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Old May 4, 2005 | 11:55 AM
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I think GMMG sounds very nice, but I was wondering if the true duals would be louder and sound just as good. What do you guys think?? If I was to get true duals what type of mufflers should I get?? Please post some opinions. Thanks!
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actually true duals will be louder AND sound better...i'd recommend sweet thunder chambered mufflers...
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I've said it once, I'll say it again...

Go find people with both setups and use that to decide. I went with the true duals, but only because I didn't want cats.
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Do a combination. Make true duals with Sweet Thunder Chambered mufflers.
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Originally Posted by Patrick G
Do a combination. Make true duals with Sweet Thunder Chambered mufflers.


Whenever I get around to it (and money) I'll be switching my dynomax bullets over to the ST mufflers.
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where can I get a X-pipe for my car??
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where can I get a X-pipe for my car??
Search. Check the sponsors. Dr. Gas is a company that sells good X-pipes, kits, and other exhaust piping goodies. TSP sells the "rumbler X" system. I got mine fabbed up by speed inc near chicago.
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
Search. Check the sponsors. Dr. Gas is a company that sells good X-pipes, kits, and other exhaust piping goodies. TSP sells the "rumbler X" system. I got mine fabbed up by speed inc near chicago.
Ok thanks
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I faced the same decision and I went w/GMMG. However, had a few simple factors not been in my way, I would have went True Duals in a heartbeat. I have newborn twin girls that ride in the car, and I wanted it to go out the back. Duals out the back would have run me almost $400 more(only paid 625 for the GMMG). If I ever get the money I may have Lane build a past-the-axle dual setup, but that won't be for a while.
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duals with sweet thunder chambered mufflers vs GMMG, the catback with chambered mufflers.
Duals sound better, but some people need ground clearance and tail pipes on their rides.
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if you run the duals all the way back does it affect clearance?

I'm living in Denver right now and I wanted to get true duals over the summer, but these damned roads here are utter CRAP and have random dips and potholes all over so I don't wanna screw up my car by losing all clearance.
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ok here's my decision...Whatever is cheaper that's my choice
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Originally Posted by Covet
if you run the duals all the way back does it affect clearance?

I'm living in Denver right now and I wanted to get true duals over the summer, but these damned roads here are utter CRAP and have random dips and potholes all over so I don't wanna screw up my car by losing all clearance.
If you go with any custom made system, clearance should not be an issue. You may have to massage the floor boards if you decide to go with 3" pipe, but if you do what I did and do 3" into the x-pipe reduced to 2.5" over the axle and out the back, you won't lose any clearance. My car is lowered, and I haven't had any issues. I am well aware of Denver roads though...
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