Topic: Need suggestions on new mufflers!
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I got the exhaust setup from Corvette Central (a C3VR sponsor by the way) and it was Part#323737 with a cost of $284.80 plus shipping.
I had mine installed by a local muffler shop because I didn't have a lift and didn't think I had enough room to do it. I'm glad I did, the kit went on pretty good, except he did have to re-bend one tube slightly to get it to line up. I like the aluminized system because it won't rust like steel.
Try this link. By the way, the price is the same as when I bought mine 3 years ago!!
Larry
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Yelm, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 L82 4 speed Scat 383 crank 190 cc Procomp Aluminum Heads 202 160 stainless valves GM Powder metal rods Speedpro H860CP Hypereutectic pistons 280 cam hydralic HEI Pro comp 1.6 roller rockers Mighty Demon 750 Sanderson CC1AP Hedders.
I got a decent set up from pypes, dual x pipe with the mufflers included. Had to make the down pipes but it went on fairly easy. 79rebuild 2008-05-21 17:58:03
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II
Well I am running Hooker ceramic coated headers, aluminized 2-1/2" pipes and Flowmaster 40 series mufflers. Sounds great around town but gets a little loud on the freeway. The engine is spinning 3500 rpm on the freeway so if I go to a 5 speed the noise level should be better. I do like them though for the most part. I bought 2-1/2" sweet thunder chambered mufflers but did not install them. With the vette being a little lower than stock I would have had ground clearance issues.
I believe that C3`s should be heard! I consider them Hot Rods, Particularly the way most here like to juice them up a bit.
quiet is reserved for C5/C6. Picking a sound is tough, especially when you can`t always hear what the final sound will be `till after you installed. i went through 2 sets of mufflers for my sidepipes before i settled on the ones i have. that can get expensive. try to sample if you can before you buy. good luck and enjoy the ride!
I recently had Magnaflow Performance mufflers put on my '76 L-48. The car has headers and together I feel it has a nice soft rumble. These mufflers run about $100 to $150 each installed. They sound great!
Aaron1976 2008-05-25 19:46:37
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I put the Sweet Thunder chambered on mine, name says it all.
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1 day to go on these... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Corvette-NOS-Mufflers-RARE-63-64-65-66-67-68-69-70_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34203QQihZ010QQitemZ200224825834QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
and I thought I spent some cash on the MAM stainless polished set.
and I thought I spent some cash on the MAM stainless polished set.
I think if you spend $50 per muffler, you will be replacing them in a couple of years due to rust.
If you get alum or stainless, they will last a lot longer.
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Check out the thread under:C3 parts for sale. New Polished stainless steel mufflers figure out at about 128 each shipped.
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74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
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split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
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