Exhaust opinion..
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From: Atlanta, GA
Originally Posted by RamSS/T
Have you heard one of these trucks with a straight pipe (i.e....no muffler)? I ran mine for about two weeks without a muffler while I was waiting on a replacment from Banks and I can tell you it was not even nearly as loud as you are thinking. The cats act as mufflers of a sort and the exhaust even without a muffler is much quiter than a lot of true dual (no cats) trucks running around. Infact it was only slightly louder without the muffler than it is with it.
i like loud v8's, but theres only so much you can take when youre driving on a regular basis... i have an original 40 series flowmaster (louder than the super 40) and its pretty loud. its not so loud that it drives ya nuts, but you can definatley hear me coming from a distance
the donuts video below is without any muffler, the track and dyno videos are with the flowmaster but no exit yet. now i have the lightning stle exit and it is much quieter nside the cab but still VERY noticeable
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From: Rich, Virginia
Originally Posted by RamSS/T
Have you heard one of these trucks with a straight pipe (i.e....no muffler)? I ran mine for about two weeks without a muffler while I was waiting on a replacment from Banks and I can tell you it was not even nearly as loud as you are thinking. The cats act as mufflers of a sort and the exhaust even without a muffler is much quiter than a lot of true dual (no cats) trucks running around. Infact it was only slightly louder without the muffler than it is with it.
I was commenting on past experiences with other vehicles.
Intersting as this is the first I've heard of any vehilce running straight pipes which are only "slightly louder without the muffler."
While I find your claim [very] difficult to believe, I have no credible reason to doubt your first-hand experience.
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From: Illinois
Originally Posted by Grubrunner
That's precisely what I'm referencing.
Anyone who tells you that they can "feel" a 5-10HP gain [at best] is blowing smoke up your *** while massaging your parasteteis. Exhaust companies know this and take us for a [throaty sounding] ride; it's the biggest goof of all time.
I'm man enough to admit that I payed $400.00 [or so] for my Flowmaster purely for the sound . . . it had nothing to do with HP gains, as I know from several vehicles in the past that have been catbacked and then dynoed that a catback system makes ponies . . . that you cannot feel!
But hey, if you're willing to throw away $500, $1K or even $2K on a mod that you believe makes mega pony gains that takes you by the seat of your pants - based on fraudulant manufacturer claims - then more power to you .. .. and I also have a nice bridge that overlooks the breathtaking Sydney Harbour that I'll sell you for a reasonable price, okay?
I'm just trying to keep it real...
Anyone who tells you that they can "feel" a 5-10HP gain [at best] is blowing smoke up your *** while massaging your parasteteis. Exhaust companies know this and take us for a [throaty sounding] ride; it's the biggest goof of all time.
I'm man enough to admit that I payed $400.00 [or so] for my Flowmaster purely for the sound . . . it had nothing to do with HP gains, as I know from several vehicles in the past that have been catbacked and then dynoed that a catback system makes ponies . . . that you cannot feel!
But hey, if you're willing to throw away $500, $1K or even $2K on a mod that you believe makes mega pony gains that takes you by the seat of your pants - based on fraudulant manufacturer claims - then more power to you .. .. and I also have a nice bridge that overlooks the breathtaking Sydney Harbour that I'll sell you for a reasonable price, okay?
I'm just trying to keep it real...
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From: Dfw, TEXAS
Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw
dynomax bullet dumped. ($36.00 muffler) You can ask Jwool15, its alot louder then his 5.4 (with flow40 dumped)
or just for starters, dump your magnaflow and see how you like it
or just for starters, dump your magnaflow and see how you like it
Mine will be louder shortly just wait!