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edpontiac91 12-08-2016 02:22 PM

WTB Replacement OEM Muffler with Better Sound/ 1994 Trans Am
 
Looking to see if anybody has an opinion on which STOCK replacement Muffler has the best sound (rumble idle/ deep tone/ WOT) for my 1994 25th Trans Am. There is a place in this area called Affordable Kustomz & Repair in Middlesex who quoted me a Magnaflow replacement that has the exact dimensions as the Stock muffler. The stock sounds OK, but I like a muscle car sound. Do these aftermarket mufflers also flow better? What about a Flowmaster also?
I am looking to save my stock exhaust dual dual tips and my system now has ZERO rust, so getting them off should not be a tough problem. Thanks for any input. Are there ANY websites that have a sound system so you can get an idea as to how there mufflers sound, such as idle, cruises and WOT?

LTb1ow 12-08-2016 02:32 PM

Do not get a flowmaster.

Blackbirdws6 12-08-2016 02:39 PM

When I first got my car, my Dad had a magnaflow muffler swapped in and I thought it sounded pretty good. It probably flowed better than the stocker but it was done for a little more sound. I would advise against a flowmaster as well.

edpontiac91 12-08-2016 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6 (Post 932297)
When I first got my car, my Dad had a magnaflow muffler swapped in and I thought it sounded pretty good. It probably flowed better than the stocker but it was done for a little more sound. I would advise against a flowmaster as well.

What is meant by "It was done for a LITTLE MORE sound". Thanks

Blackbirdws6 12-08-2016 02:57 PM

The stock muffler was well broken in and it sounded generally good for OEM IMO. The magnaflow added more sound but wasn't overbearing. It added a deeper tone and generally more noise without being over the top.

DirtyBird 12-08-2016 03:21 PM

Magnaflow, rumor has it that that and stock catback flow decent

edpontiac91 12-08-2016 04:18 PM

Thanks, I looked up their site and they make a muffler JUST for the 1994 Camaro and Firebird LT1. Anybody know the in and out dimensions? It could be 2.50 & 2.25. Plus any place with a better price than Pep Boys or Advance? It looks like $119 so far.:nod:

BonzoHansen 12-08-2016 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by edpontiac91 (Post 932301)
Thanks, I looked up their site and they make a muffler JUST for the 1994 Camaro and Firebird LT1. Anybody know the in and out dimensions? It could be 2.50 & 2.25. Plus any place with a better price than Pep Boys or Advance? It looks like $119 so far.:nod:

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deadtrend1 12-08-2016 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by edpontiac91 (Post 932295)
Do these aftermarket mufflers also flow better?

Yes, more so as a whole catback. But, main choke points are the manifolds and y-pipe.

ThoR294 12-09-2016 06:18 AM

ill be the 3rd to say no flowmaster. I had one on the car when I got it. It sounded OK, but it rotted away. I replaced it with GMMG, which is not what you are looking for though.

Magnaflow sounds great on our cars, so I'd go with that.

Jersey Mike 12-09-2016 07:16 AM

You GUYS are crazy. The Flowmaster 44 is WHERE it's at. Can't beat it.

sweetbmxrider 12-09-2016 07:48 AM

I liked my magnaflow

ar0ck 12-09-2016 05:11 PM

I've had a Magnaflow system with every iteration for almost 10yrs now.

wrong generation 12-10-2016 03:48 AM

Im another person to say avoid flowmaster and go with magnaflow.

JL8Jeff 12-10-2016 09:10 AM

They all are a bit louder than stock and make more power, but the main thing is to get the complete cat-back setup. The stock intermediate pipe is 2-3/4" id and the aftermarket ones are 3" id so they flow better. I'm not sure which brands are still available, but the SLP Loudmouth is probably too loud for what you want. I had the ATR on my old 2000 SS and it sounded pretty mellow but was a straight through when you hit wot so it got loud during aggressive driving. Borla had adjustable plates so you could tune the sound to your liking. GMMG chambered had too much of a drone for me, I had it on my 93 Pace Car or 96 SS, I can't remember which one. Dynomax has a couple of options but the alumized ones will start to rust over time, that is what I have on my Silverado. Magnaflow is stainless so it should last and they sound pretty good.

The_Bishop 12-10-2016 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jersey Mike (Post 932323)
You GUYS are crazy. The Flowmaster 44 is WHERE it's at. Can't beat it.

It makes a passable boat anchor.

WildBillyT 12-10-2016 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jersey Mike (Post 932323)
You GUYS are crazy. The Flowmaster 44 is WHERE it's at. Can't beat it.



Guy Fieri approved! It's even an f-body!

LTb1ow 12-10-2016 02:12 PM

B&B Tri flo, spend dat monies

edpontiac91 12-10-2016 02:44 PM

I keep getting TWO different numbers for the pipe that comes out of the cat, and the inlet to the muffler. One is 3.0" and the other is 2.75":-?. Without a doubt, which is the CORRECT dimension. Thanks

unstable bob gable 12-10-2016 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Bishop (Post 932401)
It makes a passable boat anchor.

Or motorboat sound. :)

deadtrend1 12-10-2016 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WildBillyT (Post 932402)


Guy Fieri approved! It's even an f-body!

For that dynamite sound when crusing through flavortown?

WildBillyT 12-10-2016 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by edpontiac91 (Post 932405)
I keep getting TWO different numbers for the pipe that comes out of the cat, and the inlet to the muffler. One is 3.0" and the other is 2.75":-?. Without a doubt, which is the CORRECT dimension. Thanks

Stock I-pipe is 2.75" from what I remember.

Anti_Rice_Guy 12-12-2016 10:19 AM

Magnaflow is a good choice. I have Hooker on mine and sounds pretty solid I think. Reminds me of a Magnaflow but a little louder at all rpms.

FlyingDutchman 12-12-2016 01:07 PM

I had a magnaflow for about 7 years, it was too quiet / a lot of deep bass. Added a cutout, but i dont care for that sound. Swapped to longtubes with catted Y and didn't make much difference. Now I'm running a hooker aerochamber with Ory and it sounds much better!

deadtrend1 12-12-2016 07:42 PM

Ive had the hooker aerochamber on my lt1 for about 14 years.


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