What to choose for mufflers?

MattsIASlickShop · Post by **MattsIASlickShop** » February 8, 2007, 5:22 pm

I think I have it narrowed down to two choices for my 390, but I thought maybe I would get more feedback from those who might have them.
I think I want either Flowmaster original series 40's or Flowmaster super 40's.
Links to both sound clips:
http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/40_orig.html
http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/40_super.html

we can buy them here:
http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsass ... ceQ2dcurve

Brion71 · Post by **Brion71** » February 8, 2007, 5:35 pm

i think the super 40's sound better, but thats just my choice.

Model_T_46804 · Post by **Model_T_46804** » February 8, 2007, 5:46 pm

I have 40's on hopped up Mustang GT. They're good mufflers, have good flow, and are built to last but man are they loud!

6166 Junkyard Dog · Post by **6166 Junkyard Dog** » February 8, 2007, 6:18 pm

Big Slick runs nothing straight 3"

jakdad · Post by **jakdad** » February 8, 2007, 7:04 pm

I like Bassani best, but $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. I put the Bassani cat back on my Lightning, awesome sound!!

Hoofbeat Racer · Post by **Hoofbeat Racer** » February 8, 2007, 7:37 pm

They both sound pretty cool. I went with Magnaflows myself. Can't wait to hear the ol 460 purr with them strapped on.

Fanatic · Post by **Fanatic** » February 8, 2007, 7:38 pm

I run the original 40s and think it sounds good. You heard it . I have a 1 1/2" crossover just after the collectors and factory 89 Mustang GT tailpipes. Ya got to have tailpipes!

I can send ya pics if you want, cause it is set up kinda different. The muffllers are up-and-down and the tailpipes are canted way in and bolted together at the top. It fits well even tho it may seem odd.

jkimbrel65 · Post by **jkimbrel65** » February 8, 2007, 7:46 pm

I vote cherry bombs http://www.cherrybomb.com/cars_new.asp? ... _Only=true

Truckfarmer · Post by **Truckfarmer** » February 8, 2007, 8:39 pm

Matt, I have the original 40's on my 66 with a 390. The pipes exit in front of the rear wheels. You have had to listen to it several times.

ripsnorter · Post by **ripsnorter** » February 8, 2007, 9:31 pm

heh. cherry bomb glass packs were the cheapos they had down at the local parts store, so thats what I grabbed. I didnt know they were actually popular in any way shape or form.

BigTim · Post by **BigTim** » February 8, 2007, 10:29 pm

I have the 40s on my Slick, sounds good but on the loud side.

Post by **Greg D** » February 9, 2007, 12:32 am

I had Cherry Bombs on my 66, sounded very cool with an FE breathing through them.

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » February 9, 2007, 12:57 am

i have a single flowmaster on my 292, not sure what size it is.the 65 towtruck on the 4x4 frame has 2 cherry bombs.wifes truck has headers and 2 normal type mufflers, it sounds good but not like the flowmasters.

F-Zilla · Post by **F-Zilla** » February 9, 2007, 12:59 am

I have 40s on my 390 Galaxie, they sound real good!

PFM-64f100 · Post by **PFM-64f100** » February 9, 2007, 1:59 pm

Just put 13" glass packs on it and be done....

rjewkes · Post by **rjewkes** » February 9, 2007, 2:08 pm

Super 40's sound more throaty/truck like. the 40's originals sound ok for a muscle car.

ABA · Post by **ABA** » February 9, 2007, 4:22 pm

I'm running DynoMax Race Magnums. They got a straight though design and aren't no where near as loud as as the FlowMasters.

Now I got the dual chambered Flowmasters on my V8 T-Bird and you can't here the radio at all.

a2z64 · Post by **a2z64** » February 9, 2007, 9:30 pm

I have the 40's on my 390 in my 64, wasn't sure at first if I liked the sound but have grown to really like it alot. My neighbor tells me he can feel it in his house when I start my truck!!

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » February 9, 2007, 11:47 pm

Hey matt.

whatever happened to "straight pipes save lives"

brettfromokla · Post by **brettfromokla** » February 18, 2007, 12:22 pm

The shop where I work has some videos posted of different exhausts and how they sound on different vehicles here is the link : http://jmac.qconn.com/

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