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Forum: C3 HVAC, Fuel, Emissions, and Exhaust

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Need suggestions on new mufflers!

Posted: 5/21/08 3:47pmMessage 11 of 27
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Dejablu
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Vette(s): 2005 Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic Coupe --------------------- Sold 1974 T-top, 4 spd to BillKS

I got the exhaust setup from Corvette Central (a C3VR sponsor by the way) and it was Part#323737 with a cost of $284.80 plus shipping. 

I had mine installed by a local muffler shop because I didn't have a lift and didn't think I had enough room to do it.  I'm glad I did, the kit went on pretty good, except he did have to re-bend one tube slightly to get it to line up.  I like the aluminized system because it won't rust like steel. 
 
Try this link.   By the way, the price is the same as when I bought mine 3 years ago!!
 
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Posted: 5/21/08 5:56pmMessage 12 of 27
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Vette(s): 1979 L82 4 speed Scat 383 crank 190 cc Procomp Aluminum Heads 202 160 stainless valves GM Powder metal rods Speedpro H860CP Hypereutectic pistons 280 cam hydralic HEI Pro comp 1.6 roller rockers Mighty Demon 750 Sanderson CC1AP Hedders.
I got a decent set up from pypes, dual x pipe with the mufflers included. Had to make the down pipes but it went on fairly easy. 79rebuild2008-05-21 17:58:03
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Posted: 5/21/08 8:49pmMessage 13 of 27
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Moses Lake, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II
Well I am running Hooker ceramic coated headers, aluminized 2-1/2" pipes and Flowmaster 40 series mufflers. Sounds great around town but gets a little loud on the freeway. The engine is spinning 3500 rpm on the freeway so if I go to a 5 speed the noise level should be better. I do like them though for the most part. I bought 2-1/2" sweet thunder chambered mufflers but did not install them. With the vette being a little lower than stock I would have had ground clearance issues.
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Posted: 5/22/08 7:42amMessage 14 of 27
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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp
I believe that C3`s should be heard! I consider them Hot Rods, Particularly the way most here like to juice them up a bit.
 quiet is reserved for C5/C6. Picking a sound is tough, especially when you can`t always hear what the final sound will be `till after you installed. i went through 2 sets of mufflers for my sidepipes before i settled on the ones i have. that can get expensive. try to sample if you can before you buy. good luck and enjoy the ride!
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Posted: 5/22/08 1:19pmMessage 15 of 27
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I have Monza Mufflers on my 77, the sound is great, they have duel exaust from each muffler. Supposed  to add 15 hp per muffler? Gene
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Posted: 5/22/08 1:41pmMessage 16 of 27
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Vette(s): 1976 Corvette Stingray L-48 Automatic Black
I recently had Magnaflow Performance mufflers put on my '76 L-48. The car has headers and together I feel it has a nice soft rumble. These mufflers run about $100 to $150 each installed. They sound great!Big%20smile
 
 
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Posted: 5/22/08 2:47pmMessage 17 of 27
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I put the Sweet Thunder chambered on mine, name says it all.


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Posted: 5/22/08 3:26pmMessage 18 of 27
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Vette(s): 1980 L-48 still in the middle of a frame-off.
1 day to go on these... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Corvette-NOS-Mufflers-RARE-63-64-65-66-67-68-69-70_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34203QQihZ010QQitemZ200224825834QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

and I thought I spent some cash on the MAM stainless polished set.

Corvettes and women are the same...You want to make love to them but they keep breaking down.
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Posted: 5/23/08 9:04amMessage 19 of 27
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
I think if you spend $50 per muffler, you will be replacing them in a couple of years due to rust.
If you get alum or stainless, they will last a lot longer.
 
 
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Posted: 5/23/08 11:01amMessage 20 of 27
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Vette(s): 74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles, all original; paint, interior, engine, split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
Check out the thread under:C3 parts for sale.  New Polished stainless steel mufflers figure out at about 128 each shipped.

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74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split  bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
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