Re: Exhaust "Gurgle" sound

From: Ryan LeBlanc (rleblanc1@earthlink.net)
Date: Mon Apr 12 1999 - 23:39:27 EDT


Don't get me wrong, I love the muffler. I wonder if the 2 chamber has a
louder "gurgle" than the 3 chamber. And yes, it does not seem as bad
once the truck is at normal operating temperature.

Ryan

fawcett@uism.bu.edu wrote:
>
> I get kind of a "gurgle" from time to time from my 3 chamber FlowMaster,
> but it's neither loud nor annoying (sounds kinda like water flowing down a
> pipe). It seems to me the "exhaust note" is temperature dependant... I.E.
> Once the exhaust system warms up, I get a much "cleaner" rumble from my
> exhaust. Anyway, I'm soooo pleased with the *new* sound my Kota puts out,
> I'll never go back! :-)
> Tom
>
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> Subject: DML: Exhaust "Gurgle" sound
> Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
> Date: 4/12/99 6:34 PM
>
> Hey fellow DMLers,
>
> I have a 97 with the 5.2L. I put a flowmaster 2 chamber on my truck.
> THe sound at idle is great, and acceleration was improved. I have one
> annoying problem though. When I am decelerating, in a parking lot, or
> going down a ramp in parking structure, the exhaust gurgles. It is
> pretty load and a little embarrassing. Is this a problem with the 2
> chamber of the 3 chamber? Any one have any ideas? Thanks,
>
> Ryan



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