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To muffler or Not

Posted: 3/2/13 1:12pmMessage 1 of 6

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Wally71

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Palos Heights, IL - USA

Joined: 2/8/2013

Posts: 14

Vette(s): 1971 LT 1 4spd Coupe numbers matching #s114893

Hey Guys I'm trying to decide to put magnaflow mufflers on or another brand. I currently run straight 2/12" chambered exhaust w/o any mufflers . Any thoughts,the resonance in the interior is pretty loud! Thanks for any advice.

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Re: To muffler or Not

Posted: 3/2/13 3:02pmMessage 2 of 6

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Case75

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Owen Sound, Canada

Joined: 6/19/2012

Posts: 230

Vette(s): 1975 Corvette 383 stroker w/Patriot 190 heads, Eagle stroker kit, Comp 279TH7 cam, DUI distributor, Edelbrock 7116 intake, Edelbrock 1806 carb, Hedman Hedders, TH400 w/TCI Breakaway 2400 stall, Transgo 1-2 shift kit.

I have magnaflows on mine and am very happy. I've driven it for 2 hours straight and carried on a conversation with a passenger without any trouble. I run about 2350 rpm at 60 mph (when my tach worked). I really like the sound. And get a lot of compliments from others. :)

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Build Date: May 7, 1975. 383 w/267 RWHP/310 RWTQ

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Re: To muffler or Not

Posted: 3/2/13 4:31pmMessage 3 of 6

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KDADDY79

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Dutchess County, NY - USA

Joined: 8/27/2007

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Vette(s): White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.

A few years ago I changed from 2 1/2 chambered to Magnaflows. I did'nt replace the chambered sections with straight pipes. I just cut the back of the system to accept the (Magnaflow) mufflers and installed them.

I really liked the sound over that of the chambered system!

I also liked to once again be able to talk to a passenger or listen to the radio instead of exclusively listening to the chambered exhaust.

(No offense intended to anyone who has a loud exhaust system. Just my preference).

Kevin

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Posted: 3/2/13 5:30pmMessage 4 of 6

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Redwingvette

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Waterford, MI - USA

Joined: 9/13/2002

Posts: 1795

Vette(s): 1973 Red coupe

I installed a complete Magnaflow system on my 3.

I really like the sound.

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Brian - NCM Lifetime Member

73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans

Borgeson Steering box

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Re: To muffler or Not

Posted: 3/5/13 8:28pmMessage 5 of 6

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daveo76

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Vancouver, WA - USA

Joined: 8/25/2005

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Vette(s): 1976 Silver/Firethorn. L48, 4spd. Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.

I have 2 1/2 true dual Magnaflows on my '76 and love the sound. I do sometimes pine for the cool idle of the chambered systems, but not sure I'd want the tradeoff of the noise at highway speeds.