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Old May 23, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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I have decided to get true duals, but I wanted to know what the best set up is...What X-pipe, muffler, and should I get 3" pipe?? Where would be a good place to get this done in the Bay Area (SF, Richmond, Oakland, etc.) Can you guys give me an estimate on how much this would cost me??? Thanks!
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Old May 23, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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Dumped before the axle or over and out?
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Old May 23, 2005 | 01:10 PM
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Dumped before the axle or over and out?
Over and out
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Old May 23, 2005 | 01:22 PM
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That will be more expensive though it opens you up to more muffler choices. You can fit smaller oval style mufflers behind the rear bumper. What type of sound are you looking for?

For parts and labor expect to pay at least $500. It could cost as high as $1500 depending on who does it and how much time ends up being involved. Custom work is always pricey.
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Old May 23, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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That will be more expensive though it opens you up to more muffler choices. You can fit smaller oval style mufflers behind the rear bumper. What type of sound are you looking for?

For parts and labor expect to pay at least $500. It could cost as high as $1500 depending on who does it and how much time ends up being involved. Custom work is always pricey.
The sound I'm looking for is like the GMMG, but a lot louder
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Old May 23, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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Get the Sweet Thunder's then. It sounds REALLY good. It is loud, but not too loud. Proly more than some people want, but not too much for me. I have 2.5" tubing with an H-pipe. It is very deep and gets ALOT of attention. I paid about $250 for the custom exhaust dumped before the axles.
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Old May 23, 2005 | 02:48 PM
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That is what i have. The tsp x-crossover, 18" sweet thunder SS mufflers, and they are dumped before the axle. All 3" piping.
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Old May 23, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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I just got my Lane's TD's put on my car the other day and they sound awesome . They're loud on acceleration but when you're cruising down the highway they're not bad at all. I know that i picked up some pretty good power with these cause I went for a full throttle run down the highway after installation and when I got done I could smell a little clutch. That never happened with the old flowmaster. He ships pretty much everywhere and they're easy as hell to install so if you would like his info send me a pm.
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I vote chambered (Sweet Thunder or Stainless Works not Flowmaster or Aero) mufflers.
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you can buy the bassani tru-dual. comes with x-pipe and goes completely over the axle. 2.5" piping. can see pics on either of my cars by clickiing the links in my sig.
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