I have a 93 LX 5.0 notch with a GT40 intake, MAC shorty headers MAC OR H pipe, and 2 chamber Flowmasters. I like how it sounds for the most part...has a mellow rumble at cruising speed (stock 2.73s right now, soon to be 3.55s, so I know the cruising speed sound will change) and it sounds good under hard acceleration...but it's a bit too "look at me" loud for my liking under normal driving, especially just normal acceleration from a stoplight.
I know theres probably no free lunch when it comes to performance exhausts, but I'm looking for combo that's less obtrusive under normal driving conditions. I'm thinking Bassani shorty headers (the MACs are flaking chrome), Bassani catted X (reduce some of the exhaust smell), and Bassani Quiet Thunder mufflers. Several years back I heard this exact combo and took a short ride in the car, and I remember it having a great sound that wasn't too loud. Then again I was younger and probably had different preferences for what sound I liked, lol.
The engine will be getting heads and likely a cam before too long, so it won't be too outclassed by the exhaust.
Any info on exhaust combos that make it quieter under normal driving (especially if anyone has firsthand experience with the Bassani combo I listed ) while still retaining enjoyable sound and good performance, are appreciated.
I know theres probably no free lunch when it comes to performance exhausts, but I'm looking for combo that's less obtrusive under normal driving conditions. I'm thinking Bassani shorty headers (the MACs are flaking chrome), Bassani catted X (reduce some of the exhaust smell), and Bassani Quiet Thunder mufflers. Several years back I heard this exact combo and took a short ride in the car, and I remember it having a great sound that wasn't too loud. Then again I was younger and probably had different preferences for what sound I liked, lol.
The engine will be getting heads and likely a cam before too long, so it won't be too outclassed by the exhaust.
Any info on exhaust combos that make it quieter under normal driving (especially if anyone has firsthand experience with the Bassani combo I listed ) while still retaining enjoyable sound and good performance, are appreciated.
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