Flowmaster or Other Performance Mufflers

[kwikstix]

I got my muffler installed yesterday and it rocks!! I used a series 40, 3.5" in and out, straight through, Flowmaster racing muffler. I felt that the stock tailpipe had the best design for airflow. If you look at it, it has very smooth cornering, with no crimps at the bends. Keeping a consistent diameter. You can definitely feel the difference. Especially above 70 mph. It has a very nice low rumbling sound to it. But it sounds pretty wicked when you floor it and put the turbo to work!! I would recommend it over the Dynomax because of its' heavy construction. The Dynomax is made of tin basically. Though it may perform well. I actually ordered the banks muffler. Then I realized how silly it was to spend 500 bucks on it. So I researched the flowmaster and am pretty happy with it. Hope this helps. SEE YA

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KwikStix
2000 PSD Limited, Chestnut, Medium Parchment Leather, Limited Slip, K&N filter, and a nice door ding from an uninsured Subcrapan

[3992824]

I read something during research into a Banks system for my V10, that on the PSD systems, Banks leaves in place the stock muffler.

It said that their philosophy is to not make any changes that don't benefit performance, also, that the stock muffler for the newer PSD's flows very well.

[biomedical]

I just put the Walker big truck muffler on today $45 at advanced auto. Just cut and weld, its a little longer than the stock but it is straight through and does not hang down as far. I changed it because the vans have a 3.5" pipe with a 3" muffler, go figure. I wonder if the X's have the same. It is a little louder, unless you put your foot in it. If you don't want to hear the turbo, DON'T do it, but I think it sounds cool.

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BMI
2001 E-350SD PSD Chateu wagon. AIC, 3.55LS, EGT , Trans Temp Gauge, NRA Member, Tuna Fisherman (I throw the marlin back). First Diesel and love it.
Soon to be chipped :-)

[tlphlps]

I received the DynoMax 17224 today from Summit Racing. I also ordered from them a 4' section of 3.5" exhaust tubing (part SUM-640035) for about $20 including $5 oversized shipping surcharge. The total for muffler, pipe and shipping $96.89.

A quick question for those of you that have this setup - will the short section of tubing that is added need to be bent? The muffler shop I use does not have the tools necessary to bend 3.5" tubing.

It looks like it may be 10 days or so before I can have it put on, but looking forward to the benefits of more power and lower EGTs.

Terry

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'00 EXCURSION XLT, White 4X4, PSD, 3.73 LS, Alum Wheels, Pwr/Htd TT Mirrors, Skidplate, K&N filter, PSD badging, Hypertech PPIII, Catch-all floormats, MPC bug deflector, Thule rack system, Bauer Cargo rack, Edelbrock IAS shocks, ProComp steering stabilizer.

[POLR BR]

Terry,

No bending of the short piece is necessary. You will need a 3 1/2" adapter to connect unless you plan to TIG weld a butt joint. Enjoy, and see if you can keep your foot off the go pedal. The power and turbo whine is addictive. If you don't own a radar detector, I would recommend it. Has saved my hide many times (although not in Tennessee a couple of weeks ago- dang, that copper was good.)

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2000 Excursion LTD 4x4, Oxford White, PSD 3.73, K&N, Hypertech PPIII, Dynomax Muffler, Ramsey Winch Mount & Grill/Brush Guard, Edelbrock Shocks, Rancho Stabilizer,Hellwig rear Stabilizer, PIAA 90 PRO XT Lights, 295 BFG's, 2000 F350 CC PSD 4x4 Woodland Green, 3.73 K&N, PPIII, 295 BFG's, Edelbrocks

[sail684]

For Biomedical
What is the part number on the Walker muffler?
Thanks

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2000 Excursion Limited, White/Parchment,PSD/Auto trans, ISSPRO in 3 gauge A-Pillar, Superchip 50, K&N, LS 3.73, Badging, Ext.TT Mirrors, Stull Grill

[tlphlps]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by bjornar:
Installed the DynoMax 17224 . . .
Cut out the orig. muffler, turned the front pipe 180 degrees to make the bend go downwards and line up with the rear part, and TIG-welded the DynoMax in between . . .
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I had a local muffler shop install the Dynomax today! They did the install basically the same as Bjornar noted in his post, thus no need for the extra 4' of pipe I purchased from Summit (the owner of the muffler shop agreed to keep the pipe on hand in case another customer needs it for an install - sell it for me - better than taking up space in my garage!).

I love the sound and better yet, I took my wife for a test run and NO complaints! I already have the PPIII and did not get to drive it enough to see if I could detect an increase in power. Hopefully I will see an improvement in power/mpg, but I will be satisfied knowing the EGTs are lower when towing.

"between the lines and right on time"

Terry

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'00 EXCURSION XLT, White 4X4, PSD, 3.73 LS, Alum Wheels, Pwr/Htd TT Mirrors, Skidplate, K&N, PPIII, Catch-all, MPC bug deflector, Thule rack system, Bauer Cargo rack, Edelbrock IAS, ProComp SS, Dynomax muffler.

[tbbux]

So how I understand it is that.....

1. You can put on a Flowmaster as long as you turn the front 180 OR put on a Dynomax without turning????

2. The Flowmaster is more sturdy while the Dynomax is made of tin????

I don't want to change out my other exhaust if I don't have to.

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2K Black 4x4 PSD 3.73 Limited. 315/75/16 BFG AT KO, K&N, Edelbrocks AIS, Auto-start alarm, SuperChip+ (Off-Road program=80hp/150torque), Badges, Hellwig Anti-Sway rear/front, Manik 1-pc stainless grill, Dual Fabtech Steering Stabilizer, ZooDadAir, Skyjacker leveling kit...Loaded!!
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