Longtubes with which Catback?
03-03-2004, 05:32 PM
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Longtubes with which Catback? Need some advice here...Just installed flowtech headers and ORY and now I'm looking for a cat-back that's gonna flow and sound the best without killing my wallet. If anyone is willing to comment on the sound and performance of their LT's/catback combo, please feel free to elaborate.
Currently I'm considering these 2 cat backs; Hooker and TSP rumbler, but I've only heard clips of the Hooker w/ LT's on LS1sounds.com. Anyone out there got a clip of TSP w/ LT's? I've also heard that the Hooker flows extremely well compared to most other catbacks, but don't know about the TSP.
Currently I'm considering these 2 cat backs; Hooker and TSP rumbler, but I've only heard clips of the Hooker w/ LT's on LS1sounds.com. Anyone out there got a clip of TSP w/ LT's? I've also heard that the Hooker flows extremely well compared to most other catbacks, but don't know about the TSP.
03-03-2004, 05:48 PM
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Hooker Cat back is cheap, not too loud at idle, Ferocious at W.O.T, and it comes with polished tips.
Ill cut you a killer deal on mine if you are interested.
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Ill cut you a killer deal on mine if you are interested.
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03-03-2004, 08:14 PM
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Another vote for Hooker. I don't have longtubes, but with my offroad y pipe it sound f'n mean. I get compliments on it all the time, and the best part is its only about $300.
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03-03-2004, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by goinbroke
What about Magnaflow? Stainless and only runs about $380. Sounds good too.
I've heard it sounds ok...I'm just not crazy about the tips. Oh yeah...why the hell is GMMG so damn expensive? I understand they really don't like to deal with the public...anyone else heard this?
03-03-2004, 11:15 PM
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Getting ready to install my setup..
Pacesetter LT's
Pacesetter ORY
For the catback, I chose to go with the TSP Rumbler. I'm going with it simply because I like the reviews that I've been reading. Also, ya can't beat the $225 price tag. I went without tips because I didn't really like the ones that it came with.
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Pacesetter ORY
For the catback, I chose to go with the TSP Rumbler. I'm going with it simply because I like the reviews that I've been reading. Also, ya can't beat the $225 price tag. I went without tips because I didn't really like the ones that it came with.
03-04-2004, 12:39 AM
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I have a Loudmouth, I bought a Magnaflow system off a guy on LS1.com and I'll see how that sounds and post. I like the fact it's stainless, and mostly a straight-through design.
03-04-2004, 01:54 AM
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i had a hooker catback with an ory and stock manifolds, sounded Great!. then i decided i thought i wanted a loudmouth...ended up cutting that bitch off cause it sucked without cats, now i got pacesetters going in this weekend and im putting the hookery back on saturday. go to the sticky, ls1sounds.com. chili pepper provided us with a great site all sorts of exhaust setups. I hear the first car with long tubes, ory and a hooker and thats exactly what i wanted so i thats what i went with.
03-04-2004, 07:33 PM
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What kind of a net gain in HP could I expect from true duals over the ORY? I've heard a few reasons not to go with true duals. 1. MONEY (how much did you pay for your true dual setup JHarmon?)...2. Ground clearance and 3. True duals only give about 2-4 HP over an ORY, so why even mess with them? I can't really bash true duals though...I'd love to hear a true dual car in person and if I had extra money to blow I'd probably look into it. After listening to the clip on ls1sounds.com I'm gonna go with the Hooker catback.
03-05-2004, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Svingos129
Oh yeah...why the hell is GMMG so damn expensive? I understand they really don't like to deal with the public...anyone else heard this?
Find a group price somewhere and save some $$. 
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I have gmmg on my car and before i had teh cam installed i was running the cat back and hooker LT's and it sounded great..not raspy at all...deep and very aggressive 2500-3500 rpm's ...ron was great to deal with infact i went back to show him how happy i was with my exhaust and he invited me in.....rumors about their rudeness
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not only does the hooker not have rasp, it sounds pretty damn good! i just got mine on today, and i am more than happy with it. sounds pretty old school to me. not too loud at idle, (whisper quiet compared to a lm w/lt's) and sounds great at all rpms. plus, its very quiet on the inside. i love it!!
