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Old 08-26-2008, 08:50 PM
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How long of a muffler?

Im changing up my truck, currently I have stock cats, manifolds, but have an X pipe and true dual 2.5" inch with no mufflers. Pipe goes over the rear axle and out the back. I want to change it up a bit and add some mufflers because the drone and audio level is just annoying now. However, I plan to remove the last 2 cats and put on some mufflers and possibly move the exhaust exit to in front of the rear tires. Now I want a good sound (like anyone) but I dont want drone or stupid loud. I was thinking 14" but if I go infront of the rear tire I dunno if Ill need a 18" mufflers? When I give it gas though I want it to unleash the furry and it can be loud as hell need be.

Anyway, im tired of being super loud but dont want to loose the WOT loud. But I dont want drone and annoying loud when I dont even push the gas that hard.
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Old 08-26-2008, 09:09 PM
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Good move on the rear cat delete. I'm glad I did it.

I got the 11" body Magnaflows, they're perfect. Not crazy loud inside at all, its still kind of a bit quiet for me but its a great setup. Have a listen to my system. Go with the 11" bodies!
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Old 08-26-2008, 09:10 PM
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Im changing up my truck, currently I have stock cats, manifolds, but have an X pipe and true dual 2.5" inch with no mufflers. Pipe goes over the rear axle and out the back. I want to change it up a bit and add some mufflers because the drone and audio level is just annoying now. However, I plan to remove the last 2 cats and put on some mufflers and possibly move the exhaust exit to in front of the rear tires. Now I want a good sound (like anyone) but I dont want drone or stupid loud. I was thinking 14" but if I go infront of the rear tire I dunno if Ill need a 18" mufflers? When I give it gas though I want it to unleash the furry and it can be loud as hell need be.

Anyway, im tired of being super loud but dont want to loose the WOT loud. But I dont want drone and annoying loud when I dont even push the gas that hard.
you could either go with magnaflow or flowmaster or dynomax, i dont really know how those sound with 2 cats and true duals, id say 14" maggies
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Old 08-26-2008, 09:46 PM
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Im now thinking 14" maggies, and having them exit behind each rear tire I saw one on a few forums Ive listened to both you guys' videos and they are sweet. Making me want to do some exhaust work
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Old 08-26-2008, 09:56 PM
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well thanks man, i have always loved this tailpipe exit, yea 14" or 11" magnaflows will work fine,
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Old 08-26-2008, 11:02 PM
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Either way Magnaflow is a great choice. My 11" bodies still aren't fully broken in yet so i'm wondering just how loud it will get.
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Old 08-26-2008, 11:20 PM
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Either way Magnaflow is a great choice. My 11" bodies still aren't fully broken in yet so i'm wondering just how loud it will get.
well ive heard that maggies dont ever fully get broken in, they just keep breaking in...if that makes sense
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Old 08-26-2008, 11:24 PM
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Checkout my setup with the 14" maggies, true duals with x pipe and magnaflow high flow cats. Sounds SWEET to me and not NEAR broken in yet. Sound clip's in my sig, sounds like Magnaflow is the way to go for your needs!
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Old 08-26-2008, 11:24 PM
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well ive heard that maggies dont ever fully get broken in, they just keep breaking in...if that makes sense
Hope that dont mean im gonna end up straight piped in a year I love my Magnaflow tone much more now.
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Old 08-26-2008, 11:36 PM
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Hope that dont mean im gonna end up straight piped in a year I love my Magnaflow tone much more now.
lol whats wrong with having mufflers on your truck and it sounding like straights!?!?!?
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Old 08-26-2008, 11:39 PM
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lol whats wrong with having mufflers on your truck and it sounding like straights!?!?!?
oh yeah, whoops
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Old 08-26-2008, 11:42 PM
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Old 08-27-2008, 06:03 PM
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I think ill get some 14" magnaflows the straight through ones. Straight pipe is awesome, but Im getting tired of the drone at 2 grand when im doing not even quarter throttle.
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Old 08-27-2008, 06:29 PM
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Yeah, no cab drone with my setup. Makes the wife happy, lol.
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Old 08-27-2008, 08:02 PM
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Yeah, no cab drone with my setup. Makes the wife happy, lol.
thats all that matters right neal lol
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