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Old 03-26-2003, 05:20 PM
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Ive been hearing a lot of good abou thtis system based on a previous post, and i like the cost of it what kind of gains would i see?
how does it sound at idle?
feedback is appreciated, thank guys
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Old 03-26-2003, 05:33 PM
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It sounds very deep and throaty at idle. It's more of a traditional muscle car sound IMO. It's not very loud with stock manifolds actually. It sounds great when you stomp on it though. It's a great system for the money. Drop in some headers and it will sound nasty. <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" /> The good thing is that there's no rasp or drone. I recommend them unless you're looking for something that will wake the neighbors.

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Idle is just as unit213 described, even with lt headers. Yet it does scream at WOT. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> I had it before I went with true duals. It does rasp though some, but nothing like some other exhausts out there. Put a bullet muffler in the I-pipe and all your rasp worries will disappear. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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one of the best sounding and least obnoxious systems out there!!!
Old 03-26-2003, 07:35 PM
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the only thing i can say that the previous guys havent said is its also great to be able to drop the muffler off when you get to the track.
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I had one and may get another soon. What all these guys say is true. Sometimes you want a loud car so just drop the muffler in 10minutes. And then you may want a quite car so just leave the muffler on.

I picked up 6rwhp by dropping the muffler, not to bad. Consider I lose 3rwhp through the duals compared to open headers.

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If I get the hooker cat back system but already have the hooker LT's what y pipe would I use if I wanted to keep my cats???
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I love the Hooker cat-back. It was put on at the same time the ATI was. I took a Magnaflow off to put the Hooker on.

Nice sound at a great price...

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I think there is no better catback, <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> than hooker for headers and offroad pipes
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The hooker cat-back is not only my favorite sounding, but I've recently found teh system on www.carparts.com It only costs 234 bucks!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
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i put my hooker cat-back in last week and love it.
a friend of mine has b&b sys. on a vett and another friend has borla on a SS. they both agree the hooker sys. sounds better
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i think borla is good <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by BAD *** TA WS6:
<strong> The hooker cat-back is not only my favorite sounding, but I've recently found teh system on www.carparts.com It only costs 234 bucks!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
<img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
Rob </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Carparts.com blows. You can never find the right stuff. The hooker cat back from them is $360. They can suck my nuts. http://www.carparts.com/parts/search...hstring1=16811
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Your going to get about 10rwhp over the stock system. That is pretty much standard with all catbacks. The Loudmouth may free up a few more ponies because it flows better due to the resonator, actually the lack of a muffler. Catback systems are basically for appearance and sound. Performance would be best by simply installing a $30 cut out.
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I love mine, I get comments all the time about how good it sounds from my friends.
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I love my hooker cat back. I just got in put on about a month ago and the tips looks good has a great deep mean rumble to it when crusing. All my friends love it and compare it to a mustang. I wouldnt mind it being a lil louder but its still sounds awsome I highly recommened it!
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Default Re: Hooker Cat-Back

i like what i am hearing about this system. The price is right and people seem to love the sound they get. what kind of power can i expect though, just some mild gains? thanks guys
Old 03-30-2003, 12:41 AM
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Alright this is the exhaust i am most likely gonna get, but does anyone know where i can find some sound clips of it? Thanks
Old 03-30-2003, 12:45 AM
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Alright this is the exhaust i am most likely gonna get, but does anyone know where i can find some sound clips of it? Thanks
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I have no complaints about my Hooker catback. Great sound, great fit and finish, and cheap. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />



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