Do thrush Glasspacks sound good?

5.0 out of 5 stars Very high performance exhaust glass pack muffler! I have purchased this Thrush Glass Pack Muffler in the past, and I have to say, they are truly great. They give your vehicle a awesome sound, when driving down the road, without being annoyingly loud.

Which is louder glasspack or straight pipe?

Glasspack mufflers, although loud – still have some sound suppression from the fiberglass within its walls. It’s pretty loud but not as loud as straight piping. If you care about the actual sound, then a glasspack muffler is the go to.

Is glasspack illegal?

It states that a vehicle must have a good working muffler period. So any cutouts or bypasses are NOT allowed. Straight pipes are also ILLEGAL. After market mufflers, sometimes called “glass packs” or “cherry bombs” can be an issue also for they may produce “a sharp popping or crackling sound”.

What does a thrush glasspack do?

With a straight-through design for maximum flow and power, Thrush® Glasspack mufflers feature exclusive Continuous Roving Fiberglass technology that absorbs unwanted resonance while maintaining a powerful tone.

Are Glasspacks louder than Flowmasters?

Flowmasters. The Super 44s are their loudest muffler with the deepest, angriest, most powerful grumble. They WILL sound better at all RPMs than the glasspacks of any brand.

Are Thrush mufflers good?

This Thrush pipe sounds excellent, but it is NOT loud. It’s relatively mild. The tone is excellent and deep, but produces no drone in the cab and really only comes on when you put the pedal down. A nice burble at idle but nothing loud.

Are shorter Glasspacks louder?

The length of a glass pack is going to basically only to affect loudness. The longer the glasspack the quieter it will be. The shorter it is the louder it will be.

Why do glass packs pop?

Glasspack mufflers are straight-through flow exhausts that use fiberglass to absorb the noise produced by the exhaust gasses. Over time as the car is used, the fiberglass filling deteriorates. Water vapors created by the exhaust gas cling to the fiberglass while the muffler is still hot.

Do Glasspacks count as mufflers?

A. No. Compared to a straight exhaust, the glasspack physically “muffles” or lessens the sound. It’s just not as effective as a “real” muffler at quieting the sound.

Is straight pipe bad for your engine?

Straight Pipes Can Damage Your Engine. A street vehicle should not be equipped with a race car-style exhaust system. Straight pipes, for example, can increase exhaust gas velocity. This will reduce engine performance to below 2,000 or 2,500 RPM and make your vehicle slower to launch from a stoplight.

What sounds better glasspack or flowmaster?

Flowmasters. The Super 44s are their loudest muffler with the deepest, angriest, most powerful grumble. They WILL sound better at all RPMs than the glasspacks of any brand. So do the high-end Dynomax mufflers.

Does glasspack length affect sound?

The length of a glass pack is going to basically only to affect loudness. The longer the glasspack the quieter it will be. The shorter it is the louder it will be. In general glass packs have a low, soft tone.