The 60 series came out after I did my research, but the description
(small engines) sounds right. Did you listen to the sound clips?
A lot of the freeway drone comes through the floorboards if the muffler
is mounted near the middle of the car. Hanging it under the trunk/boot
will keep the passenger area significantly quieter.
BTW, did you notice that Flowmaster recommends a 2.0" inlet/outlet for
your car's displacement and horsepower? Anything bigger than that will
be louder, but won't do anything for the power.
And, although not asked, if you want maximum power and quietness, you
can't beat an inexpensive "turbo" muffler - that's what I used on my
competition Porsche 914 ( see details at
http://home1.gte.net/nugentmd/914lite.htm ).
M D "Doc" Nugent
Renton, WA
--- Don Malling <dmallin@attglobal.net> wrote:
> Hi Doc,
>
> Thanks for the info. I didn't know the various series were rated for
> sound levels. I think I would pick the quietest one. I assume they
> are
> all pretty loud.
>
> The Monza is criticized for being loud while cruising at highway
> speeds.
> Ansa is said to be quiet while cruising. What is your opinion of
> Flowmaster in that regard?
>
> Why not the 60 series. They say it's for small engines and is a
> little
> quieter outside the car than the 50. I assume inside = outside of
> these
> cars -- convertibles.
>
> Don Malling
>
> M D Nugent wrote:
> >>From some experience (I've bought ONE Flowmaster in my life), I
> would
> > recommend the Series 50 Delta Flow and I would not recommend the
> Series
> > 40 like you're considering (plain or Delta Flow).
> >
> > For a hint at what you'd be getting with the Series 50, though,
> listen
> > to the (2.0 liter) PT Cruiser sound clips at:
> >
> >
>
http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/cgi-bin/flowmaster/sound.html?id=aIdEYPU6
> >
> > Click on some of the V8 clips there, too, to see how much engine
> > displacement affects tone. There's no way you'll get a 2.5 liter
> six
> > to sound like a 5.0 liter V8.
> >
> > And just a bit of personal taste: I believe that inline engines
> > shouldn't have dual exhausts. Dual tips on a single muffler,
> maybe,
> > but not one pipe 2' or further from the other. Might as well put a
> > fake "427 Hemi" emblem on the fender.
> >
> > M D "Doc" Nugent
> > Renton, WA
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