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upgraded 3.9i V8 mufflers

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hi there.
I want to upgrade the mufflers of my engine, but first i want to ask you witch is the best way to upgrade it.

Only one muffler ( for example: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Magnaflo ... ccessories )

or

by this way:


looking at the first chance, what are the best measures for the muffler?

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Range Rover 3 door 3.9i V8

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I am very satisfiet with my Hooker Aerochamber mufflers. One of the best flowing mufflers at this momend.
Have three of my cars running them now. Nice sound when cruising untill you WOT.

Some muffler flow info just picked from the web...
All tests via an independent lab
All tests @ 15” wc

2 “ Straight Pipe 283 CFM
2 ¼ “ Straight Pipe 365 CFM
2 ½ “ Straight Pipe 521 CFM

2 ¼” Typical Bent tailpipe 268 CFM
2 ½” Typical Bent Tailpipe 417 CFM

2 ¼” Inlet/Outlet_ Glass Pack Tips- No Louvers- Smooth 274 CFM
2 ¼” Inlet/Outlet- Glass Pack Tips-Louvered 133 CFM
Same as above set for reverse flow 141 CFM
2 ¼” Cherry Bomb 239 CFM
2 ½” Cherry Bomb 294 CFM

2 ½” Inlet/Outlet Dynomax Super Turbo 278 CFM
2 ½” Inlet/Outlet Ultraflow Bullet 512 CFM
2 ½” Inlet/Outlet Gibson Superflow 267 CFM
2 ½” Inlet/Outlet Flowmaster ( 2 Chamber) 249 CFM
2 ½” Inlet Outlet Flowmaster ( 3 Chamber) 229 CFM
2 ¼” Inlet/Outlet Thrush CVX 260 CFM
2 ½” Inlet/Outlet Maremount Cherry Bomb 298 CFM
2 ½” Inlet/Outlet Hooker Aero Chamber 324 CFM
2 ½” Inlet/Outlet Hooker Max Flow 521 CFM
2 ½” Inlet/Outlet Borla Turbo 373 CFM
2 1/2" Inlet/Outlet Magnaflow 284 CFM

Standard OEM 2 ¼” Inlet/Outlet 138-152 CFM
Standard OEM 2 ½” Inlet/Outlet 161-197 CFM
'73 Ford Capri. 3.5 RV8, Magnacharger 110 Supercharger, Merlin F85 Heads, Water/Methanol Injected
'73 Ford F250, 6.7ltr V8
Building a GT40 mk2

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Post by bakuuu »

thank you.
Do you think that only one muffler is ok?
where you bought your hooker muffler?
Range Rover 3 door 3.9i V8

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Have them all running on a twin system ( Ford F250/ Capri 3,5 V8 SC/ Capri 3.0RS X-pack).
Got my mufflers directly from Summitracing
'73 Ford Capri. 3.5 RV8, Magnacharger 110 Supercharger, Merlin F85 Heads, Water/Methanol Injected
'73 Ford F250, 6.7ltr V8
Building a GT40 mk2

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thank you one more time
what do you think about this muffler http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HOK-21508HKR/ ?
Range Rover 3 door 3.9i V8

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I suppose it depends on what you're after

I fitted this system to my Range Rover
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Double S Stainless Sports System, not that noisy, but unmistakably V8 :wink:
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Post by bakuuu »

thank you all.
Fantastic your exhaust system!! Where you bought exhaust manifolds?

I´m divided between: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... RL:GB:1123

and this

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HOK-21508HKR/

maybe second one is better.
Range Rover 3 door 3.9i V8

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Post by softdash3.9 »

I Bought the system from MM 4x4

http://www.mm-4x4.com/stainless-steel-e ... -321-c.asp

Looks as if it is currently unavailable :cry:

Manufacturers website
http://www.stainlesssteelexhausts.com/technical.html
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Post by Vee-eight »

any feedback on the Magnaflow? Would like to get some other recommendations for the exhaust.

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Post by Rossco »

softdash3.9 wrote:I suppose it depends on what you're after

I fitted this system to my Range Rover
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Double S Stainless Sports System, not that noisy, but unmistakably V8 :wink:
Sounds even better if you drop the centre box out and just use the resonator.

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