2005-2014 Mustangs Discussions on the latest S197 model Mustangs from Ford.

Flowmaster exhausts?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 16, 2007 | 01:00 PM
  #1  
rogan01's Avatar
rogan01
Thread Starter
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 989
From:
Default Flowmaster exhausts?

Haven't read too much about them Pro or con - I'm pretty new though.

How do they compare with FRPP/Borla?

Anyone have them - are they the ones that you can remove a part to make them louder/quiter?

What models are there and what is the difference?

Lots of questions I know but thanks for any help.h
Old May 16, 2007 | 01:10 PM
  #2  
mAnYsTyLeS's Avatar
mAnYsTyLeS
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,516
From: NYC
Default RE: Flowmaster exhausts?

Go to "Search" at the top of the screen and type in "Flowmasters." You'll get a TON of results. Good luck!

G
Old May 16, 2007 | 03:18 PM
  #3  
rogan01's Avatar
rogan01
Thread Starter
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 989
From:
Default RE: Flowmaster exhausts?

Thanks - found lots of info - should have searched first!
Old May 16, 2007 | 05:39 PM
  #4  
Dennis074.0's Avatar
Dennis074.0
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 923
From:
Default RE: Flowmaster exhausts?

i currently have a flowmaster american thunder axle-back, its not bad if you want a little bit more rumble, but it wasnt for me, way too quiet for my taste, and after the car warms up it sounds a little better than a stock muffler which is annoying.


on the plus side for me.... my SLP Loudmouths just arrived today!!!!
Old May 16, 2007 | 06:21 PM
  #5  
rogan01's Avatar
rogan01
Thread Starter
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 989
From:
Default RE: Flowmaster exhausts?

Thanks Dennis - that's great feedback.

Sounds like what I want is somewhere in between there - not as loud as SLPs but still a grumble at idle and acceleration.

From what I have read, FRPP/Borlas might fit the bill - GTA or Stingers unless I can find something else that is in that range.
Old May 16, 2007 | 07:30 PM
  #6  
SonicBlue05GT's Avatar
SonicBlue05GT
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,918
From: Gulf Coast
Default RE: Flowmaster exhausts?

the flow a/b is loud as hell with an o/r h-pipe. i've heard all the setups and i wouldn't trade mine in for any of them.
Old May 16, 2007 | 09:00 PM
  #7  
Brian_Zinchuk's Avatar
Brian_Zinchuk
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,118
From: Virginia
Default RE: Flowmaster exhausts?

I love my flowmasters... Go with the Super 44s, there the newest muffler out there for flowmaster. If you want it louder then get an o/r x or h pipe. Watch this video to get an idea of how super 44s with catted xpipe and frpp shortie headers sounds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_kD76pyCc0
Old May 16, 2007 | 09:59 PM
  #8  
Joolander's Avatar
Joolander
Lord High Protector
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,809
From: Mojave Wasteland
Default RE: Flowmaster exhausts?

ORIGINAL: Brian_Zinchuk

I love my flowmasters... Go with the Super 44s, there the newest muffler out there for flowmaster. If you want it louder then get an o/r x or h pipe. Watch this video to get an idea of how super 44s with catted xpipe and frpp shortie headers sounds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_kD76pyCc0
Listen to this guy. Super 44's are the way to go for axlebacks. I absolutely love mine. I get no drone at all, and a nice, deep tone that is loud enough for my tastes (doesn't scare anyone while idleing, but a good rev works better than the horn [8D]) The best part is I only hear it on the inside when I want to hear it, but I still get lots of looks
Old May 16, 2007 | 11:35 PM
  #9  
moe07's Avatar
moe07
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 223
From: NH
Default RE: Flowmaster exhausts?

I have the American thunder flowmaster. a little louder than stock but not to loud.
Old May 17, 2007 | 12:18 AM
  #10  
Sprzout's Avatar
Sprzout
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,209
From:
Default RE: Flowmaster exhausts?

I'd go with Borlas, myself, but it's a personal choice.

I went to a Good Guys car show where Flowmaster was one of the sponsors, and they had a big booth set up there. I was trying to get info on some of their mufflers for my '74 Corvette project, and I asked the guy what he'd recommend for a performance muffler.

All that the factory rep could focus on was "Well, we've got some of the best sounding mufflers out there, that'll give you a great sound and tone."

"Yeah, but what about flow characteristics? I want something that'll be efficient flow for my car, as I'm trying to get something that sounds stock but allows better flow than the stock mufflers."

"Well, tone is important, because it tells you about how the car's running. Don't you want a car with that muscle car rumble?"

"No. I want to create a sleeper."

I'm sorry, but if a guy who is supposed to be a factory rep can't tell me the info I want to know about their products, or can't steer me in the direction of what I want to know, and instead focuses JUST on how it sounds without listening to what I'm after...Well, it reflects poorly on the company.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:33 PM.