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McGillicutty · 05-14-2003, 07:10 PM

I need new exhaust for my truck. I have a pretty much stock 350 and coil springs. I was thinking of exiting the pipes in front of the rear wheels. What muffler will have good sound yet not obnoxiously loud? Also does any one sell a kit for this or would it be cheaper to just take it to a custom shop?

thanks

crazy longhorn · 05-14-2003, 09:00 PM

For tailpipe exit infront of the rear wheels, I would reccomend a pair of Dynomax Super turbos, & run an H pipe in the system. You should have a nice mellow note, but a little "rumble". If you like a little louder, you can add a set of 3 x 18 chrome tips to the tailpipes. I prefer custom bent systems, but you might check with some of the vendors on the board, for "bolt on".....if you use aluminized pipe, it should last a good while. Good luck,crazyL

gr8scott51 · 05-15-2003, 12:03 AM

Do a search on this subject, there have been a lot of threads on exhaust lately. I think Summit sells a bolt in kit at a low price. Good luck, Scott

GreenMystChevy · 05-15-2003, 12:16 AM

I second the search idea. There has been a few topics lately about exhaust.
LMC has a bolt on kit for stock trucks that I used and just got the glasspacks with it. If you want mellow though, you might want to try the other muffler that comes with it.
It was a little bit of a pain to install but I thought it was worth the time and money, especially with what the exhaust shops in this neck of the woods wanted to charge me. I'm sure others have used this kit, not sure what they have to say about it though. I bet it fits a little better or a little worse for others.

mtdave2 · 05-15-2003, 12:19 AM

hands down, magna flows. i love mine! ill post a sound clip if you want

GreenMystChevy · 05-15-2003, 12:25 AM

I heard Breeh's Magnaflows this last weekend. Sounded really nice but maybe a little too loud for ya. I didn't think it was obnoxious but you could hear him coming down the street. Had a very clean, tuned sound to it.

tripp · 05-15-2003, 08:23 AM

i've got full length Hedman Headers, 2 1/2" pipes and 40 series Flowmasters. the pipes go over the axle and are cut off with no exposed pipe showing. these pipes aren't quiet, but when the v-8's hitting a lick at idle, the sound can't be beat.

rin68 · 05-15-2003, 09:16 AM

does the LMC kit have mandrel bent pipes?

GreenMystChevy · 05-15-2003, 12:04 PM

Yes, the LMC pipes are mandrel bent.

05-14-2003, 07:10 PM	#1
McGillicutty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 19	exhaust opinions wanted I need new exhaust for my truck. I have a pretty much stock 350 and coil springs. I was thinking of exiting the pipes in front of the rear wheels. What muffler will have good sound yet not obnoxiously loud? Also does any one sell a kit for this or would it be cheaper to just take it to a custom shop? thanks

05-14-2003, 09:00 PM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	For tailpipe exit infront of the rear wheels, I would reccomend a pair of Dynomax Super turbos, & run an H pipe in the system. You should have a nice mellow note, but a little "rumble". If you like a little louder, you can add a set of 3 x 18 chrome tips to the tailpipes. I prefer custom bent systems, but you might check with some of the vendors on the board, for "bolt on".....if you use aluminized pipe, it should last a good while. Good luck,crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

05-15-2003, 12:03 AM	#3
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	Do a search on this subject, there have been a lot of threads on exhaust lately. I think Summit sells a bolt in kit at a low price. Good luck, Scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

05-15-2003, 12:16 AM	#4
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	I second the search idea. There has been a few topics lately about exhaust. LMC has a bolt on kit for stock trucks that I used and just got the glasspacks with it. If you want mellow though, you might want to try the other muffler that comes with it. It was a little bit of a pain to install but I thought it was worth the time and money, especially with what the exhaust shops in this neck of the woods wanted to charge me. I'm sure others have used this kit, not sure what they have to say about it though. I bet it fits a little better or a little worse for others. __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

05-15-2003, 12:19 AM	#5
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	hands down, magna flows. i love mine! ill post a sound clip if you want __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

05-15-2003, 12:25 AM	#6
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	I heard Breeh's Magnaflows this last weekend. Sounded really nice but maybe a little too loud for ya. I didn't think it was obnoxious but you could hear him coming down the street. Had a very clean, tuned sound to it. __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

05-15-2003, 08:23 AM	#7
tripp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Meansville, Georgia Posts: 218	define obnoxiously loud i've got full length Hedman Headers, 2 1/2" pipes and 40 series Flowmasters. the pipes go over the axle and are cut off with no exposed pipe showing. these pipes aren't quiet, but when the v-8's hitting a lick at idle, the sound can't be beat.

05-15-2003, 09:16 AM	#8
rin68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: East Peoria, IL Posts: 600	does the LMC kit have mandrel bent pipes? __________________ 1968 C10 - 383, non-stop project 1969 Camaro - 327, bone stock family heirloom...soon to be LS/T56, Ridetech, all the goodies

05-15-2003, 12:04 PM	#9
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	Yes, the LMC pipes are mandrel bent. __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall



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