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Old 04-27-2006, 09:57 AM
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What is the best sounding muffler on the L67? I want to stay cheap, up to 60 bucks, but I don't want it to be too loud. I was thinking a flowmaster 80 series.
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flowmaster is raspier than the magnaflow which is more of a deeper tone? although, i am only speaking from 1 side of the spectrum, i have only had the flowmaster, and i loved it for a while, until the drone got to me... i will never have exhaust on the 00

there are tons of videos and soundclips around the site showing the difference

http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ght=flowmaster
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Best sounding will be a matter of opinion. Whatever you do keep the resonator.
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I listened to some of the clips, I think I like the Flowmaster. I have a magnaflow on my Ciera, and like it, but I think i'll try the flowmaster.
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be aware that the videos dont accurately repersent the sound....and also keep in mind that the NA and the SC cars sound different....you need to actually listen to a Bonneville in person to get a real feel of the sound
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Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
Whatever you do keep the resonator.
thats not nesessary. if you get magnaflow, you should probably keep it on. but i love no resonator on my flowmaster. i like the pops and cracks.
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Stock...it'* nice..quiet..and you can't outflow it.
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Originally Posted by ELMACHOGERACHO
Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
Whatever you do keep the resonator.
thats not nesessary. if you get magnaflow, you should probably keep it on. but i love no resonator on my flowmaster. i like the pops and cracks.
True, but he doesn't want it too loud. With a SC, high flow muff and no res, it may be too loud for him He'll never know until he tries though!
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Don't get me wrong, I like loud, its just that I don't want to deafen the people I go past.
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Originally Posted by Bonneville94V688
Don't get me wrong, I like loud, its just that I don't want to deafen the people I go past.

be aware the highway drone of a aftermarket...most ppl that have had one would not do it again


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