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Old 01-27-2009, 01:47 PM
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Magnaflow is stainless so will last. Get the quad tip or some replacement tips for it. It's quiet-ish but you will appreciate that if you add headers and/or remove cats. I've heard the Hooker on stock and full exhaust cars, not my taste, but it's just that. The Magnaflow has a cleaner sound to my ear. It IS better quality, though, seeing is believing on that one.

Loud exhaust gets old on a daily driver, remember that.
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Magnaflow for sure. Waiting to get my car out of storage; can't wait to put it on. I like the single tips on the TA, but dual tips on the Camaro. Single tips on the Camaro make it look like someone just threw a truck exhaust on it.
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thanks for all the input guys. sounds like either exhaust would be good and now its all up to me to decide which one "I" like
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Check out the link in my sig concerning the hooker. Its a very free flower and quiet. Definitely makes a good stealthy muffler.
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Originally Posted by CobraKllr_99
thanks for all the input guys. sounds like either exhaust would be good and now its all up to me to decide which one "I" like

You are right it doesn't really matter which way you go on this one. It is personal preference. They both sound awesome, but different. Both make great power. The Magnaflow is stainless but also more expensive. Just weigh your options and pick the one that suits you best!

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Originally Posted by BerryWS6
I think the Magnaflow catback tip look best on the camaro's. I like the magnaflow better for being stainless steel, Hooker is aluminized steel and is very heavy.
The Hooker does feel kinda heavy to me. Does anyone know the weight difference between the two mufflers?
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Old 01-27-2009, 10:58 PM
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Ive been looking at both hooker and magnaflow since headers...tired of loud. The hooker sounds a little deeper, and the price is nice, so it gets my vote.
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www.marylandspeed.com

I think they got the best prices. dunno.

o right... Hooker.
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Old 01-28-2009, 08:28 AM
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www.marylandspeed.com

I think they got the best prices. dunno.

o right... Hooker.
the definitely have the best price!!
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Old 01-28-2009, 09:39 AM
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I thought the ws6store had better prices thats where I got my hooker which I love
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So all things being equal the Magnaflow is quieter than Hooker? This would be on a stock motor w/ cats & manifolds.
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Old 01-28-2009, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by hiltsy855
So all things being equal the Magnaflow is quieter than Hooker? This would be on a stock motor w/ cats & manifolds.
From what I hear... ceteris paribus, Magnaflow is quieter. Haven't heard the hooker, but magnaflow sounds awesome.
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byunspeed has an awesome sale on these two right now
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Old 01-28-2009, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 02silvaZ
byunspeed has an awesome sale on these two right now
you have a link? Marylandspeed has the hooker for 338!
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Old 01-28-2009, 10:18 PM
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we also carry these exhausts and will price match.

thanks, Mark@kyspeed

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Magnaflow gets my vote. Of course Im partial though.
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I vote hooker or the new jegs catback thats like 250 bucks...
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Old 01-29-2009, 10:16 AM
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Thanks guys! Kyspeed is giving me a great deal on the hooker cat. as soon as that tax refund is in I will be ordering it!
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I like Magnaflow because it stainless and snows here. Got Mine for LT1 for $311 Shipped Brand New.
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i have the magnaflow and wonder can u just by the quad tips by itself?
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