TVS19000 on 5.3 - what else to go w/it?
02-10-2011, 12:05 PM
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For what it's worth, I have the big body 22" magnaflow on my catless LT's and with muffler alone, it was way too loud. Threw a 4"x14" magnaflow bullet in front, quieter, but still too loud. On the highway, it's fine, but around town, it draws attention. I bought a 7"x14" magnaflow muffler to replace the 4" with, but have yet to put it on. Hopefully that will take care of it.
02-10-2011, 01:40 PM
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I've been back and forth thru the forums looking for info about mufflers. There are some good posts in 'exhausts' group. However, what some consider great/good/acceptable others think is a disaster and waste of money. I could probably deal with M'flow mufflers if they turn out to be loud but Corsa would be very expensive mistake. After all I would be very, very surprised if new M'flow mufflers would be louder than what I have now. My truck was loud and droned before cam and LTs installation. Now it's just accentuated because with TC installed I get into a drone spot almost immediately, stay there and it's wearing me out.
02-10-2011, 01:47 PM
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I'll take some pics once weather eases up, it's been really f&*% cold recently.
02-10-2011, 02:25 PM
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When you have a muffler installed, have them put it as far back as you can, which should reduce drone. My understanding of drone is that it is the tailpipe after the muffler vibrating at its natural frequency, the shorter the tailpipe, the higher the natural frequency (RPM's).
02-10-2011, 02:48 PM
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When you have a muffler installed, have them put it as far back as you can, which should reduce drone. My understanding of drone is that it is the tailpipe after the muffler vibrating at its natural frequency, the shorter the tailpipe, the higher the natural frequency (RPM's).
02-10-2011, 03:15 PM
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I have two Corsa touring mufflers (bought in the used parts section of this board) that I was going to add to my rig. Fly in that ointment is that those suckers are BIG....and heavy. Not sure I have enough room (reg cab stepside). Now, I'm thinking dual 3" in/out stock type mufflers with cutouts. I haven't been able to find anything that's a true 3" stock type muffler that is 3" all the way through. The only ones I've found are 3" in/out, but neck down to 2.5" in the muffler body. I may have a couple of touring Corsas for sale as soon as I decide which way to go.
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I'm looking to replace my exhausts very soon. Kit I got 2 years ago already rusted thru and my guy was kind enough to weld up the holes. Are these mufflers stainless steel?