Re: magnaflow's too loud

From: Terrible Tom (SilverEightynine@aol.com)
Date: Sun Dec 18 2005 - 21:46:43 EST


Terrible Tom wrote:
>
> jldenning@earthlink.net wrote:
>
>> My bud has a 2003 w the v-8 that replaced my 318 (4.7?). He recently
>> installed
>> a single cat-back magnaflow that dumps behind the right rear. I think
>> it's
>> 3.5" tubes. It's way too loud on the highway,for him. He called
>> the mfg, whom
>> recommended adding a resonator behind the magna. Will a resonator
>> help? If so,
>> any recommnedations on brands. Any other thoughts?
>>
>> TIA
>
>
> LOUD PIPES SAVE LIVES!!!!
>
> *twitch*
>
> yeah - a resonator will... you can go with something generic like a
> cherry bomb glass pack... that should tone it down a little bit. Guess
> the best option is to replace the Mag with something else. Adding a
> resonator or a 2nd muffler is as much work as replacing the main
> muffler. Flow master 40 series are pretty good... prolly quieter than
> that Mag. Pipe size is also a little too big... shoulda gone with a 3
> inch isntead of 3.5

Also - piping it out behind the rear wheels will quiet down the in-cab
noise too.

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