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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 10:11 AM
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I have decided to get a new catback, I currently have a stock one with a flowmaster. How does everyone like the magnaflow? I listened to it on ls1sounds, and it sounds pretty good. I just can't see spending over 500$ on a cat-back. What do you all think?
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 11:11 AM
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Magnaflow sounds nice. I have the GMMG. To some of us...price doesn't matter. I liked the GMMG and was going to get it no matter what the cost. Just have to go with what you will like on your car.
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 11:16 AM
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I just put a Magnaflow on last weekend! I love it..It is very high quality and the tips are wonderful looking! Cost was not an issue for me when looking for a cat-back, but I went with the maganflow because of the sound and workmanship that went into the welds and overall performance of the product. Besides, I had the old stuff off and new stuff on in 1 1/2 hours! Very easy to install..also everything fit perfect! Good Luck!
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 03:37 PM
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Take a look at the Hooker catback-it's the cheapest out there and sounds great. If you shop around you should be able to get it to your door for under $300. The Hooker Aero Chamber is also supposed to be one of the best flowing cross-flow mufflers available. I can't wait to install mine once the weather breaks! Good Luck.
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 03:56 PM
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Magnaflow is definetly the best I have used. Perfect fit and sound with the performance. I mostly sell the Magnaflows and keep them instock $375.00

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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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Get the rumbler is sounds awesome. Check out the sound clips that have been posted.
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 06:30 PM
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personally i like borla i got mine on ebay for 575 shipped if not i hear hooker is also good for the money
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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I've got the Hooker system, with the mods listed in my sig. I get compliments from everyone at car shows. It sounds perfect to me, at WOT it screams old school muscle car.

Get the Magnaflow if you like it, that's what it comes down to. All of us have our own preferences when it comes to sound. I've heard the magnaflow isn't the best flowing however.

My 3 favorites in order are GMMG inc., Hooker, and the Corsa system. They sound the most intimidating to me, but again, it's all in personal taste.

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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 01:08 PM
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Pm'd you Nasty N8
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I'd go with the GMMG
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