Thrush mufflers - looking for sound clips...

[a_d_a_m]

Is anyone here running Thrush chambered mufflers?

My OE mufflers have the little pinholes in them and I'm looking to replace with something that isn't very loud, and preferably not very expensive.

I've used Thrush in the past (on my Cordoba) and I loved them. Just looking to see if anyone here can post a sound/video clip so I can make a more educated decision...










EDIT: There is a soundclip on page 4, post #48 with soundclips provided by Nothingsense.

[ctrlraven]

If you want cheap and not loud go with DynoMax.

[a_d_a_m]

I should rephrase:

I want louder than the OE, but not super loud. Also, isn't Thrush made by Dynomax?

[ImpalaSlayer]

I should rephrase:

I want louder than the OE, but not super loud. Also, isn't Thrush made by Dynomax?

aero 2525s

i LOVED these when i had the rest of my system stock! they were just the right amount louder, no drone, great sound.

i HIGHLY recomend them!

[a_d_a_m]

aero 2525s Ummmmmm...

preferably not very expensive.

[ImpalaSlayer]

well what do you call expensive? they go for like 150 a set. i wouldnt weld junky thrush mufflers on since they will just rust out and youll have to replace them again

[a_d_a_m]

I was seeing the Aeros for $150/pc...?

Not too worried about rust, as the car doesn't see snow, rain, or salt...

[ImpalaSlayer]

89 a piece

http://www.ourdealsrock.net/aeroexhaustat2525.aspx

[a_d_a_m]

OK, that's a little better. But frankly, that's still more than I really want to spend...

[ImpalaSlayer]

OK, that's a little better. But frankly, that's still more than I really want to spend...

its definitely worth it man, i wish i had a clip of that setup but i dont. you wouldnt be dissapointed

[a_d_a_m]

Still would like to hear the Thrush mufflers. If nobody here can post a clip, I may end up just pulling the trigger and seeing how I like them.

[RR|Suki]

I should rephrase:

I want louder than the OE, but not super loud. Also, isn't Thrush made by Dynomax?

Pretty sure they are, wish I could help with the clip but I don't have the chambered ones. Loved the price, I'll say that. I think I got both for less than $80

[babbage]

Adam: you want the Dynomax Super Turbos - $59 each - a touch louder than stock, flow way better than stock. 25" overall length. If you want cheaper get the Thrush turbos 25" OAL. They are very quiet until you get on it

Thats what RR|Suki runs... (sounds great to me)

[breeze]

just ordered me a set. HELLS YEAH!!!..:banana:

[ImpalaSlayer]

just ordered me a set. HELLS YEAH!!!..:banana:

set of what?

[RR|Suki]

Adam: you want the Dynomax Super Turbos - $59 each - a touch louder than stock, flow way better than stock. 25" overall length. If you want cheaper get the Thrush turbos 25" OAL. They are very quiet until you get on it

Thats what RR|Suki runs... (sounds great to me)

Summit has em for $40 something

[a_d_a_m]

set of what? +1. Thrush? Dyno's? Turbines?


Summit has em for $40 something Thanks for the lead, but I'm not seeing them.

This is as close as I could find.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WLK-17664/

[RR|Suki]

+1. Thrush? Dyno's? Turbines?

Thanks for the lead. You got the 2.5" center-in/2.5" offset-out, 25" OAL?

Nopers, I have the shorter ones, I wanna say 18" OAL or something like that. I also have 3" in and out. I dunno if the 25" would be too big, that's a lot of muffler

[musclemerc]

You are aware the pin holes in the stock MM mufflers are drains for built up condensation.

[Merc-O-matic]

Had "Thrush" mufflers on my 1964 Ford Galaxie 500....just the right sound!

Gotta Love It!

[a_d_a_m]

You are aware the pin holes in the stock MM mufflers are drains for built up condensation. Are you talking about the pinholes in the exhaust tips?


Had "Thrush" mufflers on my 1964 Ford Galaxie 500....just the right sound! Al, have you ever owned a completely lame car, or have they all been awesome? You are a lucky, lucky man. :beer:

[babbage]

You are aware the pin holes in the stock MM mufflers are drains for built up condensation.


hehe - yes that is true.

I'm going to buy these: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WLK-17749/

The stockers are very close to 25" overall length.

[breeze]

set of what?

areos...hear me roar.lol

[musclemerc]

After you guy's finish with the stock mufflers PM me. I will take them off your hands, for the cheap!

[breeze]

After you guy's finish with the stock mufflers PM me. I will take them off your hands, for the cheap!

still have my set

[ImpalaSlayer]

areos...hear me roar.lol

trying to make it sound like mine? lol

[breeze]

trying to make it sound like mine? lol

it will sound similar but i want my own tone...depends how i hear it on this Xpipe wether or not im gettin a H orX

[musclemerc]

still have my set

How much??? I want to grab as many as I can so when you guy's get tired of the headaches in your near future I can make double off them. :D

[babbage]

How much??? I want to grab as many as I can so when you guy's get tired of the headaches in your near future I can make double off them. :D


lol - The dynomax super turbos are mellow - I want the stainless works turbo mufflers but at $167 each - well that's high.

[Black Dynamite]

Hey Adam, I have the Thrush two chamber welded on my car. I paid $55 shipped for BOTH off of eBay. I've had them on for about 8 months now with no complaints. Well, I take that back, I've noticed some vibration but I don't think it's the mufflers fault. I'll record a clip for you as soon as I can.

