flowmasters are they worth installing
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flowmasters are they worth installing
Have a 91 rs with built 383 and want to run true duals and dump them before rear axle, I like the way flowmasters sound but do they really perform?
Was checking out moroso spiral flow and dynomax bullets. Which would be my best bang for the buck and which would sound the best/perform? Any suggestions would help........thanks Nick.
Was checking out moroso spiral flow and dynomax bullets. Which would be my best bang for the buck and which would sound the best/perform? Any suggestions would help........thanks Nick.
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Re: flowmasters are they worth installing
If you want maximum performance, you want a straight through design like the bullets. Flowmaster does offer one chamered mufflers though.
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Re: flowmasters are they worth installing
Straight through mufflers is the best for performance...although you may find the noise unbearable. I would recomment the Flowmasters. They sound great when you put your foot down............. Last edited by The Project; Apr 22, 2007 at 06:56 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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Re: flowmasters are they worth installing
I kind of do want it to be loud and sound badass, the only thing i am worried about is if i install bullets with packing, I don't want a raspy sound like that peice of crapp SLP loadmouth that everybody is running, it reminds me of a honda fart tube!!! Just want something that sounds loud and aggressive.
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cherry bombs have come a long way.http://www.cherrybomb.com/products-front.asp
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Re: flowmasters are they worth installing
I'm interested in the glasspack style too, my neighbor has them on his Mercury accross the street, and his 305 is a MILLION times nicer sounding than my 350...Who makes good ones?
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Re: flowmasters are they worth installing
Asking what brand is better is really a loaded question around here... borderline dangerous actually.
I prefer Hooker myself... its built beefy, so it holds up well, and it also doesn't make it sound 'cheap' like alot of system out there. Has a nice growl under normal driving conditions, sounds REALLY gnarly at WOT, and just has a nice rumble at idle.
I have the '83-85 HO Hooker system on my Z28, and it made no difference at the track between through the pipes, or with the cutout open. None at all.
My cousin also runs a pair of Hooker mufflers (2x 2.5" in and out) on his 425hp 390ci Ford big block, and it makes no difference if he runs open headers or through the pipes.
IMO, Hookers are the best mufflers out there.
I prefer Hooker myself... its built beefy, so it holds up well, and it also doesn't make it sound 'cheap' like alot of system out there. Has a nice growl under normal driving conditions, sounds REALLY gnarly at WOT, and just has a nice rumble at idle.
I have the '83-85 HO Hooker system on my Z28, and it made no difference at the track between through the pipes, or with the cutout open. None at all.
My cousin also runs a pair of Hooker mufflers (2x 2.5" in and out) on his 425hp 390ci Ford big block, and it makes no difference if he runs open headers or through the pipes.
IMO, Hookers are the best mufflers out there.
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Re: flowmasters are they worth installing
I want to go hooker but i havent heard them...in person i mean. problem is i dont to get pulled over if they sound that mean but i dont want flowmaster b/c everybody and their brother has them. also hooker doesnt make a system for dual cats
ive heard from many people they sound awesome though...
ive heard from many people they sound awesome though... Banned
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305 in a mercury?
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Re: flowmasters are they worth installing
force pro series mufflers from jegs, exactly the same as flowmasters but fully aluminzed 16 gu and, for the big price of $35
have one on my car
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Re: flowmasters are they worth installing
Yea ive seen those in jeggs,do they sound good? If so I might think about getting some of them.You can't beat that price.
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Re: flowmasters are they worth installing
they sound pretty good heres my stock 305 with em
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Re: flowmasters are they worth installing
When i get exhaust should run it to the rear axle and dump it or should i run it all the way to the rear of the car? It will be true duals.
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Re: flowmasters are they worth installing
kinda tells you something about them then doesnt it?? not only do they have that "you dont wanna mess with me" sound, but they have a sweet looking design and are built very strong. I have two 40 series mufflers that hang low and I have hit the curb at the end of my driveway several times and they have never gotten a dent or anything on them. by far the best mufflers around in my opinion...
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kinda tells you something about them then doesnt it?? not only do they have that "you dont wanna mess with me" sound, but they have a sweet looking design and are built very strong. I have two 40 series mufflers that hang low and I have hit the curb at the end of my driveway several times and they have never gotten a dent or anything on them. by far the best mufflers around in my opinion...
my friends f150 has em and they lasted 8 months before they rusted out
another friends jeep had on that hung a little to low that got smashed on a rock
flows are not aluminzed, and, they arent really the strongest either depending on case, ive actually RAN my force muffer over and my buddy behind me ran it over as well and its still sittikng on my car $35>$80
a majoirity of the world also think that TB spacers and tornados are good for horsepower and gas milage
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Re: flowmasters are they worth installing
everybody i know has flows pretty much
my friends f150 has em and they lasted 8 months before they rusted out
another friends jeep had on that hung a little to low that got smashed on a rock
flows are not aluminzed, and, they arent really the strongest either depending on case, ive actually RAN my force muffer over and my buddy behind me ran it over as well
my friends f150 has em and they lasted 8 months before they rusted out
another friends jeep had on that hung a little to low that got smashed on a rock
flows are not aluminzed, and, they arent really the strongest either depending on case, ive actually RAN my force muffer over and my buddy behind me ran it over as well
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