Well i dont really know if this is on a previous thread here on GBody Forum.But just incase if its not what i am about to post is a test that car caft has done a couple of years ago.So that way if any one is in a position to upgrade their muffler or exhasut system they would be able to pick the right kind.this set up was on 5.0 mustang but so far i was able to choose a different muffler besides flomaster Enjoy.
2 " Straight Pipe 283 CFM
2 1/4" Straight Pipe 365 CFM
2 1/2" Straight Pipe 521 CFM
2 1/4" Typical Bent tailpipe 268 CFM
2 1/2" Typical Bent Tailpipe 417 CFM
2 1/2" Hooker Max Flow 521 CFM
2 1/2" Ultraflow Bullet 512 CFM
3" Flowmaster 3-ch Delta 40 389 CFM
2 1/2" Borla Turbo 373 CFM
2 1/2" Flowmaster Super 40 352 CFM
2 1/2" Flowmaster (2 Chamber) 249 CFM
2 1/2" Hooker Aero Chamber 324 CFM
2 1/2" Maremount Cherry Bomb 298 CFM
2 1/2" Magnaflow (Chambered) 284 CFM
2 1/2" Dynomax Super Turbo 278 CFM
2 1/2" Gibson Superflow 267 CFM
2 1/2" Flowmaster (2 Chamber) 249 CFM
2 1/2" Flowmaster (3 Chamber) 229 CFM
3" Flowmaster "Super 40" 426 CFM
3" Magnaflow (straight) 622 CFM
3" Flowmaster 3-chamb Delta 40 365 (offset/offset #943043)
3" Flowmaster 3-chamb Delta 40 389 (offset/center #943041)
3" Flowmaster 3-chamb Delta 40 410 (center/center #943040)
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This test was performed by 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords Magazine, December 2002, on a '90 Mustang LX coupe with 370hp and 11 second potential:
The results in HP order:
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1.Flowtech Warlock [/url](open) 374.2 hp / 333.1 tq
2.Bassani Real Street 373.7 hp / 333.8 tq
3.Hooker Maxflow 373.5 hp / 333.0 tq
4.Borla XS 373.3 hp / 332.6 tq
5.Magnaflow 372.8 hp / 332.5 tq
6.MAC 372.3 hp / 331.5 tq
7.Flowtech Afterburner 372.3 hp / 330.1 tq
8.Hooker Aerochamber 372.1 hp / 330.4 tq
9.Bassani 372.0 hp / 333.5 tq
10.Spintech 371.6 hp / 332.2 tq
11.Edelbrock Performer RPM 370.9 hp / 331.3 tq
12.Borla XR1 370.0 hp / 334.0 tq
13.Flowtech Terminator 369.5 hp / 331.3 tq
14.Dynomax Ultra Flo 369.4 hp / 333.2 tq
15.Flowmaster 369.4 hp / 331.8 tq
16.Flowtech Warlock 366.3 hp / 325.3 tq
17.No muffler 365.2 hp / 330.1 tq
Sound Off in Quietest to Loudest (Decibels):
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For reference, a 14 dB increase doubles the sound level, while 60 dBs represent normal conversation and 90 dBs are considered the threshold for pain.
