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Mail From: mark thispot (email redacted)

I too have wondered if there's a way to "try before I buy" a set of
mufflers.
What exactly gives a setup it's characteristic sound? Is there more to it
than pipe diameter, muffler baffling? Why do big blocks SOUND like a big
block? It shouldn't be exhaust flow--particularly as I'm thinking of the
sound at idle & at cruise. The "Mustang sound" is a phrase I've seen
several times in print (usually referring to late models & with 2 chamber
Flowmasters). I like this sound but I don't want it on MY car. I'm looking
for a very deep tone, not a very loud one. I may get flamed for this but as
far as current production I think the Camaros & Firebirds sound much
"tougher" than any other affordable cars on the road.

Mark

'70 Mach 1 351W


>Hi Everyone,
> I was sitting here and was wondering if anybody knows of sites
>with Muffler sounds?. Particularly, the 3 Chamber Flowmaster sound.
> I guess im just a little curious because I have the Mufflers but
>haven't had the chance to hear them. Hopefully they'll have a nice
>throaty rumble at idle(hopefully not like the 2 chamber ones)and open up a
>little when I step on it.
> Even better, maybe someone has personal WAV's of their 3 chamber
>dual exhaust setups? Well, just a thought. Thanks everyone.
>
>Danny.
>
>*********************************************************
>Danny Duarte
>Voice (213) 390-1328
>1966 Mustang
>geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/3809/Page1.html?935629867380
>Performer Intake*Holley600Carb* 2/14 dual exhaust with H pipe*
>Pertronix Ignition* Hedman Headers, a T-5 tranny, and 3 Chamber
>Flowmasters sitting there waiting to be installed
>"Its better to leave your mouth shut
>and look stupid then open your mouth and remove all doubt"

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Mail From: Randy Thornton (email redacted)

The cam and headers have more to do with the sound than the block size or
pipe size in my opinion. When that cam is really hitting hard and the
exhause pulses hard enough to push you hand back, the exhaust will sound
great. I have a 351 2V with CompCams 272, Dynomax headers, Dynomax mufflers
and 2 1/2 inch dual exhaust. Give it a listen.
home.austin.rr.com/mach1/mustang1.wav

----- Original Message -----
From: mark thispot <(email redacted)>
To: <(email redacted)>
Sent: Monday, October 11, 1999 11:23 AM
Subject: Re: [CM:18757] muffler tone (or whatever)--further thoughts


> I too have wondered if there's a way to "try before I buy" a set of
> mufflers.
> What exactly gives a setup it's characteristic sound? Is there more to it
> than pipe diameter, muffler baffling? Why do big blocks SOUND like a big
> block? It shouldn't be exhaust flow--particularly as I'm thinking of the
> sound at idle & at cruise. The "Mustang sound" is a phrase I've seen
> several times in print (usually referring to late models & with 2 chamber
> Flowmasters). I like this sound but I don't want it on MY car. I'm
looking
> for a very deep tone, not a very loud one. I may get flamed for this but
as
> far as current production I think the Camaros & Firebirds sound much
> "tougher" than any other affordable cars on the road.
>
> Mark
>
> '70 Mach 1 351W
>
>
> >Hi Everyone,
> > I was sitting here and was wondering if anybody knows of sites
> >with Muffler sounds?. Particularly, the 3 Chamber Flowmaster sound.
> > I guess im just a little curious because I have the Mufflers but
> >haven't had the chance to hear them. Hopefully they'll have a nice
> >throaty rumble at idle(hopefully not like the 2 chamber ones)and open up
a
> >little when I step on it.
> > Even better, maybe someone has personal WAV's of their 3 chamber
> >dual exhaust setups? Well, just a thought. Thanks everyone.
> >
> >Danny.
> >
> >*********************************************************
> >Danny Duarte
> >Voice (213) 390-1328
> >1966 Mustang
> >geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/3809/Page1.html?935629867380
> >Performer Intake*Holley600Carb* 2/14 dual exhaust with H pipe*
> >Pertronix Ignition* Hedman Headers, a T-5 tranny, and 3 Chamber
> >Flowmasters sitting there waiting to be installed
> >"Its better to leave your mouth shut
> >and look stupid then open your mouth and remove all doubt"
>
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Mail From: Scott Mckee (email redacted)

I've got a pair of Flowmasters on the Ranchero I just purchased though the
receipts I have do not mention which kind. They're about 15" long and a foot
wide, the entrance and exit are on the same edge of the muffler. I've got a
deep rumble out of my stock 351, the women at work say it's "bad" while the men
just drool. I"m not sure if loudness is high, I haven't set off car alarms like
I did with the Monza exhaust on my TR4 (I really pissed off my neighbors with
that). I've herd I can quiet them down a little bit by adding a crossover tube
without sacrifycing the low rumble. Wish I knew which kind they were so I could
pass this on to you, I think they're the sound you want, actually deeper than
what was recorded in a later message, something you won't be able to capture on
a tape.

