Loud 5" Without the Droan?

[1FSTDSL]

I am trying to figure out what seems impossible. I loved the sound of my straight 5", but towing at 2200rpm is nearly impossible (rolled down windows help). I have since put in a Donaldson 26" muffler and now it is too quiet. It sounds good at low rpm, but I like it to come alive when I get after it (nothing like sticking a straight 5" in a DMAX window). I was thinking of using a 16" dynomax bullet muffler (straight through) and a 5" resonator. Has anyone tried this combination? Any suggestions?

 

[Bob Wagner]

TDR Member Rip Rook has done so many different combinations of mufflers, resonators, duals, triples (just kdding) he has alot of good free advice.



I would recommend a call 1 866 211 1533 and you may even get a good laugh too



Rip is very good at exhaust

 

[1FSTDSL]

Yeah, I talked to him. He gave me some ideas, but did not have a definate answer for me. He wants me to let him know of my results when I figure this out.

 

[Bob Wagner]

that will put another page in his book, it was worth a try

 

[1FSTDSL]

I think it is going to be a trial and error thing. Just thought I would see if anyone has had success with this.

 

[Cummins4Life]

I'd like to hear your results. I love it mine but after long trips it leaves ya a little ringy. I've often thought thicker wall pipe would help.

 

[1FSTDSL]

I think what I am going to try is two 5" Dynomax Bullet mufflers. They are only 16" long, so I am thinking if I put two in there it might take that edge off and still sound mean. I just ordered them so we shall see.

 

[bmoeller]

I only used 1 Dynaflex resonator (5") on mine. Got rid of drone, and made it a little deeper sound. Makes it tad bit quieter, but not too much. Mostly just takes the edge off it.

 

[1FSTDSL]

It doesn't rattle your eardrums at 2200rpm with windows up?

 

[1FSTDSL]

Originally posted by Cummins4Life

I'd like to hear your results. I love it mine but after long trips it leaves ya a little ringy. I've often thought thicker wall pipe would help.

Well, I have it where I am pretty happy with it. I took off my Donaldson (too quiet and still the droan) and replaced it with two Dynomax 5" bullet mufflers. They are only 20" long to I put one as far back as I could and the other one as far forward as I could. It now has the straight pipe sound when I mash the go-pedal and when I am pulling, the droan is less than it was with the Donaldson (almost non existent).

 

[Forrest Nearing]

lining the interior with lead sheet made more difference inside than a 24" long 7" diameter resonator!



IE, straight pipe with lead lined interior = quieter inside than muffled with no lead inside.



Forrest

 

[bmoeller]

Originally posted by 1FSTDSL

It doesn't rattle your eardrums at 2200rpm with windows up?

Before the resonator, yes. After, no, not in the RPM range I drive in.