Dynomax Ultra Flo vs Walker Muffler Comparison - sound levels and sounds!

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  • @user-yv1fh3fc8y
    @user-yv1fh3fc8y 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The walker allowed the engine to be heard more than the exhaust and that was a nice sound.

  • @bad4health
    @bad4health 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    bought these and put them on and love the sound. after wasting 200$ on borla mufflers who would have thought that 60$ mufflers sounded better

  • @JonnyCrash
    @JonnyCrash 9 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Call me crazy, but I think the cheapo Walker's sound better than the UltraFlos.

    • @BloodStainedTear
      @BloodStainedTear 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I concur

    • @sweeperstang
      @sweeperstang 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +JonnyCrash i was thinking the same thing...

    • @2003pblakey
      @2003pblakey 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      JonnyCrash you are so right there

    • @MistrMcGill
      @MistrMcGill 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      JonnyCrash not crazy at all bro, I agree.

    • @177SCmaro
      @177SCmaro 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      JonnyCrash
      You may be right, but then again, computer speakers seldom do exhaust notes justice.

  • @jcr8834
    @jcr8834 8 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    wow those welds at 1:11 lol. makes me feel proud of mine. :)

    • @TheMattc999
      @TheMattc999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      JC R not mine😔....guess that's why I'm a machinist and not a welder.

  • @AlexLTDLX
    @AlexLTDLX  12 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    With the Ultra Flos it made 420rwhp/470 rwtq; with the Walkers it made 443 rwhp/490 rwtq - but with 1.5 degrees more timing. Tightening up the blower belt at the track netted another 3 mph. So figure it's around 470/500 at the wheels right now.

    • @flinch622
      @flinch622 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Less noise and more power? Bonus. One of the advantages of keeping exhaust roar down is you get to catch important engine noises - often an early indicator that saves big bucks

    • @shawnjohnson4157
      @shawnjohnson4157 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@flinch622 it only made more power because he added 1.5 degree of timing!

  • @93740il
    @93740il 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love that car,83 to 86 LTD's are cool as hell, I don't care what anyone says.

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

    • @mainebigfoothunter7088
      @mainebigfoothunter7088 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I haven't seen one of those in decades. It looks great in 2024

  • @AlexLTDLX
    @AlexLTDLX  11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The h pipe gives you a deeper sound. With the ultraflos, the car didn't sound as loud as it really way. I mean, it sounded loud for a street car, but it really shook the ground. It would set off car alarms in parking garages. The x pipe is a higher pitched tone. Also, suppesedly (I've never tested this), the x pipe gives you a little more high rpm horsepower, while the h pipe gives you more low end torque. I should look into this - the LTD might benefit from an x pipe! Thanks.

  • @buckaroobonsi555
    @buckaroobonsi555 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I liked the Dynomax at idle but liked the Walker at WOT!

  • @AlexLTDLX
    @AlexLTDLX  12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best so far is a 10.77 @ 128 with a 1.56 60'. Gotta get that 60' down another tenth or two. Making some small changes to try to hit 130 in the 1/4.

  • @kennethskipper8512
    @kennethskipper8512 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Walkers sound much better imo,the ultras are insanely boomy.

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Over time, the ultra flos definitely get louder as the packing wears out. I run Jones Full Boar mufflers now, and back to back track testing (muffs vs no muffs) showed zero difference. The car now runs 9.8's at 140 mph.

    • @kennethskipper8512
      @kennethskipper8512 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      AlexLTDLX​ Once that packing burns out your get reversion in the case causing backpressure,happens with all strait through "packed" style mufflers.I use hooker areo chambers and superturbos on my cars.

  • @m.pietro9087
    @m.pietro9087 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video, very clarifying.

  • @wc6975
    @wc6975 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the Dopler Effect demo..... prefer the Walker here for sure.

