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Old 02-15-2014, 02:55 PM
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Trying to decide between slp power-flo cat-back or a magnaflow cat back system. My question is which one is louder at idle and normal cruising around town. Thanks
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I'm not sure which one is louder, but the Magnaflow has a great tone IMO
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maybe this will help.


http://exhaustsoundclips.com/soundclips.shtml
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That website works but when i click on chevy nothing comes up. I know what magnaflow sounds like and i have a pretty good idea what the power-flo sounds like. Just need someone who has heard both, in person, to let me know which is louder.
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Haha thanks orange. That first one is without longtubes and with cats... I have heard exhaust videos. They can be deceiving when it comes to volume. I'm looking for someone who has heard them both in person.
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lol i tried my best but youre right you really need to hear them in person but unless you know somebody its the closest thing to it.
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I know you did lol i appreciate the effort, i really do. That's why i was so specific in asking which one was louder. I don't need 20 people telling me which one sounds better or their opinions. I just want to know which one is louder lol Thanks man.
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Magnaflow is quiet. Never heard the powerflow.
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Magnaflow is pretty quiet normal driving but screams when you're WOT. The tone is sex. Really sounds amazing when you're on it. Sometimes I wish it was just a tad louder for both normal driving and at WOT but I'm still very happy with it and it doesn't attract too much negative attention which is good. Will probably get just a bit louder when I do a cam too so it should be perfect. I have no experience with the Powerflo but figured I'd tell you that you can't go wrong with Magnaflow.
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my buddy had the magnaflow on his m6 trans am with no cats and it wasn't real loud but to me just the right noise level. I thought it sounded real good too. Im not a fan on slp catbacks way to raspy for my likings
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I have heard both in person,both cars had headers, the SLP is louder.
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as was said my magnaflow is tame at idle but sounds good at WOT even with stock manifolds. but this is on my GTO thats probably more insulated than an fbody.
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Originally Posted by DaSkinnyGuy
I have heard both in person,both cars had headers, the SLP is louder.
Was is significantly louder? Thanks



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