James Bird wrote:
>
> Bruce,
>
> So how loud is your 3" in/out? How would you think it compares to a 3"/dual 2.5 out??
>
> ____________________________________________
> James Bird BirdJD@InternetMCI.com
> '97 Dakota CC, V8, 4x4, 5sp, loaded, 500w of serious sound.
> ____________________________________________
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bruce Bexte [SMTP:bruceb@direct.ca]
> Sent: Sunday, July 13, 1997 8:50 PM
> To: dakota@ait.fredonia.edu
> Subject: Re: Exhaust questions (again)
>
> Sean Meldrum wrote:
> >
> > At 09:54 PM 7/12/97 -0700, you wrote:
> > >So I ordered a Gibson, and am waiting anxiously for it. I do this because
> > >a want a good performance muffler with dual 2.5" pipes out to match the
> > >Doug Thorleys going on next week.
> > >
> > >Well I stop by the local muffler shop that might be doing the work, and he
> > >tells me that I am NUTS for putting a Gibson ($99) on if I am planning to
> > >install the DT headers and new MP chip (the year it comes out), and paying
> > >extra for all Mandrel bends. He said the ONLY way to go is a good
> > >Flowmaster. I explained that I have heard the 2 stage units and they are
> > >too loud for me. He tells me that Flowmaster makes a much better unit than
> > >the two stage and it's much quieter. He highly recommended that I let him
> > >install the Flowmaster of his choice ($140) and if I don't like it, he'll
> > >make it better until I'm happy.
> >
> > He's pushing what he sells. The Flowmaster is a *very* good muffler but
> > that doesn't mean the Gibson isn't too. Gibson builds their mufflers to
> > work especially for a trucks power band.
> >
> > >
> > >Now we are talking $145 for the muffler, and about $300 worth of pipe
> > >bending/welding, and mending. He'll be putting a 3" pipe coming from the
> > >Catalyst, and will re-install the O2 sensor in that 3" pipe, then running
> > >dual 2.5" out the passenger side.
> >
> > oh, I thought you wanted *split* dual exits.....one on each side of the
> > license plate. If you're running 2 parallel pipes out to the passenger
> > side $300 is *way* too much.
> >
> > >
> > >This shop is in Santa Rosa, about 1 mile from the Flowmaster headquarters.
> > > I guess he might know what he's doing. He even offered me to meet one of
> > >the guru's at Flowmaster and listen to his 318.
> >
> > Wouldn't hurt to listen to it but based on your earlier posts of what
> > you're looking for you'll be very happy with the Gibson.
> >
> > >
> > >I need some input! What do I do? Do I eat the ($95) and go with the
> > >Flowmaster? Do I install the Gibson??
> >
> > Keep the Gibson I say. I've heard 'em and they sound *really* good. And
> > that's coming from someone who wanted LOUD. You might want to get a
> > second price from another shop too. Never hurts to shop around.
> >
> > *******************************97 Dakota Sport*******************************
> > sean meldrum
> >
> > email: Home: spm@c3net.net (list subscription)
> > Work: sean_p_meldrum@auto.ittind.com
> >
> > Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/7875/
> >
> > Black, 318, 5spd, 3.55SG, reg. cab, 2wd, buckets
> > "Fresh air by Meldrum"
> > All exterior vinyl graphics removed
> > Moroso Blue Max plug wires and Spectre looms
> > DynoMax Race Magnum Welded. 3" in/out, exiting before axle.
> > MSD 6a, Blaster coil awaiting installation
> > ****************************************************************************
> > ****Hi guys when I was going to do my system I thought the best thing to do would be the cat
> back 3 inch in and two 2.5 pipes out.I talked to a few guys about the one in two out
> idea and most of the guys I talked too didnt like it,infact they all sayed a 3 in 3 out
> would give me more power then a 3 in twin 2,5s out.So I went to the masterand asked his
> advice (Dale Adams the crew cheif of the NHRA top fuel dragster team Layback Racing).
> Anyway enough name dropping, He sayed go with the 3 in 3 out Dynamax behind the right
> wheel.Hope that helps Bye for now Bruce
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Hi James the 3 in 3 out has a nice rumble to it but i havent herd the 3 in 2.5 out but
Im sure happy with the gains from this system.bye for now Bruce
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