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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 04:16 PM
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Question StainlessWorks???

I've heard Stainlessworks makes some nice exhaust systems, headers, etc, good products.
What about the chambered round mufflers, no rasp and deep throaty sound? would it sound as good as GMMG since they are their supplier?
Also, there are many to choose from, which one would u recommend me? would I need anything else besides the muffler to get a great sound (my car is 100% stock, and I just wanna get rid of the stock sound)?

Thanks for your help!

http://www.stainlessworks.net/cart/i...hp?cPath=24_78

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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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I got to drive a chambered exhaust setup with LG headers, and it was rediculous.. beautiful... awe inspiring! If my car didn't come w/ Borla I would go w/ either SW or GMMG chambered setup.

No rasp, and sound was mint. One thing I don't like about SW chambered setup is the chambers are close to tips, and kinda makes a funky look.. but noone sees that anyways..

Definately a vote for SW catback
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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I've looked everywhere for clips but I haven't been able to find any.
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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I had a bad experience with SW y-pipe not fitting correctly. I ended up sending it back to get my money back. The sound and performance I liked but the quality and customer service could have been alot better.
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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I'm not sure that stainless works makes the gmmg catback, because from what I've heard, the SW's have packing inside of the chambers. I'm not positive though......
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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 09:01 AM
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Stainless Works does NOT make the GMMG.

One nice thing is how 304 Stainless steel has a unique sound, say compared to aluminized metal or even 409 steel. Stainless Works uses 304 steel. The y-pipe takes a little effort to fit, and I had mine welded for peace of mind.
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SS makes a great product. I wouldn't hessitate to use them. We are using them to for all of our piping. I know them well and any issues you have they'd be happy to help you with.

Merry X-mas John how's your car doin?
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Merry Christmas Rick! Car is doing well, although it's been in the gargae since 10-31. Say hi to everyone at GMRSpeed for me, thanks.
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Thanks guys!

Doesn't StainlessWorks supply GMMG of chambered mufflers in order for them (GMMG) to work and finish the systems and mak'em as popular as they are today?

What would be the right round chambered muffler for my stock fbody and for a great sound? 3"? 2.5"? 2 1/4"? they are $154.99 or $124.99, what is the difference?

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just get what fits, you will like the sound alot. I have their headers/y/chamberred exhaust and it sounds great.

I think I have some sound clips from the dyno runs at
http://www.campione.org/car.htm
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