LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

4" muffler options

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 13, 2015 | 01:03 PM
  #1  
kris72079's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
From: Bucksport, Maine
Default 4" muffler options

I'm going to a Mufflex 4" catback setup this year but do not want to run the muffler that I have (4" in, single 4" out). I have a T/A rear bumper with the 2 tailpipe "notches" and cannot stand the look of them not filled.

I want to run a single 4" in, dual 3" out muffler. Who has a setup like this, and what do you recommend for a nicely toned muffler? I know I'm going to be loud with a high revving 396ci and a big cam. Just trying to tone it down from my true dual dynomax bullet setup.
Reply
Old Mar 13, 2015 | 06:57 PM
  #2  
Shownomercy's Avatar
Man-Crush Warning
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,197
Likes: 130
Default

Dump it under rear bumper and run fake tips.

srs.
Reply
Old Mar 13, 2015 | 07:25 PM
  #3  
kris72079's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
From: Bucksport, Maine
Default

Thanks SNM but I'm going to run the true rear exit like it is supposed to be. There are a few muffler options out there. Just curious if anyone has experience with any single 4" in, dual x" out mufflers.

Getting it out from under the car will help.

My true dual setup dumps under the car, before the axle, and its ignorant loud with the reverberation off the ground. Driving with the windows up is like putting your head in a bass drum. I'm fully aware that a built 396 with LTs, no cats, and 4" intermediate pipe is going to be loud, just trying to make it bearable. I'll open the 4"cutout when I want to scare the kids
Reply
Old Mar 13, 2015 | 08:09 PM
  #4  
Shownomercy's Avatar
Man-Crush Warning
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,197
Likes: 130
Default

Tips like these..?

Reply
Old Mar 13, 2015 | 08:31 PM
  #5  
kris72079's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
From: Bucksport, Maine
Default

Similar I guess. Not a big fan of those in particular as they appear to be oval. Not sure if I'm going to go with round or dual tips (corsa-like). Regardless of the tip selection, yes the exhaust will come to the back of the bumper like the pic above (as it should be).

edit: after searching some google images and looking at them straight from the rear, the oval tips aren't bad if they're sized right.

Last edited by kris72079; Mar 13, 2015 at 08:37 PM.
Reply
Old Mar 13, 2015 | 09:05 PM
  #6  
Shownomercy's Avatar
Man-Crush Warning
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,197
Likes: 130
Default

heh, would you believe that car doesn't have exhaust come out of those tips?

He has a big 4 inch muffler tucked up like stock location and dumped, tips are fake. Thats what I was trying to get across. I think you will have a hard time finding the muffler config you want in the size you want.
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2015 | 02:08 AM
  #7  
Dirty_Bird's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 369
Likes: 3
From: Murica
Default

magnaflow mufflers are decent and so are dynomax ultraflows. i have fake tips on my ta as well
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2015 | 03:21 AM
  #8  
99Bluz28's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (35)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 9,705
Likes: 12
From: C. V., Kalifornia
Default

I'm not aware of anybody making a 4"in/3" dual out with a outlet on both ends of the muffler, except for the Spintech, Sportsman SplitCase 364SC, which is pricy at $170 in aluminized steel, an $300 in stainless steel. Furthermore it doesn't flow as good as a Magnaflow #12594 will. The only down side with the Magnaflow #12594 is that both outlets are on the same end so you would need to run a tight 180* mandrel on the outlet the furthest back over to the passenger side then into a 90* mandrel bend then into a straight pile that lined up with the bumper exhaust tip cut out. The driver side tail pipe just need a 90* mandrel bend into a straight pipe that's lined up with the bumper exhaust tip cut out.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mpe-12594/overview/
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

 Brett Foote
story-1

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-8

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-9

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Mar 15, 2015 | 08:25 AM
  #9  
Blackbirdws6's Avatar
TECH Addict
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,161
Likes: 4
From: Millstone Twp, NJ
Default

