Alright guys, muffler time:

[LittlePearl13]

After like three weeks of on and off research on what muffler to get, I'm buying a Flowmaster Super 40 series this week. If you think I should be going in a different direction, speak now, or forever hold your peace! Haha just kiddng, but really, what do you guys think of this muffler? I'm not looking for a whole exhaust renovation, just a new muffler, because I'm still running my original one (which has holes in the bottom, and pieces of the baffle are sticking out) so I think it's time to get a lil' bit louder.

Also, has anybody checked out the Flowmaster 50 series HD? That looks like a great muffler, but I don't think my 305 really has the horsepower that this muffler is optimized for.

 

[HotCarl]

Not sure about the HD, but I run a 50 series and I like it. It is quieter than the 40 series, a buddy of mine runs the 40 on his Ram with a 318 and it has an annoying drone. 50 series is still aggressive sounding but not bothersome.

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

have a 50 series DI/DO on mine and hoping to change it out late fall or spring to something more beastly. it sounds ok but its pretty damn quiet.

 

[WiCK3D_SiX]

Depends how loud you like it. I have a Cherry Bomb Extreme on 2.5" pipe with a gutted cat. I absolutely love it and theyre powder-coated from the factory as apposed to the Flowmasters, which Ive had horrible experience with rusting out on (and cost more)

IF it ever stops raining Ill shoot a quick startup/rev video and upload for you.

 

[LittlePearl13]

Here's a link about the 50 HD. I bet it sounds almost the exact same, but there's the promise of increased performance. But I'm worried the 350 doesn't push out enough to really utilize the HD for all it's worth.

http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/s...c1=Street Mufflers&sc2=50 Series HD&sc3=&sc4=

Also Carl, which 50 do you have? The delta flow, 4x8, or 3x10? And ProComp, which 40 do you have? The Original, super 40, or delta flow? There's just too many damn options... but I guess for me, it's mainly between the delta or HD 50, and the Super 40. I know the sound level might not be too different between models in the same series, but the performance probably is...

See, that's my dilemma; I like the sound of both the 40 and 50 series, but I don't want to be too quiet. If I put the 50 on my truck, and if it's too quiet, I can always slap on a turn-down. But which one do you think will eek out a little bit more performance? This is so frustrating...

 

[HotCarl]

I have the Force 2.

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/FLO-17166

 

[LittlePearl13]

Or, I went to a new shop today for advice, and they said they could probably fit a straight through glasspack on, despite them needing a jog in the regular muffler. Now I'm really torn... a much less expensive glasspack, with the best performance out of all of them, and my dad's had glasspacks, I love the sound. Aw, man, why is this so tough?

 

[purple 'hoe]

Also, has anybody checked out the Flowmaster 50 series HD? That looks like a great muffler, but I don't think my 305 really has the horsepower that this muffler is optimized for.

You're Tahoe has a 305? Pretty sure Tahoe's never came with 305's. 350's were standard, with a 6.5 TD being an option for 2 doors.

But anyways, I had a 40 Series on my truck for a long time. 40 series, with split rears. Don't mind my horrible camera skills

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVUqS53wKro&feature=channel_video_title.

Right now it's no muffler, dumped under the frame. Loud as hell. Ordering a Borla XR-1, dumping it under the frame. I needed a change up, the pipes were getting annoying, and everyone does that.

 

[LittlePearl13]

Yeah, I meant 350, I typed that wrong. Mah bad.

Thanks for the link purps, but man is this going to be tough... I completely forgot about glass packs. I think that's what I'm leaning towards. Not only for maximum performance, but I've only got $250 and I need to replace the muffler and the belt. It's squeaking from a cold start, and it's really annoying. No point in getting a muffler that sounds bad ass if another part of the truck sounds like absolute shit.

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Plus, I like the sound of this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWJe8982xgo

 

[WiCK3D_SiX]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_YH3s5B8Qc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGF6RJB95mM

 

[LittlePearl13]

^******* beast.

 

[bowtiefreak]

Borla:
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[96ProCompTahoe]

mines a 50 not a 40, don't recall the exact one, but it may have been the only DI/DO in the 50 series. have a glass pack that dumps under the passenger seat of the IROC and its almost tooo loud.

thinking of a 40 series or the super 44's for the Hoe whenever i get to that point. thinking the cats are probably clogged with it running so rich the last couple months excuse for a new exhaust? I think so

 

[raptorforme93]

I personally have dual 40 series on my hoe and I love them. They are loud as hell and sound very aggressive. I have had them for two years now and I still love them. No drone issues

 

[LittlePearl13]

See, I'm not really looking for crazy loud, because my truck is basically stock. I just want to get a good-performing muffler that is going to say "hey, I have a gnarly 350 under the hood," but not one that says my truck's bark is worse than it's bite, you know? I mean really, go look at my pictures, and tell me what kind of muffler you can picture on there with the rest of the exhaust system TOTALLY stock, except for a brand new cat.

Dammit, this is all so irritating. I just need to make a decision, and now. So I think I'm going to pull the trigger, and get a Super 40 series. It's supposed to be quieter, and a little bit better performing than the other 40 series mufflers.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLO-953048/

And hey, if it's a little too quiet: I'll just dump the exhaust. It'll be nice to not have that rotten ass pipe getting hung up on shit anyway.

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BTW Bowtie, you got one cool exhaust setup. Little too much for my 'hoe, but that thing is spitting like a rabid dog! Gotta love it.

 

[raptorforme93]

I know what you mean man and that will be a good setup. Sounds to me like you should get glasspacks. Hahaha

 

[DirkAFD]

Bowtie what kind of Borla is it that you have on your truck? That sounds awesome!

 

[BattelWagun]

Bowtie's stroker probably makes a little bit of a difference too

 

[bowtiefreak]

Bowtie's stroker probably makes a little bit of a difference too

Maybe...

Exhaust is JBA shoties, magnaflow cats, borla cat back system (no idea model, been a long time since I bought this). And as BattelWagun stated, the 383 may help a little bit

 

[njJohn]

The Wife gave me the OK to order the flowmaster cat back system. It comes with the 50 series muffler. I have the same concerns of it being too quiet. I'll just keep my fingers crossed.

On a side note. I put the Jegs 3" cat back on my 91 5.7 Silverado. It was pretty darn quiet. You knew it was a V8, but not really hot rod sounding. The Jegs 3" turbo muffler is noted to be smaller than 3" on the inside.