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What to choose for mufflers?

Posted: February 8, 2007, 5:22 pm
by MattsIASlickShop
I think I have it narrowed down to two choices for my 390, but I thought maybe I would get more feedback from those who might have them.
I think I want either Flowmaster original series 40's or Flowmaster super 40's.
Links to both sound clips:
http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/40_orig.html
http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/40_super.html

we can buy them here:
http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsass ... ceQ2dcurve

Posted: February 8, 2007, 5:35 pm
by Brion71
i think the super 40's sound better, but thats just my choice.

Mufflers

Posted: February 8, 2007, 5:46 pm
by Model_T_46804
I have 40's on hopped up Mustang GT. They're good mufflers, have good flow, and are built to last but man are they loud!

Posted: February 8, 2007, 6:18 pm
by 6166 Junkyard Dog
Big Slick runs nothing straight 3" :lol: :lol: :lol:

Posted: February 8, 2007, 7:04 pm
by jakdad
I like Bassani best, but $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. I put the Bassani cat back on my Lightning, awesome sound!!

Posted: February 8, 2007, 7:37 pm
by Hoofbeat Racer
They both sound pretty cool. I went with Magnaflows myself. Can't wait to hear the ol 460 purr with them strapped on.

Posted: February 8, 2007, 7:38 pm
by Fanatic
I run the original 40s and think it sounds good. You heard it . I have a 1 1/2" crossover just after the collectors and factory 89 Mustang GT tailpipes. Ya got to have tailpipes!

I can send ya pics if you want, cause it is set up kinda different. The muffllers are up-and-down and the tailpipes are canted way in and bolted together at the top. It fits well even tho it may seem odd.

Posted: February 8, 2007, 7:46 pm
by jkimbrel65

Posted: February 8, 2007, 8:39 pm
by Truckfarmer
Matt, I have the original 40's on my 66 with a 390. The pipes exit in front of the rear wheels. You have had to listen to it several times.

Posted: February 8, 2007, 9:31 pm
by ripsnorter
heh. cherry bomb glass packs were the cheapos they had down at the local parts store, so thats what I grabbed. I didnt know they were actually popular in any way shape or form.

Posted: February 8, 2007, 10:29 pm
by BigTim
I have the 40s on my Slick, sounds good but on the loud side.

Posted: February 9, 2007, 12:32 am
by Greg D
I had Cherry Bombs on my 66, sounded very cool with an FE breathing through them.

Posted: February 9, 2007, 12:57 am
by ICEMAN6166
i have a single flowmaster on my 292, not sure what size it is.the 65 towtruck on the 4x4 frame has 2 cherry bombs.wifes truck has headers and 2 normal type mufflers, it sounds good but not like the flowmasters.

Posted: February 9, 2007, 12:59 am
by F-Zilla
I have 40s on my 390 Galaxie, they sound real good!

glasspacks

Posted: February 9, 2007, 1:59 pm
by PFM-64f100
Just put 13" glass packs on it and be done....

Posted: February 9, 2007, 2:08 pm
by rjewkes
Super 40's sound more throaty/truck like. the 40's originals sound ok for a muscle car.

Posted: February 9, 2007, 4:22 pm
by ABA
I'm running DynoMax Race Magnums. They got a straight though design and aren't no where near as loud as as the FlowMasters.

Now I got the dual chambered Flowmasters on my V8 T-Bird and you can't here the radio at all. :shock:

Posted: February 9, 2007, 9:30 pm
by a2z64
I have the 40's on my 390 in my 64, wasn't sure at first if I liked the sound but have grown to really like it alot. My neighbor tells me he can feel it in his house when I start my truck!!

Posted: February 9, 2007, 11:47 pm
by Johnny Canuck
Hey matt.

whatever happened to "straight pipes save lives" :lol:

Posted: February 18, 2007, 12:22 pm
by brettfromokla
The shop where I work has some videos posted of different exhausts and how they sound on different vehicles here is the link : http://jmac.qconn.com/