  • @AdmiralRustyShackleford
    @AdmiralRustyShackleford 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    no offense but i think you need to have the car retuned with the Ultraflo's, because the Walker Tru-Fit mufflers you used are just cheap replacement mufflers not intended for performance like the Ultraflo; if you look at a cutaway of both you can see the Ultraflo is wide open while the Tru-Fit has chambers and perforated tubes like a stock muffler, it may flow a little better than stock but not by a lot
    i think if you have it retuned for the extra flow, the Ultraflo's will make more power since they're wide open and straight through; an aquaintance of mine has a 65 Chevelle with a 468/8-71 and his car makes more power with Ultraflo's over the old Super Turbo's, and Super Turbo's flow great, best turbo mufflers you can get

    • @PikasFilm
      @PikasFilm 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      snakesonaplane2 No doubt, but I was going for quiet. I was surprised that there appeared to be so little power loss.

    • @AdmiralRustyShackleford
      @AdmiralRustyShackleford 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      PikasFilm If I want quiet but lots of flow, I go for a long case Magnaflow/Ultraflo if there's room. If not, Dynomax Super Turbos are very mild, even with headers and no cats, they're super mellow but flow great. In my experience because they have the flow directors that smooth the flow, they drone less than standard turbo mufflers.

    • @ellisjackson3355
      @ellisjackson3355 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AdmiralRustyShackleford I ran a dynomax super turbo on my Integra years ago. 4-2-1 header, no cat, straight back to muffler. No other muffler or resonator. Raspy, but quiet. Decent torque and throttle response too.

  • @HappyHands.
    @HappyHands. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice sleeper!. Although the steering wheel offset on those mid 80's LTD's used to drive me bonkers. Could not stand driving them.

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been thinking about possibly changing out the steering wheel. What about the offset bothered you?

  • @Owmyballsdude
    @Owmyballsdude 12 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I would say the Ultra's sound more Camaro'y and the Walker's sound more Cop car-ish.

  • @timtravasos2742
    @timtravasos2742 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent comparison. Wicked LTD. I love it!

  • @lifeisforgotten
    @lifeisforgotten 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Walker for the win... maybe they sound different in real life, but the PC speaker w sub makes the walkers sound amazing

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      They both sounded good. The Ultra Flos were deeper, and the packing did eventually "wear out." I'm a Jones Max Flow muffler guy now, fwiw.

  • @mightyjo3young
    @mightyjo3young 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    You made the video? Very nice!

  • @vincemajestyk9497
    @vincemajestyk9497 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Both of those mufflers, the Super Turbo more so, will get louder over time as you run them more. Probably 6 months or more to break in depending how you drive and how much. Most of the ST's get REALLY loud towards the end of their life. Doubt at that point there's ANY packing left. Once the packing settles or blows out they sound better. I used to use Super Turbo's on everything but lately (past few years) the core tubes narrow down. It's already a reverse flow design so restricting flow any more sure isn't a plus.

  • @Yankeeyd
    @Yankeeyd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is a BADASS car!!!!

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol. Thanks. Back when I started messing with it, people laughed at it. I may or may not have made some money with it as a result...

  • @andymantoronto
    @andymantoronto 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Walker Tru-Fit mufflers are a stock replacement muffler, you're basically comparing apples to oranges here.

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      If the performance didn't suffer, does it matter how they're classified?

    • @andymantoronto
      @andymantoronto 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +AlexLTDLX Not really, I thought it was more sound versus sound not performance. Interesting to know that the performance didn't suffer.

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  • @Owmyballsdude
    @Owmyballsdude 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was that a GN that smoked ya in the one clip? Where was the drag strip Cecil Co?

  • @mbreinin
    @mbreinin 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    My vote is for the Walkers. I think the Ultra-Flows just sounded bassy, but they did not have what I would call a distinct tone. I like the semi-hollow and more defined sound of the Walkers. They sound really good at WOT. I bet they will sound even better after they break in. Give them a few hundred miles.

