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thomas leuschner  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:e.islip,ny.,usa |
posted 04-23-2009 11:32 AM
    
My SSS muffler gave up the ghost Saturday. The rear outlet pipes separated from the main unit.I really liked the sound it produced and the gurgle it had when you let off the gas. It's a shame it only lasted 7000 miles. So to replace it I purchased the Sweet Thunder setup. X pipe and 24 inch aluminized chambers. The new muffler weighs in at 26 pounds . I don't know what the SSS weighs because it is still on the car.I will replace it this Saturday. Question," Is this alot of weight for a single muffler"? Is it the weight that causes the pipes to separate from the muffler? |
MeanGene       POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Burtonsville, MD |
posted 04-23-2009 12:22 PM
Thomas, The back plate that has the rear outlet can be re-welded with bracing. This happened to me also with the SSS muffler. A whole lot less than a new muffler. The back pressure, on the back plate, is the culprit. This message has been edited by MeanGene on 04-23-2009 at 01:12 PM |
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thomas leuschner POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:e.islip,ny.,usa |
posted 04-23-2009 01:14 PM
The new muffler arrived this morning. Maybe I will look into having the SSS repaired. My concern is the new muffler feels so heavy,or is it that I am seven years older. |
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MeanGene POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Burtonsville, MD |
posted 04-23-2009 01:29 PM
Thomas, I have a diagram for what I did, can't post it here. Sent you a PM. |
catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 04-23-2009 02:13 PM
all theses a/m mufflers crack at the ends due to the vibration of the system.as stated,both frt and rear,where pipes go into muffler and come out,need to be braced,if muffler is already cracked,toss it,the braces wont help,cause it will crack again.need to start w.a good muffler.same thing w/my billyboat system.once they braced all 4 pipes,no problems.pressure has nothing to due w/it.it cracks from the system vibrating.you can try to fix the old one,but once its cracked nothing will help.they warranteed mine.call the sss muffler people and tell them they are defective and you want it replace by them at n/c.it all comes down to thin metal in the ends. ------------------ |
Ken & Roslin Romain POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fountain Valley, Calif |
posted 04-24-2009 11:05 AM
Tom, I've had my Sweet Thunder Exhaust System in for over 3 years now with no problem. Weight has not been a factor. Remember these are mufflers not glass packs that were originally designed for Corvettes.. |
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thomas leuschner POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:e.islip,ny.,usa |
posted 04-28-2009 08:07 AM
Sweet Thunder exhaust was installed Saturday. It is the x pipe and 24in. baffles. The sound is very nice. I went to a cruise meet Sunday and the people that heard them were impressed. Tom |
mspe01 Prowler Junkie From:flint |
posted 04-28-2009 09:12 AM
You put the best ones on I love mine too  |
Skullrodder POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Middle River, MD. USA |
posted 04-28-2009 08:15 PM
I repalced mine with the 24" Sweet Thunder about 3 months ago and love the sound! |
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thomas leuschner POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:e.islip,ny.,usa |
posted 04-29-2009 06:35 AM
It was a pretty hard decision to make without first hearing the Sweet Thunder and I couldn't be any more happy that I did it. As good as the SSS sounded and it did sound good,the Sweet Thunder is a better sound. The Kat actually has a soft rumble about it,
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MY TOY POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:New Boston Mich |
posted 05-03-2009 03:31 PM
Has anyone bought and installed the 18" mufflers with the x-pipe. If so is the sound louder or to loud for normal driving. Im going to install a set this summer and just trying to decide which ones to put in. I want something louder so people will hear me coming down the street but not so loud that I lose what little hearing I have left. |
TaxKat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Southern California |
posted 05-03-2009 05:06 PM
I too would like to know if anyone has installed the 18 in and what kind of sound it has too loud or ???? |
ed monahan POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, OH |
posted 05-03-2009 11:24 PM
I haven't heard the 18" but the 24 inch sound GREAT. I don't have them but I really like the sound of them. That is a tried and true version. Hopefully someone will chime in on the 18 inchers. |
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Ken & Roslin Romain POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fountain Valley, Calif |
posted 05-04-2009 01:32 AM
I've had the 24" w/X pipe on for almost 3 years now and think they sound great. You do hear them coming down the street. If you go with the 18" I was told there wouldn't be that much of a difference, plus the 24" is a perfect fit without having to add a spacer pipe. You may also increase your interior noise with the 18". |
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mspe01 Prowler Junkie From:flint |
posted 05-04-2009 03:37 PM
quote: We put the 18" on mine with the baffels left in and I thought it was to loud then the 24" with the baffels in and I thought they were very nice then took the baffels out and they were to loud for me I drove it around for a week and then put them back in I hope that helps but I think it's all about your own tastes I recomend the 24" with the baffels in Mike |
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Frank POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:E Setauket, New York |
posted 05-13-2009 06:44 PM
Hey Tom, Please be sure you remind me to hear it on Sunday. Thanks Frank |
dbudner Prowler Junkie From:Dallas, Ga. USA |
posted 05-14-2009 07:51 AM
See if you can get a sound clip and shoot it to me. I have 18" glass packs with an H pipe but wouldn't mind possibly changing. |
STEVE ITALIA Prowler Enthusiast From:italia |
posted 06-27-2009 01:03 PM
FOR A BEST SOUND LIKE A SCREAM HIGH, TREBLE, NOT BASS AND DEEP? 24" IN X? |
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Frank POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:E Setauket, New York |
posted 06-28-2009 06:57 PM
Tom, I ordered the x with 24 after hearing yours. sounded great, no more foreign car sound.. Thanks |
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Frank POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:E Setauket, New York |
posted 11-06-2009 05:55 PM
Finally got around to replacing the sss. Took it to a muffler shop and as he was taking the sss off the back plate just fell off. I guess it was time, but only 2000 miles on it. Replaced it with the 24 " and sounds great. |
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catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 11-06-2009 07:06 PM
if you put a reinforcing plate frt and rr on all 4 pipes were they go into the muffler,it will last forever.bacisally a small brkt welded to each pipe bracing it to the end plate.i have billy boat exhaust on mine and it came w/a lifetime warranty.after replacing muffler 2 times,they added braces as described and hasnt cracked since.w/o the braces you will be replacing it again.the cracks are caused by vibration in the exhaust system. ------------------ |
stprinz POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:ITALY |
posted 11-07-2009 12:56 PM
i got the 24" x sweet thunder pipes in atainless steel ....aswesome product and great sound......lov'n them....  |
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catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 11-07-2009 01:52 PM
st.prinz,better reinforce or you will be buying another. ------------------ |
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stprinz POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:ITALY |
posted 11-07-2009 02:04 PM
so how do i do this ? were do i have to well the braicing ? |
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catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 11-07-2009 02:18 PM
i dont have photos of mine.all i can tell you is make 4 braces 1 for each pipe.brace is 2 inches long and 1 inch wide and shaped like a 3 sided H.if i can get some photos i'll let you know. ------------------ |
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