I have two suggestions to offer: first, if you're going to have a shop replace the mufflers, ask if they'll 'audition' a couple of different ones for you. The performance/racing shop I used suggested that themselves--and it turned out to be a real advantage. The difference in models, in terms of their sound, was much more apparent that way, and I was able to choose just the one I wanted.

Secondly, I highly recommend Magnaflow. They were the hands-down choice for me, and I've read a lot of comments from other people who like theirs just as much. I don't know if they'd be what you're looking for, but if you can, give them a listen.

Magnaflows generally have a mellower tone to them without sacrificing performance.

Most performance mufflers do more or less the same job. Their construction does tend to change the exhaust tone. Flowmaster seems to have a great name for their performance but they are loud.

I've had both on different cars...the Magnaflows definitely are not nearly as loud and raspy. I guess it depends on what you like and want out of them.

Longhorn,

I've got Magnaflo's on my 350 and like the sound.  They're not too loud, yet have a nice mellow tone. 

[QUOTE=SFVette]I highly recommend Magnaflow. They were the hands-down choice for me, and I've read a lot of comments from other people who like theirs just as much. I don't know if they'd be what you're looking for, but if you can, give them a listen.[/QUOTE]

  Dang! Got a lot of Magnaflow fans out there.   I know I didn't want Flowmaster 40's again. Tried them once on the old engine...had 'em taken off two days later. Way too loud especially if your engine's running like . The 50's probably wouldn't be much better either. The Magnaflow's sound more like what I want, deep, not to loud but can be heard if ya want to! Thanks guys, I'll check into them.

interesting topic since i am orientating myself a bit too on muflers.

on the flowmaster site that 40 series delta flow doesn't sound that bad .. to my idea much milder than the  first one of the 40series listed.

and uhh.. don't hear anyone about dynomax ... does that mean it is not the right one ?

ohh..  here is a nice article about exhaust science:

http://www.superchevy.com/technical/engines_drivetrain/exhaust/0505phr_exh/


art-corvette

I would suggest going to a show and ask folks to fire theirs up for you. Muffler tone is a personal thing. You need to hear it on a vette with as close to your engine type as you can find.

I have Dynamax on mine and I like the sound. Just loud enough when cruising and at WOT they sound really good DaveM2006-12-29 18:25:34