Glasspacks

Alright I'm gonna be 'that guy' and probably start a vicious one sided debate on why not to throw a glasspack on a 3.4, but let's at least try for a civil disussion.

I understand that a lot of people consider a glasspack on a V6 to be 'ricey'. That's your opinion. I see (hear) both sides of that argument.

I also understand that a 6 cylinder will never sound as 'deep' or 'throaty' as an 8 cylinder.

So basically what I'm saying is talk to me. I'll listen and consider whatever you got to say. A few friends of mine really suggest throwing one on there, but I'm a little skeptical.

 

In terms of performance, is that a reference to the lack of back pressure from a glasspack?

 

How significantly?

 

Before the muffler I assume?

 

Roger that. Thanks for the input

 

Checked out the videos. That sounds great man. I found this on YouTube after watching your videos - this is a 3.4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxG8I94pCzk&feature=related

edit - and is this the link you were talking about?
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/pe...ting-my-cats-adding-aero-turbine-muffler.html

 

imo i think glasspacks sound alright but i do agree that they are more "old school." i wouldnt put a glasspack on a 3.4 but on the other hand i would def put glasspacks on an old ford. but everyone has different prefrences if u know what i mean.

And that aero turbine 2525 sounds very nice and clean on a 3.4. i saw that you tube vid and loved it from the first time i heard it.

 

That makes sense. So in other words, the size of the exhaust (diameter) is intended to remain the same?

 

Ya I decided to rule out a glasspack. Did some more research and talked to a guy at O'Reillys, and the overwhelming majority of information basically considered them outdated. From what I've read and heard from people, it'll sound good for about 4 months, but by then most of the fiberglass will have blown out and it'll sound worse than what I began with.

I know some guys on here are running glasspacks and haven't had any problems. That's great, but it's not something I really wanna deal with now. I'll probably throw on a Flowmaster 40 series in the near future - for performance and sound.