took the truck in for a flowmaster

wildchild · 04-13-2011, 01:21 PM

Had my better half take the dually in to have a flowmaster cat back system put on. 50 series muffler. old system didn't sound bad but the hangers were rusted off and it was getting a little loose.
imagine my surprise when i get home to check it out and see the pipe they put on between the cat and the muffler was older and in worse condition then the pipe they took off. they also told her it would cost extra for the extra pipe.
called the owner this morning and he was "surprised" when can I bring it back in to let them fix that? I love making two trips to get a job done. guess the wrench monkey figured I wouldn't look under there and see the crap he installed.
why don't we trust garages again? I would have installed it myself but the cost is so close and then I don't have to lay on the ground and do it. yeah, live and learn I guess.

oh by the way flowmaster 50 sucks for sound. it has less sound then my stock F150. That part was my fault though I asked for that muffler. Have to live with that for awhile. I'm hoping it will get a little more sound to it as it ages. I don't want loud but a little attitude would be good.

tommymac · 04-13-2011, 01:26 PM

You sound a lot calmer than I would be. Sometimes they see a woman and figure this is easy money, they dont know the difference anyway. I am fortunate in that I have a good shop back by my dads house. its a PITA getting my car back there and getting home. But i know the work will be done right and at a fair price, dont want to take chances finding a new shop.

Bluestreak · 04-13-2011, 01:28 PM

I always like the 50 series. The 40 series is just plain old LOUD!

How's it sound at 4k rpm's?

pauldun170 · 04-13-2011, 02:04 PM

Wildchild is a woman?

I will use better manners next time I respond to her.

wildchild · 04-13-2011, 02:05 PM

well the funny part is this guy comes highly recommended. I think it was just one of his guys was too damn lazy to do it right.

not sure of the sound at 4000 I didn't even drive it. came home started it, reved it a little and then looked underneath. that was it for me. I'll take it out tonight for a spin and see what I think at speed. she did say she liked it so maybe it will sound much better under power.
I do agree either way the 40 was way too loud for what I wanted. this is pulling my camper so I don't want to be on a long trip listening to a 40 series.

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

Wildchild is a woman?

I will use better manners next time I respond to her.

no but my "better half" who took the truck in is. LOL

pauldun170 · 04-13-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wildchild

no but my "better half" who took the truck in is. LOL

damnit...I skimmed...

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Asshole cork soaker

wildchild · 04-13-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

damnit...I skimmed...

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Asshole cork soaker

ah that's better no better manners.

azoomm · 04-13-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

You sound a lot calmer than I would be. Sometimes they see a woman and figure this is easy money, they dont know the difference anyway. I am fortunate in that I have a good shop back by my dads house. its a PITA getting my car back there and getting home. But i know the work will be done right and at a fair price, dont want to take chances finding a new shop.

Yeah...

My husband left the cats that were taken off our truck. I stopped back in to get them - we have an extended warranty on it, if something explodes I'll need them to go back on so FORD can't say that was the reason something exploded. knowwhatImean?

The little boy at the counter told me they didn't take anything off my truck. Um, right - to do a delete on an F350 they didn't actually delete anything. Unfortunately I had to go back another day for that too...

Bummer about the sound loss. How did you choose the one you got?

wildchild · 04-13-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Yeah...

My husband left the cats that were taken off our truck. I stopped back in to get them - we have an extended warranty on it, if something explodes I'll need them to go back on so FORD can't say that was the reason something exploded. knowwhatImean?

The little boy at the counter told me they didn't take anything off my truck. Um, right - to do a delete on an F350 they didn't actually delete anything. Unfortunately I had to go back another day for that too...

Bummer about the sound loss. How did you choose the one you got?

reading different reviews about the 50 series. some said too quiet, some said too loud, some said just right. I figured it must be a good middle of the road type loudness. so far I'm thinking too quiet.

I've never heard one in person. The 40 I have heard a lot, love the sound but not on a truck for traveling.

azoomm · 04-13-2011, 03:38 PM

Gotcha. I now don't trust people's reviews online.

I want to hear it for myself first.

Ours sounds like a jet engine. The motor is SO quiet. I mean, quiet enough that a guy ran up to me at a fuel pump to yell at me about putting the wrong fuel in it

04-13-2011, 01:21 PM	#1
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	took the truck in for a flowmaster Had my better half take the dually in to have a flowmaster cat back system put on. 50 series muffler. old system didn't sound bad but the hangers were rusted off and it was getting a little loose. imagine my surprise when i get home to check it out and see the pipe they put on between the cat and the muffler was older and in worse condition then the pipe they took off. they also told her it would cost extra for the extra pipe. called the owner this morning and he was "surprised" when can I bring it back in to let them fix that? I love making two trips to get a job done. guess the wrench monkey figured I wouldn't look under there and see the crap he installed. why don't we trust garages again? I would have installed it myself but the cost is so close and then I don't have to lay on the ground and do it. yeah, live and learn I guess. oh by the way flowmaster 50 sucks for sound. it has less sound then my stock F150. That part was my fault though I asked for that muffler. Have to live with that for awhile. I'm hoping it will get a little more sound to it as it ages. I don't want loud but a little attitude would be good.

04-13-2011, 01:28 PM	#3
Bluestreak What? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA Moto: Dirt Posts: 578	I always like the 50 series. The 40 series is just plain old LOUD! How's it sound at 4k rpm's? __________________ Lean till you see sparks. If they are coming from your pegs you are doing good. If they are coming from you tank, you've just gained wisdom... Wisdom usually hurts.

04-13-2011, 03:38 PM	#10
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Gotcha. I now don't trust people's reviews online. I want to hear it for myself first. Ours sounds like a jet engine. The motor is SO quiet. I mean, quiet enough that a guy ran up to me at a fuel pump to yell at me about putting the wrong fuel in it __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

04-13-2011, 01:26 PM	#2
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	You sound a lot calmer than I would be. Sometimes they see a woman and figure this is easy money, they dont know the difference anyway. I am fortunate in that I have a good shop back by my dads house. its a PITA getting my car back there and getting home. But i know the work will be done right and at a fair price, dont want to take chances finding a new shop.