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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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http://www.dynomax.com/mufflers.php?muffler=vt

These seem like a great idea. That little spring and flapper valve would create a little backpressure but to have a straight through design without droning seems brilliant.

Does anyone have experience with or heard these?
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I wonder how long until the spring fails or the resistance changes.
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Good point. More than likely, as the spring weakens, the flapper valve will just stay open easier, since it appears to be a fail safe design. I think they're offering a lifetime waranty. My super turbos from the early 90's have never given me trouble. Still tempted. Any other thoughts?
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Best sounding muffler on the market. All I use, because none of their Ultraflo series drone anyway...?? Give em a shot.
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Had them for a weekend and sent them back. They do sound good when you floor it, but transitioning from coast to part throttle and back, they rattle like a bunch of aluminum cans are dragging under your vehicle.

On one note to point out though, I was told that I had a couple of mufflers from the very first batch that were sent to Summit and the valve angle had been redesigned to address the rattle issue.
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Thanks for the feedback. Maybe I'll call walker and ask about this issue. Sounds like the safe bet is ultraflow.
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Originally Posted by LEDbetter
Had them for a weekend and sent them back. They do sound good when you floor it, but transitioning from coast to part throttle and back, they rattle like a bunch of aluminum cans are dragging under your vehicle.

On one note to point out though, I was told that I had a couple of mufflers from the very first batch that were sent to Summit and the valve angle had been redesigned to address the rattle issue.
I had the exact same problem so i took them off.
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