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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 01:22 PM
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straight pipes....YUCK plz read

I got straight pipes with no cat and holy SH*T it sounds like crap.....so im taking it in next tuesday to get a muffler put on.....live and learn the hard/expensive way. :lala: Oh well, what kind of muffler should I get put on to make it sound the best?

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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 01:32 PM
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the muffler is your opinion. i prefer 40 series flowmaster
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 02:12 PM
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flowmaster is the way to go. i have dual 3inch with 2 chamber mufflers on mine.
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 05:07 PM
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I admit flowmaster sounds good but chamber mufflers or mufflers with baffles on them reduce power output by creating turbulance
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 05:41 PM
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rx7 ..... i did notice a difference in how quick my motor gets RPM's but with mine the cops are still looking at me with 12.5:1 flat top dual 3 inch exiting before the back tires. i still have insurance and tags on it for now.
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 11:03 PM
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I'm down between flowmaster 80 and hooker aerochamber.....umm i hear that hooker is too quiet, but flowmaster doesnt flow as well.....what are your guys' takes on this??? I want to do it right this time instead of makinga bone head mistake like the first time!!!

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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 11:28 PM
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Originally posted by Black91Z28
ok
I'm down between flowmaster 80 and hooker aerochamber.....umm i hear that hooker is too quiet, but flowmaster doesnt flow as well.....what are your guys' takes on this??? I want to do it right this time instead of makinga bone head mistake like the first time!!!

Thanks guys for the help

From what ive read, flowmaster flows just as good as hooker. But on a 400 hp motor, hooker gave 5 more HP.
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 02:51 AM
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Go with Flowmaster. I always tell people to stay away from straight pipes and you see why.
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 11:42 AM
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yes, straight pipes are horrible, but they sure did impress my uncle bob in his pimped out trailer! I think im gonna go with flowmaster 80, they seem to have the best sound, and pretty decent performance. I already have the 3" piping, i just need him to put on the muffler and redo the tips.
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 12:36 PM
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Go with the Flowmaster. I love the sound of my 80s. Gave a nice aggressive sound to my car.
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 06:22 PM
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you will have a muffler but I think it is a straight through muffler to give the best flow of all
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