[DeTomaso] Muffler Opinions

Julian Kift julian_kift at hotmail.com
Sun Aug 1 12:39:14 EDT 2010


FWIW I recall Dan Jones saying or writing that the dyno project test mule lost least HP with a set of Magnaflows, IIRC they were using a set of single inlet-single outlet, but I have no idea which specific muffler and how they sound or whether they fit within the confines of a Pantera body.
 
Julian
 
> Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:40:09 -0700
> From: bjbstewart at yahoo.com
> To: DeTomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Muffler Opinions
> 
> All,
> The new engine is in and running pretty good, but not perfect. With 550 HP+, 
> the current thinking is that my GTS headers / muffler set up isn't big enough 
> to let it breath at the higher RPM's. I have secured Big Throat headers from 
> PI, and now am on a quest for a good set of Mufflers to match. Turns out this 
> is a pretty difficult decision, as the SOUND is pretty important to me and I 
> probably won't have a chance to hear them before buying. Obviously, performance 
> is the most important, but the last thing I want is to end up sounding like a 
> tractor or, heaven forbid, a Viper. 
> 
> 
> So, I ask for your help. What would match a high output stroked Cleveland 
> engine with sound that will make the DeTomaso community proud? (BTW, i LOVED 
> the GTS sound and look on the previous, mostly stock engine). I really don't 
> know the entire solution space, so any info on what I should / shouldn't be 
> looking for would be helpful too. Options that are currently being considered 
> are:
> 
> 1) Big Throat Mufflers (see: http://www.pim.net/862009Muffler4.jpg). These 
> certainly are not conventional with the two pipes, but do have an extremely 
> nice look. and I like the option to angle them up (like the GTS mufflers do). 
> Anyone running these? any comments on look / sound?
> 
> 2) Borla - someone said "check Borla". So I did at www.borla.com. Not a lot of 
> info there, so not sure what would be a good match. 
> 
> 
> 3) Magnaflow - they have a nice oval with single inlet, dual outlet. (see: 
> http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/shopexd.asp?zone=main&id=8686). The 
> description says that it is meant for imports with mainly bolt on performance 
> enhancers, so I'm a little scared of this one. Also, there are a half a dozen 
> options around the tips, how does that affect sound / performance? anyone have 
> direct experience with Magnaflow that can recommend something? 
> 
> 
> 4) Cherry Bombs - Richard Boschert has the Extremes on his stroked Windsor and 
> they look and sound great. Plus they have a great video 
> (http://www.cherrybomb.com/)
> 
> Sure appreciate your help and advice!!
> 
> brent
> 4328
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