  • @V8AmericanMuscleCar
    @V8AmericanMuscleCar 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's the only reason why I'll put X pipe.
    I like deeper sound and with straight through mufflers I think I'll have that sound.
    Well it's American V8, can't be bad!!! :)
    Thanks for the info.

  • @vincentm.masiello8545
    @vincentm.masiello8545 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is this car idling at? Just bought the dynomax ultra flows for my car, not on yet, but yours sounds nasty.

    • @PikasFilm
      @PikasFilm 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vincent M. Masiello I don't know - around 1,000 rpm. It's a little high because I don't run an IAC.

    • @vincentm.masiello8545
      @vincentm.masiello8545 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, sounds great.

  • @sleeperracer3
    @sleeperracer3 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    That Eaton is screaming. I love it.

  • @GameTime-cn7sm
    @GameTime-cn7sm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got a Cadillac Deville 1990 I want to get a muffler but a quiet one a cheap one what can you recommend me

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Walker Quiet Flow

    • @GameTime-cn7sm
      @GameTime-cn7sm 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks

    • @GameTime-cn7sm
      @GameTime-cn7sm 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      What about the Cadillac converter

    • @GameTime-cn7sm
      @GameTime-cn7sm 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cadillac converter you need Torch No screws

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@GameTime-cn7sm The catalytic converter? Keep it on that car. I don't have any specific recommendations. It'll help quiet it down and it'll smell less like raw exhaust.

  • @bad4health
    @bad4health 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    3 year review: i switched to the walker after this video and to date have blown up 4 of these same mufflers i have switched to different ones. the hole necks down to about 1.8 inches about 5 inches in the hole

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I had mine get hot enough to deform. I now run Jones Max Flow mufflers.

  • @josephloro633
    @josephloro633 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    should of left one ultra flow n one walker muffler on car just to see what it would sound like

  • @reltub20001
    @reltub20001 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lost hotsepower with the walkers. Necked down inside??? Low performance muffler

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      At the power level the car was at when I made this video, the HP loss from the Walkers was negligible. But when I turned the wick up, they did in fact end up melting and distorting a bit (added about 200 hp - bigger blower/motor). I now run Jones Maxflow mufflers and after an A-B-A track test, there was no loss in power at 800-850 flywheel hp. The Jones mufflers are fantastic.

  • @Owmyballsdude
    @Owmyballsdude 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @46sec, I think that was buick/monte/G body? I thought F-bodies were camaro/firebird?
    Anyhow thanks for sharing.

  • @quadbravo
    @quadbravo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was hoping to find a performance comparison. Weird to see everyone so focused on sound.

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I'm more focused on quiet these days. It's worth noting that I've moved on to Jones Max Flow mufflers, because as the car got faster, the Walkers were just getting over powered (read: hot) to the point where one of the cases distorted from the heat.

  • @kffive
    @kffive 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:12 Thumbs UP! if you spot the Harbor Freight "Sawzall"
    $19.99 Of save my butt!

  • @prostreetcamaro
    @prostreetcamaro 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is not 75/80 that is capital raceway. Where the testing on the road was done looks like sundown road but I could be wrong on that one.

  • @V8AmericanMuscleCar
    @V8AmericanMuscleCar 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! :)
    Can you tell me the difference between X and H pipe....as I know H pipe is louder than X?
    I'll put true duals with X pipe and long tubes on my GTA with something like Ultra Flo mufflers. Pipes will be 2.75 because that's the option I have here in Eurpe. I hope it will not be too loud.
    New crate engine is ready too!! :)

    • @ellisjackson3355
      @ellisjackson3355 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      X's probably allow for better high rpm power as they allow for a smoother transition for the uneven exhaust pulses to scavenge each other. If you look at a NASCAR stock car exhaust, they'll have the X leading to dual "boom tubes" which exit at one side of the car. The X will probably give more of a higher pitched cackle sound compared to the H.

