[DeTomaso] Muffler Opinions

[Tony DiGiovanna]

IMHO, the only acceptable muffler for a Pantera is one you can see 2 1/2
inches clear thru.

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of Brent Stewart
Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 11:40 PM
To: Pantera List
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
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