Hooker Mufflers

tx65coupe · 10-22-2009, 09:04 AM

Does anyone else like how this sounds?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBM41bOLPSg

I think it sounds great!

I'm planning on replacing my Flowmaster 40s. I'm just sick of the drone at 2k rpm on the interstate.

Also, The sound is kinda getting tiresome, since it seems alot of people have it.

Thoughts?

Please do not suggest Magnaflow, I just do not like how it sounds.

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FasterCat · 10-22-2009, 11:05 AM

Awesome !

Those sound totally bitchin .... can't wait to finish my Cougar and put them on !
(I've already got the Hooker Max Flows .... exhaust system hasn't been built yet)

... I like it loud ... so it probably won't be loud enough for me ....

fyi ...

My primary rides: Yammi FJR1300 with Walker Holeshot full system
Triumph 675 with full Ti Race System

Those Loud Pipes have saved my life many times
( ... been commuting 50 miles a day in L.A. for 20+ years)

Starfury · 10-22-2009, 11:13 AM

Honestly, no. I like Dynomax and Magnaflow for a reason: they're not obnoxiously loud and crackly.

Personal opinion though, so get what you like

tx65coupe · 10-22-2009, 11:29 AM

I think it sounds mean.

I think Dynomax sounds good. I have one of their mufflers on my F150. The Magnaflows just don't sound all that good to me.

According to this they are quieter than the Flow 40s and the flow better. It also says they are quieter than the Magnaflows.

All tests via an independent lab
All tests @ 15” wc

2 “ Straight Pipe 283 CFM
2 ¼ “ Straight Pipe 365 CFM
2 ½ “ Straight Pipe 521 CFM

2 ¼” Typical Bent tailpipe 268 CFM
2 ½” Typical Bent Tailpipe 417 CFM

2 ¼” Inlet/Outlet_ Glass Pack Tips- No Louvers- Smooth 274 CFM
2 ¼” Inlet/Outlet- Glass Pack Tips-Louvered 133 CFM
Same as above set for reverse flow 141 CFM
2 ¼” Cherry Bomb 239 CFM
2 ½” Cherry Bomb 294 CFM

2 ½” Inlet/Outlet Dynomax Super Turbo 278 CFM
2 ½” Inlet/Outlet Ultraflow Bullet 512 CFM
2 ½” Inlet/Outlet Gibson Superflow 267 CFM
2 ½” Inlet/Outlet Flowmaster ( 2 Chamber) 249 CFM
2 ½” Inlet Outlet Flowmaster ( 3 Chamber) 229 CFM
2 ¼” Inlet/Outlet Thrush CVX 260 CFM
2 ½” Inlet/Outlet Maremount Cherry Bomb 298 CFM
2 ½” Inlet/Outlet Hooker Aero Chamber 324 CFM
2 ½” Inlet/Outlet Hooker Max Flow 521 CFM
2 ½” Inlet/Outlet Borla Turbo 373 CFM
2 1/2" Inlet/Outlet Magnaflow 284 CFM

Standard OEM 2 ¼” Inlet/Outlet 138-152 CFM
Standard OEM 2 ½” Inlet/Outlet 161-197 CFM

************************************************** ***************

This test was performed by 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords Magazine, December 2002 issue (page 55) on a '90 Mustang LX coupe with 370hp and 11 second potential. 66 pulls were made for this comparison:

The results in HP order:
1.Flowtech Warlock (open) 374.2 hp/ 333.1 tq
2.Bassani Real Street 373.7 hp/ 333.8 tq
3.Hooker Maxflow 373.5 hp/ 333 tq
4.Borla XS 373.3 hp/ 332.6 tq
5.Magnaflow 372.8 / 332.5 tq
6.MAC 372.3 hp / 331.5 tq
7.Flowtech Afterburner 372.3 hp/ 330.1 tq
8.Hooker Aerochamber 372.1 hp/ 330.4 tq
9.Bassani 372 hp/ 333.5 tq
10.Spintech 371.6 hp/ 332.2 tq
11.Edelbrock Performer RPM 370.9 hp / 331.3 tq
12.Borla XR1 370 hp/ 334 tq
13.Flowtech Terminator 369.5 hp / 331.3 tq
14.Dynomax Ultra Flo 369.4 / 333.2 tq
15.Flowmaster 369.4 hp / 331.8 tq
16.Flowtech Warlock 366.3 hp / 325.3 tq
17.No muffs 365.2 hp / 330.1 tq

Sound Off in Quietest to Loudest (Decibels):
1.Borla XS, 80db at idle, 90db at 2,000 rpm, 110db at WOT.
2.Hooker Maxflow, 80db at idle, 90db at 2,000 rpm, 120db at WOT.
3.Magnaflow, 82db at idle, 91 at 2,000 rpm, 114db at WOT.
4.Flowmaster, 82db at idle, 93 at 2,000 rpm, 115db at WOT.
5.Flowtech Warlock, 83db at idle, 92 at 2,000 rpm, 112db at WOT.
6.Dynomax UltraFlo, 83db at idle, 94 at 2,000 rpm, 113db at WOT.
7.Borla XR1, 83db at idle, 96db at 2,000 rpm, 118db at WOT.
8.Bassani Street, 83db at idle, 96db at 2,000 rpm, 120db at WOT.
9.Edelbrock RPM, 84db at idle, 93db at 2,000 rpm, 118db at WOT.
10.Bassani Real Street, 84db at idle, 96db at 2,000 rpm, MAX. (120+db).
11.Flowtech Afterburner, 86db at idle, 94db at 2,000 rpm, 115db at WOT.
12.Flowtech Terminator, 86db at idle, 94db at 2,000 rpm, 119db at WOT.
13.Hooker Aerochamber, 87db at idle, 94db at 2,000 rpm, 114db at WOT.
14.SpinTech, 87db at idle, 97db at 2,000 rpm, 116db at WOT.
15.MAC, 87db at idle, 98db at 2,000 rpm, 119db at WOT.
16.No Muffler, 91db at idle, 103db at 2,000 rpm, MAX. (120+db).

kalli · 10-22-2009, 11:32 AM

don't know they sound even more blatty than the flow40s. i didn't think that was possible :-)

Starfury · 10-22-2009, 12:05 PM

Well, it is hard to tell from a recording. And the pipes are pointed almost right at the camera.

But yeah, I imagine they flow better than Flowmaster 40's. Few 'performance' mufflers flow worse.

tx65coupe · 10-22-2009, 12:24 PM

I'm starting to like the Dynomax Ultras. I know its they are 5.0's but its all I could find. They have a nice deep mellow sound.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOsWj_hr8Z8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN49DwkorZk

I'm not sure I buy what that chart says. It says that the Dynomax Ultra is louder than the Hooker Max Flow. I think the Hooker is louder.

tx65coupe · 10-22-2009, 12:47 PM

I have heard some other you tube videos and really like the sound of the Dynomax Ultra. Also it is stainless steel and has a lifetime warranty.

Is anyone running them?

Summit is offering a pair of free stainless band clamps with the purchase and any Dynomax Ultra Flow.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WLK-17219/

Here, finally found a 66 with them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CixINxZBzzU

tx65coupe · 10-22-2009, 02:50 PM

Attention Moderator

Can you please retitle this thread to read "Hooker Or Dynomax Mufflers"? That would make it alot more useful especially for those that are using the search function.

Starfury · 10-22-2009, 05:52 PM

Keep in mind, cats on later 5.0 cars will even out a blatty, tinny exhaust note a lot. Your car will almost always have a more aggressive sounding exhaust with the same mufflers.