How Restrictive are the stock Mufflers? This much.....

[hflores3]

^wow been thinking about switching from my current exhaust to this exact same setup...heard a video on YouTube and those vortex sound dam good

You already know this (i.e., exhaust / muffler sounds are a "personalized taste" - no right answer - only a personal preference) but DAMN these sound good to me!

a) It's got a deep rumble at start and at idle. Not loud just "deep."
b) If you open the door - you can "definitely" hear the idle difference (i.e., deep and with bass). Shut the door - and the cabin is quiet.
c) At low acceleration - you can't really hear it too much (my personal preference - I didn't want it "annoying")
d) At overdrive and at low speed with windows down (i.e., 45mph) I could hear the rumble (not a drone). Windows up - gone.
e) At WOT - Raw Fury! It sounded great! It was the sound of a very pissed off small block with a muffled scream! Again - Pure Sex!
f) I don't now how long the mufflers will last (not stainless) - but hell they were only $55 each.
g) My personal preference -- this is a damn nice setup. That darn Patrick Guerra "nailed it" with this setup.

[Doug Hilliard]

Just got back from having the Magnaflow mid muffler and Cherry Bomb Vortex mufflers put on. No post dyno data "yet" .....but MAN DO THESE SOUND ABSOLUTELY GREAT!!! Not too loud. Good deep rumble. Sounds exotic. Minimal decibels into the cabin. No drone! Pure "fury" at WOT!!

Guerra this one on you for sharing!

I'm pleased by a factor of 100x!!!! So much so ....that I really need a sandwich, a cigarette and a nice nap!

It sounds THAT good.


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This is great Henry! I've been wanting to do something similar with a mid-muffler ever since I borrowed one from Rick for a few days. Loved it! Just a matter of time and money!

[hflores3]

This is great Henry! I've been wanting to do something similar with a mid-muffler ever since I borrowed one from Rick for a few days. Loved it! Just a matter of time and money!

Ah yes! The golden rule! Casharoonies! This darn hobby "gulps" those "Benjamins" -- doesn't it?

Before you make a move -- let me get this new exhaust setup run on the dyno. In this way I can provide you with "pre" & "post" data from the very same dyno / very same car. Perhaps it helps with your decision making?

[gr8g8]

How do these vortex mufflers bolt in? From the pics, I see no flanges or hangers.

[hflores3]

How do these vortex mufflers bolt in? From the pics, I see no flanges or hangers.

Go to a muffler shop. They have "all" the needed hardware. Very inexpensive as well.

If I recall correctly (it's been some time), they were able to use stock hangers.

They have "all" that stuff.

If you do go with the Vortex - keep in mind that the outer diameter of the exit pipes on the Vortex are a bit bigger. The stockers will not work. The muffler guy showed me up close. Fortunately, my measures suggested that I needed something lightly larger so ..... I had a set of larger exhaust tips in the trunk with me. Got them on eBay - cheap too. Handed him the exhaust tips. He was finished in 10 minutes later.

This set up is louder, deeper, more bass, ........... Honestly, I get nice compliments from guys "routinely!" Lifts your spirits to hear that kind of stuff - you know?

[Dave GT]

I like my Magnaflow Axle Backs, nice stainless tips, deep low tone not load.