Exhaust: Is shorter louder?

[19Yukon97]

Im getting a magnaflow dual exhaust put on my 97 2 door yukon. and i was just wondering whats louder? a short muffler like an 11" muffler or a longer one like a 22" muffler?
thanks
nick

 

[sokr915]

the shorter muffler will be louder

 

[TigerEyz3]

Shorter is typically louder, but raspier.
Longer is typically quieter, but deeper.

 

[19Yukon97]

Thanks for the input guys! Im thinking about getting the 14 inch case magnaflow duals! i hope its what!

Thanks

 

[97loudho]

i was going to post this myself looking to upgrade the exhaust on my 97 tahoe

 

[19Yukon97]

im going to be putting the 14 inch 2.5 dual exhaust from the cats back in the next couple of weeks!
Thanks for the help guys!

 

[TigerEyz3]

Exhaust volume and sound is a very subjective thing. Keep in mind that the entire vehicle is cabin space and therefore prone to resonance...the louder the volume, the more in-cabin noise you'll hear.

 

[alelogman]

I was just curious on how loud will it get if I remove the exhaust resonator? I heard removing it gives a nice gurgle sound. Is it true? I don't want to go for a shorter exhaust but at the same time wants a bit louder sound. Any advice?

 

[TigerEyz3]

Our trucks don't have resonators...catalytic converters and mufflers only. If you're talking about removing the converters, you'll have other issues to contend with - check engine codes and smelly exhaust being the most notable. Federal fines being the most expensive if caught...