exhaust systems
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From: West Lafayette, Indiana
exhaust systems
i am debating between getting a magnaflow exhaust system, or a hooker exhaust system. can anyone give me some good reccomendations on which one i should get? thanks.
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From: Wichita, Ks
Re: exhaust systems
When I had my lt1 i had a hooker catback with LT's, very killer sound. When I got my ls1 I was debating on hooker and magnaflow as well. I decided to go with the hooker catback. Cheap and very good sound. I don't think there as much rasp with the hooker catback. I'm sure whichever catback whether it be hooker or magnaflow it will sound good.
LS1 Sound
Check out this site for some good clips of basically every exhaust for our cars.
LS1 Sound
Check out this site for some good clips of basically every exhaust for our cars.
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Re: exhaust systems
Ahhh! the catback. I was in your situation about 2 weeks ago. I decided on the magnaflow....AWSOME! It sounded sooooo good with stock manifolds I didn't want to add headers. I did add the headers and am learning to love em but there is no comparison pre/post header install. You will find the magnaflow very reasonable at idle and mean as hell at WOT. A great cat-back system and it's stainless, can't go wrong
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From: US 1 Mile Marker 52 in the Florida Keys
Re: exhaust systems
sound laws i believe are town, city, county or possibly state specific....there is not "50 state legal" sound ordinance i don't think.
with cats it probably wouldn't get noticed even if you were pulled over. maybe if you went WOT in front of a cop...but that's just dumb
with headers and no cats...i'd bet you could get a ticket if he wanted to be an azz
with cats it probably wouldn't get noticed even if you were pulled over. maybe if you went WOT in front of a cop...but that's just dumb
with headers and no cats...i'd bet you could get a ticket if he wanted to be an azz
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From: Orlando, FL
Re: exhaust systems
Originally Posted by Kr0ntr0n
my next retarded question would be is the magnaflow's sound 50 states legal?
thanks for your help
thanks for your help
From Magnaflow's website:
Question: Are MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust systems legal?
Answer: YES, all of our Cat-Back Exhaust Systems comply with most state and federal laws with the exception of the Magnapacks. (Please note, local laws may vary. Contact your local law enforcement for specific guidelines.) Our products are designed and tested to meet legal sound level limits; however, when used in conjunction with other products (such as air intake systems or exhaust headers), the overall combined effect might cause particular vehicles to exceed the allowable limits.
A new law (27150.2 VC) does not require police to use a sound meter to test for excessive noise. A citation is now based upon the officers judgment. Cited violators may have testing done at a smog referee station.
Also, check with www.sema.org for more info. SEMA is a trade organization of the automotive aftermarket, which has been active in protecting consumer rights.
Answer: YES, all of our Cat-Back Exhaust Systems comply with most state and federal laws with the exception of the Magnapacks. (Please note, local laws may vary. Contact your local law enforcement for specific guidelines.) Our products are designed and tested to meet legal sound level limits; however, when used in conjunction with other products (such as air intake systems or exhaust headers), the overall combined effect might cause particular vehicles to exceed the allowable limits.
A new law (27150.2 VC) does not require police to use a sound meter to test for excessive noise. A citation is now based upon the officers judgment. Cited violators may have testing done at a smog referee station.
Also, check with www.sema.org for more info. SEMA is a trade organization of the automotive aftermarket, which has been active in protecting consumer rights.
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