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Old 09-21-2007, 05:29 PM
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Default So why isn't Spintech more popular?

There was a thread a while back dealing with this same issue, thought it deserved some more attention. So here's my follow up:

I've heard very good things from Spintech, especially being arguably one of the best sounding mufflers. Those who have them seem to love them (and that's a few from what i can tell, which doesn't make much sense). Sure they may not flow as well as Hooker or Borla, but they still beat Flowmaster Crossflows and those seem to be more popular than the Spintechs even. ST seems to be pretty underground. So, what gives? This is out of pure curiosity.
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$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Simply put the stuff is exspensive.
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alot of people havent heard about it i was about to buy one but it was sold before i could get it really cheap
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Mufflex sells Spintech systems in steel and they are about the same cost as a stainless system
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I've been thinking about getting one of there small cased race mufflers for my loud mouth setup.
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So mainly just the cost?
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I've been thinking about changing my FM on my truck to a Spintech. From what I've seen, I don't think the mufflers are altogether that expensive, but I'll probably install the muffler myself so total cost is not that high in my case.
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theyre not more popular because they are overpriced, heavy *** flowmasters basically. If they flow better then Flowmaster single chambers, it aint by much. have you ever looked inside a spintech? Theyre square as hell, and tough to fit under our cars. These are the Pro Streets i am talking about, the most popular ones. They're loud as ****, and in my opinion, their sound isnt that great. Way too unrefined for my tastes..

I got rid of my brand new spintech dual setup after 250 miles, lol

If weight, room, flow, and price arent issues, and you like the sound, then go for them

ps- spintech dual setup for sale! lol
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I have their f-body catback system. it's a split case, 3" single in, dual 3" out. sounds good. I like it.
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They sound like crap imo.
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I had thier catback on my truck sans a cat, it sounded awesome
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I have heard them on a 00 ta almost stock. Sounded ok but nothing special. I heard them on a 98 supercharged mustang dumped and they were the most hideous sounding muffler i have ever heard.
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Originally Posted by ls1_doc
I have heard them on a 00 ta almost stock. Sounded ok but nothing special. I heard them on a 98 supercharged mustang dumped and they were the most hideous sounding muffler i have ever heard.
and we all know an ls1 sounds just like a supercharged mustang
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It's a great sounding muffler IMO. I never looked into buying one though so I am not sure how expensive they actually are. I also heard that you can get them custom made with less baffles, not sure if that's true or not. I would imagine that would allow it to flow more and make it louder.

I just got my car back from Mufflex and used a Magnaflow Race Series muffler. I didn't go with Spintech because I just like the sound of Magnaflow better. Also, 2 of my friends had Spintech's on their LS1, I had to be different.
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The only set I have heard were on an 03 GT, they are loud and just didn't sound to good. Thats bad when you can make a mustang sound chit.
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I had the 4" in/dual 3" out on my '02 Z. Had a good sound but wasn't very loud with the cats still on the car.
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GTO guys run them and they sound really nice....
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there's some clips on ls1sounds.com
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You're better off google video searching spintech.

I love it!! Except for the weirdo and his commentary.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...arch&plindex=5


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