Muffler question > Sound .
From : leon taylor
Q: does anyone know of a good flowing muffler without all the noise i want to install duals on my 97 dakota 3.9 engine but dont want the bumble bee chainsaw sound . thanks ! loud pipes saves lives leon. .....saves lives! .
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From : ed m
leon taylor wrote does anyone know of a good flowing muffler without all the noise i want to install duals on my 97 dakota 3.9 engine but dont want the bumble bee chainsaw sound . thanks ! the stock muffler on my 5.9 is pretty quiet. the truck makes good power so they are not a restriction. i would think two of them on a 3.9 would not come close to being restrictive and theyd be very quiet. -- ..bob 2006 fxdi hot rod 2001 dodge dakota qc 5.9/4x4/3.92 1966 mustang coupe - daily driver 1965 ffr cobra - 427w efi damn fast. .
From : beryl
on oct 14 614 pm chris thompson nos...@nospam.net wrote on sun 14 oct 2007 171308 -0400 denny wrote on alt.rv theres a question on how to stop a rabbit from eating wires. i figured someone here might be able to give a good answe send over a couple of crave cases of white castles and ill let ya in on the secret....... denny id be scared of the secret if i was you miles = -- chris 05 ctd 06 liberty crd hey at least we know that the wabbit is not in jail like we thought he might have been jail..no working my ass off....yup tis that time of year when tractors and combines hit the road to piss off everybody. im starting to think ive lost my touch...ive only been flipped off twice so far. you guys have fun bugs .
From : bryan
punkin i am sure if you were more adapt at understood what was being asked thats 90% of the problem right there punkin. nobody else here is as adapt at understood as you are. .
From : chris thompson
on oct 14 614 pm chris thompson nos...@nospam.net wrote on sun 14 oct 2007 171308 -0400 denny wrote on alt.rv theres a question on how to stop a rabbit from eating wires. i figured someone here might be able to give a good answe send over a couple of crave cases of white castles and ill let ya in on the secret....... denny id be scared of the secret if i was you miles = -- chris 05 ctd 06 liberty crd hey at least we know that the wabbit is not in jail like we thought he might have been .
From : azwiley1
on sun 14 oct 2007 174803 -0700 azwiley1 wrote on oct 14 437 pm bryan bryan.swadenernos...@comcast.net wrote azwiley1 wrote leon taylor wrote does anyone know of a good flowing muffler without all the noise i want to install duals on my 97 dakota 3.9 engine but dont want the bumble bee chainsaw sound . thanks ! on the 3.9l prob one of the best ways you might be able to get the sound that you are looking for will be with an inexpensive cherry bomb. friend had a 3.9l dakota and did just that and it sounded pretty damn good. quiet at idle and at cruising speeds but have a nice throaty sound with out the pissed off bees in a coffee can ricer noise. the op wanted a *quiet* muffler -- that precludes a cherry bomb design. a tri-flow type thats as big as will fit the available space is as good as the op is going to get. also a crossover or x-pipe ahead of the mufflers will make it even quieter. i did just that with b-body mufflers fitted into my a-body 340 barracudas. the outlets had to be cut close to the muffler bodies in order for the tail pipes to make it over the rear axle but it was no big deal. additionally the mufflers have 2-bolt flanges on the outlets and the hangers are attached to the front of the tailpipes. for tranny/clutch work the entire muffler & headpipe assy which is usually in the way can be removed from the car. bryan no that is not what the op said he wanted. he stated he wanted a good flowing muffler with out the bumble bee or chain saw noise which i am sure if you were more adapt at understood what was being asked for you would know that he does not want his truck to sound like all the 4 and 6 cylinder ricers. in addition to this your suggesting you end up costing the op a considerable chunk of change. there is no one that makes a x-pipe set up for that truck which means a completely custom made system. how do you figure your recommendation is as good as the op is going to get. because you say so lastly have you heard a 3.9l dak with a cherry bomb on it doubtful but i have and i know how it sounds. it is not loud but it sounds good flows better than most of the other muffler recommendations that have been made to this point is easy to install will not interfer with anything else and to boot is dirt cheap. if he wants quiet and good flow whats wrong with the good ole reliable and cheap round truck muffler flow is decent and plenty quiet. now if he wants the flowmaster sound then hell have to spend some more jack over what the round muffler would cost....totally up to the op. -- chris 05 ctd 06 liberty crd .
From : bryan
on oct 14 437 pm bryan bryan.swadenernos...@comcast.net wrote azwiley1 wrote leon taylor wrote does anyone know of a good flowing muffler without all the noise i want to install duals on my 97 dakota 3.9 engine but dont want the bumble bee chainsaw sound . thanks ! on the 3.9l prob one of the best ways you might be able to get the sound that you are looking for will be with an inexpensive cherry bomb. friend had a 3.9l dakota and did just that and it sounded pretty damn good. quiet at idle and at cruising speeds but have a nice throaty sound with out the pissed off bees in a coffee can ricer noise. the op wanted a *quiet* muffler -- that precludes a cherry bomb design. a tri-flow type thats as big as will fit the available space is as good as the op is going to get. also a crossover or x-pipe ahead of the mufflers will make it even quieter. i did just that with b-body mufflers fitted into my a-body 340 barracudas. the outlets had to be cut close to the muffler bodies in order for the tail pipes to make it over the rear axle but it was no big deal. additionally the mufflers have 2-bolt flanges on the outlets and the hangers are attached to the front of the tailpipes. for tranny/clutch work the entire muffler & headpipe assy which is usually in the way can be removed from the car. bryan no that is not what the op said he wanted. he stated he wanted a good flowing muffler with out the bumble bee or chain saw noise which i am sure if you were more adapt at understood what was being asked for you would know that he does not want his truck to sound like all the 4 and 6 cylinder ricers. in addition to this your suggesting you end up costing the op a considerable chunk of change. there is no one that makes a x-pipe set up for that truck which means a completely custom made system. how do you figure your recommendation is as good as the op is going to get. because you say so lastly have you heard a 3.9l dak with a cherry bomb on it doubtful but i have and i know how it sounds. it is not loud but it sounds good flows better than most of the other muffler recommendations that have been made to this point is easy to install will not interfer with anything else and to boot is dirt cheap. .
