New Flowmaster With "TIPS"

[hmrlvr]

Installed the flowmaster delta 50 today and it sounds great. $350.00, can't complain.

[H3Eric]

Hmrlvr, congrats on your new exhaust. Now it is your turn to post some sound clips....

[x-humm]

Hey Hmrlvr,

Very nice!. How loud is inside the cab. I have a Flowmaster install in my '05 mustang. It has a nice deep sound. But inside the cab the "db" are pretty high...

[NEOCON1]

cool man and thats a gret price lookin good http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[hmrlvr]

I've only gone 10 miles but it seems louder inside than I expected. I'll drive around all day today (Sat) and check it out. I don"t think I have any way to post a sound clip. I'm also putting a set of PIAAS on the front today.

[DDWH]

Nice "TIPS"......Looks like a clean install and a great price too!

[hmrlvr]

The noise is either getting quieter or I'm getting used to it. It sound awesome. I may try some insulation in the rear door though, as another member suggested, just to see if I hear it less inside.

[hmrlvr]

I packed the gate with insulation and still couldn't hear on my cell phone when climbing a hill. I took it back today and had two 12" resonators installed (one on each pipe,behind the muffler). It really has quieted the interior sound to a point where you don't notice it. It still sound good outside though. I've driven it about 300 miles since it was originally installed last week and there is definetly an increase in performance and gas mileage. We'll see if that changes with the new set-up. Still would recommend it for the price but include the resonators if you want to hear yourself think inside or spend alot of time on the phone.

[DeLeon]

Originally posted by hmrlvr:
I packed the gate with insulation and still couldn't hear on my cell phone when climbing a hill. I took it back today and had two 12" resonators installed (one on each pipe,behind the muffler). It really has quieted the interior sound to a point where you don't notice it. It still sound good outside though. I've driven it about 300 miles since it was originally installed last week and there is definetly an increase in performance and gas mileage. We'll see if that changes with the new set-up. Still would recommend it for the price but include the resonators if you want to hear yourself think inside or spend alot of time on the phone.

What kind of resonators did you install?

[hmrlvr]

I'm not sure of the brand, just the one's the installer recommended. 12" long stainless.

[Edspad]

Originally posted by H3Eric:
Hmrlvr, congrats on your new exhaust. Now it is your turn to post some sound clips....

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[hmrlvr]

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way beyond what I know how to do!

[mudderducker]

looks great! would you describe the sound as closer to a v8 rumble like a trans am, or more of a tinny sound like a honda accord with a pipe? I have never modified exhaust on anything but v8's and I am really curious to know how it sounds.

[Tommy36998]

Sweet! Mine came with dual exhaust and volant. So, i was kinda sold. Got ton of extras. When they delivered to my home I could hear that sweet sound.Originally posted by mudderducker:
looks great! would you describe the sound as closer to a v8 rumble like a trans am, or more of a tinny sound like a honda accord with a pipe? I have never modified exhaust on anything but v8's and I am really curious to know how it sounds.

[hmrlvr]

looks great! would you describe the sound as closer to a v8 rumble like a trans am, or more of a tinny sound like a honda accord with a pipe? I have never modified exhaust on anything but v8's and I am really curious to know how it sounds.
It definatly does not sound like a Honda. On the other hand, a V8 would be a stretch. Someone else did this b4 me and had a sound clip. Just sounds nice. Check Flowmaster website maybe.

[hmrlvr]

Ok, went back to stock today, the noise just began to annoy me. Only one chrome "tip" now but nice and quiet. Does this mean I'm getting old???:confused:

[GotSandH3]

Too loud?? Im running a 40 series with two turn downs and I LOVE it!! Im thinking about running an electronic turn out before the muffler to make it even louder. Straight pipes!! Oh well Im young and stupid. I'll enjoy it while it lasts.

