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® Street Use: Moderate systems (e.g., Flowmaster 50 Series) provide a
noticeable, "throaty" sound without being disruptive, suitable for daily
driving.
® Performance/Muscle Car: Aggressive, high -flow systems (e.g., Glass
packs) provide a high-pitched cackle or deep rumble, often used on track
cars or modified trucks.
® Safety Threshold: Prolonged exposure over 85 dB is considered
potentially dangerous to hearing
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A normal muffler noise level for passenger cars is typically under 95 dB, with
many municipalities regulating closer to 70--79 dB during normal operation.
While stock systems are much quieter, aftermarket "performance" mufflers
often target 85-95 dB as a legal yet audible, "aggressive" to "moderate"
range. q) Brake & Front End +4
Normal Muffler Noise Levels
Factory Standards Usually very quiet, often well below 80 dB to meet
passenger car standards.
® Typical Legal Limit: Many states (e.g., California, Ohio) enforce a limit of
around 95 decibels, with some stricter areas capping at 85 dB.
® Measurement: Taken —20 inches from the exhaust pipe at 3,000-5,000
RPM. ep Brake & Front End +3
Mild: Resembles stock or factory -level volumes.
Moderate: Popular with truck owners, offering a balanced sound, minimal
interior drone.
Subdued tone: Low -volume option (e.g., 50/70 Series). Reaffr... +1
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0Aggressive/Racing: >90 dB (can exceed 100 dB). RealTruck +3
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