Mufflex has a kit that may be what you are looking for. Single 4" to dual 3.5s. Not sure if you have seen it. I do not know how well the muffler flows so I would call Mufflex for the part number and check with Spintech. Perhaps the setup would be plenty for your NA 396.

http://www.mufflex-performance.com/1...lowmaster.html

I went with the single 4" with magnaflow muffler for the most flow possible. Tips are fake as Shownomercy posted (my car).
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2015 | 07:20 PM
  #10  
camar0corey's Avatar
TECH Junkie
15 Year Member
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,974
Likes: 2
From: Spring Hill, FL
Default

Could always run a 4" bullet in the I pipe and use a 4" to double 3" adapter to run two tailpipes. I did something like this to make a 2 on the right look, well I mounted the 4" bullet in the rear of the car.

Looking at the pictures you can see the 4" to dual 3" piece I am talking about, I had it welded into the bullet directly, I used to have a dumped under the car 4" setup. It isn't a large piece like the flowmaster 3" to 4" merge piece I have at the front of the car......




But what I'm saying is you can leave the 4" bullet in the I pipe and out back mount that 4" to 3" piece, have plenty of room to get the other pipe to the driver side.
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2015 | 01:57 PM
  #11  
99Bluz28's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (35)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 9,705
Likes: 12
From: C. V., Kalifornia
Default

A 4" in/out bullet muffler in the I-pipe location will do very little to muffle the exhaust, and it's only slightly better with 3.5" in/out bullet muffler. That's why I don't even recommend bothering with a bullet muffler in the I-pipe, IF you're trying to noticeably quiet down the exhaust. If you like it really loud with only a slight tone change then go with the bullet muffler in the I-pipe location, you'll like it! Otherwise stick with a oval rear mounted muffler, or if you modify/remove the passenger side seat hump a oval muffler in that location.

Last edited by 99Bluz28; Mar 17, 2015 at 02:55 PM.
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2015 | 10:51 PM
  #12  
GrnDragon's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 524
Likes: 0
From: Bremerton, WA
Default

I made my own custom dual 3" to single 4" back to dual 3" SS exhaust using Magnaflow bullet mufflers and spintech tips. I finally started the car for the 1st time on Saturday and it sounds MEAN!!!

There are more pics of the exhaust system off the car in this link, just have to scroll through the pics...
http://www.cardomain.com/ridepost/59...tiac-trans-am/
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2015 | 07:28 PM
  #13  
kris72079's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
From: Bucksport, Maine
Default

Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
Mufflex has a kit that may be what you are looking for. Single 4" to dual 3.5s. Not sure if you have seen it. I do not know how well the muffler flows so I would call Mufflex for the part number and check with Spintech. Perhaps the setup would be plenty for your NA 396.

http://www.mufflex-performance.com/1...lowmaster.html

I went with the single 4" with magnaflow muffler for the most flow possible. Tips are fake as Shownomercy posted (my car).
The Mufflex catback is what I have with the Flowmaster 4"/4", and the Spintech muffler is what I was thinking to go to. Someone else mentioned the cost which really isn't too much a factor as nothing on these things are cheap. I was kinda looking to see what people had run (ie: the spintech, etc) and what they thought of flow, tone... Also, I am looking for a good flowing muffler as I am spraying a 200 shot right now, and may be doing it with the cutout closed at times.
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2015 | 07:33 PM
  #14  
kris72079's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
From: Bucksport, Maine
Default

Originally Posted by camar0corey
Could always run a 4" bullet in the I pipe and use a 4" to double 3" adapter to run two tailpipes...
I run two bullets right now and it is STUPID loud! Looking to make it "bearable".
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2015 | 07:35 PM
  #15  
kris72079's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
From: Bucksport, Maine
Default

I guess I'll just ask has anyone run a Spintech muffler? If so, what did you think?
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2015 | 09:53 PM
  #16  
David94TA's Avatar
Staging Lane
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 92
Likes: 1
From: Chattanooga, TN.
Default

Kris72079, did you ever find any exhaust to suit you?
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:02 PM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-04 18:13:20


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE