RE: ATTN: Matt Barret (Flowmaster ???)

From: bernd@texas.net
Date: Wed Aug 15 2001 - 14:16:36 EDT


Who said they don't make the 50-Series anymore?

P/N# 52555 is a (almost) direct replacement and the 52570 is the 70-Series
version. Both are 2.5" IN/OUT.

A larger tip will change the tone slightly...a little more mellow at idle but a
little louder under WOT.

- Bernd

> Bernd, now a little while ago I asked you about the Flowmaster 50 series.
> You said the 50 series is the way to go. Now I found out that Flowmaster
> doesn't make them anymore so I guess I need the delta flow. But now you say
> that you are running a 50 SUV Flowmaster. What would give me better tone
> but still keeping some noise. I am not a wimp when it comes to the volume
> like most here but I do want a great sounding exhaust. Now remember that I
> am not running a SC.
>
> I will run a 2.5" out to a 3.5" tip exiting in the stock location... Do you
> think the tip would give me much of a change in sound?
>
> please email me at talthoff@diyannihomes.net (since I plan on ordering this
> thing by tomorrow morning)
>
> also if any others have any suggestions please feel free to email me at work
> as well.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tim Althoff
> http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/yellowdakota/index.html
> 99 Solar Yellow RC V-6 Manual
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Bernd D. Ratsch
> Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 5:54 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: RE: DML: ATTN: Matt Barret (Flowmaster ???)
>
>
>
> I use a Flowmaster SUV Muffler (2.5" IN/2.5" Dual OUT). It's MUCH
> quieter than the 40 or standard 50-series mufflers...and doesn't sound
> like a vacuum cleaner like the DeltaFlow (with boost).
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Paul Macey
> Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 7:26 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: RE: DML: ATTN: Matt Barret (Flowmaster ???)
>
>
> Flowmaster makes a 50 series called the SUV Peformance Muffler. Call
> them and ask about it...they recommend it over the 50 Series Delta Flow
> for better flow, sound, and less cab noise.
>
> Mine is a single center 2 1/2 inch inlet with dual 2 1/4 inch outlets.
>
>
> On Wed, 15 Aug 2001, yllwdkta wrote:
>
> > it's a little on the raspy side. I like the volume of it but think
> > the 50 series will give me a better tone. I ran the 40 series with
> > stock pipes. Now I am going to run a 50 series with new 2.5" and
> > expand it to 3" pipe just after the axle and then put a 3.5" tip on a
> > side exit.
> >
> > I still really wish they had the 50 series with out the delta.
> > Flowmaster said they haven't made then in over a year and a half.
> >
> > I heard chucks at Carlisle and it was a pretty nice tone. although he
>
> > did have header which he said lowered the tone a little bit. If need
> > be I will put some headers on in the next year.
> >
> > Tim Althoff http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/yellowdakota/index.html
> > 99 Solar Yellow RC V-6 Manual
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Chris Oertell
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 11:36 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: RE: DML: ATTN: Matt Barret (Flowmaster ???)
> >
> >
> >
> > Tim,
> >
> > Why don't you like the 40 series exhaust?
> >
> > Chris Oertell
> > Arcadia, CA
> > http://www.dodgetruckonline.com
> > coertell@earthlink.net
> > 1998 Dodge Dakota Sport V6 Regular Cab Emerald Green
> > 1989 Kawasaki EX500
> > AOL IM--coertell73
> > ICQ #--19870422
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of yllwdkta
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 12:48 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: RE: DML: ATTN: Matt Barret (Flowmaster ???)
> >
> >
> >
> > well I just need to call down there and get a price now. I can't wait
>
> > to chuck the 40 series muffler.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>



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