[a_d_a_m]

Hey Adam, I have the Thrush two chamber welded on my car. I'll record a clip for you as soon as I can.
Thanks. In a nutshell, how do they compare to OE in terms of noise?

Also, do you remember if you went offset inlet/center out (or otherwise), or how long the muffs you purchased are?

[Kennyrauder]

If the Thrush Mufflers are a glass Pack stay the heck away from them. My nephew clogged up a cat using that garbage.No luck but bad luck when you go CHEAP!!!!!

[a_d_a_m]

How do you clog a cat with your muffler choice? I mean, muffs are after cats, plus glasspacks are pretty much straight-through construction.

The Thrush glasspacks I had on my Cordoba were awesome.

[breeze]

How much??? I want to grab as many as I can so when you guy's get tired of the headaches in your near future I can make double off them. :D

50$ for both

[musclemerc]

50$ for both

^^^^Shipped?

[Commodore Crap]

I have cheap-o thrush turbo's on the Tank. That's with 2 less cats and an h-pipe. I'll take video tomorrow. Granted, it's a 2v, but it's principle.

-ryan s.

[mrjones]

I've got the SuperTurbos on my 89LX convertible. They're pretty mellow evenfor the ragtop.

Don't you need a center in /offset out for the MM?

[Big Black Beast]

I was seeing the Aeros for $150/pc...?

Not too worried about rust, as the car doesn't see snow, rain, or salt...

Doesn't matter. Thrushes will rust and fall of after a year or two anyway.
Condensation forms inside the exhaust and it rusts from the inside out.

[RR|Suki]

I've got the SuperTurbos on my 89LX convertible. They're pretty mellow evenfor the ragtop.

Don't you need a center in /offset out for the MM?

Offset in, center out


Doesn't matter. Thrushes will rust and fall of after a year or two anyway.
Condensation forms inside the exhaust and it rusts from the inside out.

I'm goin on year 3, all is well

[a_d_a_m]

Doesn't matter. Thrushes will rust and fall of after a year or two anyway.
I'm goin on year 3, all is well Thanks for the vote of confidence. I liked the glassies I had on my old car, but that was several years back so I don't know if anything has changed.

[Big Black Beast]

I had some a few years back and they sucked.
Results may vary, apparently.

[Mr. Man]

Doesn't matter. Thrushes will rust and fall of after a year or two anyway.
Condensation forms inside the exhaust and it rusts from the inside out.
Why not get the stainless welded versions?

[Black Dynamite]

Thanks. In a nutshell, how do they compare to OE in terms of noise?

Also, do you remember if you went offset inlet/center out (or otherwise), or how long the muffs you purchased are?

They are louder than OEM. Very much like a flowmaster 40 series. I really dont remember what config I went with, I just crawled under the car and measured and got the ones that were the closest to the OEM length and matched the inlet/outlet offsets.

I just posted the two crappy cell phone vids to my facebook page. If you can't see them let me know and I can email them to you.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=app_2392950137&ref=profile&id=614579879

[a_d_a_m]

They are louder than OEM. Very much like a flowmaster 40 series.
Cool.

PM sent, 'cuz I can't see 'em. :banana2:

[ctrlraven]

Chambered mufflers......barf.

[Black_Out]

Dynomax will flow the best and give you a "slightly louder than stock" sound. They're pretty inexpensive.

Thrush sounds like crap in my opinion, the only time you can hear them is under WOT and they sound harsh.

[Black_Out]

If the Thrush Mufflers are a glass Pack stay the heck away from them. My nephew clogged up a cat using that garbage.No luck but bad luck when you go CHEAP!!!!!

Impossible to clog a cat with a muffler... LoL

Unless your exhaust is sucking in, in which case you have some serious problems lol.

[a_d_a_m]

For those who are curious, Nothingsense sent me the following clips...thanks dude!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p1EBTgtLQA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ9dVC4se5A

[babbage]

Sounds way different under load. Any drone in 4th at about 45?

[Got_1]

i was looking at the Thrush Chambered mufflers as well as the Summit brand Chambered ones. i'm leaning more towards the summits. they are like 30 bucks each

[Black Dynamite]

Sounds way different under load. Any drone in 4th at about 45?

It does sound quite a bit different under load. I have never had any problems with drone thankfully.:banana:

No prob on the vids Adam. Maybe I can get a nice interior volume video sometime as well.

[a_d_a_m]

Maybe I can get a nice interior volume video sometime as well. That'd be cool, but I like the sound from the outside. If you get an interior video, I'll post it.

[Ken]

Have you never followed Pantheroc! Straight pipe/ no mufflers! Sounds awesome!

Ken

[a_d_a_m]

Hahaha, I know about Jerry's pipes. Me and him played on 480 on the way back from QS&L that time I came out there.

I'm on the fence, with that being the other option. But I'm not sure I want to make a loop of Lake Erie this summer with those things screaming at freeway speeds.

We'll see. So far it's between the Thrush mufflers and straight pipes.

[breeze]

aero 2525s

i LOVED these when i had the rest of my system stock! they were just the right amount louder, no drone, great sound.

i HIGHLY recomend them!

i just got mine in the mail...time for the neighbors to :mad2:

[Black Dynamite]

We'll see. So far it's between the Thrush mufflers and straight pipes.

I've met up with Black Noise a few times and he has straight pipes. It does sound good, just too loud for a DD IMHO. I can say I've heard my car from about a 100' away as a tech was test driving and it sounded awesome from far away too. Not too loud, but enough to make people turn their heads.