best muffler for the price?

Started by kyle_22r, July 11, 2005, 10:10:45 PM

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kyle_22r

i'm gonna be redoing my rattly, rusted out exhaust for something a little better soon(i've got a thorley header coming from summit in the mail), and i definitely want to get rid of the giant stock muffler for something nicer.

i don't want to go too loud, but i like to be able to hear a little exhaust over the sound of my carb slurping and valves ticking...what's a good buy?

crawlerdan


Skinny_Pedal

Quote from: crawlerdan on July 11, 2005, 10:17:40 PM
cant beat a good flowmaster

agreed. go on ebay for the best deal on a 40 series
Im an OG

CTENG in KS

I don't know about the rest of the world, but I have a 40 series on my tacoma and it is friggin LOUD!  I am looking to go with something much quieter...any sugestrions?
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crawlerdan


79coyotefrg

i'll never install another muffler i cant look thru
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BUBBA

for the price you just can't beat a glasspack  :thumbs:
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BLUCRUZ

Glass pack if you don't care about the noise, I currently have a magnaflow and it's quiet, but for the money you cant' beat a flowmaster.
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86turboyota

I love the flowmaster thats on my 88.. and i will soon be putting one on my 86.  The sound is killer :yupyup:
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SC4Runner

I have a Flowmaster 50, which is quiter than a 40.

Its got a good deep tone, but, not that loud. I just put a turn down on it and it sounds sweet.
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toyota boy

glass pack cheap and sounds good.  summit has some cheap ones
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kyle_22r

i wouldn't think twice about doing a big long glasspack(quieter than a short one) but the problem you run into around here is the forest service requires spark arrestors in most places, aka no glasspacks allowed.

i just got my thorley header that i ordered on monday from summit :biggthumpup: not bad for free shipping.  i might make a second order for some exhaust tube, and maybe one of their full welded mufflers(i just found my exhaust leak today, it was where the pipe goes into the muffler, came seperated).  i'm through with the cheapo rolled junk.

AlaskaToy

Quote from: BLUCRUZ on July 12, 2005, 09:53:34 AM
...I currently have a magnaflow and it's quiet..

Good to hear; I just got one today... :greengrin:
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Skinny_Pedal

another benefit of flowmaster mufflers, they are tough.  like skid plate tuff :gap:
Im an OG

CTENG in KS

Tough is cool, but I want QUIET!  Like stock quiet, but I don't want a muffler the size of my axle hanging down under the truck...need a nice, smaller size muffler that actually muffles.   :disturbed:
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kyle_22r

never been a fan of flowmasters myself,  i like my engine to sound like a 22R, not a flowmaster.  it doesn't matter if you have a 302, a 360, a 383, a 460, or a puny little toyota 4 banger, they all sound the same.

i just want a little bit more throat, but not too much...

Skinny_Pedal

Quote from: kyle_22r on July 13, 2005, 09:47:11 PM
never been a fan of flowmasters myself,  i like my engine to sound like a 22R, not a flowmaster.  it doesn't matter if you have a 302, a 360, a 383, a 460, or a puny little toyota 4 banger, they all sound the same.

i just want a little bit more throat, but not too much...


you have got to be kidding right :bull crap:
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wa4x4

Cherry bomb that mutha. Theyre like 20 bucks and dont sound bad for the money, that what I'm doing for my 80.
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TRDISMO

go with a aftermarket stock replacement..it sounds louder than original but not as loud as flowmaster, glasspack and etc.

Hyena

Go with a Riebes Turbo Muffler.  $30 at Riebes and it has a good sound to it.  Kinda deep but no ware near a flowmaster 40.  Not that big either.  I love mine.  Mine would sound better too if i would fix my exhaust leaks.

h0nke

Does a 40 series flow really sound good on a 22r/re?

Damn it someone go out and rev up their yota and record it  :flamer:
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kyle_22r

i think im gonna get one of the summit full welded mufflers.  looks pretty beefy.

just my opinion, but i hate the way flowmasters sound on toyotas.  me and my buddies usually laugh at the guy with the 40 series on his toy, kinda sounds like a 1/2 a wannabe chevy :reg:

h0nke

let us kno how the summit muffler sounds im looking for a flowmaster alternative
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decyfer

Quote from: wa4x4 on July 13, 2005, 11:30:04 PM
Cherry bomb that mutha. Theyre like 20 bucks and dont sound bad for the money, that what I'm doing for my 80.

you are going to get so sick of not being able to hear ANYTHING! trust me on this. you want a better muffler. i can't hear my music let alone a spotter right now with mine 302 and cherry bomb. worst idea ever to put that on there. the flowmaster is on its way
is it bad when you unplug the power wire from your stereo and it still plays

blackdiamond

The ideal muffler is free flowing and sound reducing.  If you want noise just cut the mufflers off, it works great on Chevy trucks so I would expect it would be ok on a Toyota.

I want to install the full Downey exhaust system in the future, header to tip.
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Ive got a Flowmaster 40 series on my 3.4l with headers, i get compliments everywhere i go, it always turns heads.
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crawlerdan

Quote from: blackdiamond on July 21, 2005, 11:53:23 AM
The ideal muffler is free flowing and sound reducing. If you want noise just cut the mufflers off, it works great on Chevy trucks so I would expect it would be ok on a Toyota.

I want to install the full Downey exhaust system in the future, header to tip.
toy built has a complete set 4 sale right now, downey, real cheap 530 613 0564

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Quote from: decyfer on July 21, 2005, 11:34:05 AM
worst idea ever to put that on there. the flowmaster is on its way

You aren't going to be much happier with that flowmaster.  I run one right now with even a stock headpipe and cat, and it sounds horrible.  Too loud, and during 4low driving the droning and interior resonance will make your ears bleed.

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*FFC*

Quote from: Skinny_Pedal on July 11, 2005, 10:22:46 PM


agreed. go on ebay for the best deal on a 40 series

:beerchug: I didn't think anyone else knew bout him. I get mine thru performancepeddler on ebay, different models, same price for the most part, that shush power is pretty smooth and quiet...
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