Flowmaster opinions

[Quick]

Well with summer coming around, and some extra cash coming in too, I want to replace my exhaust.

I'm having quite a problem deciding on what to get.

What I want is something that has a nice rumble at idle, and deep when I floor it. I don't want something that is really loud.

I've broken it down to 3 options:

Flowmaster II 3-Chamber Catback
Flowmaster 50 series muffler and use stock pipes
Flowmaster 40 series muffler and use stock pipes

From what I heard Flowmaster 40 is loud at idle, and really loud when you floor it. And I don't want that. When a car/truck is to loud it sounds bad to me.

What opinions do you have on my selections?

Thanks..

 

[donaldbc]

I am looking for the same input regarding flowmaster also.

 

[Robert Nick]

Flowmaster

Go with the Flowmaster Cat-back system. I just put one
on my 92' Explorer. Everyone has complimented the
sound. Got mine at Summit Racing.

 

[donaldbc]

Pardon Me for me being naive, but what is a "cat-back" system? Thanks

 

[aldive]

Originally posted by donaldbc
Pardon Me for me being naive, but what is a "cat-back" system? Thanks

Simply put, it is the complete exhaust system ( muffler and plumbing ) from the CATalytic converter BACK to the exit point.

Never stop asking questions.... the only dumb question is the ONE not asked....

 

[yaw]

More info

Around what price are we talking for the Flowmaster II CatBack?

 

[RichSport94]

Quick,

I am going to give my rig to my dad. When he gets it I am going to rip out the exhaust and put on the qriginal exhaust. If you want the muffler and the tips I will be happy to sell them to you. The muffler is a Delta Flow 40 series. I forgot the specific inlet and outle sizes put I will find out no problem. I had it since last summer. Think about it. I probably will get rid of it for about lower than half price of a new one so........

Ps Quick just reminding you that I have the dual outlet one for dual exhaust.

 

[JDraper]

I had a cat back flowmaster II on my '92. Niiiiicccccee!!! Cost about 160 from summit racing www.summitracing.com . They sound really nice. A little rumble at idle, and a decent but not obnoxious growl at wot. I'd do it again in a heartbeat!!

 

[donaldbc]

I am interested in just replacing the muffler, I would like to keep stock pipes. I want it to sound good, but not obnoxious, and I would like to hear it as less as possible in the cab? Is the delta 50 sound like a good idea.

 

[FMExplorer]

Ok guys - here's my .02

I just installed the Flowmaster Force II system. It comes with a 50-series muffler. Great sound too. A couple of things to keep in mind. The high performance mufflers have larger pipes than stock - 2.25-2.5" where stock is 2" or less. The bigger pipes allow more air to flow giving better mileage and performance. The best way to do this is go to a muffler shop and have them install a 40 or 50 series, depending on the type of sound you want. The 40 is the loudest, followed by the delta 40 then the 50 series. Either have a tailpipe made from the muffler back (mellow tone) or have a downturn pipe added in at the back of the muffler. This will be a more aggressive sound. The muffler is going to run about $70 plus maybe another 50 for pipes and install...

Jon

 

[Quick]

hey RichSport..

This Sunday you'll have to start your truck up and rev it some for me.

I might just buy the muffler if I like the sound. We'll talk Sunday.

 

[RichSport94]

Quick

One Problem I probably won't be able to come on Sunday. I don't know for sure but you can probably count me out. We got to figure something out.

 

[donaldbc]

How much louder is the delta 50 from stock?
Will I be able to tell a difference in fuel mileage?
Will I be able to tell a difference in HP?
Can I just add the muffler and keep the rest stock?

thanks

 

[FMExplorer]

The delta 50 is not much louder than stock from inside. You can tell a difference from the outside. You will gain about 15-20hp and close to the same torque if y ou replace everything from the convertor back. This is because f the larger diameter pipes. The cost to have a new tailpipe built to go in the stock location shouldn't be more than 30-40 dollars. The extra money is worth it, but yes - you can replace just the muffler.

Jon

 

[Nonoy]

Flow Master will sound much better when you remove the resonator with 2.5" exhaust. I love to listen to it under the bridge.