PowerVault PV2 Way Too Loud

[Dallas4u]

Originally posted by VX-KING
Alrite yeah PV Does suck uhh,
alex

Here we go again...

I have a PV1 and it sounds great. I haven't heard a PV2, but the owners DO say it is louder. I don't know what to tell you. You think it "sucks *****" because it sounds bad, then I would definitely look at Magnaflow, or even the custom Morgan-Tec muffler.

Sorry you hate it... but I gotta say, the PV1 sounds sweet!

[I_Wanna_Retire]

Anybody want to buy a brand new PV2? I have one from long ago but after reading these glowing reviews have decided not to install. My son has a PV1 on his VX and it does sound cool, but I would not want to go louder. So, if an old guy (me) wants a little more HP, but does not want to go louder than PV1, what is the best muffler?

[transio]

Ok, I just got a sound clip from SPAZZ (thanks, man). Here it is:

VX w/ PV2 Muffler

Mine has the exact same tone as that, but is a bit louder, since I have no tail pipe or tip.

Anyhow, I think it sounds awful. It's embarassing to drive around with it. I have a friend picking up a Flowmaster 50 for me for this afternoon. I'm gonna put it on right after work.

Again, if anyone wants to buy this thing, with a 2" inlet conversion to fit stock pipes and custom dual 2.5" outlets for a dual exhaust. I've got about $140 of materials and 3 hours of work into it. I'll sell it for $50 plus shipping costs.

[VXMAN]

Steve, sorry it didn't work out for you! That sound bite ain't to bad? Maybe a new tip would help? My PV1 did get alot quietier after the 1st month!
Well, I hope you can find a good solution and everything works out in the end!

Dave...

[SPAZZ]

that was with the stock tip.....when I changed out the tip, it made a HUGE difference.

[xdfarrx]

does smaller tip mean smaller(less) noise, and conversely, larger more?...anyone?

[Reg Hinnant]

Stock tip has the last 14", a larger diameter (3"), acting as a megaphone on the sound. Tip with the same size dia as the exaust pipe should be quieter but with the same overall sound tone.
Unless you have the PV1 catback with the "Wheezeanator" tip!

Transio Let me know what you get.

[t2p]

Reg:
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Your pics are great !
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t2p

[Reg Hinnant]

Thanks, t2p! VX+Colorado=fun
I had a very modified Jeep follow me up Engineer Pass road (very rough & rocky) & waiting to "rescue" me. On the other side I got a lot of questions about "What is it" & "What mod components are in the drive train". He was impressed that it was all stock.
VX makes it easy!

[nyc #1 ironman]

dude, my pv2 is so loud i just took it off,,,,lolol

[transio]

I wound up going with a turbo dual. It's MUCH quieter than the PV2 - just a little louder than stock. I'm sure it doesn't have the same HP gain, but I don't want HP that way! This was a losing venture for me all around. At least I got my dual exhaust!

[AnalogVX]

I have joined the ranks of the PV-less as of today. I went with Magnaflow. Not sure about the HP gains, (or loss), but it's much quieter in cabin now.

[powered by isuzu]

ok I have something totally different and very happy with the performance and sound. I went from the cat to a 2inch pipe split to dual dynomax turbo mufflers. Then split to a y pipe staying with 2inch pipe. Then to finish off with 3inch 16 inch long chrome tips. Very low pitch grumble....unless of course you floor it then she gets a little loud. I'm very happy with the dynomax turbo's.;Dr;

[VX-KING]

transio
Super Charged VXer

2001, Proton Yellow, #0136
Miami
Joined May 2004
203 Posts Post# 18
Ok, I just got a sound clip from SPAZZ (thanks, man). Here it is:

VX w/ PV2 Muffler

Mine has the exact same tone as that, but is a bit louder, since I have no tail pipe or tip

thats not that loud but i want to know who make or who has the best heareds for the vx beside PV

would like to buy some nice cust. headers for more hp and much better

transio let me know how it sounds when you put the fm 50's on the vx

peace

[transio]

i opted for a turbo dual exhaust instead. got it yesterday. it sounds good. not great, but good. nice mellow rumble at idle. a little gurgly at speed, though.