  • @AlexLTDLX
    @AlexLTDLX  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oops - just watched my own video - the F body was another run. That car looks to be some monza/vega kind of thing. Dunno - it was another trailered car. I drive mine to the track, air down the tires, and go!

  • @AlexLTDLX
    @AlexLTDLX  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    BTW - That was 75/80. At Cecil, the car would probably run 1-2 tenths quicker.

  • @blueduster74
    @blueduster74 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why would you check idle db at fast idle for one and regular for the other.

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That wasn't intentional... just worked out that way. The Walkers were much quieter. But this was years ago. Now I'm in love with Jones Max Flow mufflers. Like Ultraflos, but quieter, better made, stainless and cheaper.

  • @hillboy582
    @hillboy582 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Walkers sounded better to me he'll think I might change mine

  • @blackred1032
    @blackred1032 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can these mufflers fit on any car?

  • @11105angel
    @11105angel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would this be super quiet on a o/r prochamber mid pipe?

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not really super quiet. I had a 3" Mac Prochamber - it was maybe a little quieter than the H pipe, but not much.

  • @V8AmericanMuscleCar
    @V8AmericanMuscleCar 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video man!
    Ultra Flos sounds awesome!!
    X or H pipe??

  • @jjs777fzr
    @jjs777fzr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That car is bada$$

  • @R0yL33
    @R0yL33 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Feel like the odd man out... prefer the ultraflows. Walkers a bit too harsh for me. Surprised the walkers were quieter, but over the internet who knows.

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Walkers were definitely quieter - considering their internals, not surprising (they necked down to under 2.5" internally). The Ultraflos were certainly more "alpha male." The Jones Maxflows I run now are like quieter Ultraflos, but they're better made, look better and are cheaper.

  • @AlexLTDLX
    @AlexLTDLX  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nah - it was some 9 second 2nd gen F-body that was trailered, back-back halved (at least - didn't look too closely) and driven by a guy who had problems staging.

  • @ArnoTrek
    @ArnoTrek 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long have you had the Jones and how is it holding up now

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ArnoTrek a couple of years now, and they're holding up perfectly. A big thumbs up from me.

    • @ArnoTrek
      @ArnoTrek 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks. what muffler config do you have. 2.5/3, center/offset, etc

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ArnoTrek 3", I believe they are offset Inlet, centered Outlet. So technically I suppose they're reversible.

  • @BassManBobBassCovers
    @BassManBobBassCovers 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What if you put 2 mufflers on each pipe (4total) ?

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Unfortunately, there's no room under the car.

    • @BassManBobBassCovers
      @BassManBobBassCovers 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AlexLTDLX
      I was always curious how 2 mufflers would quiet down the system for some reason lol

    • @andrewbartleman9169
      @andrewbartleman9169 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BassManBobBassCovers the more chambers/change of directions and sound deadening material such as stainless steel wool and fiberglass packing a muffler has the more quiet it will be. A common muffler style uses a chamber on each end and 3 perforated tubes. The exhaust will have a one way path through the tubes with end caps that keep the exha switching direction from tube to tube and the muffler can have packing surrounding the tubes. This is one of the first performance mufflers after the straight through glass packs and it is called a turbo muffler. This is a fairly mild sounding muffler but still has some decent flow. These mufflers shown are for more of a performance sound with decent flow if you are looking for quieter mufflers they have those. You dont have to put 2 in line for a quiet exhaust . Mercedes Benz has some of the quietest I've heard personally. I removed them from my e series because I like more of a performance sound .

  • @AlexLTDLX
    @AlexLTDLX  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @mightyjo3young Thanks! But when you take into account my "day job" it probably steals some of the magic. I'll still take the kind words any way I can!

  • @mightyjo3young
    @mightyjo3young 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @AlexLTDLX
    What is your day job?

