What Glasspack Muffler is the Loudest? | AmericanTrucks (2024)

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What size glasspack is the loudest? ›

A longer glasspack will be quieter, a shorter one will be louder. That's because a long glasspack has more time to dissipate sound.

The Cherry Bomb EXTREME is definitely the loudest muffler in the Cherry Bomb line.

Straight-through mufflers combine the traits of the aforementioned mufflers. Typically louder than a chambered muffler, yet quieter than a glasspack. Straight-through mufflers tend to be quiet at idle, yet similar in volume to a glasspack at WOT.

It just does'nt reduce noise as much as a stock muffler. Few performance mufflers do. A glass pack does'nt magicly make your engine louder. Glasspacks are generally loud and they don't have the nicest sound, but they're most definitely mufflers.

Glasspacks are an old, simple, and relatively inexpensive muffler design that are effective at reducing back pressure, but not very effective at muffling noise.

A free-flowing performance muffler which incorporates hair or fiber-like material for absorbing sound from companies like Borla or Magnaflow will provide a deeper tone than the stock muffler or a muffler that uses chambers or baffles.

According to the Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC), noise above 85dB over a prolonged period of time may start to damage your hearing.

A single-chambered muffler will likely be noticeably louder than a stock muffler. But a three-chambered muffler will have a more moderate sound profile. Chambers also allow for some types of noise to be eliminated entirely while others pass through. That's one of the reasons why chambered mufflers are so popular.

ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES DEVICES

Many law enforcement agencies consider these explosive devices, commonly referred to as M-80s, M-100s, quarter sticks, cherry bombs, and silver salutes, illegal because they exceed the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's explosive weight limits for consumer fireworks.

What is the loudest street legal Flowmaster? ›

Exhaust tips made of stainless steel tend to be the loudest due to the metal's ability to produce a sharp and aggressive sound. Stainless steel is also a popular choice for exhaust tips because of its durability and resistance to corrosion.

Too small, and you'll be missing out on improved performance and gas mileage; too big, and your engine will work much harder than it has to. Working with a custom exhaust shop to find the perfect size pipes for your car is just right; and your car will be better than ever.

2.5 inches: This is a popular size for many car exhausts and is often used on cars with larger engines. It can provide moderate performance gains and a more aggressive sound.