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>X< · 01-03-2003, 12:27 AM

i think i read here that my dusl flowmater 40 series would sound better with no turndowns, so i but them off today. now its manifild to H pipe, then two 40 series and then nothing. i think ts louder, but not as deep, but has ok. my friends think it ounds like crap now.

crazy longhorn · 01-03-2003, 12:37 AM

I think they sound good with turndowns, but i didnt like all the dust they stir up under the truck.....I poked mine out the sides just ahead of the tires

Nova_Cobra64 · 01-03-2003, 01:29 AM

I have 2 sets of exhaust for my 69. One is 2" pipe through bottles exiting before the wheels. The other is 2.5" pipe through Super Turbos tipped down about 4 feet from the headers. I think the first set is all around better. It snaps pretty good, is fairly loud, and has a decent sound. The second set has a pretty mellow tone with a lot more cab noise. Being that this is dealing with 2 different pipe diameters and mufflers, this probably isn't a great example.

A better comparison is my 80 chev. I had 2" pipes with magnum glasspacks tipped down before the axle. When I compare it to other trucks with the same thing out the side or back, they are louder and snap more, but the tone isn't so great. Mine isn't as loud but I think the rumble sound is better than others out the back or side. But again, the cab noise annoys me sometimes.

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 01-03-2003, 03:13 AM

According to the poll your an idiot.:p lol. When I first put the smallblock in my panel I had headers and 2ft of pipe then 36in glasspacks and nothing after that, it sounded terrible plus it was way too loud inside now i have 40 series flomasters exiting in front of the tires. Allot of my friends have turndowns I would if I had a truck.

Hooter · 01-03-2003, 03:20 AM

I wouldn't turn them down but I would bend pipe to make the pipes poke out the sides

Stout72 · 01-03-2003, 01:14 PM

My turndowns exit right after the flowmasters, spewing a wonderful rumble that reverbs off the pavement then off the bottom of the bed. Deliciously obnoxoius!

Alexis · 01-03-2003, 02:36 PM

i had turn downs on the blazer, no tail pipe just right off the muffler. but i got to say i love the rumble.

imaindianoutlaw · 01-03-2003, 07:05 PM

idiot! LOL

View Poll Results: to turndown or not to turndown, that is the question
he should weld them back on	4	21.05%
i did it and mine sounds better	4	21.05%
i did it andmine sounds worse	0	0%
he's an idiot for cutting them	11	57.89%
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll

01-03-2003, 12:27 AM	#1
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,481	turndowns or no turndowns i think i read here that my dusl flowmater 40 series would sound better with no turndowns, so i but them off today. now its manifild to H pipe, then two 40 series and then nothing. i think ts louder, but not as deep, but has ok. my friends think it ounds like crap now. __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

01-03-2003, 12:37 AM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I think they sound good with turndowns, but i didnt like all the dust they stir up under the truck.....I poked mine out the sides just ahead of the tires __________________ 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....

01-03-2003, 01:29 AM	#3
Nova_Cobra64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melville, SK Posts: 1,144	I have 2 sets of exhaust for my 69. One is 2" pipe through bottles exiting before the wheels. The other is 2.5" pipe through Super Turbos tipped down about 4 feet from the headers. I think the first set is all around better. It snaps pretty good, is fairly loud, and has a decent sound. The second set has a pretty mellow tone with a lot more cab noise. Being that this is dealing with 2 different pipe diameters and mufflers, this probably isn't a great example. A better comparison is my 80 chev. I had 2" pipes with magnum glasspacks tipped down before the axle. When I compare it to other trucks with the same thing out the side or back, they are louder and snap more, but the tone isn't so great. Mine isn't as loud but I think the rumble sound is better than others out the back or side. But again, the cab noise annoys me sometimes. __________________ 2004 Silverado - Beater 1969 GMC - In progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441683 2011 Aveo - Work commuter 2013 Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 - The reason no work gets done on the project truck.

01-03-2003, 03:20 AM	#5
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I wouldn't turn them down but I would bend pipe to make the pipes poke out the sides __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

01-03-2003, 03:13 AM	#4
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	According to the poll your an idiot.:p lol. When I first put the smallblock in my panel I had headers and 2ft of pipe then 36in glasspacks and nothing after that, it sounded terrible plus it was way too loud inside now i have 40 series flomasters exiting in front of the tires. Allot of my friends have turndowns I would if I had a truck.

01-03-2003, 01:14 PM	#6
Stout72 Not my good side. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fairfield, California Posts: 222	My turndowns exit right after the flowmasters, spewing a wonderful rumble that reverbs off the pavement then off the bottom of the bed. Deliciously obnoxoius! __________________ 72 Chevy K20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4" lift, dual shock suspension front & rear. Daily driver and a work in progress. 00 Suburban LT 90 Camaro RS 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special (Ol' Reliable)

01-03-2003, 02:36 PM	#7
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	i had turn downs on the blazer, no tail pipe just right off the muffler. but i got to say i love the rumble.

01-03-2003, 07:05 PM	#8
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	idiot! LOL __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.



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