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I got my truck back from the local muffler shop. It's now sporting a new, 2.50 dia exhaust system from the collectors on out to the back with 2 ea. 40 series Flowmaster mufflers. This is a major difference from the 2", stock style muffler system it had previously. The old system was good for the Buick V-6 it once had but it wasn't the best thing for the V-8. It seems a bit loud but that just might be me. I'm not accustomed to having a free flowing system. The pipe is stainless and the muffler man did a pretty good job getting the pipe tucked up to clear the trans crossmember.
The total cost: $314.00. I think i got a sweet deal. If you'll excuse me now, i believe i'll go take a drive in my truck now. Later...

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Previous setup: 4.1 Buick V-6/TH 350
Current setup: 400 Small Block Chevy V-8/TH 350
9" ford rear end/short bed/blue
What do Water, Electricity and Humans have in common... They all travel the path of least resistance.

Pics Please.. How about a wav file tooo....

RIchard

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75 Luv, 350 V8, TH350, Camaro rearend. New 1975 Luv Step side. Stock for now.
Grandmaster of the "Shade Tree" way.. I can't see the yard for all the cars. Come on down and we will sit on the porch and watch the grass grow.

It could be a while before i can produce some pics. When i can, i could send you some pics by e-mail. As for a .wav file, i'm at a loss as how to do that. And besides, a recording wouldn't do it justice. The 40 series Flowmasters seem to be really good for this application. 30 series is a bit too loud from what i've been told.
In my case, i think they sound good at idle and it has a throaty sound when accelerating. Above 60 m.p.h. there's not much to notice because there's too much wind noise rushing thru the cab of the truck.
Around town cruising is the bomb. THe unmistakable sound of a V-8 is there. Hard acceleration could get the attention of local law enforcement but they'll most likely get you for other things except loud pipes. After driving the truck for a while with the new system, I'm really happy with it. It changed my perception of the truck. It feels serious without being uncomfortable.
The muffler guy said the 40 series is the most popular unit he sells for street use. You could spring for 50 series or better for a more quiet ride. Most will tell you to stay away from the 30 series units for the street.

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Previous setup: 4.1 Buick V-6/TH 350
Current setup: 400 Small Block Chevy V-8/TH 350
9" ford rear end/short bed/blue
What do Water, Electricity and Humans have in common... They all travel the path of least resistance.

BM Sounds like you picked out a good setup. I don't know how ti di the wav either. Just pulling your chain... I am sure someone know how to do it.

I will send you a pm with my email. I dont know if you can get it from my profile...


Thanks
Richard

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75 Luv, 350 V8, TH350, Camaro rearend. New 1975 Luv Step side. Stock for now.
Grandmaster of the "Shade Tree" way.. I can't see the yard for all the cars. Come on down and we will sit on the porch and watch the grass grow.