Catback vs Muffler: Which is Louder?
05-28-2004, 05:32 PM
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Catback vs Muffler: Which is Louder?
I have a Magnaflow muffler on my car now, but I want to move up to a catback.
My question is, will the Magnaflow catback be louder than the muffler I have on my car right now?
Louder = better, IMO.
My question is, will the Magnaflow catback be louder than the muffler I have on my car right now?
Louder = better, IMO.
05-28-2004, 06:57 PM
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well if they are the same muffler, than there should be no real noticable change in noise level
if the mufflers design (internal) is different...than the sound will be different.
hard to say
if the mufflers design (internal) is different...than the sound will be different.
hard to say
05-28-2004, 07:06 PM
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Well going from stock piping to larger madrel bent, plus maybe even stainless steal pipes, you might notice a tone difference, not neccesarily an increase in loudness...but SS pipes are really nice to have
05-28-2004, 07:23 PM
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It sounds like if I move up to a Magnaflow catback I'll spend $600 for it and installation, still have the same sound and pick up like 6 ponies.
What's a good flowing, moderately priced catback with a nice sound?
What's a good flowing, moderately priced catback with a nice sound?
05-29-2004, 12:44 AM
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Originally posted by SFB767
It sounds like if I move up to a Magnaflow catback I'll spend $600 for it and installation, still have the same sound and pick up like 6 ponies.
What's a good flowing, moderately priced catback with a nice sound?
It sounds like if I move up to a Magnaflow catback I'll spend $600 for it and installation, still have the same sound and pick up like 6 ponies.
What's a good flowing, moderately priced catback with a nice sound?
05-29-2004, 08:50 AM
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Originally posted by SFB767
It sounds like if I move up to a Magnaflow catback I'll spend $600 for it and installation, still have the same sound and pick up like 6 ponies.
What's a good flowing, moderately priced catback with a nice sound?
It sounds like if I move up to a Magnaflow catback I'll spend $600 for it and installation, still have the same sound and pick up like 6 ponies.
What's a good flowing, moderately priced catback with a nice sound?
Also, I kinda doubt the 6hp quote. Youd simply be going from a 2.75" Stainless I pipe to a 3" stainless I pipe. Both are mandrel bent.
05-29-2004, 10:55 AM
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Originally posted by Steve0
You know, you could get it off Ebay for a little over $300 and install youself. Nothing special is required, except the cutting of the stock I pipe.
Also, I kinda doubt the 6hp quote. Youd simply be going from a 2.75" Stainless I pipe to a 3" stainless I pipe. Both are mandrel bent.
You know, you could get it off Ebay for a little over $300 and install youself. Nothing special is required, except the cutting of the stock I pipe.
Also, I kinda doubt the 6hp quote. Youd simply be going from a 2.75" Stainless I pipe to a 3" stainless I pipe. Both are mandrel bent.
05-29-2004, 08:20 PM
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Originally posted by 19formula94
why not just get a 35 dollar cutout? thats definately LOUD
why not just get a 35 dollar cutout? thats definately LOUD
How's the Dynomouth setup and what exactly is it?
05-29-2004, 09:45 PM
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If I bought a hi flow muffler and cat and did not go to 3" what kind of power increases would I have and how much would the 3" pipe help. I am not planning on getting headers and I will only be doing a few mods like cai, shift kit, 2400 stall, tranny cooler, tune, and other cheap mods. With these mods will 3" make a difference?
05-30-2004, 01:38 AM
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In my opinion, cutouts are more functional than anything else. They're good at the track for a few quick HP, but too loud to just drive arond town with.
i had mine open for 3 weeks, just closed it for the first time a few days ago......its back open...sounds so good imo. I drive 40 minutes on the highway one way to work and no complaints here, you get used to it.
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