Catback: Hooker, Magnaflow, Loudmouth II or ??
06-10-2012, 08:45 PM
#1
Catback: Hooker, Magnaflow, Loudmouth II or ?? Something efficient(free flowing) and not too loud!...and cheap!!
Another thing is that I really like the dual dual tips style, or oval tips like.
It will match to my TSP headers 1 7/8 and their new design ORY.
Car is a cammed 6.0l with ported LS3 heads, and nitrous.
Another thing is that I really like the dual dual tips style, or oval tips like.
It will match to my TSP headers 1 7/8 and their new design ORY.
Car is a cammed 6.0l with ported LS3 heads, and nitrous.
06-10-2012, 08:49 PM
#3
Out of the three muffler setups you mentioned I would lean towards the Magnaflow. The Magnaflow is full stainless which the Hooker setup is not, and it will help provide a nice exhaust note without too much of the rasp that is all too common with the Loud Mouth setups. To me its a nice choice while still being decent on the wallet.
06-10-2012, 08:54 PM
#5
Out of the three muffler setups you mentioned I would lean towards the Magnaflow. The Magnaflow is full stainless which the Hooker setup is not, and it will help provide a nice exhaust note without too much of the rasp that is all too common with the Loud Mouth setups. To me its a nice choice while still being decent on the wallet.
So it would be a 2 big tips if I go with the Magnaflow..which I'm not sure if I like it or not..
06-10-2012, 08:57 PM
#6
Ehh, I'm not into duals that much. I dont like the ''dump'' setup in a street car. I'd rather get a cutout. Plus custom fab is out of the Q. Someday maybe...I know the sound is ''better'' and the performance too, but I like the redneck sound of my Y pipe setup!
06-10-2012, 09:04 PM
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I love my Magnaflow, stainless steel, tame at idle, gives a nice low rumble when cruising and nasty at WOT. But, I think the Hooker is pretty good too, not a loud catback either and seems to usually run a little cheaper than the Magnaflow as well, only problem I have heard is that they are sometimes prone to rust. No reason to even consider a Loudmouth if you are after a sound that is relatively tame.
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06-10-2012, 10:10 PM
#10
The quality of Hooker products has gone down the drain. The Hooker will also rust as it's not stainless. Magnaflow is good if you can tolerate the truck tips. I'm okay with mine... hated them at first, but they grew on me. Eventually when I have some spare cash I'll buy better tips and have them welded on.
06-11-2012, 04:15 AM
#15
I've had a few different exhaust set ups and the LMII was by far my favorite sound wise. Its on the loud side but its really aggressive at part throttle and full throttle. With a cam its just rowdy as hell.
I currently am running a magnaflow in my CB (mounted at the rear) and its way too quiet for me. It almost sounds stock even with an ORY, LT's, and a cam. I'm running a DMH cutout so the noise is somewhat adjustable for me but if your planning to use just the catback I would say to shy away from magnaflow. With my cutout closed it almost sounds like a 4.6 2v mustang at part throttle, its very mellow and tame. Not something I care for on cars like these.
I currently am running a magnaflow in my CB (mounted at the rear) and its way too quiet for me. It almost sounds stock even with an ORY, LT's, and a cam. I'm running a DMH cutout so the noise is somewhat adjustable for me but if your planning to use just the catback I would say to shy away from magnaflow. With my cutout closed it almost sounds like a 4.6 2v mustang at part throttle, its very mellow and tame. Not something I care for on cars like these.
06-11-2012, 07:00 AM
#17
If you shop around you can get the magnaflow for $20-30 more then the hooker, I got mine for $370shipped, I rather spend $20 more now and it last forever
Plus on a camaro the magnaflow just looks badass
Plus on a camaro the magnaflow just looks badass
06-11-2012, 11:03 AM
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I don't think your list is accurate man. The Hooker is pretty loud, definitely louder than the Magnaflow and probably the Borla.
Sound Off in Quietest to Loudest (Decibels):
1.Borla XS, 80db at idle, 90db at 2,000 rpm, 110db at WOT.
2.Hooker Maxflow, 80db at idle, 90db at 2,000 rpm, 120db at WOT.
3.Magnaflow, 82db at idle, 91 at 2,000 rpm, 114db at WOT.
4.Flowmaster, 82db at idle, 93 at 2,000 rpm, 115db at WOT.
5.Flowtech Warlock, 83db at idle, 92 at 2,000 rpm, 112db at WOT.
6.Dynomax UltraFlo, 83db at idle, 94 at 2,000 rpm, 113db at WOT.
7.Borla XR1, 83db at idle, 96db at 2,000 rpm, 118db at WOT.
8.Bassani Street, 83db at idle, 96db at 2,000 rpm, 120db at WOT.
9.Edelbrock RPM, 84db at idle, 93db at 2,000 rpm, 118db at WOT.
10.Bassani Real Street, 84db at idle, 96db at 2,000 rpm, MAX. (120+db).
11.Flowtech Afterburner, 86db at idle, 94db at 2,000 rpm, 115db at WOT.
12.Flowtech Terminator, 86db at idle, 94db at 2,000 rpm, 119db at WOT.
13.Hooker Aerochamber, 87db at idle, 94db at 2,000 rpm, 114db at WOT.
14.SpinTech, 87db at idle, 97db at 2,000 rpm, 116db at WOT.
15.MAC, 87db at idle, 98db at 2,000 rpm, 119db at WOT.
16.No Muffler, 91db at idle, 103db at 2,000 rpm, MAX. (120+db)