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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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Hey guys. As of now I am running Long tubes, TSP catted Y to a hooker muffler. The muffler is on its way out and I really love the sound so I have decided to get another one. My question is should I have the muffler welded in or get the catback. Right now I believe I still have the stock ws6 I pipe. Am I leaving anything on the table as far as sound or performance goes? I have heard the stock ws6 muffler itself is the only restriction.

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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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Heres a pic. Not 100% sure if I have the muffler or the catback



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dosent look stock to me.
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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I think the axle pipe and I pipe are stock. The color is different between them and the tailpipe and I don't see any clamps or welds down by the I pipe
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Originally Posted by matt224
I think the axle pipe and I pipe are stock. The color is different between them and the tailpipe and I don't see any clamps or welds down by the I pipe
Is having a stock ws6 axle pipe and I pipe going to be restrictive as far as sound and performance?

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