1. Borla XS 80db at idle, 90db at 2,000 rpm, 110db at WOT.
2. Hooker Maxflow 80db at idle, 90db at 2,000 rpm, 120db at WOT.
3. Magnaflow 82db at idle, 91db at 2,000 rpm, 114db at WOT.
4. Flowmaster 82db at idle, 93db at 2,000 rpm, 115db at WOT.
5. Flowtech Warlock 83db at idle, 92db at 2,000 rpm, 112db at WOT.
6. Dynomax UltraFlo 83db at idle, 94db at 2,000 rpm, 113db at WOT.
7. Borla XR1 83db at idle, 96db at 2,000 rpm, 118db at WOT.
8. Bassani Street 83db at idle, 96db at 2,000 rpm, 120db at WOT.
9. Edelbrock RPM 84db at idle, 93db at 2,000 rpm, 118db at WOT.
10. Bassani Real Street 84db at idle, 96db at 2,000 rpm, 120db at WOT
11. FlowtechAfterburner 86db at idle, 94db at 2,000 rpm, 115db at WOT.
12. FlowtechTerminator 86db at idle, 94db at 2,000 rpm, 119db at WOT.
13. Hooker Aerochamber 87db at idle, 94db at 2,000 rpm, 114db at WOT.
14. SpinTech 87db at idle, 97db at 2,000 rpm, 116db at WOT.
15. No Muffler 91db at idle, 103db at 2,000 rpm, 120+db.
2 " Straight Pipe 283 CFM
2 1/4" Straight Pipe 365 CFM
2 1/2" Straight Pipe 521 CFM
2 1/4" Typical Bent tailpipe 268 CFM
2 1/2" Typical Bent Tailpipe 417 CFM
2 1/2" Hooker Max Flow 521 CFM
2 1/2" Ultraflow Bullet 512 CFM
3" Flowmaster 3-ch Delta 40 389 CFM
2 1/2" Borla Turbo 373 CFM
2 1/2" Flowmaster Super 40 352 CFM
2 1/2" Flowmaster (2 Chamber) 249 CFM
2 1/2" Hooker Aero Chamber 324 CFM
2 1/2" Maremount Cherry Bomb 298 CFM
2 1/2" Magnaflow (Chambered) 284 CFM
2 1/2" Dynomax Super Turbo 278 CFM
2 1/2" Gibson Superflow 267 CFM
2 1/2" Flowmaster (2 Chamber) 249 CFM
2 1/2" Flowmaster (3 Chamber) 229 CFM
3" Flowmaster "Super 40" 426 CFM
3" Magnaflow (straight) 622 CFM
3" Flowmaster 3-chamb Delta 40 365 (offset/offset #943043)
3" Flowmaster 3-chamb Delta 40 389 (offset/center #943041)
3" Flowmaster 3-chamb Delta 40 410 (center/center #943040)
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This test was performed by 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords Magazine, December 2002, on a '90 Mustang LX coupe with 370hp and 11 second potential:
The results in HP order:
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1.Flowtech Warlock [/url](open) 374.2 hp / 333.1 tq
2.Bassani Real Street 373.7 hp / 333.8 tq
3.Hooker Maxflow 373.5 hp / 333.0 tq
4.Borla XS 373.3 hp / 332.6 tq
5.Magnaflow 372.8 hp / 332.5 tq
6.MAC 372.3 hp / 331.5 tq
7.Flowtech Afterburner 372.3 hp / 330.1 tq
8.Hooker Aerochamber 372.1 hp / 330.4 tq
9.Bassani 372.0 hp / 333.5 tq
10.Spintech 371.6 hp / 332.2 tq
11.Edelbrock Performer RPM 370.9 hp / 331.3 tq
12.Borla XR1 370.0 hp / 334.0 tq
13.Flowtech Terminator 369.5 hp / 331.3 tq
14.Dynomax Ultra Flo 369.4 hp / 333.2 tq
15.Flowmaster 369.4 hp / 331.8 tq
16.Flowtech Warlock 366.3 hp / 325.3 tq
17.No muffler 365.2 hp / 330.1 tq
Sound Off in Quietest to Loudest (Decibels):
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For reference, a 14 dB increase doubles the sound level, while 60 dBs represent normal conversation and 90 dBs are considered the threshold for pain.
1. Borla XS 80db at idle, 90db at 2,000 rpm, 110db at WOT.
2. Hooker Maxflow 80db at idle, 90db at 2,000 rpm, 120db at WOT.
3. Magnaflow 82db at idle, 91db at 2,000 rpm, 114db at WOT.
4. Flowmaster 82db at idle, 93db at 2,000 rpm, 115db at WOT.
5. Flowtech Warlock 83db at idle, 92db at 2,000 rpm, 112db at WOT.
6. Dynomax UltraFlo 83db at idle, 94db at 2,000 rpm, 113db at WOT.
7. Borla XR1 83db at idle, 96db at 2,000 rpm, 118db at WOT.
8. Bassani Street 83db at idle, 96db at 2,000 rpm, 120db at WOT.
9. Edelbrock RPM 84db at idle, 93db at 2,000 rpm, 118db at WOT.
10. Bassani Real Street 84db at idle, 96db at 2,000 rpm, 120db at WOT
11. FlowtechAfterburner 86db at idle, 94db at 2,000 rpm, 115db at WOT.
12. FlowtechTerminator 86db at idle, 94db at 2,000 rpm, 119db at WOT.
13. Hooker Aerochamber 87db at idle, 94db at 2,000 rpm, 114db at WOT.
14. SpinTech 87db at idle, 97db at 2,000 rpm, 116db at WOT.
15. No Muffler 91db at idle, 103db at 2,000 rpm, 120+db.
