single exhaust or dual?????

maverick pro · 01-08-2008, 10:41 PM

well guys it time for new exhaust. being a northern state car its all rotted out with tuns of rust so should i go with a large single or 3inch duals? for looks i really dont care but more for sound and performance and weight.

thanks...mike

turbomonte2 · 01-09-2008, 07:28 AM

A single 3" or dual 2.5" 'ers would be fine. 3" duals would seem to be a waste... I think Hooker has the best-for-the-$$ 2.5" duals & you can readily get from Summit, etc. You can then do a "search" here for the particular muffler/sound you wish to endure--plenty of opinions/recommendations for these options...

Ttype83 · 01-09-2008, 09:09 AM

I have this one on the 86 and thinking of getting one for the 83.

New Single 3" Exhaust

firebird_1252 · 01-09-2008, 09:54 AM

i have a 3"dp in to 2.5 pipes in to 2.5 ultra flows and it sounds amazing!

motorhead · 01-09-2008, 11:06 AM

4" S/S single on mine w/a Magnaflow.

maverick pro · 01-09-2008, 03:54 PM

thanks guys for the help selecting the pipes and mufflers

. im looking for a realy deap sound. it doesnt matter how load just not like the open pipe sound...nasty. if i did the single would you guys recomend a turbo muffler or a chamber muffler like a flowmaster 40?

thanks again...mike

JimP · 01-09-2008, 05:50 PM

I have a dual three inch, ATR with Pitbull Mufflers. Sounds good I think. Go here to have a listen. The hooker is somewhat queiter than mine. Sorry for the wind noise it was a windy day!

Jim

Playing with the 87 Buick GN - Video

Ttype83 · 01-09-2008, 07:08 PM

No flowmasters for turbo cars, wrong type of muffler

turbomonte2 · 01-09-2008, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ttype83

No flowmasters for turbo cars, wrong type of muffler

X 2

3" ATR +Pitbull muflr seems a popular combo--even if a little harsh for some...

maverick pro · 01-09-2008, 09:04 PM

hey thanks for all the help selecting the new exhaust

. so no flows only turbo mufflers. one more thing guys sorry....3inch or 2.5 i have a 3.0 inch downpipe should i just make it all the same?

thnaks again for all your help guys...mike

Steve Wood · 01-09-2008, 10:12 PM

no turbo style mufflers, either..they are more restrictive than flow masters.

A straight thru type like the Max Flows, or UltraFlos, or any of the similar designs.

If you are running a typical 2.5" dual muffler system, then 2.5's are fine. Match the muffler(s) with the tail pipes.

Don't expect a deep tone like a V8. Not only is the engine a six cylinder, but, the turbo acts as a diffuser and smooths the sound out. The straight flow mufflers will sound good at wot if you are making some power.

maverick pro · 01-09-2008, 10:30 PM

hey steve happy newyear... not sure if you remember me but i had the knock problem before the newyear. ok i will look in to those mufflers and see what i can come up with in cash. the car really is mostly stock exept the downpipe, maf, injectors and erics chip so im looking more for sound and to get rid of this junk rusted out system.

thanks again...mike

Steve Wood · 01-09-2008, 10:36 PM

Hey, I can still remember last year...1964, wasn't it?

I would look for a 2.5" Hooker, or cost equivalent, system with a pair of Hooker MaxFlows....they are cheaper by quite a bit over the stainless Ultraflows...course the ultras will last forever...just money

maverick pro · 01-09-2008, 11:08 PM

hahahaha....just making sure

. ok i will see what i can find tonight and tomaro and see if i cant order the setup.

thanks...mike

01-08-2008, 10:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
maverick pro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 114	single exhaust or dual????? well guys it time for new exhaust. being a northern state car its all rotted out with tuns of rust so should i go with a large single or 3inch duals? for looks i really dont care but more for sound and performance and weight. thanks...mike

01-09-2008, 07:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
turbomonte2 Older--but Getting Wiser Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 2,196	A single 3" or dual 2.5" 'ers would be fine. 3" duals would seem to be a waste... I think Hooker has the best-for-the-$$ 2.5" duals & you can readily get from Summit, etc. You can then do a "search" here for the particular muffler/sound you wish to endure--plenty of opinions/recommendations for these options... __________________ Monte 87GN, TE60, 23#, 60#Injrs, 214/214 hyd roller, Mild-ported hds & int, LT1+Translator, SM 2.1, lotsa gauges, Dutt Nk, V booster, Old-style SMC alky, TTwk93-alky, Q-Boost, Remote Oil Filter/Turbo Saver, KB 3" down & test pipe w/ cut-out, 3000 stall 10.5" L/U, CK Stg2 tranny kit+ some hard parts, xtrnl trans cooler, Dual 2.5" Hookers, Frt & bk braces, Hollow 36mm frt bar + Bilsteins, Air Bags + KYBs, Hotwired Wlbro/Racetronix GSS340M, 255x60x15 street meats, "working" Factory Astroroof & Pwr Antenna... Some other stuff laying around: 51 Merc Cpe, 49 Ford on T-Bird chassis, 51 Ford Victoria/HT (350/350)--got it running now & have brakes too... >> Wealth cannot multiply by dividing it...<<

