which mufflers?

i need help. i have got my f-1 running. small block chevy, thumper cam and gear drive,( imight regret the gear drive later), 5 -speed, a driver. i cant make up my mind on mufflers. i have some flowmasters, but am leaning toward smithys, because this is a driver, not a trailer queen. also has any one tryed the new cherry bombs made for early style hot rods? your thoughts, thanks, mark

 

I use Turbo Thrush mufflers on everything I build because I like the tone at low speeds and the fact that I can hear myself think without interior resonation while going down the road.

 

I have a pair of Thrush welded mufflers on my Dailey. Sound awesome. Mellowed than Flowmasters. Jdubbya's truck has Powerstick mufflers with a Thump'r cammed SHC. Search it on YouTube. Sounds incredible but is totally drivable.
But, I'm sure the Cherry Bomb guy will chime in and tell us how awesome glass packs are even though they sound like ass.

 

Porter mufflers. look 'em up

 

What do you want outta the thing? If you want it LOUD and BOLD, put the new Cherry Bomb Extreme on it. They are a tiny one chamber single baffle "muffler".

 

You will like the Smithy's if it's a driver. Not too loud when cruising, but a good bark when you get on it!

 

If you want a wicked cool traditional sound, there is only one choice: PORTERS. They ROCK!! And they get better with age.

 

smithys!

 

Depends on the sound you want, magnaflow has a nice rumble and I believe they offer toned down versions as well

 

Well since Flathead Pete has begged for my input! I would actually suggest using the VORTEX muffler and not a glass pack. VORTEX has minimal cruising drone inside, but a nice deep tone out the back. It also out flows all of our chambered mufflers and doesn't sound like a tin can

 

Brockman Mellotones!! got em on my 51 chevy... Smeding SBC 2 1/4" pipes 30" overall mufflers...amazing tone!
http://brockmancustomparts.com/page2.html

 

I had a hard time desiding too, but ended up with these, I hope to get them installed this week. $54 each is a good price. at summit.

MrC.

 

FYI the CHERRYBOMB PRO SERIES(Chamber muffler) is $46.95 @ SUMMITRACING and we are running a promo also. Free CHERRYBOMB hat w/purchase of a pair CHERRYBOMB mufflers. You guys should check us out. We have a lot more than just glass packs.

 

This always comes up, and is kinda like asking how you should comb your hair.

It's really a personal preference, and your best bet would be to ask some folks who's exhaust you like the sound of, and note that pipe diameter and muffler placement have a significant impact on sound, too.

 

thanks for the input. i recon i will draw straws and the short one wins

 

i have a gear drive in my 56(pic in avatar) with cherry bombs on it. the gear drive is louder than the exhaust. i really regret putting the gear drive in and can't wait to take it out when i get the time to work on my car again.

 

Be sure to fill them with gas and burn em out for you install them!
Now that's old school.

 

I run Smithys on my F100 really like the tone and they are good for daily use.

 

DynoMax on the '62 Galaxie, smooth mellow sound with a little deep rumble, excellent!

 

I run Smithy's on my Beefed up 283 sbc with full 2 1/2" exhaust out of 2 1/2" Rams Horns. They have a nice lower rumble, not the crackly older style.
Sound real close to the Flow Masters too.
Here is a video I took in response to a similar post last week.
First video I have ever done, so not perfect but will give you an idea.
Cheers.......
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I've run magnaflow's on lots of cars. I like them since they are mellow and low town. i *LOTHE* the sound of a flowmaster. besides not being very efficient at the flow aspect, i hate the sound of them.

Magnaflows are stainless, and the packing doesnt fall out of them either. i have run V8's with headers and 2.5" to a universal MF muffler- dual 2.5"/single 3"out and had great tones and good flow with it.

i have 4" MF's on my turbo 6 cyl- tryin to keep it street sleeper quiet

 

I'm a Porter guy myself. Be sure to head over to youtube and listen to videos of other exhaust.

Slim

 

Porters or 22 inch Smithy's