Are bullets really that loud?

[mds2004]

I am ordering new mufflers on Monday and was almost deast set on bullets until today thinking they may be too loud. The exhaust is going to be thorley headers, high flow cats, magnaflow x pipe, then 2 mufflers.

Are bullets obnoxously(sp?) loud? Is there a lot of interior resonance? My friend has dual chambered flowmasters on his 04 and his exhaust is not all that loud to me.

So will the bullets wake up my neighbors if I start it at 3 in the morning or will they hear me 2 streets away in the neigborhood?

Thanks in advance.

[oldred95]

I'm surprised the dodge man hasn't chimed in yet. To answer your question yes they will talk to you pretty good at start up and under acceleration but at idle and cruise they are fairly quiet, you know they are there but you can still have a conversation pretty easy. I am going to go with 18 inch case length bullets.

[AZdragger]

I'm surprised the dodge man hasn't chimed in yet. To answer your question yes they will talk to you pretty good at start up and under acceleration but at idle and cruise they are fairly quiet, you know they are there but you can still have a conversation pretty easy. I am going to go with 18 inch case length bullets.


was putting the kid down for a nap:read::crazy:


but true, it barks nice at start up and acceleration, and noticeable at idle and cruise speed, but you still hear it. it gives a nice deep throaty grumble, and then when ya tap teh gas it gives a nice deep throaty bark that to me kinda reminds me of the muscle cars of the 60's to an extent.

believe, me you won't be dissapointed :D, and if it is to much for your taste, heck, your only out $45 compared to a $100 muffler. but i think you'll like it, but if you're worried, go w/ the 18" case.

[oldred95]

You had me going for a minute cause I thought AZdagger, thats not the guy I'm thinking of then I saw it said formerly RED600CTD or something like that.

[mds2004]

Thanks, you have convinced me once again. THey will be ordered tommorow morning from summit.

[LikeaRock14]

Spin Tech :read:

[DirtyBlackHoe]

I had bullets on my 98 Z-71. They are loud, but they dont sound like glasspacks. They are very deep and have a great tone. Sound very similar to flowmaster 40's, but louder, deeper, and cheaper. I am going with them on my 99 Tahoe and they are going to be awesome. Also very little interior resonance at all.

[Joe]

Remember, the tailpipe configuration alters how the muffler sounds, it may sound louder or quieter :cool:

[99BlkTahoe]

Since you're gonna have cats, I say get the bullet. However, if you don't think it is loud enough and decide to ditch the cats later down the road (that is if emissions wouldn't be a problem where you live) then get a muffler and not a bullet b/c IMO it sounds HORRIBLE, but that is my taste. My .02

[mds2004]

:D 2 2.5" 12" bullets ordered from summit.

[DirtyBlackHoe]

:D 2 2.5" 12" bullets ordered from summit.
awesome man...that's the same setup I am going to run. Might want to get an X pipe so it doesn't pop too much as well.

[CodyZ71]

They come in different sizes... Which is the loudist the short ones or the long ones? And what size piping is stock 97 k1500? 2.25? I need to order my bullets and thorleys... need some more ballz ;)

[mds2004]

awesome man...that's the same setup I am going to run. Might want to get an X pipe so it doesn't pop too much as well.

I am, I am buying this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7961947619&category=33633&sspagename=WDVW

[DirtyBlackHoe]

I am, I am buying this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7961947619&category=33633&sspagename=WDVW
you got to be kidding me. That the same X pipe I have sitting at the house. Looks to be a great piece and can't beat the price.

[AZdragger]

now it'll be a race to see who installs first :crazy:

[oldred95]

now it'll be a race to see who installs first :crazy:
I already call last.

[mds2004]

I am hoping to assemble my motor today. The crank isnt even on yet...THen I hope to drop it in tommmorow and if not then on thursday. After that I may have the exhaust on tuesday, depending if the motor is dropped in by then.

[the moose]

I had bullets on my 98 Z-71. They are loud, but they dont sound like glasspacks. They are very deep and have a great tone. Sound very similar to flowmaster 40's, but louder, deeper, and cheaper. I am going with them on my 99 Tahoe and they are going to be awesome. Also very little interior resonance at all.


louder and deeper then flow 40s ??? im sold

where can i get one for 45 bucks ? summit ?

[DirtyBlackHoe]

now it'll be a race to see who installs first :crazy:
I will have them installed next week after the lift is put on.

louder and deeper then flow 40s ??? im sold

where can i get one for 45 bucks ? summit ?
Order them from summitracing...that is where I have gotten both sets of mine that I have bought...great customer service

on my Z they were louder and deeper then flow 40's

[AZdragger]

www.summitracing.com


and on my 02 i had a 18" case magnaflow, then 40 series flowmater w/ turndown, then the 18" bullet, and lastly the 12" bullet, and after the bullets, i'll probalby put those on all future gasser trucks i might own :rocking:

[00chevy4x4]

www.summitracing.com


and on my 02 i had a 18" case magnaflow, then 40 series flowmater w/ turndown, then the 18" bullet, and lastly the 12" bullet, and after the bullets, i'll probalby put those on all future gasser trucks i might own :rocking:

Did you run a single bullet? And did you dump it before the axel or did you run it out the back?

[oldred95]

Did you run a single bullet? And did you dump it before the axel or did you run it out the back?
He ran a single bullet with the stock tailpipe location if I remember right.

[AZdragger]

He ran a single bullet with the stock tailpipe location if I remember right.

True to an extent.

on the 18" bullet (1st one i ran) i did run a pipe near teh same stock location. but cut it off and ran it turned down before the axle, as i did w/ the 12" i put on next.

[the moose]

with the bullets do you need to do a new muffler back section ? because my muffler now is center in offset out, and it looks like the bullets are just straight through.

if someone could link me to something that has an almost stock fit, id appreciate it

[AZdragger]

most aftermarket mufflers, whether it be a buller, flowmaster, etc. is gonna be shorter then the stock muffler:read:


all they do is weld it on and then weld on an extension piece, if you are still planning to use the rear tailpipe section.

it is very easy to fix, and any shop should be able to do that, and if they don't know what to do-- walk away, get in your truck, and drive away as fast as you can:read:

[the moose]

most aftermarket mufflers, whether it be a buller, flowmaster, etc. is gonna be shorter then the stock muffler:read:


all they do is weld it on and then weld on an extension piece, if you are still planning to use the rear tailpipe section.

it is very easy to fix, and any shop should be able to do that, and if they don't know what to do-- walk away, get in your truck, and drive away as fast as you can:read:

sounds like a plan... they better not try and screw me.... since i have to go with more pipe anyway ... i may as well just go with a 12 incher

you guys are sure they dont sound like rice burner pipes ? cause thats what they look like

[AZdragger]

no, it gives a nice deep throaty bark. I love the sound.

to me, my 18" case magnaflow between about 1600-2100 rpm sounded like a ricer in the cab from the drone.

[the moose]

how is the interior noise ? loud or not too loud ?

[mds2004]

Doh, the X pipe arrives next thursday. Maybe it can be installed next friday.