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Topic: 2.50'' or 3'' exhaust
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stroker man
Gearhead Posts: 267
From: Denville NJ USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 07-08-2004 05:03 PM
   
im running 3'' x-pipe with 2.50 2chamber flows with 2.50'' tailpipes, now i got mandrel bent tailpipes from summit 2.50'' should i go to 3'' from x-pipe to muffler or just stay with my current one, 69mach1 408w.also who makes a good flowing muffler and is not as loud as these 2 chamber flows. thinking of maybe turning it down a notch.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 19583
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 07-08-2004 05:13 PM
I'd go with the 3" to the mufflers. The Dyno max mufflers I've heard sound good. But most cars that run 3" pipe tend to sound alittle louder anyways.------------------
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 2499
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 07-08-2004 10:38 PM
3" back to 3" mufflers... then weld 3 bolt collector rings to the muffler outlets, and connect the 2.5" tailpipes using ordinary header reducers.This will make the tailpipes easily removable in case you want to free up the exhaust w/full 3". (when the mood strikes) It also makes the entire exhaust system MUCH easier to remove for transmission service, etc. This is a VERY good thing to do when using an X-pipe, since they are often right in the way. Good Luck! ------------------
Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
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Hemikiller
Gearhead Posts: 618
From: Killingworth, CT
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 07-13-2004 08:20 AM
...what mike said...Also, the Hooker Aerochamber is ALOT quieter than a Flowmaster and flows as well if not better than.
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 5249
From: WELLS, NEVADA USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 07-13-2004 12:24 PM
That Mike,, hims a pretty smart fella..  I wish I had asked that question before installing my 2.5" system.. From what I've read,, Flowtech's "Warlock" mufflers which incorporate a bypass,, have good flow and are quieter for street that quite a few standard turbos,, and for someone that frequents the track periodically they would seem to be a good choice.. I think Alex sells them too..
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=1371&prmenbr=361 Mike,, would what you are proposing be easier to install than putting a pair of Warlocks on.. OPINIONS... ------------------
Don
6T6 Fastback
331 STROKER,, WC T-5
Royal Blue Metallic w/Ghost Flames
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 2499
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 07-13-2004 02:47 PM
Warlocks make really good power uncapped, but are super noisy. Capped up, they are just a tick off on power, compared to the best out there.The removable tailpipes get the noise out the back of the car, and keeps dust from getting blown everywhere when travelling over dirt or gravel. Flowmaster makes those $99/pr mandrel bent 2-1/2" tailpipes for 64-73 mustangs that are tough to beat. Most muffler shops cringe at the thought of making large diameter tailpipes for mustangs. If they do make them with a standard bender, they are crimped and crushed all to h*ll. They will be glad to see you walk in the door with the Flowmaster tailpipes! They also look WAY better. It's the best hundred bucks you'll spend on the exhaust system. Good Luck! ------------------
Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
http://www.geocities.com/carbedstangs/cmml_mburch.html
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/healey/367
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stroker man
Gearhead Posts: 267
From: Denville NJ USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 07-13-2004 06:01 PM
thanks guys i did buy the mendrel bent pipes from summit very nice indeed, also i picked up 3 chamber 3'' flows, are they any good, i have 2 chamber now 2.50'', might try the hooker mufflers or magnaflows?
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