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68blackbird · 12-10-2017, 08:01 PM

At that point in the project. Motor is running, all wiring seems to be correct, looking to see what y'all are running for mufflers. Looking for something that is on the quiet but deep sound, make sense? Thanks, Kel

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mr48chev · 12-10-2017, 08:20 PM

Outside of paint color and wheel/tire choice I'd say the exhaust sound is one of the more personal choice things on a vehicle no matter what it is.

I like just about what you are wanting. I have turbos on my 71 GMC that sounded great with the 350 I had in it. Not loud except they did talk when you laid into it.

I'm going with longer Porter glass packs on the 292 on my 48 this time because I want the six cylinder though glass packs sound. Engine will have a 4 barrel and set of Tom Langdon's cast manifold/headers. That's my choice for this truck because I want a certain sound.

Black_Sheep · 12-10-2017, 10:32 PM

I used Flowmaster 50 Series Delta Flows and full 2.5" exhaust. Mild big block..
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**bosco** · 12-10-2017, 10:56 PM

Swapped out my glass packs (just too much noise, even with sound insulation) went with MagnaFlow XL mufflers. Great sound with a deep rumble, but we can hear ourselves think at freeway speeds.

Black93GT · 12-11-2017, 10:59 AM

I'm running a 3" flowmaster 50 series three chamber. I didn't want anything loud and certainly not raspy. Initially I was a little disappointed as it was a little louder than I wanted. With that said, after driving it around for the past few months, it's just right and am complimented on the sound of the exhaust.

Gargoyle · 12-13-2017, 01:37 PM

Dynomax Super Turbos, quiet at low rpms with a nice rumble at higher rpms.

OrrieG · 12-13-2017, 07:33 PM

These with 2.5 pipe size, longest available. Nice lope at idle, have not driven it over 10 mph so can't say how they will sound at speed. I think these are 28" long, previous ones were only around 20" and 2" pipe size.

my56chevytruck · 12-13-2017, 08:20 PM

are you running the exhaust out back, that makes a huge difference, but my choice is 2 1/2" exhaust with flowmaster 40 series. Got em on 2 BBC's and love the sound. I did hear Magnaflows online and they sounded great to.

12-10-2017, 08:01 PM	#1
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Mufflers for '59 Apache At that point in the project. Motor is running, all wiring seems to be correct, looking to see what y'all are running for mufflers. Looking for something that is on the quiet but deep sound, make sense? Thanks, Kel https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...VkTlBmak5KZmhn

12-10-2017, 08:20 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,280	Re: Mufflers for '59 Apache Outside of paint color and wheel/tire choice I'd say the exhaust sound is one of the more personal choice things on a vehicle no matter what it is. I like just about what you are wanting. I have turbos on my 71 GMC that sounded great with the 350 I had in it. Not loud except they did talk when you laid into it. I'm going with longer Porter glass packs on the 292 on my 48 this time because I want the six cylinder though glass packs sound. Engine will have a 4 barrel and set of Tom Langdon's cast manifold/headers. That's my choice for this truck because I want a certain sound. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-10-2017, 10:32 PM	#3
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: Mufflers for '59 Apache I used Flowmaster 50 Series Delta Flows and full 2.5" exhaust. Mild big block.. youtube video __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build Last edited by Black_Sheep; 12-10-2017 at 10:46 PM.

12-10-2017, 10:56 PM	#4
bosco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Temescal Valley, CA Posts: 234	Re: Mufflers for '59 Apache Swapped out my glass packs (just too much noise, even with sound insulation) went with MagnaFlow XL mufflers. Great sound with a deep rumble, but we can hear ourselves think at freeway speeds.

12-11-2017, 10:59 AM	#5
Black93GT Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 133	Re: Mufflers for '59 Apache I'm running a 3" flowmaster 50 series three chamber. I didn't want anything loud and certainly not raspy. Initially I was a little disappointed as it was a little louder than I wanted. With that said, after driving it around for the past few months, it's just right and am complimented on the sound of the exhaust. __________________ '49 3600 build SBC 350, a T-5 and some patina

12-13-2017, 01:37 PM	#6
Gargoyle Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 289	Re: Mufflers for '59 Apache Dynomax Super Turbos, quiet at low rpms with a nice rumble at higher rpms.

12-13-2017, 07:33 PM	#7
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Mufflers for '59 Apache These with 2.5 pipe size, longest available. Nice lope at idle, have not driven it over 10 mph so can't say how they will sound at speed. I think these are 28" long, previous ones were only around 20" and 2" pipe size. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

12-13-2017, 08:20 PM	#8
my56chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hebron Posts: 1,123	Re: Mufflers for '59 Apache are you running the exhaust out back, that makes a huge difference, but my choice is 2 1/2" exhaust with flowmaster 40 series. Got em on 2 BBC's and love the sound. I did hear Magnaflows online and they sounded great to. __________________ RUBBER DOWN AND HIT THE ROAD!!! 1940 Ford Dlx Coupe 1969 Mach1



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