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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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Mufflers

I'm wanting to replace my exhaust from the collector (Doug Thorley Tri-ys) to the back. Looking for a performance muffler that is not too loud and I don't want 'Flowmasters'...any opinions on a good muffler to buy? I've heard 'Dynomax Ultraflows' are nice.

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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 03:55 PM
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Re: Mufflers

I vote Magnaflow (mine is a bullet style just behind my Magnaflow catalytic converter) for the best flow, and I think lots of people will agree.

Borla is nice, but not cheap & only comes in stainless steel, afaik. I was thinking about getting their full catback & saw $700. I went to order it a couple weeks later & kt was $1012! Gives you an idea of their prices.
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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Dynomax is nice. Sounds good but not very loud, and no annoing droning. You can get their Super Turbo Cat Back setup for about $200
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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Dynomax is nice. Sounds good but not very loud, and no annoing droning. You can get their Super Turbo Cat Back setup for about $200
Thanks for responding...I put a TPI motor in my 4wd truck and I'd like to finish it up by giving it a fresh exhaust system but I only need some exhaust pipe and the mufflers. The piping and install will be done locally so I don't need any pre-made kits. Which of the Dynomax is NOT stainless steel or are they all stainless?

What about magnaflow mufflers?
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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Re: Mufflers

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Thanks for responding...I put a TPI motor in my 4wd truck and I'd like to finish it up by giving it a fresh exhaust system but I only need some exhaust pipe and the mufflers. The piping and install will be done locally so I don't need any pre-made kits. Which of the Dynomax is NOT stainless steel or are they all stainless?

What about magnaflow mufflers?
It's all bolt on so that cuts down on instalation costs FYI. All the Dynomax kits piping is Aluminized Steel. I dont know about the muffler body.
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Re: Mufflers

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It's all bolt on so that cuts down on instalation costs FYI. All the Dynomax kits piping is Aluminized Steel. I dont know about the muffler body.
I really appreciate the info but I think I'll limit myself to just buying mufflers and deal with the other stuff locally. I have a friend that does exhaust work...if you know what I mean.

That said, I'll check out Dynomax and Magnaflow mufflers.
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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I love my Magnaflow. At steady cruise, it is barely there. At part throttle it is there, but not obnoxious at all. At WOT, it does get noticed. Of that there is no doubt!

Wish I could tell you which muffler it is. Mine is a Texas Speed & Performance Rumbler. A bullet-style muffler in the pre-build cat back.
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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Re: Mufflers

Just checked, the muffler is also 100% Aluminized Steel, Not Stainless.
Here is some info when I took pics of the box.
Attached Thumbnails Mufflers-100_1930.jpg   Mufflers-100_1931.jpg   Mufflers-100_1935.jpg  
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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Re: Mufflers

I like the Hooker Aerochamber - quiet until you get on it, supposedly flows better than the others, inexpensive, and pleasing to the eye (it's flat black, so you never see it under the car).
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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Re: Mufflers

Thanks for all the input...went with Magnaflow XL 3 Chamber aluminized steel 2.5" in and out.
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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Re: Mufflers

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Thanks for all the input...went with Magnaflow XL 3 Chamber aluminized steel 2.5" in and out.
Had the magnaflows installed...somewhat dissapointed as they are louder than I wanted but nice "throaty" sound. Truck runs alot better with the 2.5" and H-pipe.
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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Re: Mufflers

my friend has magnaflow, its sounds alright, but my hooker aerochambers that i bought off him are are quite ad nice but it does tell ppl hey im here lol
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