Exhaust System

OK, Torino gurus. My question today is about exhaust systems, especially the mufflers and the SOUND!
Any feedback on the Flowmaster 50 vs Magnaflow vs other?
What seems to be the muffler of choice for these cars?
Are you using scavenger or Tru-X crossovers. or just an H-pipe?
I am particularly interested in hearing from anyone with a 429.
Thx, B

Ask Allan (Madmax). He had a sweet BB Torino...and has one another one now.

http://www.dynomax.com/mufflers.php?muffler=vt

Edited by madmaxtorino - 27-January-2013 at 3:29PM

FWIW.... Hooker AeroChambers. In my own case, w/ 425HP 351W, headers, 3" X-pipe and full 3" duals turning out behind the rear tires.... absolutely no drone whatsoever. Can hold a comfortable conversation in the car, not obnoxious outside until you stick your foot in its' ass... then it screams! ;-)

Your mileage may vary....

On a side note... we had to sell that '72 when we moved to Tennessee almost six years ago, but it looks as if we're buying it back in the spring! Can't wait......

Kevin

Side note of info on a system...

Exhaust system opinions are like a-holes.. Everybody has one..

    I loved the sound bites. Real usable information. Thank you guys. It seems most of you are using 2.5" exhaust. Not sure if 3" is needed for under 450 HP. Going with 2.5", X-pipe and highly probable Dynomat VTs. Thanks again.

That car was just mean. Sinister black and full of attitude.

Paul, I love the sound of that Borla system. Would really like something on the 429 wagon that gives that crisp sound. It is big, brown, ugly, and has 4 Prius's worth of steel in it, so it might as well be loud.

One of my Torinos has long tube headers, 2.5 inch aluminized pipe, series 40 Flows and 4 inch rear extentions. Great sound, but too large a diameter rear pipes for my liking. My 4 speed CJ has Flows, 2.5 inch pipes, CJ manifolds and 3 inch extentions. Good sound, pretty civilized, not too loud. Good choice if you want a low rumble until the 4 barrels open.

yes I did.

carguy47 wrote:     I loved the sound bites. Real usable information. Thank you guys. It seems most of you are using 2.5" exhaust. Not sure if 3" is needed for under 450 HP. Going with 2.5", X-pipe and highly probable Dynomat VTs. Thanks again.   On a side note, MadMax I love the wheel combo. What wheels, tire combo and backspace did you put on the GTS?

Hey Z wrote:   The dynomax VT's have lots of complaints so I'd advise doing a search before going with those.   .

madmaxtorino wrote: yes I did.

I am curious, why are you running cats? I have thought about putting them on before to help reduce the exhaust fumes from my car. After I back my car into the garage, the fumes are strong enought to make my clothes stink for the rest of the night.

This is my current exhaust system.  3" pipe of the header, x-pipe, 3" Flowpacks (not glasspacks) Warlock mufflers, and side exit before the tire.



Here's a couple of videos.  The helmet cam inside the car is with the plugs installed.  Fairly mellow, no drone.  Typical of a turbo style muffler.  The grandstand video is with the plugs pulled.

papadeath wrote: Hey Carl, what is a flow pack? I'm digging this set-up! I want to have a pipe on each side as well before the wheel. Please tell me all the parts for this. Thank you!

A Flowpack is like a glasspack, but the inside is smooth with a bunch of holes instead of louvers.



I made the exhaust tips out or 3" tubing by flattening/ovalizing them.





Edited by Carl - 30-January-2013 at 9:31AM

Carl wrote: This is my current exhaust system.  3" pipe of the header, x-pipe, 3" Flowpacks (not glasspacks) Warlock mufflers, and side exit before the tire.

Edited by Billy C - 30-January-2013 at 2:07PM