If you decide to go with a packed straight-through design then go with the Dynomax Ultra-Flo instead of the Magnaflow for the simple fact they tend to be much less. I run two 3" Ultra-Flos on my B block and only paid $80 each for them (the fully welded non S/S type). I love the Magnaflow too, don't get me wrong, but the Dynomax's are cheaper.

I use Borla's and always get compliments on thee sound.

I run the Dyno-Max Ultra-Flows also and love them. Ron

I see from your profile that you are in your 20s... same here, and I would be willing to bet your won't think the Dynomaxs are loud enough.

What I'm looking for is the nasty raspy sound...without the crack of a glasspack. The magnaflow seems to have that from the sound of youtube vids, but i cant find any good ultraflo videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GHYxPqePv8
4100 pounds with a 3.31 gear running 11.50s at 115 through 3" XLERATORS on pump gas with a Gr. Gas X pipe. Measures around 93 dBAs at 10 feet at 3500 rpm.

If actual flow is not an issue then the flowmasters are for you. The spintechs sound excellent and not glass pack at all from all the ones I have heard. The magnaflows are probably the best bet from what it sounds you are looking for.

I bought the spintech pro-streets and love them. They are loud but such a great sound. My favorite clip is the Lingenfelter GTO on youtube.com

The Delta 40's on my 68 Bigblock Cuda are really LOUD!!!Almost annoying at times!

I agree I have the same xclerator mufflers on my 68 Dart. Sound great and get many compliments from the sound of them.

cherry bombs

i started using the thrush welded mufflers on a couple of my cars. they are not quite as loud as flowmasters,yet have that sweet "canny" sound at idle. they also don't seem to have near as much resonance in the car as flows. and at $38.00 each at the local chain auto parts store, ya can't beat 'em.