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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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I vote magnaflow. i have LT's !CATS and the magnaflow and it sound good.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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well i just ordered the magnaflow got it pretty cheap off ebay hope it sounds good give my 2 cents when i put it on
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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LM2 on stock manifolds and Ypipe is nice at full throttle i dont think its raspy at all, but idle is too quiet for my taste. i'd go with LM1 for stock exhaust. since you're planning on headers and offroad Y, lm2 would be ok
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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You know, everyone has the SLP LM1 but rarely do you ever hear the SLP LM2 on a set of LT and Y pipe. I will have to go with a catted Y pipe.
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Striker
You know, everyone has the SLP LM1 but rarely do you ever hear the SLP LM2 on a set of LT and Y pipe. I will have to go with a catted Y pipe.
I used to run the lm2 then went to a borlamouth and now i'm happily satisfied with the powerflo.
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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I love my magnaflow both pre and post header/ORY install.
The only thing that might be taken negative by some is that this cat-back is quiet at idle both pre and post headers. This is a good thing IMO, but some like it loud.

I would advise against any LM... both suck after header install.
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by udienow
I would advise against any LM... both suck after header install.
Wow. This is all I ever hear about SLP's Loudmouth and Loudmouth 2 on here. THIS IS NOT TRUE. I understand that the sound of one's exhaust is simply a matter of opinion. I more than respect each persons opinion, but come on people. With a catted Y-pipe, either LM Catback can sound great with LT's. It's definitely loud, but not nearly as obnoxious or raspy as an ORY. Plus the name of the catback is "LOUDMOUTH". Mmm...wonder how quiet it is? Again, I respect your opinion of it, but given the right setup, Loudmouth does not "suck" with headers. Please don't just write it off as an option because it isn't ideal for certain setups. And, Hell, some people like the LT/ORY/LM exhaust. They are rare, but they do exist. Who's to say the O.P. wouldn't like it?
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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Magnaflow here, not raspy at all and for the $$ it was a good deal. Better quality than the Hooker kit in my opinion. I would try to hear a couple in person if you can and go from there. Good Luck
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