From : azwiley1
on oct 14 1121 am miles n...@nopers.com wrote guitardangro...@gmail.com wrote 1. the stupid bell and light that comes on when the seatbelt is not in use. i would like something better then a physical work around on the user end of the seat belt. i believe the dealer can program it that way. at least they could on my older ram. 2. i would like to be able to use the remote to lock and unlock and the doors when the vehicle is running.currently that can be done until the truck is driven. then the remote feature is disabled until the truck is turned off and restarted. the remote is part of they key. so are you wanting to leave one key in the car while its running and use a 2nd key/remote to lock it if the idea is to let it idle to warm up then get the mopar remote start kit. 3.the dumb ass panic switch that i and every other guy does not need. for it goes off unexpectedly. ya i hit mine at times too. same on my 2004 durango. and what last thing shouldnt there be a way to set the engine idle up to 1000 rpm by using the cruise control swtihces you can ask your dealer to program in the high idle option. i have no use for it myself. you cant change idle with cruise controls because those controls wont work unless youre over i believe 30mph. thank you for your help. i will get with dealer this week and have them take care of this for me. what i was thinking of is to take the key apart and just cutting a trace on the board with a xatco knife. to take the switch out of the circuit. i like to leave the motor run if i am just going in for a short stop or fueling. that is the idea. currently i accomplish this by setting personal preferences on the control panel so that only the driver door unlocks when i get out. then i can use the other key to lock it physically. i have had cat and cummins motors in trucks where the cruise control switches are duel use. at a stand still you could use them to bring the idle up to 1500 rpms variably. that was nice when have road close and you need to idle for hours at a time in 5 degree weather. by the way. i thinking of buying a durango for the wife. what are your thoughts on that. she likes things quite and comfortable and does not really like the ride of my one ton cant blame her there. thanks dan .
From : edtheward
hello i have a quad cab 2007 ram laramie 3500 6.7 this is what i would like to disable on it. 1. the stupid bell and light that comes on when the seatbelt is not in use. i would like something better then a physical work around on the user end of the seat belt. 2. i would like to be able to use the remote to lock and unlock and the doors when the vehicle is running.currently that can be done until the truck is driven. then the remote feature is disabled until the truck is turned off and restarted. 3.the dumb ass panic switch that i and every other guy does not need. for it goes off unexpectedly. they could have at the very least recessed that button. thats is about if for now. i wonder can i go to the dealer and have them reprogram the ecm with my specs and what last thing shouldnt there be a way to set the engine idle up to 1000 rpm by using the cruise control swtihces thank you for your help. dan. note to dodge i already had a mother. i dont need your suits to put these assinine dumb ass idiotic politically correct so called features on my pick-up. damn it. .
From : bob
guitardangroups@gmail.com wrote 1. the stupid bell and light that comes on when the seatbelt is not in use. i would like something better then a physical work around on the user end of the seat belt. i believe the dealer can program it that way. at least they could on my older ram. 2. i would like to be able to use the remote to lock and unlock and the doors when the vehicle is running.currently that can be done until the truck is driven. then the remote feature is disabled until the truck is turned off and restarted. the remote is part of they key. so are you wanting to leave one key in the car while its running and use a 2nd key/remote to lock it if the idea is to let it idle to warm up then get the mopar remote start kit. 3.the dumb ass panic switch that i and every other guy does not need. for it goes off unexpectedly. ya i hit mine at times too. same on my 2004 durango. and what last thing shouldnt there be a way to set the engine idle up to 1000 rpm by using the cruise control swtihces you can ask your dealer to program in the high idle option. i have no use for it myself. you cant change idle with cruise controls because those controls wont work unless youre over i believe 30mph. .
From : bryan
nosey wrote i havent heard that before. id guess that its monroe doing the manufacturing. tenneco owns both monroe and rancho. they share technologies. .
From : bryan
miles wrote nosey wrote i have napa monroe reflex shocks. napa gets them from monroe i believe the monroe reflex are the same as the rancho rsx. not sure who makes them for whom. i havent heard that before. id guess that its monroe doing the manufacturing. -- ken .
From : edtheward
leon taylor wrote does anyone know of a good flowing muffler without all the noise i want to install duals on my 97 dakota 3.9 engine but dont want the bumble bee chainsaw sound . thanks ! i dont know of a particular brand/model for your application. however my rule of thumb is bigger = quieter as long as its not a straight-thru muffler. match the in/out tubing sizes and you should be fine. i did just that with a couple of 68 & 69 340 barracudas... had the exhaust shop stuff b-body longer wider muffs underneath. cutting the outlet tubes close to the muffler body provided just enough room for the tailpipes to go over the rear axle. with a crossover tube ahead of the muffs it quieted my hotrodded 68 nicely. the car ran only about 0.05 second slower in the quarter compared to tuned header extensions. hth bryan .