style" x-pipe, Magnaflow 18" flow-thru mufflers, stock tailpipes and tips.
I don't believe any Flowmasters were there. Most of us want stainless exhaust components so Flowmasters weren't even a serious consideration.
I believe these 4 had the most modified exhaust systems and cover most of the options available to the MM.
Mine: Kook's headers, 2-1/2" Magnaflow cats, Bassani 2-1/2" "splayed" (wide inlet/outlet configuration) x-pipe, 2-1/2" Edelbrock Performer RPM mufflers, stock 2-1/4" tailpipes, stock tips.
Barry's: Kook's headers and 2-1/2" system, including cats, "Dr. Gas style" x-pipe, Magnaflow mufflers (not sure which type), stock tailpipes and tips.
Todd's: Reinhart Cobra shorty headers and 2-1/2" system, including cats, "Magnaflow style" x-pipe (similar to Bassani narrow type), Magnaflow 18" flow-thru mufflers, stock tailpipes and tips.
Kathy's (or is that supposed to be with a "C"?): Reinhart Cobra manifolds and 2-1/2" system, including cats, "Magnaflow style" x-pipe, Magnaflow 18" flow-thru mufflers, stock tailpipes and tips.
I don't believe any Flowmasters were there. Most of us want stainless exhaust components so Flowmasters weren't even a serious consideration.
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MARAUDERCHICK
Georgia Peach
Hey Brian!! You got it right....it's Kathy with a "K"!!FordNut said:
And yes, you definately had the LOUDEST exhaust system of everyone there this morning!!
I have the 18" Stainless Steel Magnaflow "Wide Open" mufflers
(no baffles)....
What a great morning. I want to thank Todd and Brian for letting me drive their cars as a comparison. They were both great rides and I am humble that they let me take their pride and joys.MARAUDERCHICK said:Hey Brian!! You got it right....it's Kathy with a "K"!!
And yes, you definately had the LOUDEST exhaust system of everyone there this morning!!
I have the 18" Stainless Steel Magnaflow "Wide Open" mufflers
(no baffles)....
Kathy, your Marauder gets more Bad every day. I can hardly keep up with what you have done with it. The Special Sweat shirt was really a nice touch. Can you tell me where you had it made?
18" Stainless Magnaflows, Stock OEM Meg tips.FordNut said:
Brian is right...his is certainly the loudest of the group. All sounded similarly aggressive. And...IMHO...much better than the stockers...which I find to have a little bit of a "high-pitched whine" now that I've driven several with exhaust mods.
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MARAUDERCHICK
Georgia Peach
Hey there Barry!!greyghost said:
Today was great....sorry I didn't get to go to the swap meet today with you guys.....BTW I made the sweatshirt myself!!
(Not only does she drive a HotRod....she kinda crafty too!!
)~Kathy
Fordnut, when you say 2 1/2 mufflers to the 2 1/4 pipes, as far as the mufflers go are they 2 1/2 inlet and outlet or are the inlet and out let different. Also the rpm mufflers can you give a comparison to the exhaust sound as far as other cars. Ex. Mustang, Slp firebird etc... in other words
1 - 10 scale 10 being the loudest on the street. i know its all opinion just want an idea. Thanks, i want to be heard by everyone everywhere! :coolman:
1 - 10 scale 10 being the loudest on the street. i know its all opinion just want an idea. Thanks, i want to be heard by everyone everywhere! :coolman:
FordNut
Contributing Member
scareme said:
The mufflers are 2 1/2 inlet and outlet. The 2 1/4 tailpipes will fit inside the muffler outlets just fine, and have to be welded anyway so any gaps can be taken care of then.
Hard for me to make the SPL (sound pressure level) measurements by ear. It doesn't rattle the windows in my house like some of the cars that pass by if that's what you mean.
BUCKWHEAT
Very Senior Member
Exhaust Mods
Today I installed the DR coated manifolds with the X pipe and hi-flo cats. I have the 3 chamber Flowmaster 50's. As soon as I can get the leaks out & the pipes welded, I can tell whether it is louder. Has anyone had trouble cooking the starter wires? They sure are tight to the manifold outlet.