  • @jasmachugh4222
    @jasmachugh4222 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are those MD plates??? Yes!!! :)

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shhh... don't tell anyone...

  • @Grummur
    @Grummur 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE this sleeper!

  • @maximagmhondafan8892
    @maximagmhondafan8892 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The walker sounds SOOO much better

  • @ahoorakia
    @ahoorakia 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    DYNOMAX is different division of WALKER company, like FORD& LINCOLN, or CHEVY and Buick, or HONDA& ACURA,TOYOTA& LEXUS

  • @AlexLTDLX
    @AlexLTDLX  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx. H-pipe. I've always like 3rd gen F-Bodies, BTW; esp. the Ponchos.

  • @11105angel
    @11105angel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are these extremely quiet?

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't know if I'd say extremely quiet but yes they're pretty quiet.

  • @lashlarue7924
    @lashlarue7924 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You know, there are a lot of us (like those of us who live in Commonwealths like Virginia *ahem*) who want the performance without the annoying idiotified sound of loud pipes. Lets us keep a shred of dignity as grown-ass men while simultaneously not arousing the ire of the staties in pointy hats and jackboots. I like those Walkers, and I'm glad they didn't rob the performance aspect.

  • @Smoked_5L
    @Smoked_5L 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    14 inch vs 20,,, there are alot of options in between,,,

  • @Owmyballsdude
    @Owmyballsdude 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey dude,,, no worries your ride is all business! Your at or better than the GTR/ZL1/GT500! Other than the rims looks like Grandpa out for a sunday drive.
    That is if Grandpa is heading to the track.......

  • @signoresantinoburnett1169
    @signoresantinoburnett1169 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Walker makes it sound muscly

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting how people view the mufflers differently. Some people thought the Walkers sounded weaker than the Utraflos. Thanks for the comment.

  • @AlexLTDLX
    @AlexLTDLX  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @mbreinin Damn... that was fast!

  • @mike_beast_berriosberrios5542
    @mike_beast_berriosberrios5542 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool

  • @TheDman216
    @TheDman216 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    walkers all the way!! Ill bet the drone was gone

  • @sidepipechris1
    @sidepipechris1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:11 that weld tho

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL... hey now. I did that in a pinch with my long-gone, craptastic Harbor Freight flux core welder/piece of garbage. I've since (a few years ago now) bought an AHP alphatig TIG welder - a whole different universe than the weld you've pointed out.
      But thanks for pointing it out. Now the world will see it and think less of me. j/k :)
      Thanks for watching!

  • @Owmyballsdude
    @Owmyballsdude 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Talk about a sleeper! Dude put a grandpa elmer fudd golf hat and then go messing with the Civics.... I would pay money to be in the passenger seat. I would pass out from laughter.
    What is ~ 1/4 mile time?
    Cheers

  • @msg63bretired82
    @msg63bretired82 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Heluva sleeper

  • @mike_beast_berriosberrios5542
    @mike_beast_berriosberrios5542 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    ultra flows would make it quieter?

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      The ultra flos were pretty loud; but they were a few years old. The walkers ended up melting and distorting once i turned it up a bit - the car currently runs high 9's. Now I run Jones Full boar mufflers, they're quiet and cost no power (pulled them at the track to test - no difference). I'm sold on those.

  • @robertwood9572
    @robertwood9572 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Uhh..tbh the Walker's sounded a bit better imo.

  • @jman0346
    @jman0346 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    crap... i like em both

  • @coldfirebeats1
    @coldfirebeats1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    walker was faster

  • @rednready182
    @rednready182 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quiet power? Why build a hotrod if noise is a concern. The ultra flos sounds way more ball 🏀- sy. 👍🏼🤘🏼😎

    • @AlexLTDLX
      @AlexLTDLX  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm getting older, and have no wish to annoy my neighbors. Nice for it's a screen when you open it up though.

  • @mcleanartists
    @mcleanartists 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    3" LOL