94dragbird

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Which do you guys think is better? I want something that is kind of between a sleeper and the LM1(with manifolds and cats). I live in Iowa but don't drive in the rain or snow so SS vs. mild steel isn't a real big deal.

Thanks, Mike

blownws6_nc

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I own both, and I like the magnaflow better, plus it's stainless, and fitment is a whole lot better. I just installed a hooker on my car yesterday, and it fits like crap. I had to cut the tailpipes to get the tips tucked like I wanted, although it does sound better imo. the magnaflow is the better. Brian

HoLLo

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Hooker sounds way better, IMO. I can't speak for fitment, however.

TXZ28LS1

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i own magnaflow and my buddy has the hooker. they are both great flowing catbacks. magnaflow is stainless steel and i believe the hooker isnt. so magnaflow has the better quality. as for sound, they both are pretty quiet. i would think my magnflow has a smooth crisp sound. the hooker has a more deeper rumble than the magnaflow.

'00_Z

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I just got the Hooker and love it, especially over the LM1 ory set up I had. Fitment is great and the sound is kinda quiet but I welcomed the change. The only thing I don't like are the tips but I'm gonna have them slash cut. The Magna is a great exhaust too, but I don't like the cannon tips and the cost of the quad tip kit is way too much. Save a few bucks with the Hooker. Is this going on the '99?

ACLR8R

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So there is no real noticable power difference between the two, correct?

'00_Z

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No. The only real difference is the internals of the mufflers which are pretty close.

2002SS#1811

Just went from a Dual set-up to a Magnaflow. Fit very well, looks good. Tips are not my favorite but I can live with them. Sounds good and is "healthy" when I get on it. I had to go with a bit more quite set up and this worked well. Flows great, lost only a bit on the dyno from what I had with the duals. I would consider my car a sleeper to most now, large cam still noticeable but it does not sound like I am making over 500HP at the motor.

Also, it is a quality piece over the Hooker in my opinion.

omcar

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do yourself a favor Magnaflow muffler #12267 can be had for less than $95 and it is a straight thru design.

94dragbird

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Yeah, I just bought it. The previous owner installed a LM1 and cut the cats out. If I wanted to have a loud exhaust I would just drive my firebird with turndowns and no muffler. I will do headers eventually but just want the LM1 gone before I go nuts.

'00_Z

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I hear ya on that! Whichever you choose you won't be disappointed. With the Magna you get the durability of s/s but if that doesn't matter to you are still making a good choice either way.

Flawless02SS

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I had Magnaflow on my car once with stock manifolds and no cats. It sounded awesome as hell. I bought just the muffler, my muffler is 4 years old now (its just sitting up now) and I think they changed the design on them. Because my muffler is a lot louder than my friends is with the same setup.

ACLR8R

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I just cant stand the magnaflow slash tips on a camaro, otherwise it would be a no brainer for me.

rob69zombie

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They're horrible. Probably the worst tips on a Camaro. They should be on a
Z71. The muffler looks great though. Hooker is nice, but I like stainless. If I had a Magnaflow, I would rum custom tips that didn't look like they came off the shelf at Advance Auto.

Striker

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I've yet to hear the dual dual kit by magnaflow. It looks so nice.

blownws6_nc

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that's what I got on my 02 ws6, and your rite it does look nice.

ACLR8R

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I just cant believe they want so much more for the dual tips

Striker

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Would you mind snapping some pics? How would you say the tips look back there, are they too big? I dont want them to "overpower" the rear end of the car, if you know what I mean.

Overall how is the sound compared to the stock cat back? Can you tell that theres a V8 under the hood

Mumbles

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If your LM1 is in good shape, what are your plans for it once its removed? I live in North English which I think is about an hour or so from Ottumwa. If you wanna sell it for cheap, I could meet you half way some time to take a look at it?

Mumbles

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****...also...a friend and I installed Magnaflow with Jet Hot LT's and ORY on his 98 Z28 this winter and it sounds pretty ******' good. I don't have any experience with the Hooker System so I can't really compare the two. The only thing we don't like about the Magnaflow is the Over-Axle Pipe is really close (almost touching) the panhard bar and it vibrates at times, but other than that its a really nice piece and went together really well.