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Old May 2, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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has anyone tried or heard anything about using vortex cone inserts by dynatech or anything else to cut back on noise...anyone find anything that works good??
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Old May 2, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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Depends - i know a few people put SLP bullit (sp) mufflers and say it quiets down some with their current muffler but if you dont have one id say get one..
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Old May 2, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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Some cheap insulation installed under the carpet cut back on my interior noise a lot.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 11:46 AM
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its not interior noise that bothers me...hell i love my car loud the way it is its just...i kinda have a lil old lady neighborhood where i'm at plus the police in my area i dont think will really like the car sound to much...i currently have just longtubes goin into a lm1 system ....i want a true dual over axle setup but moneys tight....some things i've been thinking for now is cutting out the resonator and putting a bullet in and i was wondering about the cones to help quiet it down....plus i've been thinking about installing the 2 magnaflow cats i've had sitting on a shelf for 2 years now
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Old May 3, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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slug a cat on. problem solved or rip the LM1 off
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you can put a power stick in the y-pipe. Or another type of muffler like a bullet.

I would just take your cat back off and sell it and put the money towards a different catback.
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