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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 12:45 AM
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im lookin at buyin a dual in dual out magnaflow muffler 4x9. and i see they offer one that is 11" long and one that is 14" long. what kind of sound difference is there between the two?
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probably minimal....

i think i run the 14" long case....i love the sound on my cammed LT/TD setup
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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so which one is gonna work better. im gonna have the dual in dual out in the stock muffler location. would it just be easier to run the 11in?
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Easier yes. But there is a pretty noticable difference in sound between the two. More than you would think.
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what kind of difference are there between the 2??
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3 inches. Seriously though the 11" will be easier to fit but even the 14" body is loud on these cars. I would def go with the 14" if you can fit it.
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im still kinda confused. is the 11in gonna be louder then.
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Yes considerably louder.
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