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i want the old thrush muffler sound...

Posted: 6/2/11 8:00pm Message 1 of 8
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Vette(s): 1981 Corvette L81
i have a 1981 stock 350 with edelbrock intake and carb with headers,strait pipes and stock mufflers. is there any thing i can get or do to have the sound of glass packs but keep the stock muffler look? would like it to sound like my 71 chevelle did with glass packs back in the day..... ryn92120002011-06-02 20:24:43


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i want the old thrush muffler sound...

Posted: 6/2/11 9:03pm Message 2 of 8
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Newport, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 L-48 still in the middle of a frame-off.
I put a pair of KBD twin tip Targa mufflers on my '80 and I think they sound great.  Very throaty with a great rumble.  I have a short video on youtube...type in 80 corvette kbd exhaust. The audio is not the best but you get the idea.
 
Mid America used to sell them but you may need to look around some to find them.  Here is a link to e-bay for you.   http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Corvette-C3-Mufflers-Chrome-Tips-KBD-Targa-78-82-/350404488889




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i want the old thrush muffler sound...

Posted: 6/3/11 3:56am Message 3 of 8
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that sounds great. but i want to keep the look can i get that sound without the 4 tips?


i want the old thrush muffler sound...

Posted: 6/3/11 4:50am Message 4 of 8
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Newport, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 L-48 still in the middle of a frame-off.
You might look at Flowmaster 40s but a lot of people seem to think they are very loud.



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Re: i want the old thrush muffler sound...

Posted: 12/16/11 3:38pm Message 5 of 8
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I have Walker Turbos on my 81, bought them from Mid America and are direct bolt ons no mods needed and got the 60s sound.


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Posted: 12/17/11 12:04pm Message 6 of 8
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Badin Lake, NC - USA
Joined: 4/21/2004
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Vette(s): 1979 Red L-48 Corvette with Doeskin interior, 3-speed automatic, 3.55 rear; 1986 L-98 Coupe, 4+3 Manual - Satin Black and Purple (SCCA TT/Hillclimb Car); 1993 White LT-1 Coupe, Black Interior, 6-speed
I went with the chambered muffler and exhaust kit from MidAmerica. Absolutely love the sound!  It makes that nice ripping noise when you are on it, and is nice and loud with a good burble at idle.  I think it sounds a lot like the old glass packs, but it is up to each ones ear.  I wanted it loud and proud and that is what I have. They sell them for both header and stock manifold set ups.  the tailpipes are just two single 2.5" pipes at the back.  Good luck.


C3: 1979 Corvette Coupe, Auto, L-48, Red/Doeskin (my wife's fave);
C4s: 1986 C4 coupe (SCCA road race car), satin black, 4+3, Z51 package, L-98;  & 1993 C4 coupe, white, 6-speed, LT-1.

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Posted: 12/18/11 6:39am Message 7 of 8
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HOWELL, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
I've got Flowmaster 40s and love em - but ya gotta like it loud - much louder than turbo mufflers.


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Re: i want the old thrush muffler sound...

Posted: 12/18/11 8:37am Message 8 of 8
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Red Lion, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1974 White 350 Corvette, TH400 Automatic 1972 Tangerine /Go Mango Convertible 383 Stroker, 2004r Automatic
I also have the flowmaster 40's and love them.
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