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Old 03-06-2006, 05:36 PM
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Default Hooker areo vs magnaflow stock replacement

I tried to listen to a few different clips off of ls1sounds.com but couldnt make up my mind. They where kinda bad clips. I plan on replacing my factory SS muffler on my 99 camaro. I want a muffler that has a bit of a bite to it but not overly loud. Loud is fine to an extent. It is my D/D I figured since everything is stock on my car i dont have a whole lot to worry about. In your opinions, Which is the better bang for your $. Which is louder? Which sounds better? ect... I did do a search and read all of them. Just want a bit more info.

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I have LT's, ORY and Magnaflow catback. I just switched from a Hooker and I love the sound much more with the Magnaflow. As for power I really can't tell if there was any difference.
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i have an aeroflow on my otherwise stock exhaust system, and it sounds pretty nice. at idle it's just a little bit louder than stock, but once you hit around 2500 it literally explodes and sounds really sick. so my vote definately goes for the hooker.
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I love my hooker! it sounds really good now that I have a cam, and longtubes
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I love my hooker too, except for the tips. Cam, headers, ORY.
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ive had hooker on my 89, 91, and 95. loved it
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Originally Posted by BerryWS6
I have LT's, ORY and Magnaflow catback. I just switched from a Hooker and I love the sound much more with the Magnaflow. As for power I really can't tell if there was any difference.

Got a sound clip. This is the setup I am looking for and want to hear it more before I manke the big decision
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Ditto. Any Clips
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I purchased a borla pro xs in the past and it was quieter than my factory muffler on my trans am with 50xxx miles. I just want something with some bite but not annoying. I heard about the hooker cat back being about as quiet as the factory? Is that the same with the hooker areo muffler? Just want to make the right decision once.
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Click here to see Video
this is one of my car no bullet in the i-pipe and Hooker catback and cut out open
I will try and get one of the magnaflow and bullet in the i-pipe soon
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^talk about a baby cam
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yea its not that big.............
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I love my hooker as well. It sounded good as the only exhaust mod but now with the LT's it sounds awesome.
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