Thats my feeling on it too. As a standalone catback, it seems to get very good feedback. I noticed some complaints on sound quality though when matched up with headers and an off-road y-pipe.

 

I have the hooker cat-back and I am very pleased with the sound, it has a deep mellow idle, while acceleration just screams. I love it when im driving people always stare to see what the coming by. But the down fall f it is the quality. It fits nice but it tends to rust, i had mine for over a year now and it starting to show in some spots. Another issue are the tips, dont even put them on, they are crap.

 

SLP 2OTL, no cat, cones out....like Nextel cup car!
I got SOOOOOOOOO many compliments on that exhaust.


David

 

Long tubes and flowmaster

 

I am a big fan of Edelbrock cat back. Nice at idle but stab the throttle and it really scream. Nice mellow tone. I love mine and get alot of compliments, great price and quality.

 

Oh yes, I forgot to mention that one. I used to have that catback previously and it had an awesome sound. Too bad it wasn't stainless steel though because it started rusting pretty quick.

 

Well i just ordered the SLP Loudmouth today. Im not planning on doing any other mods to the flow like headers or anything. so im gonna strap it on and see how it is,if i dont like it. im screwed. lol but no thanx for all the help and you guys are awesome ill def be coming back with more questions. Anyone have any opinions on throttle bodies? which is the best, thats my next upgrade.

 

You dont need a new TB.The stock one is fine.Even a full bolt on car will not really benefit from a bigger tb.

 

In terms of improved flow, I would start with headers over a larger throttle body.

 

X2, plus I like the way the muffler tucks up, nice and clean looking. Mine is 5 years old, and because of no rain, winters, etc. it looks likes new.

 

where can ya find that one at these days?

 

Got to hunt em used, worth it though

 

Mine... Yep definitely mine.

 

The LM is a love/hate thing. I can't stand them, and I think most don't like them after the initial thrill has worn off. At first, you'll love it because it is so loud. Then after a while, you'll hate it because it is so loud, ALL THE TIME. It get old. Plus, they sound bad without cats, or with headers.

I have the Hooker catback with midlength headers and no cats and it sounds incredible. Fairly quiet at idle, but at partial throttle it has a deep tone that sounds great. At WOT, there is no rasp, and it is still PLENTY loud.

I just wish I saw this thread earlier to try and talk you out of the LM. Hopefully you'll like it though.

Dan

 

"Best" is in the ear of the beholder. It's purely a subjective thing.