Help deciding cat back
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,335
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
Help deciding cat back Help deciding Cat Back
See sig...
I have mac mid lengths with the Cats and Y pipe and want to get a cat back that will free up more HP.
I am considering Magnaflow and Loud mouth. What would you get and why?
See sig...
I have mac mid lengths with the Cats and Y pipe and want to get a cat back that will free up more HP.
I am considering Magnaflow and Loud mouth. What would you get and why?
On The Tree
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
From: Pasadena
id go with lm if u wanna free up a lil more hp.....it has a resonator instead of a muffler and its less restricted i beleive, my freind had a borla cat back and got the lm instead and loved it way beter......
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,335
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
I have heard that the magnaflow is about the same as LM. Is there any truth to that?
Also, the one thing that concerns me with Magnaflow is the 'rasp' when going ORY. With Cats I have not heard anything.
Another thing I have read is that with the LM if you remove cats and go ORY then it sounds like crap.
I probably will not go ORY and am leaning towards the Maganflow and Loud Mouth but I am curious if there is a better alternative for budget/sound/HP gains?
Also, the one thing that concerns me with Magnaflow is the 'rasp' when going ORY. With Cats I have not heard anything.
Another thing I have read is that with the LM if you remove cats and go ORY then it sounds like crap.
I probably will not go ORY and am leaning towards the Maganflow and Loud Mouth but I am curious if there is a better alternative for budget/sound/HP gains?
I did both...
LM with cats - Sounds great and frees up the most HP
LM without cats - Absolutely rediculous
sounds like $hit!
MF sounds great - no rasp, I added a cutout for optimum HP numbers. The Magnaflow does not flow as good as the LM but is one of the BEST flowing "mufflered" cat backs!
LM with cats - Sounds great and frees up the most HP
LM without cats - Absolutely rediculous
sounds like $hit!MF sounds great - no rasp, I added a cutout for optimum HP numbers. The Magnaflow does not flow as good as the LM but is one of the BEST flowing "mufflered" cat backs!
On The Tree
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
From: Arnold, MO
I had Mac mids, cats and Loudmouth and it sounded focking awesome. Then I got an ORY, it was very raspy with the MAC ory (i was borrowing one from a friend), I ended up purchasing a custom ORY that had been shoe bent and apparently that did a really good job with the rasp. I am switching to magnaflow now though, due to H/c and a new baby. Don't want him to go deaf just yet
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,335
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
Originally Posted by Blue Falcon
I had Mac mids, cats and Loudmouth and it sounded focking awesome. Then I got an ORY, it was very raspy with the MAC ory (i was borrowing one from a friend), I ended up purchasing a custom ORY that had been shoe bent and apparently that did a really good job with the rasp. I am switching to magnaflow now though, due to H/c and a new baby. Don't want him to go deaf just yet
I understand the baby thing (I have 3 kids). Also congrats on the baby
I think I may change my mind from the Magnaflow to the Loud Mouth with the dual tips. I do not think I will go ORY in the future and the sound clips for the LM at ls1sounds is pretty sweet. The price is a bit nicer on the wallet as well.
Trending Topics
You won't be dissapointed with the LM unless you ever decide to go the ORY route. Just be warned, on the highway around 65mph there is a drone inside the car, but only noticible if the windows are rolled up tight. It does sound mean though! Especially when it is cold... it will pop and snort until she warms up a bit.
ENJOY!
ENJOY!
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo
a tru-dual system would do great. http://www.stealthram.com/2000pontiacformula.html then click bassani dual exhaust
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,335
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
Originally Posted by mrr23
a tru-dual system would do great. http://www.stealthram.com/2000pontiacformula.html then click bassani dual exhaust
I was thinking about too (about a week ago) and looking at the aluminized to save some cash. I am just concerned as to how it will hook up with my Mac cats since it is designed for stock.
Great price and the idea of TRUE DUALS (meaning over the axle) is Great.
Originally Posted by ActionJack
I was thinking about too (about a week ago) and looking at the aluminized to save some cash. I am just concerned as to how it will hook up with my Mac cats since it is designed for stock.
Great price and the idea of TRUE DUALS (meaning over the axle) is Great.
Great price and the idea of TRUE DUALS (meaning over the axle) is Great.
