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To muffler or Not (1/6)
3/2/13 4:12pm

Wally71
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Palos Heights, IL - USA

Vette(s):
1971 LT 1 4spd Coupe numbers matching #s114893

Joined: 2/8/2013
Posts: 14

Hey Guys I'm trying to decide to put magnaflow mufflers on or another brand. I currently run straight 2/12" chambered exhaust w/o any mufflers . Any thoughts,the resonance in the interior is pretty loud! Thanks for any advice.

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Re: To muffler or Not (2/6)
3/2/13 6:02pm

Case75
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, - Canada

Vette(s):
1975 Corvette 383 stroker w/Patriot 190 heads, Eagle stroker kit, Comp 279TH7 cam, DUI distributor, Edelbrock 7116 intake, Edelbrock 1806 carb, Hedman Hedders, TH400 w/TCI Breakaway 2400 stall, Transgo 1-2 shift kit.

Joined: 6/19/2012
Posts: 230

I have magnaflows on mine and am very happy. I've driven it for 2 hours straight and carried on a conversation with a passenger without any trouble. I run about 2350 rpm at 60 mph (when my tach worked). I really like the sound. And get a lot of compliments from others. :)

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Build Date: May 7, 1975. 383 w/267 RWHP/310 RWTQ

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Re: To muffler or Not (3/6)
3/2/13 7:31pm

KDADDY79
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Dutchess County, NY - USA

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White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.

Joined: 8/27/2007
Posts: 2484

A few years ago I changed from 2 1/2 chambered to Magnaflows. I did'nt replace the chambered sections with straight pipes. I just cut the back of the system to accept the (Magnaflow) mufflers and installed them.

I really liked the sound over that of the chambered system!

I also liked to once again be able to talk to a passenger or listen to the radio instead of exclusively listening to the chambered exhaust.

(No offense intended to anyone who has a loud exhaust system. Just my preference).

Kevin

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Re: To muffler or Not (4/6)
3/2/13 8:30pm

Redwingvette

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Waterford, MI - USA

Vette(s):
1973 Red coupe

Joined: 9/13/2002
Posts: 1735

I installed a complete Magnaflow system on my 3.

I really like the sound.

My install page

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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans

Borgeson Steering box

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Re: To muffler or Not (5/6)
3/5/13 11:28pm

daveo76
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Vancouver, WA - USA

Vette(s):
1976 Silver/Firethorn. L48, 4spd. Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.

Joined: 8/25/2005
Posts: 857

I have 2 1/2 true dual Magnaflows on my '76 and love the sound. I do sometimes pine for the cool idle of the chambered systems, but not sure I'd want the tradeoff of the noise at highway speeds.

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1976 Silver/Firethorn. L48, 4spd. Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.

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Re: To muffler or Not (6/6)
6/27/13 8:23pm

John's Corvette
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, - France

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Corvette! A child's dream come true since last year!

Joined: 6/9/2013
Posts: 12

Hi...
I just received my KBD targa mufflers from Eckler's! not yet installed, but the sound like fun! What do you think?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY4gV0fFPTk

http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corvette-mufflers-chrome-kbd-targa-1978-1982.html

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