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Offline Elpresidente

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Best muffler for a SBC?
« on: February 28, 2014, 10:42:56 am »
I've got a 350, Hooker headers and 2.5" dual exhaust. Right now i'm using Thrush Turbo's, and they are starting to sound a bit tinny on me, kind of like a worn glasspack. What I want is a deeper, and more aggressive sounding set of mufflers. Prices aside, affordable or expensive, what is your best opinion for a deep rumble sound?
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Re: Best muffler for a SBC?
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2014, 12:18:20 pm »
I would go on FlowMaster's website and check out there mufflers. They have videos for sound testing. I really like the Super 40 muffler.

Going to put 2 super 40s on my new dual exhaust for the new engine in my truck.




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Offline dsgb610

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Re: Best muffler for a SBC?
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2014, 12:28:54 pm »
In the same boat as you.. My old flowmasters sound horrible now.. After my research it seems that Borla and MagnaFlow are the best sound+performance.
Both are a bit much for my pocket at the moment. IM opting for Flowtech Warrior exhaust. One of the quiet ones at idle and gets a bit louder at WOT.
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Re: Best muffler for a SBC?
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2014, 12:34:00 pm »
Check out these threads...
     What mufflers to get?
     Need help choosing a muffler
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Re: Best muffler for a SBC?
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2014, 03:14:55 pm »
Quote from: bd on February 28, 2014, 12:34:00 pm
Check out these threads...
     What mufflers to get?
     Need help choosing a muffler

Oh I did ask this already...oops. haha
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Re: Best muffler for a SBC?
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2014, 04:56:25 pm »
Perform a site search for "muffler" and you should find enough reading material for a couple of weeks, including links to manufacturer's sites with sound clips.   ;)
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Offline 87V20Kansan

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Re: Best muffler for a SBC?
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2014, 06:27:52 pm »
I run Magnaflow and love them.
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Re: Best muffler for a SBC?
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2014, 07:41:46 pm »
The last time I had exhaust work done on my truck, I decided to try out the Flow Master mufflers, replacing the 'glass pack (unknown manufacturer) style I'd always used before. I do not care for the sound of the Flow Masters at all, and wish I wouldn't have given them a try.
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Re: Best muffler for a SBC?
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2014, 08:12:39 pm »
i think the best muffler would be none ;)
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Re: Best muffler for a SBC?
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2014, 04:39:05 pm »
I've been using the cherry bomb turbo mufflers. Sound good at idle and not too loud when driving and standing on it. Plus price isnt too bad either. Had flowmasters before sounded decent but the inside baffling let go and they rattled.Drove me nuts.
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Re: Best muffler for a SBC?
« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2014, 07:30:45 pm »
Cherry bomb extreme.... There neighbor friendly  ;D
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Re: Best muffler for a SBC?
« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2014, 09:25:48 pm »
Spintech Super Pro Street 9000's....period!
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Re: Best muffler for a SBC?
« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2014, 10:47:00 am »
^^^YES!!! Also neighbor friendly lol
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Re: Best muffler for a SBC?
« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2014, 03:53:36 pm »
I use Dynomax, Magnaflow or Pypes Race Pro (the race is actually quieter at idle).  I will try and take a video of my Twin Turbo truck this weekend (if I remember)
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