Today I installed the DR coated manifolds with the X pipe and hi-flo cats. I have the 3 chamber Flowmaster 50's. As soon as I can get the leaks out & the pipes welded, I can tell whether it is louder. Has anyone had trouble cooking the starter wires? They sure are tight to the manifold outlet.
SergntMac
Shelby GT X2--Back In Black
I give...
BTW...All this discussion about what's loud and what's not. I don't get this, someone help me?
Can anyone hear how hard I'm banging on this here keyboard right now? Can anyone appreciate how softly I'm caresing my keys? I didn't think so.
Exactly how do we translate this impression online? What words can we type to explain our muffler-audio pain threshold? How do I listen to an MM at idle, think I hear a cool sound, and run back here and explain to y'all in a way that y'all think it's a cool sound too? We do not. I cannot. But, I've been LMAO for a while now, reading how everyone keeps trying.
Back to reality...If I really wanted really loud exhaust, I'd remove everything muffler and resonator related, and try adding 3.0" OD chambered pipe, technically a muffler, sort of. If that wasn't loud enough, I'd shoot for nothing at all. Just 2.5" OD open pipe all the way back. Now...If this isn't loud enough...
Everything less that this, is not loud.
Nope. Nothing I've detected, not here anyway. If you're worried that this could happen, there are several options for you to consider with wire wrap and insulation.BUCKWHEAT said:
BTW...All this discussion about what's loud and what's not. I don't get this, someone help me?
Can anyone hear how hard I'm banging on this here keyboard right now? Can anyone appreciate how softly I'm caresing my keys? I didn't think so.
Exactly how do we translate this impression online? What words can we type to explain our muffler-audio pain threshold? How do I listen to an MM at idle, think I hear a cool sound, and run back here and explain to y'all in a way that y'all think it's a cool sound too? We do not. I cannot. But, I've been LMAO for a while now, reading how everyone keeps trying.
Back to reality...If I really wanted really loud exhaust, I'd remove everything muffler and resonator related, and try adding 3.0" OD chambered pipe, technically a muffler, sort of. If that wasn't loud enough, I'd shoot for nothing at all. Just 2.5" OD open pipe all the way back. Now...If this isn't loud enough...
Everything less that this, is not loud.
MARAUDERCHICK
Georgia Peach
Hey Cobra!Cobra25 said:
Have you come to any conclusions yet??
Just curious...
Kathy
TooManyFords
Action figures sold separately
Yep. I can vary my sound from mild to WILD in 5 seconds! Electric cutouts rule! Is it loud? Guess it depends on the speaker on your PC. [grin!]FordNut said:
john
studio460
[formally NBCshooter]
CORRECTION:
I called Flowmaster today and they told me that the Hushpower IIs are NOT louder than the regular 40-Series Flowmaster "Original Flows" (NOT the Deltaflows)--the "Original Flows" are the loudest muffler they make, and are louder than the "Deltaflows" (but don't come in stainless steel). The Hushpowers have this jet-like baffle inside and are definitely quieter than the regular Flowmasters.
So now, I'm getting ready to replace my 40-Series Deltaflows and Megs delete tips with the Flowmaster 40-Series "Original Flows" and add the tips from SLP (which are a bit on the short side).
NBC Shooter said:
I called Flowmaster today and they told me that the Hushpower IIs are NOT louder than the regular 40-Series Flowmaster "Original Flows" (NOT the Deltaflows)--the "Original Flows" are the loudest muffler they make, and are louder than the "Deltaflows" (but don't come in stainless steel). The Hushpowers have this jet-like baffle inside and are definitely quieter than the regular Flowmasters.
So now, I'm getting ready to replace my 40-Series Deltaflows and Megs delete tips with the Flowmaster 40-Series "Original Flows" and add the tips from SLP (which are a bit on the short side).
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i need muffler help
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