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65 Muffler Replacement

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<div class="bbWrapper">Looking to potentially replace the mufflers on my &#039;65 with the 390. Is there any specific brands out there that seem better than others with regards to sound and fitment? Doesn&#039;t have to be an OEM style muffler either, just want it to sound nice and be appropriate for my original looking car. I&#039;d always put Flowmaster 40-series on anything I had in the past, but never done a t-bird exhaust and not sure how the rectangular chamber styled mufflers would fit underneath. I also don&#039;t think the 40-series mufflers would sound right as they might be too aggressive with my stock car.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">i had flowmaster copies installed on my 65 with 3&quot; pipes from the h pipe back with 12&quot; long chrome tips and it sounded awesome. &#039;</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 13049" data-quote="57tbird57" data-source="post: 49926" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=49926" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-49926">57tbird57 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> i had flowmaster copies installed on my 65 with 3&quot; pipes from the h pipe back with 12&quot; long chrome tips and it sounded awesome. &#039; </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Nice to hear that Flowmasters worked on your &#039;65. When you say copies, what do you mean? I see that their laminar flow mufflers look like my stock ones, but not sure if that&#039;s what you meant by copies.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">they were built just like the flowmasters but about 70.00 dollars apiece cheaper</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 13049" data-quote="57tbird57" data-source="post: 49928" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=49928" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-49928">57tbird57 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> they were built just like the flowmasters but about 70.00 dollars apiece cheaper </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>I see, copies as in replicas of the Flowmaster&#039;s. Makes sense.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">I have a video of it running but this site will not let me upload it</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 12227" data-quote="newenglandtbird" data-source="post: 49925" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=49925" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-49925">newenglandtbird said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Looking to potentially replace the mufflers on my &#039;65 with the 390. Is there any specific brands out there that seem better than others with regards to sound and fitment? Doesn&#039;t have to be an OEM style muffler either, just want it to sound nice and be appropriate for my original looking car. I&#039;d always put Flowmaster 40-series on anything I had in the past, but never done a t-bird exhaust and not sure how the rectangular chamber styled mufflers would fit underneath. I also don&#039;t think the 40-series mufflers would sound right as they might be too aggressive with my stock car. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Yeah I agree, I wouldn’t put too aggressive a Muffler. The best for convertibles are dynamax unless you’re going OEM. Magnaflow’s are OK for hard tops but I definitely would not do flow masters. Too noisy and droning sounding.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">I&#039;m running Magnaflows on my hardtop. I hear they are a little quieter than Flowmasters, so it depends on the sound you want, which can also be influenced by whether or not you have headers and the diameter of the exhaust pipe system.</div>
 
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<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 10385" data-quote="Rom324" data-source="post: 49940" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=49940" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-49940">Rom324 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Yeah I agree, I wouldn’t put too aggressive a Muffler. The best for convertibles are dynamax unless you’re going OEM. Magnaflow’s are OK for hard tops but I definitely would not do flow masters. Too noisy and droning sounding. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote> <br /> Personally I like Thunderbird’s to sound factory so I always go OEM. Just me</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 10385" data-quote="Rom324" data-source="post: 49943" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=49943" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-49943">Rom324 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Personally I like Thunderbird’s to sound factory so I always go OEM. Just me </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote> <br /> Something about a personal luxury car droning down the road just doesn’t make it for my taste. LOL</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">This is all good feedback; I appreciate the responses. <br /> <br /> I agree that I don&#039;t want it to be aggressive, which is where the Flowmaster&#039;s didn&#039;t really make sense. And as I do have a hardtop, don&#039;t want it to be droning either. Mostly just want the strong sound that naturally comes from the 390 without it sounding too hot-roddy.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">You can buy a nice set of OEM mufflers that are aluminized, they look great and sound great</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 12227" data-quote="newenglandtbird" data-source="post: 49946" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=49946" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-49946">newenglandtbird said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> This is all good feedback; I appreciate the responses.<br /> <br /> I agree that I don&#039;t want it to be aggressive, which is where the Flowmaster&#039;s didn&#039;t really make sense. And as I do have a hardtop, don&#039;t want it to be droning either. Mostly just want the strong sound that naturally comes from the 390 without it sounding too hot-roddy. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Hey there newenglandtbird. Come out here to Santa Cruz, CA and you can hear what the 390 with Magnaflows sounds like. Not to mention, dangle your feet in the Pacific ocean.<br /> <br /> Doug</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 11142" data-quote="64ZCODE" data-source="post: 49959" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=49959" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-49959">64ZCODE said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Hey there newenglandtbird. Come out here to Santa Cruz, CA and you can hear what the 390 with Magnaflows sounds like. Not to mention, dangle your feet in the Pacific ocean.<br /> <br /> Doug </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote> I like the wheels and tires on that black 64 coupe Doug . I have a black 65 coupe that I was considering doing that too. Looks pretty cool</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 10385" data-quote="Rom324" data-source="post: 49966" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=49966" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-49966">Rom324 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I like the wheels and tires on that black 64 coupe Doug . I have a black 65 coupe that I was considering doing that too. Looks pretty cool </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote></div>
 

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<div class="bbWrapper">Hi there Rom234. That&#039;s a great looking &#039;65!</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 11142" data-quote="64ZCODE" data-source="post: 49970" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=49970" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-49970">64ZCODE said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Hi there Rom234. That&#039;s a great looking &#039;65! </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Thanks, that’s my daily driver. Cold AC, everything works except the cruise control which was a very rare option for 65. I’m not too concerned about getting it working as there’s more plumbing and vacuum to that option then in the rest of the entire car</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">Ah, so not a garage queen<span class="smilie smilie--emoji" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1" data-shortname=":)">🙂</span>. 390 motor?</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 11142" data-quote="64ZCODE" data-source="post: 49959" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/goto/post?id=49959" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-49959">64ZCODE said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Hey there newenglandtbird. Come out here to Santa Cruz, CA and you can hear what the 390 with Magnaflows sounds like. Not to mention, dangle your feet in the Pacific ocean.<br /> <br /> Doug </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Would love to. Don&#039;t normally make it up north when I do go to California, but if I do, I&#039;ll look you up!</div>
 
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