01-09-2008, 09:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ttype83 Resident Slut Join Date: May 2001 Location: Newnan,Ga Posts: 5,436	I have this one on the 86 and thinking of getting one for the 83. New Single 3" Exhaust __________________ Jim Seaton 83 T type Limited CarbedHotAir Slug ET 14.342 @ 94.67mph 14 psi boost, 2.080 60' In pieces Comp Cams will never get another dime of my money 86 White moon roof T-type, STOLEN toys:2004 Ram 1500 Quadcab Solar Yellow(HEMI) 2006 HD 1200C Sporty 1980 C3 Vette ...another project Soon gone like someone else DSR member #6

01-09-2008, 11:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
motorhead aka: mOtOrHeAd MiKe Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Orangeville, Ontario Canada Posts: 5,741	4" S/S single on mine w/a Magnaflow. __________________ \|'87 Monte Carlo SS\|'87 Turbo T\|'02 Camaro B4C\|'07 TrailBlazer SS\| Just scratching the surface going 12.1 @ 113.27mph w/1.79 60' (0-60mph in 3.8 seconds) - Specs? Click Here! Why a turbo Buick? Because I couldn't afford a turbo Porsche...

01-09-2008, 03:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
maverick pro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 114	thanks guys for the help selecting the pipes and mufflers. im looking for a realy deap sound. it doesnt matter how load just not like the open pipe sound...nasty. if i did the single would you guys recomend a turbo muffler or a chamber muffler like a flowmaster 40? thanks again...mike

01-09-2008, 05:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
JimP Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 149	I have a dual three inch, ATR with Pitbull Mufflers. Sounds good I think. Go here to have a listen. The hooker is somewhat queiter than mine. Sorry for the wind noise it was a windy day! Jim Playing with the 87 Buick GN - Video

01-09-2008, 07:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ttype83 Resident Slut Join Date: May 2001 Location: Newnan,Ga Posts: 5,436	No flowmasters for turbo cars, wrong type of muffler __________________ Jim Seaton 83 T type Limited CarbedHotAir Slug ET 14.342 @ 94.67mph 14 psi boost, 2.080 60' In pieces Comp Cams will never get another dime of my money 86 White moon roof T-type, STOLEN toys:2004 Ram 1500 Quadcab Solar Yellow(HEMI) 2006 HD 1200C Sporty 1980 C3 Vette ...another project Soon gone like someone else DSR member #6

01-09-2008, 09:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
maverick pro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 114	hey thanks for all the help selecting the new exhaust. so no flows only turbo mufflers. one more thing guys sorry....3inch or 2.5 i have a 3.0 inch downpipe should i just make it all the same? thnaks again for all your help guys...mike

01-09-2008, 10:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
Steve Wood Scam Detector Enabled Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: East of Eden, Texas Posts: 41,301	no turbo style mufflers, either..they are more restrictive than flow masters. A straight thru type like the Max Flows, or UltraFlos, or any of the similar designs. If you are running a typical 2.5" dual muffler system, then 2.5's are fine. Match the muffler(s) with the tail pipes. Don't expect a deep tone like a V8. Not only is the engine a six cylinder, but, the turbo acts as a diffuser and smooths the sound out. The straight flow mufflers will sound good at wot if you are making some power. __________________ ------------------ A proud member of Stonewallers Against Bogus Technology Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear. Thomas Jefferson . www.vortexbuicks-etc.com

01-09-2008, 10:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
maverick pro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 114	hey steve happy newyear... not sure if you remember me but i had the knock problem before the newyear. ok i will look in to those mufflers and see what i can come up with in cash. the car really is mostly stock exept the downpipe, maf, injectors and erics chip so im looking more for sound and to get rid of this junk rusted out system. thanks again...mike

01-09-2008, 10:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
Steve Wood Scam Detector Enabled Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: East of Eden, Texas Posts: 41,301	Hey, I can still remember last year...1964, wasn't it? I would look for a 2.5" Hooker, or cost equivalent, system with a pair of Hooker MaxFlows....they are cheaper by quite a bit over the stainless Ultraflows...course the ultras will last forever...just money

01-09-2008, 11:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
maverick pro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 114	hahahaha....just making sure. ok i will see what i can find tonight and tomaro and see if i cant order the setup. thanks...mike

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