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So my flows have finally given up on me.

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Old 06-25-2010, 02:09 PM
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Default So my flows have finally given up on me.

When i got my 06 gt it was new, and at the time i got online and got some flow master mufflers right away. Shortly after, there were reports that the baffle inside the flows were breaking off and causing a nasty rattle for obvious reasons.

Well i counted myself lucky that i never got one of those plagued mufflers. A couple months ago i had Pypes long tubes and o/r h-pipe installed. Two days ago, i started to notice a buzz/rattle from 2.5-3k rpm. Almost sounded like it was coming from the front of my car, maybe a brake shield or something. Long story short, after jacking it up on a lift and revving the engine, it turns out the muffler was the cause. Now i have to get new ones. I mean i cant drive around with a rattle so i have too! Darn... the luck

So i was thinking about trying to new flow master square mufflers that are suppose to bring back that old 5.0 sound. However, i also loved SLP loudmouths i had on my 00 gt. But on my old car i just had catted h, and SLP. No headers and def not an o/r h.

My concern is that the SLP would just be too much and would sound bad given the long tubes and o/r h-pipe.

Any suggestions?
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Old 06-25-2010, 05:48 PM
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yes, stick with the flows.....
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Old 06-25-2010, 06:42 PM
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The new classic flows from what I have been told sold identical to the MACs.
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Old 06-25-2010, 06:55 PM
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17410 part # is a 60 series 3 chamber (the round case).
http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/se...rtnumber=17410

817460 part # is 40 series 2 chamber (square case).
http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/se...tnumber=817460
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Old 06-25-2010, 07:19 PM
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I didnt even realize mine were 60 series... Ohh yea, totally going with the flows.
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Old 06-25-2010, 08:13 PM
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I always thought the A/T axlebacks were the same as the 40 series and the 60 series were big mufflers used primarily on SUVs.
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Old 06-25-2010, 08:16 PM
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You might like these as well. The new hushpower/flowmaster canister type mufflers.
http://www.hushpower.com/product/101...-Back+kit.html
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Flowmaster super 44s would sound bad ***!
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Old 06-26-2010, 08:50 AM
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I do like those super 44's.... but i don't see a kit for the mustangs. I guess i would have to custom fit a super 44? Anyone out there have super 44's on 05+ stang?
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Old 06-26-2010, 10:07 AM
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You do have to custom fit them. I would look at either the flowmaster classics or the S/S flowmaster 40 series (you would have to custom fit these ones). Both set-ups are made form 409 SS so they should last longer than the aluminumized steel. I believe you can get the super 44s in 409 SS also.
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