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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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I'm stuck on what to do, I've searched A LOT and was set on a TSP rumbler, but now I don't know. Most good things ive heard about the TSP rumbler was with LT's and an ORY. But what should I run on stock manifolds and cats, I have no plans for LT's or ORY in the near future? Loud is good, deep is good, I just wanna hear what you guys think before I get the TSP rumbler.
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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Loudmouth!!
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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loudmouth....or hooker catback...
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 12:57 PM
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Loudmouth or hooker?? those are two way different systems.Theres alot that would be good.Borla is a good choice also.Adjustable
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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Hows the hooker? Is it LOUD ?
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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The hookers not loud at idle its pretty loud when ya get on it but with stock manifolds and cats it will be alot quieter than LT's and ORY!
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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IMO, the best sounding catback on stock manifolds/cats would be the loudmouth. Sounds like poo once you put longtubes/ory on, but if you don't plan on those mods it'll sound great!
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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I would definitely get the loudmouth if I didnt have headers etc.. So if you have no plans at all of doing anything else to your exhaust I would get the loudmouth. The hooker is very quiet with stock manifolds and cats and I hated it. If you want loud dont get the hooker system.
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i like my dual/dual. very different tone for an f-body, almost mustang-like. it's not very loud when cruising, but it's quite loud at WOT. i'd say the dual/dual w/a cutout is a great combo for stock manifolds. it's the best of both worlds - it's tame and quiet w/cutout closed at crusing for conversations, then when you want to be obnoxiously loud, cutout!
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 01:58 PM
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Is the LM raspy and poppy on the stock exhaust? I'm sure it is just curious, I may go with what choco said and get a mild cat back with a cut out.
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 02:01 PM
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Don't sleep on Random Technologies! I love it!
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by GeArBaNgEr56
Is the LM raspy and poppy on the stock exhaust? I'm sure it is just curious, I may go with what choco said and get a mild cat back with a cut out.
Nope, I have had a few pops but very rare. Definitley the LM1 is the best sounding for stock manifolds/cats
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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I ran the TSP rumbler with stock cats & manifolds.I really liked the way it sounded and performed.IMO,for the money its hard to beat.
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 02:39 PM
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Yeah it is, I think I have narrowed it down, either the LM or TSP rumbler.
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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for stock Y pipe and manifolds you cant beat SLP loudmouth
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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SLP is sounding more good to me, the more you guys recomend it. Wheres the best place to purchase one? So far I've seen one go for $399 is there any place that sells them cheaper? I'm a broke kid.
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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GMMG or Borla! I am not much of a fan of LM. Its ok on stock man. and cats.. But with LT's is really loud and raspey.. But since you have no plans for LT's you might like it. .
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JeaneGrae
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I have never seen a person on here who actually had that catback.

Tell a little more about it: Is it on the loud side? Quiet side? Low and deep or high and exotic sounding etc....please.
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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i cant believe no one has said GMMG!!!!! what if later on he decides to switch to lt's and ory huh? or what if he guts his cats for a better sound huH? loudmouth sounds like garbage i have heard it on quite a few f bodies n it is raspy and drone and jus a wall of **** at idle or wot .......sorry to be so opinionated but come on there is tons better exhaust out there!!!
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 04:29 PM
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+1 for loudmouth. It sounded perfect until I got LTs

If you have the money though, and plan to do LTs in the future, Id say go with GMMG. The chambered exhaust sounds wicked.
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