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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 08:51 AM
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I am interested in upgrading from the stock exhaust setup I currently have. However, my car is a daily driver, so I don't want any of the rasp or drone when I'm driving around (especially on the highway). I was thinking of going with the Loudmouth II. I figure I should stay away from LTs and ORYs if I want to keep the drone and rasp out.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Should I even bother with a new exhaust set up and just install a cutout?

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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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What exhaust do you currently have?
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 09:52 AM
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corsa makes a great exhaust. Nice and calm during idle, and cruising but an aggressive tone when really on it!
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 09:54 AM
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Check out the exhaust reviews at the top of 'external engine'.
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 10:22 AM
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by neonblack
I am interested in upgrading from the stock exhaust setup I currently have. However, my car is a daily driver, so I don't want any of the rasp or drone when I'm driving around (especially on the highway). I was thinking of going with the Loudmouth II. I figure I should stay away from LTs and ORYs if I want to keep the drone and rasp out.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Should I even bother with a new exhaust set up and just install a cutout?

Thanks

i was in the same situation and i went with a corsa...i wouldn't trade for anything

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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by technical
What exhaust do you currently have?
I am interested in upgrading from the stock exhaust setup I currently have.
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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You'd think I pay attention when I read...so much for that.

It's not an SLP "stock" exhaust like on a SS is it?

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check out http://www.ls1sounds.com/
I am currently stock also,but when the car goes on the road this spring I am going with a Hooker cat back.
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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If you aren't going to get LT headers and have no interest in running duals, get a decent catback (like Hooker or Magnaflow) that is fairly cheap (Hooker can be had for $280 IIRC). Then if you want a little more performance, you could add a cutout in the I-pipe.
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 07:09 AM
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I just had the Magnalfow installed and I like it a lot. I got a great deal from Tbyrne but they were having a 10% discount and I do not know if that is still happening. It is stainless steel and for a muffler it is great. If you are not gonna change from the stock headers or cats then I would also suggest the Loud mouth, they have a resonator version and a new one.
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 09:00 AM
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I would recommend the Hooker - it gives you a much better sound without much increase in loudness(except maybe at WOT). It's also the best flowing system for the money.
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 09:45 AM
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How much is the Hooker selling for now vs. the Magnaflow? I'm thinking the stainless steel parts would be worth a few more pennies to me personally, and I doubt the Hooker flows better than the Magnaflow. I like both of these cat-backs, don't get me wrong.
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 10:04 AM
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GMMG!!!!! and thats all i have to say about that. best f'n exhaust i ever heard. i used to drive my car 60 miles a day on the interstate and it never bothered me. now i cant wait to et some qtp's and a catted y to really wkae it up.
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