I just sugested the Caddy mufflers, because the do flow better than a stock 6
popper muffler and the engine is SO QUITE! Vacuum readings went up as well as
the idle. Solid proof of less restriction. I will agree that the muffs you
mentioned are better in the flow dept., but I like my vehicles quite, except
my Harleys, those get drag pipes. The extra weight is marginal, about 10
pounds total extra weight.
Rawlin Blake wrote:
> Cadillac mufflers are heavy, and actually quite restrictive--the
> restriction quiets the exhaust.
>
> I have dual 2 1/2" pipes, a crossover, dual DynoMax Super Turbo
> mufflers and dual 2 1/2" tailpipes. According to the spec sheets these
> mufflers flow just slightly less than a straight pipe. They did help
> quite a bit performance-wise. It has just enough low rumble
> (especially when you press the loud pedal ;-)) that you know it's
> running (and none of that annoying blat-blat noise that cheaper
> mufflers make), but is quiet enough that long trips are pleasant. :-)
>
> Got the Mufflers from A-1 Performance: www.a-1performance.com
>
> Rawlin
>
> On Thu, 27 Jan 2000 ADvent@thuntek.net wrote:
>
> > One thing I have done is use dual Cadillac mufflers. After the new
> > mufflers were installed, I had to slow the idle down a little. It
> > was quite as a church mouse in a wooded mousetrap. If the idle
> > speed picked up, my guess is the restriction is less with those
> > big hunkin' mufflers. Quite means less attention from big brother.
> > They were cheaper, too. New Mexico Jim
> >
>
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