Do Flowmasters drone THAT bad???

[sixstringthing]

I love that flowmaster tone and Ive been considering an American Thunder cat-back (on my soon to arrive 4.6) but I always hear people complaining about the drone and how it's unbearable etc.. is it really THAT bad? I drove a stang with the A/T mufflers (not full c/b) and the drone wasn't bad at all, i've also driven one with an o/r x-pipe (which is supposed to be really loud right??) and i didn't find the drone all that bad. Second part of my question, would dynamat help? Where would be the best place to put it in order to eliminate interior exhaust noise?

 

[99SilverGT]

No its not THAT bad. Most people blow it out of proportion IMO. But of course its all a matter of opinion. I happen to like the drone with mine... a negative thought doesn't cross my mind about it.

As for where to dynomat. The trunk would be a good place to start, then the backseat under the seats probably.

But why would you want to dynomat!?

 

[jcp123]

well, flowmasters actually sound pretty good except for that drone at around 1600-2500 rpm. there, they just sound...noisy. some ppl like it, but i'm no fan

 

[luther1228]

the only time i thought they did was when i had mine dumped

 

[03GTnewbie]

I love crusing down the interstate at 80 and listening to my flowmasters. But I like the drone.

 

[SteedaQ400]

They dont drone as much as some people say. My 1 chamber flowmasters are really loud and dont drone all that bad.They are the loudest mufflers made by flowmaster. I believe it drones more in a standard rather than an automatic.

 

[2002BLGT]

that drone is what most other people outside the car drool about when you drive by LOL

 

[DarkHorse164]

I like crusing down the interstate at 80 and listening to my flowmasters. But I like the drone.

I did too, until I got long tubes and the off-road H-pipe installed. Now I like it even more

 

[SteedaQ400]

that drone is what most other people outside the car drool about when you drive by LOL[/QUOTE

You got that right. Every time I here them I...I

 

[2002BLGT]

yea the long tubes wake them up BIG TIME , guys drool and the girls get wet when i ride by LOL

 

[huskerpower02]

No they dont drone that much. I love the sound of mine. There is a slight drone at 2100 for me but it doesnt bother me at all. Hell, when im at that rpm, i try to stay there cause i love listening to it so much.

-Drew

 

[White360RFnSwee]

I run an o/r x pipe with the Force II catback.. not loud at all.

-Ryan

 

[SteedaQ400]

yea the long tubes wake them up BIG TIME , guys drool and the girls get wet when i ride by LOL

Yeah every time when I go down the neighborhoods the girls stare and whistle at me while the guys are jealous wishing they had a mean and loud a@# stang. It makes me feel proud knowing Im driving a loud stang, makes me feel all tingly inside.

 

[SteedaQ400]

I run an o/r x pipe with the Force II catback.. not loud at all.

-Ryan

You my friend need to go with the 1 chamber route. You will love every moment of them. When I get my tax money Im buying a prochamber than it will be alot louder than what I have right now.

 

[Beau]

nothing like having a 13 second car sound like a 9 second car

 

[SteedaQ400]

nothing like having a 13 second car sound like a 9 second car

 

[JCKnife]

I love the sound. If I'm cruising around town I'll keep it around 2,000 rpm's on purpose to keep it up.

 

[Craig Mack]

Drone is NOT bad at all. In fact, I think my stang with UPR o/r X-pipe and 2 chamber flows sounds too quiet. The "drone" is just a deep mellow tone that occurs from ~2000-2200rpm. It sounds deep and pronounced, but not invasive. You will easily get used to it. I love it, and wish my exhaust was louder. Hard to believe its not as loud as I thought it would be even though its catless.

 

[trublustallion]

2 chambers flows+ O/R X= x 100000000000000000000000000000000000000
drone only sucks during finals week when i just dont wanna hear crap at all

 

[DrK MrK iV]

How are the American Thunders anyway. I've seen them pretty cheap online, and for gains-how do they do? Sorry for the thread jack.