best muffler for my 99 tahoe

[scz71864]

im looking to add a little rumble to my truck. i have heard good things about the FM 40 series. im not looking for anything really loud. i just want it to make a little more noise. any input. and can someone post up a link the the exact size and what not ill need. or if yall have any other suggestions as far as that goes. thanks in advance,
michael

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anyone?

[Bad bow tie]

Flowmasters are a very popular muffler. They offer an agressive sound that has a nice rumble. I have a Magnaflow on my Hoe and love it. It's not obnoxious but does offer a nice little rumble. I recommend it. Are you looking to replace just your muffler or put a whole new exhaust system on?

[drowndindreams]

threw one on my 98

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLJnftdmEHs

(turn your volume up the camera was shit)

[New England Rider]

Thanks for the sample...... Anybody want to give a sample of the magnaflow?

[scz71864]

i just want to replace my muffler

[drowndindreams]

i just want to replace my muffler

thats all i did...

[destroyer1362]

Thats what I want to do too.
I have heard good things about Borla, anyone care give their opinion on that brand?

[bowtiefreak]

Borla is great. How was that? Have one on my tahoe and I love the sound and it is very well built. Had one on an old camaro and it sounded great. I highly recomend them. You always get whay you pay for. Buy a low cost muffler and you get a cheap muffler ya know.

[Bad bow tie]

Borla is $$$ though isn't it? I really have no idea what they go for.

[scz71864]

will i stil get a good result if i just replace the muffler

[bowtiefreak]

Borla is costly.

Yes you will notice if you just swap the muffler. If you are like many of us you need it loud.

[bai78]

Borla is $$$ though isn't it? I really have no idea what they go for.

As with any company, it depends on the series you get. I have the ProXS series which is basically the Performance Turbo series but with lowered cost. They are specifically manufactured for exhaust shops to offer as a lower priced option but still retaining the performance qualities Borla features.

http://www.wickednicky.com/borla-mufflers-pro-xs-offset-in-center-out.html

Above is a quick search & turned up this site. You can compare them to Flowmasters & the Borla pricing is less. They can be comparable to MagnaFlow or Gibson in terms of pricing.

[scz71864]

so im looking at a borla or a FM 40 series what size will i need

[bai78]

so im looking at a borla or a FM 40 series what size will i need

Do you have dual cats or a y into a single in/single out? It doesn't hurt to stop by an exhaust shop & see what they recommend. This way you can ask questions, get pricing, dimensions, & ideas!

Mine is a dual cat set-up so I have 2 offset mufflers that dual out the back at 45* angle with tips.

[bowtiefreak]

sorry to jump off subject, but bai78...love the truck. I wasn't paying attention and I thought someone grabbed my signature to use.

[bai78]

sorry to jump off subject, but bai78...love the truck. I wasn't paying attention and I thought someone grabbed my signature to use.

Bowtie: Thanks for the compliment. I definitely envy that amazing 2 door along with those goodies in your sig!

HT383E, ProComp 6" springs, "lots of extras":worship:

I suppose great set-ups can only be emulated & duplicated. :rockit:

Ironically, I have some Magnaflow cats waiting to get swapped out along with some Doug Thorley ceramic coated headers.

[Miami-Yukon]

I've used both magnalfow and flowmaster both are good.

But now I have a question, has anyone run a Dual 2.5" IN - SINGLE 3" OUT??

My dad gave me his '90 2500 with the same size motor 5.7L 350, when I graduated HS, but when I did the muffler in that it was a single 3" IN and dual 2.5" OUT, which I changed to 3" IN - 3" OUT (facotry look, no tip) ... This one is opposite that.

Any comments??

[destroyer1362]

The only muffler I have seen with a dual 2.5 in/single 3 out is a FM 50 series. Otherwise you wold need a y-pipe and a single in/out muffler

[Miami-Yukon]

The only muffler I have seen with a dual 2.5 in/single 3 out is a FM 50 series. Otherwise you wold need a y-pipe and a single in/out muffler

I saw that on FM's website..... the 50 isn't loud right? Higher the # the less noise right? I'm looking for a decent sound without killing my ears!

[destroyer1362]

I know the 50s are pretty quiet. but my cuz had a 40 series on his and swapped it out for a dynomax bc the FM was too loud for him. I think its all a matter of opinion of what you consider too loud to be, bc I think a 40 just fine.

[MtnDewd]

When I first put on the FM 40 series I thought it was too loud and my son told me it was because I'm old, but after a few days I was used to sound and am very happy with the 40's

[Miami-Yukon]

Ya but I can only find the dual 2.5" In and single 3" Out in a 50 series.... I'll have to run it by the muffler shop and ask!

[NorCal]

I replaced my exhaust a few months ago. I first started off with a Flowmaster Super 40 (2 Chamber) but after a few days it became annoyingly loud. I almost immediately had buyer remorse when I drove away from the muffler shop.

I switched it up a few days later for a Flowmaster 50-series HD (3 Chamber) and I am very happy with it. I did have a Magnaflow held up to it at the muffler shop technicians request and it really sounded surprising very good. (Never thought it would sound that good)

It was a real toss-up between the 50 Series HD and the Magnaflow, but the end result for me was go with the flowmaster because of the long standing reputation for quality.