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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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I have a Flowmaster American Thunder catback on my car right now which I know is not the best when it comes to catbacks. The overall condition of the system is pretty good. I bought the car with this exhaust and the previous owner welded the intermediate pipe to the over-the-axle pipe. My question is........should I replace the Flowmaster muffler (5" x 10") 3" in/dual 3" out with something else (i.e. Dynomax Ultraflow welded, etc) or should I just buy a MagnaFlow catback instead? I have a MagnaFlow catback on my '04 Silverado (with Longtubes) and I love it. If I went with a replacement muffler over the catback, I would want a muffler that is quiet/moderate during cruising/normal driving but has a nice rumble when WOT. Any opinion is appreciated.

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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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buy the whole catback. we're talking aluminized vs. stainless steel here. stainless is far better.
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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+1 get the whole system
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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Didnt know that you could get longtubes for an 04 Silverado.

Anyway, I love the Magnaflow catbacks. I would pick one up in a heartbeat to replace any flowmaster setup.
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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orangeapeel, Stainless Works and Dynatech both make them in stainless with catted 2.5" Y-pipe. Pacesetter also makes them with ceramic coating and 3" off road y-pipe. I have the Stainless Works on my truck. Very well made and the fit is perfect. Thinking about them for my Camaro over the Fall/Winter.
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