Replacing Flowmaster
Replacing Flowmaster Well i've seen enough posts on here to know that my flowmaster may sound really great, but that's about it as far as benefits. So is there a good muffler (not catback) i could buy to replace it with that won't cost me much, sound good, and give me better performance. Or is it worth it to just get a whole new catback next spring? Thanks guys!
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Re: Replacing Flowmaster I would give a Magnaflow muffler a shot. I bought mine because I was told that they flowed well. It will probably be quieter than your flowmaster and the tone is a whole lot deeper. I think that Dynomax mufflers are supposed to flow pretty well too, but then again single in/single out mufflers would probably flow better than most crossflows do.
Re: Replacing Flowmaster Yeah, i may just wait and get a whole new catback, even though i would have no idea which to buy but that is a whole different topic. Magnaflow might be interesting, but i'm not looking to get quieter, i like the way it sounds now. I have put dynomax systems on some different applications and haven't been impressed, is it any different for the Camaro? How does the dynomax sound/look?
Re: Replacing Flowmaster </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by ZeeQuick:
I have put dynomax systems on some different applications and haven't been impressed, is it any different for the Camaro? How does the dynomax sound/look? </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">What hasn't impressed you about them? They are certainly not as loud as the RustMasters, but you'll be hardpressed to find a better flowing muffler than a Dynomax in general. If you're basically looking for a stock replacement crossflow then I'd look at p/n 17227 Dynomax UltraFlo Welded. I'm thinking that's the right part number, but I'm not sure what size your I-pipe is.
Take a look here: http://www.dynomax.com/documents/ultrafloweld_specs.pdf
If I remember correctly Jeg's carries them for a good price.
I have put dynomax systems on some different applications and haven't been impressed, is it any different for the Camaro? How does the dynomax sound/look? </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">What hasn't impressed you about them? They are certainly not as loud as the RustMasters, but you'll be hardpressed to find a better flowing muffler than a Dynomax in general. If you're basically looking for a stock replacement crossflow then I'd look at p/n 17227 Dynomax UltraFlo Welded. I'm thinking that's the right part number, but I'm not sure what size your I-pipe is.
Take a look here: http://www.dynomax.com/documents/ultrafloweld_specs.pdf
If I remember correctly Jeg's carries them for a good price.
Re: Replacing Flowmaster I really don't wanna get any quiter then my flowmasters. Exactly how much louder is the SLP loudmouth compared to the american thunder set-up that i have now?
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From: Central, TX
Re: Replacing Flowmaster Does anybody know the flow numbers on the Flo-Pro twister series mufflers? I contacted flo-pro directly with questions about there twister series mufflers.. and they answered all of my questions except for that one. So, I sent another email asking the same question again. No response as of yet.
Thanks,
Spyder
Thanks,
Spyder
Re: Replacing Flowmaster </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Pewter99_TransAm:
<strong>Yeah I would like to have someone do sounds comparison on the flowmaster and slp loudmouth 1 to 10 with stock as 1 and flowmaster being prolly 4 or 5.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yeah, so SLP guys, where are you on this one? I know that there are a bunch of you out there with the loudmouth set-up. And srh00z, i listened to your clip of the magnaflows, and they sound good, but seem a bit too quiet for my taste. Like i said, i like the way my flowmasters sound, just not the way that they flow <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
<strong>Yeah I would like to have someone do sounds comparison on the flowmaster and slp loudmouth 1 to 10 with stock as 1 and flowmaster being prolly 4 or 5.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yeah, so SLP guys, where are you on this one? I know that there are a bunch of you out there with the loudmouth set-up. And srh00z, i listened to your clip of the magnaflows, and they sound good, but seem a bit too quiet for my taste. Like i said, i like the way my flowmasters sound, just not the way that they flow <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Re: Replacing Flowmaster Do the Dynomouth mod.
$40 muffler and around $100 for professional install. Great sound and flow to match.
I have sound clips, pic links, and mod tips on page 2 of my website.
