Suggestions for new muffler?

[Lumineer]

Note: I believe I may have posted a thread topic like this one in the past, but I no longer remember and I couldn't find it. So, I'm putting up a new one because I actually have plans to get a new muffler shortly, plus, my mom keeps bothering me about it.

 

 

 

My muffler is rotting a bit (rusty with what looks to be holes developing) and I need suggestions on what a good muffler would be to replace my current stock one. I plan on running the new one with no catalytic converter (having it removed by AWEB next weekend, more than likely). I'm looking for a fairly quiet exhaust note, but with a little bass or rumble to it. I don't want anything obnoxious or very attention-grabbing. I just want something to clean up the puttering sound of the exhaust. I also want an exhaust muffler that allows for the best exhaust pressure (not too high, not too low). Someone once suggested Raptor mufflers before, saying they were rather cheap and satisfying. That reminds me, I don't want anything too pricey (I'm cheap and limited on budget anyway).

[oldscsc]

No cat, 40 series Delta-flow

 

It's what I want to do to mine, but I don't think it would sound as good on the LQ1 as the 3.1.

[Lumineer]

No cat, 40 series Delta-flow

 

It's what I want to do to mine, but I don't think it would sound as good on the LQ1 as the 3.1.

That sounds VERY nice, I think. Will I get the same/similar effects with the 3.1 as opposed to the 3100?

[oldscsc]

No cat, 40 series Delta-flow

 

It's what I want to do to mine, but I don't think it would sound as good on the LQ1 as the 3.1.

That sounds VERY nice, I think.  Will I get the same/similar effects with the 3.1 as opposed to the 3100?

 

Don't know, but that thing sounds like a V8. I'd give it a try, it's still the same platform, 3.1 or 3100. I haven't done it with the LQ1 because it's totally different, and usually gives off a nasty rasp.

[Lumineer]

No cat, 40 series Delta-flow

 

It's what I want to do to mine, but I don't think it would sound as good on the LQ1 as the 3.1.

That sounds VERY nice, I think.  Will I get the same/similar effects with the 3.1 as opposed to the 3100?

 

Don't know, but that thing sounds like a V8. I'd give it a try, it's still the same platform, 3.1 or 3100. I haven't done it with the LQ1 because it's totally different, and usually gives off a nasty rasp.

What does a 40 series Delta-flow go for? Also, is it easier to obtain via online sites or at an auto parts store?

[oldscsc]

About $100 a piece, but if you're going to do a cat delete that should pay for your muffler. A cat should get you $100, which you can then buy the Flowmaster with. If I didn't have two mufflers I would have already done this.

 

Personally I would rather buy one in the store, check them out in person, but if you like buying over the internet, have at it.

[BXX]

2.8L/3.1L sound NOTHING like the 3x0o, just a little FYI

[Lumineer]

2.8L/3.1L sound NOTHING like the 3x0o, just a little FYI

So, what's YOUR thoughts on a 40 series Delta flow muffler on a 3.1? My friend has a 2nd gen lumina with a 3100, and hers doesn't sound THAT much different than mine.

[BXX]

2.8L/3.1L sound NOTHING like the 3x0o, just a little FYI

So, what's YOUR thoughts on a 40 series Delta flow muffler on a 3.1? My friend has a 2nd gen lumina with a 3100, and hers doesn't sound THAT much different than mine.

 

I have a duel 2.25" 40 Series DF mufflers on my 3100, and it will sound different than on a 3.1L. Maybe not at idle, but it will sound different. I think the 2.8L/3.1L engines just sound crude, they really need a resonator with the Flowmasters when the 3100 doesnt

[Lumineer]

 

 

I have a duel 2.25" 40 Series DF mufflers on my 3100, and it will sound different than on a 3.1L. Maybe not at idle, but it will sound different. I think the 2.8L/3.1L engines just sound crude, they really need a resonator with the Flowmasters when the 3100 doesnt

So I assume that my 1st gen. Lumina doesn't have a resonator?

[Andrew]

http://www.w-body.com/forum/index.php?topic=69528.0

[Crazy K]

 

 

I have a duel 2.25" 40 Series DF mufflers on my 3100, and it will sound different than on a 3.1L. Maybe not at idle, but it will sound different. I think the 2.8L/3.1L engines just sound crude, they really need a resonator with the Flowmasters when the 3100 doesnt

So I assume that my 1st gen. Lumina doesn't have a resonator?

it should not. not till *maybe* 1994.

[Miko K]

Magnaflow XL3 3" mufflers with silencers, about 50% louder without the silencers.

[3.1cutlass]

2.8L/3.1L sound NOTHING like the 3x0o, just a little FYI

So, what's YOUR thoughts on a 40 series Delta flow muffler on a 3.1? My friend has a 2nd gen lumina with a 3100, and hers doesn't sound THAT much different than mine.

 

I have a duel 2.25" 40 Series DF mufflers on my 3100, and it will sound different than on a 3.1L. Maybe not at idle, but it will sound different. I think the 2.8L/3.1L engines just sound crude, they really need a resonator with the Flowmasters when the 3100 doesnt

Don't worry about a resonator. These engines are tits for exhaust note. Don't go the side exit route. Looks cool and sounds good but it is way to loud inside. The flowmaster will sound amazing on the 3.1. do it.

[MonteCarloChick]

A 40 Series is no more than $73. I bought mine off of Summit. And 3100's sound better than their predecessor.

[Lumineer]

Well, I bought a new car recently, so until I know for sure what is going to happen to the Lumina, I am going to put my plans for it on hold.

[LuminaPower92]

did you keep the Lumina. I have clips of my exhaust if interested. Base with dual flowmaster 40 series.

[hell_raiser]

cherry bomb turbo only 30 bux and she rumbles. not much rasp.

[LuminaPower92]