[Steve - SanJose]

Hmrlvr,

Yea I can understand that you don't want excessive noise, I'm old enough to appreciate that too. I selected a Corsa system because it was known to be the quietest dual tip setup. The only time it gets a little loud is climbing long grades at certain rpms. But with a price around $900 it's not cheap.

S.

[Groundpounder]

I had a FlowMaster installed on my H3 as well. I took it to a muffler local shop and they did it for $120.00. The FlowMaster replaced the stock monster muffler and was attached in the same location. The single short tailpipe was cut at an angle to fit under the bumper. Looks good. The resister was left in place. I was adviced the sound would be somewhat louder if it was removed. I might get brave and replace it with a streight pipe and see what I get sometime. I'll save the resiste,r just in case it gets to be to much for me, or the wife complains. So far I'll just keep the radio on. LOL

I did notice better pick up and a little increase in sound. More like mad hornets, but not to loud to bother anyone. So far my wife has not complained.:D

[KenP]

Ok, went back to stock today, the noise just began to annoy me. Only one chrome "tip" now but nice and quiet. Does this mean I'm getting old???:confused:OMG no. It just means you're whipped.;)

The all time best exhaust ownage was H2Finally when he joined. His first question was how to make the truck quieter so his wife would ride in it.:eek: He took crap from us for weeks!!!!

Too bad that thread didn't make the switch over.:(

[hmrlvr]

OMG no. It just means you're whipped.;)

The all time best exhaust ownage was H2Finally when he joined. His first question was how to make the truck quieter so his wife would ride in it.:eek: He took crap from us for weeks!!!!

Too bad that thread didn't make the switch over.:(

I can take all the crap you guys can dish, I know who I sleep with at night:D . If she wants it quieter, it's quieter. End of story....

[hmrlvr]

I had a FlowMaster installed on my H3 as well. I took it to a muffler local shop and they did it for $120.00. The FlowMaster replaced the stock monster muffler and was attached in the same location. The single short tailpipe was cut at an angle to fit under the bumper. Looks good. The resister was left in place. I was adviced the sound would be somewhat louder if it was removed. I might get brave and replace it with a streight pipe and see what I get sometime. I'll save the resiste,r just in case it gets to be to much for me, or the wife complains. So far I'll just keep the radio on. LOL

I did notice better pick up and a little increase in sound. More like mad hornets, but not to loud to bother anyone. So far my wife has not complained.:D
Yes, mine was taken out out and it's too loud, at least for me (and my wife);)

[Steve - SanJose]

I guess we can conclude that most of the H3 exhaust experiments have not gone well.

S.

[azsidewinder]

Im glad to be hearing this, I have been very close to do what hmrlvr did with the 50 series flowmasters but in seeing he removed it makes me think I better wait, what I dont want is a super loud 5 cylinder motor that is annoying. My exhaust guy I been using for 20 years told me he had no real setup that he could be sure I was happy with since he hadnt installed any exhausts on the H3. Said Id be the experiment, doest make me all warm and fuzzy inside knowing Id be an experiment, seems like that could cost more. I drove one at the dealership that had the perfomance mods, IE computer reprogramming, airbox kit and BnB exhaust, never heard of the exhaust before, but it really just sounded like a bunch of pissed off bees, and thats not the sound Im looking for and definitely dont want the droning sound in the cab.

[Wisha Haddan H3]

any info on the computer reprogramming? was it a chip or a factory/dealer mod? This is the first I've heard of an aftermarket tune for the H3.

[azsidewinder]

Ya supposedly this is a dealership option and they will reprogram the computer to be better, suppose to increase by 30 horsepower, frankly I didnt think it made a difference other than being louder in the modified one I drove. The bad thing about this mod is you are required to run highest octane gas, if you run the lowest octane for more than 3 tanks it resets the computer to stock settings. This was a 2000.00 reprogram and I just couldnt see the sense in it, 2000.00 buys alot of gas and accessories. I was wondering if Banks or Jet or any of the other chips manufactureres have come up with the same ability for a fraction of the cost.