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  • Shorter Muffler = Louder Muffler?

    Say I have two identical mufflers, say 5X8 Oval Body. One was 18 Inches long, and the other was 24 inches long. The 18 inch one would be louder, correct? Less backpressure too?
    1997 Chevrolet Camaro v6 - 13.8@104MPH
    1997 Dodge Viper GTS

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    I'm not sure about louder or less backpresure, but it will be deeper.
    1994 Chevrolet Camaro 3.4L A4 (160hp 200tq)<br />2006 Nissan 350Z 3.5L M6 (300hp 260tq)

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