Good luck
Dave
$40 muffler and around $100 for professional install. Great sound and flow to match.
I have sound clips, pic links, and mod tips on page 2 of my website.
Good luck
Dave
Re: Replacing Flowmaster </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by ZeeQuick:
I really don't wanna get any quiter then my flowmasters. Exactly how much louder is the SLP loudmouth compared to the american thunder set-up that i have now? </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally you had asked for a replacement muffler not a catback. I think you need to think about exactky what it is you're after. Do you want a certain sound? Do you just want loud as hell? Or do you want max flow? I like the Flowmaster sound - I've had both 40 and 50-series versions over the years. Their flow numbers are generally poor though. The Dynomax doesn't sound as good (IMO) as the Flowmaster, but has great flow numbers. A deeper, more mellow sound is how I'd classify it. The Loudmouth will be louder than a Flowmaster setup for sure. How much louder, I can't say. You'd need to get two equivalent cars, one of each exhaust, and a decibel meter together to quantify it.
If you want a combo of loud and high flow then the LM is a great option. I think Tbyrne was selling them for $299 recently. That's hard to beat...
I really don't wanna get any quiter then my flowmasters. Exactly how much louder is the SLP loudmouth compared to the american thunder set-up that i have now? </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally you had asked for a replacement muffler not a catback. I think you need to think about exactky what it is you're after. Do you want a certain sound? Do you just want loud as hell? Or do you want max flow? I like the Flowmaster sound - I've had both 40 and 50-series versions over the years. Their flow numbers are generally poor though. The Dynomax doesn't sound as good (IMO) as the Flowmaster, but has great flow numbers. A deeper, more mellow sound is how I'd classify it. The Loudmouth will be louder than a Flowmaster setup for sure. How much louder, I can't say. You'd need to get two equivalent cars, one of each exhaust, and a decibel meter together to quantify it.
If you want a combo of loud and high flow then the LM is a great option. I think Tbyrne was selling them for $299 recently. That's hard to beat...
Re: Replacing Flowmaster [/QUOTE]Originally you had asked for a replacement muffler not a catback. I think you need to think about exactky what it is you're after. Do you want a certain sound? Do you just want loud as hell? Or do you want max flow? I like the Flowmaster sound - I've had both 40 and 50-series versions over the years. Their flow numbers are generally poor though. The Dynomax doesn't sound as good (IMO) as the Flowmaster, but has great flow numbers. A deeper, more mellow sound is how I'd classify it. The Loudmouth will be louder than a Flowmaster setup for sure. How much louder, I can't say. You'd need to get two equivalent cars, one of each exhaust, and a decibel meter together to quantify it.
If you want a combo of loud and high flow then the LM is a great option. I think Tbyrne was selling them for $299 recently. That's hard to beat...[/QB][/QUOTE]
I want better flow and a sound similar to my flowmasters, perhaps a bit louder, but not any quieter. I want to be heard from down the street, but want to be able to hear my passengers speak (most of the time at least) If i have to shell out money for a catback then so be it. Wouldn't really wanna spend over 500 bucks. This is more of a springtime plan, just want the info now. I'm hearing that Hooker makes a decent system.
If you want a combo of loud and high flow then the LM is a great option. I think Tbyrne was selling them for $299 recently. That's hard to beat...[/QB][/QUOTE]
I want better flow and a sound similar to my flowmasters, perhaps a bit louder, but not any quieter. I want to be heard from down the street, but want to be able to hear my passengers speak (most of the time at least) If i have to shell out money for a catback then so be it. Wouldn't really wanna spend over 500 bucks. This is more of a springtime plan, just want the info now. I'm hearing that Hooker makes a decent system.
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Re: Replacing Flowmaster I replaced the stock muffler on my 'bird a few years back with a Dynomax Super Turbo muffler. I was very disappointed with it. I think it was quieter than the stock one it replaced. Just a few weeks ago, I replaced it all with a LM and absolutely love the results!
