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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 11:14 PM
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What are you fender exit guys doing for "mufflers" if you are using them? I saw some spin tech oval mufflers but curious if there is anything cheaper out there.. Or maybe better.

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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 11:23 PM
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Most setups I've seen don't have a muffler. I'm not going to run one either just straight pipe.
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Yeah i know most guys dont run one but there must be a few guys running some small bullet style stuff. Id like to clean up the sound a bit. It likes to pop/crackle out of boost and it drives me nuts.

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Vibrant makes some small "mufflers" not sure what size you're looking for, but here's 3": http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vpe-1769/overview/
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Vibrant makes them up to 5" and in a couple different lengths.
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Old Nov 5, 2015 | 08:06 AM
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Not sure of your size constraints but i'd look into a bullet style resonator over a muffler. There generally shorter and slimmer, and will get rid of the catless crackle without robbing any sound quality.
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Originally Posted by Rich Halsey
Vibrant makes them up to 5" and in a couple different lengths.
These. Available in aluminum as well.
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Old Nov 5, 2015 | 08:43 AM
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Dynatech makes a cone insert, I think they call it "Vortex".

I plan to run Dynomax bullets
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Old Nov 5, 2015 | 09:08 AM
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I put Dynamax 24250 behind each turbo. Helped a little but still way too loud for me.
My full exhaust has the Vibrant aluminum mufflers & they sound great.
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Originally Posted by Teddy-2000RS
Not sure of your size constraints but i'd look into a bullet style resonator over a muffler. There generally shorter and slimmer, and will get rid of the catless crackle without robbing any sound quality.
This is what i meant to say
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Originally Posted by 408GT
Vibrant makes some small "mufflers" not sure what size you're looking for, but here's 3": http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vpe-1769/overview/
Perfect. Now if they had these in an oval shape that would be awesome. Any idea if such a piece makes any real difference in sound quality/dB
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Originally Posted by oscs
Perfect. Now if they had these in an oval shape that would be awesome. Any idea if such a piece makes any real difference in sound quality/dB
I put them on a twin turbo setup I had and it made a slight difference in tone but not much quieter.
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Actually, these were the ones I used: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wlk-24250/overview/ They're Dynomax and a little cheaper than the Vibrant ones.
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Originally Posted by 408GT
Actually, these were the ones I used: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wlk-24250/overview/ They're Dynomax and a little cheaper than the Vibrant ones.
where did you mount them in relation to the turbo? did they help with the crackle?
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Originally Posted by oscs
where did you mount them in relation to the turbo? did they help with the crackle?
I had fender exit exhaust right out the side of the fenders behind the front tires. I had the mufflers right behind the fender before it exited out the side. I didn't notice any crackle.
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Originally Posted by 408GT
I had fender exit exhaust right out the side of the fenders behind the front tires. I had the mufflers right behind the fender before it exited out the side. I didn't notice any crackle.
Thanks man
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I like the "no neck" style. If I remade my down pipe I'd just use a couple of these inline... I've seen 6" and 8" as well. I can't find them on ebay at the moment.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300715159916?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Old Nov 5, 2015 | 08:32 PM
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If you want small and cheap look at schoenfeld mufflers. I can't vouch for how they sound as mine is not running yet but they were small( about 6" long), the size I needed and were only about 16-17 bucks a piece. I picked mine up at Day Motorsports because they are local but you should be able to find them online.
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Old Nov 6, 2015 | 07:27 AM
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Thanks guys
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I used two 3in moroso spiral flows 2 to 3 feet after the turbos and dumped right after the front seats. I know most will say they are a huge restriction but honestly i couldnt notice a difference in spool or power and they reduced volume level drastically.
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