Hope this helps,
Scott


Randy Thornton wrote:

> The cam and headers have more to do with the sound than the block size or
> pipe size in my opinion. When that cam is really hitting hard and the
> exhause pulses hard enough to push you hand back, the exhaust will sound
> great. I have a 351 2V with CompCams 272, Dynomax headers, Dynomax mufflers
> and 2 1/2 inch dual exhaust. Give it a listen.
> home.austin.rr.com/mach1/mustang1.wav
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: mark thispot <(email redacted)>
> To: <(email redacted)>
> Sent: Monday, October 11, 1999 11:23 AM
> Subject: Re: [CM:18757] muffler tone (or whatever)--further thoughts
>
> > I too have wondered if there's a way to "try before I buy" a set of
> > mufflers.
> > What exactly gives a setup it's characteristic sound? Is there more to it
> > than pipe diameter, muffler baffling? Why do big blocks SOUND like a big
> > block? It shouldn't be exhaust flow--particularly as I'm thinking of the
> > sound at idle & at cruise. The "Mustang sound" is a phrase I've seen
> > several times in print (usually referring to late models & with 2 chamber
> > Flowmasters). I like this sound but I don't want it on MY car. I'm
> looking
> > for a very deep tone, not a very loud one. I may get flamed for this but
> as
> > far as current production I think the Camaros & Firebirds sound much
> > "tougher" than any other affordable cars on the road.
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > '70 Mach 1 351W
> >
> >
> > >Hi Everyone,
> > > I was sitting here and was wondering if anybody knows of sites
> > >with Muffler sounds?. Particularly, the 3 Chamber Flowmaster sound.
> > > I guess im just a little curious because I have the Mufflers but
> > >haven't had the chance to hear them. Hopefully they'll have a nice
> > >throaty rumble at idle(hopefully not like the 2 chamber ones)and open up
> a
> > >little when I step on it.
> > > Even better, maybe someone has personal WAV's of their 3 chamber
> > >dual exhaust setups? Well, just a thought. Thanks everyone.
> > >
> > >Danny.
> > >
> > >*********************************************************
> > >Danny Duarte
> > >Voice (213) 390-1328
> > >1966 Mustang
> > >geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/3809/Page1.html?935629867380
> > >Performer Intake*Holley600Carb* 2/14 dual exhaust with H pipe*
> > >Pertronix Ignition* Hedman Headers, a T-5 tranny, and 3 Chamber
> > >Flowmasters sitting there waiting to be installed
> > >"Its better to leave your mouth shut
> > >and look stupid then open your mouth and remove all doubt"
> >
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Mail From: (email redacted) (email redacted)

I have the 2 chamber FM on my 67 and 68 Mustangs. The 68 has a nice cam and
4bbl carb and some tips from Hooker. It sounds a little louder and meaner
than my 67 with the same mufflers. No tips, stock cam and 2bbl carb. The 3
chamber would not be too noticable and the single chamber is cool if your 17
years old and don't mind not being able to hear anything but mufflers
Depends on what your after.

Mike B

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Mail From: Scott Mckee (email redacted)

I visited the Flowmaster website and have determined/estimated that I've got the
Series 70, 3 chamber muffler based on length and width. I wish you could hear
it, might be what you'll want. Vist the site:
flowmastermufflers.com/fmtest/DOCS/SET.html
Hope this helps,
Scott

(email redacted) wrote:

> I have the 2 chamber FM on my 67 and 68 Mustangs. The 68 has a nice cam and
> 4bbl carb and some tips from Hooker. It sounds a little louder and meaner
> than my 67 with the same mufflers. No tips, stock cam and 2bbl carb. The 3
> chamber would not be too noticable and the single chamber is cool if your 17
> years old and don't mind not being able to hear anything but mufflers
> Depends on what your after.
>
> Mike B
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Mail From: chuck sanborn (email redacted)

>. Wish I knew which kind they were so I could
>pass this on to you,

Scott,
Look for the part number of the muffler at the rear of it, then
ask your auto parts guy which ones they are.
Chuck

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Mail From: Jim Smith (email redacted)

On the corral.net site they had a survey on mufflers/exhaust systems.
Almost everyone who had flowmasters would not buy them again (too loud,
annoying resonance). Whereas those who purchased Borlas, Edelbrocks and
Dynomax mufflers would (buy the same ones). Something to think about...
HTH,
Jim
At 03:40 AM 10/13/99 -0300, Scott Mckee wrote:
>I visited the Flowmaster website and have determined/estimated that I've
got the
>Series 70, 3 chamber muffler based on length and width. I wish you could
hear
>it, might be what you'll want. Vist the site:
>flowmastermufflers.com/fmtest/DOCS/SET.html
>Hope this helps,
>Scott
>
>(email redacted) wrote:
>
>> I have the 2 chamber FM on my 67 and 68 Mustangs. The 68 has a nice cam
and
>> 4bbl carb and some tips from Hooker. It sounds a little louder and meaner
>> than my 67 with the same mufflers. No tips, stock cam and 2bbl carb. The 3
>> chamber would not be too noticable and the single chamber is cool if
your 17
>> years old and don't mind not being able to hear anything but mufflers
>> Depends on what your after.
>>
>> Mike B
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