Redlinez

iTrader: (5)

I like the hooker tips (2nd best to Borla) and the clean sound it has. Can't afford Borla, really liked my old one just because of the plates. I've seen the Spintech on some sites, but haven't heard one locally although my friend has one on his 01 GT that sounds pretty nice. It is $100 more though. Absolutely hate the loudmouth. Any other ideas?

TA Dave

I have the Hooker cat back, and really like the sound.

Mike K.

Hooker catback is really nice, I am switching to dual though but that would be my only two choices. Kinda funny that you mentioned it but I am using spintech mufflers for my dual setup.

Mad Max

My wife's car has Magnaflow - sounds very low and muscular.

Redlinez

iTrader: (5)

Mike K- kind of funny you would mention Magnaflow. My buddy Brian Armstrong has one on his 01 Black Z hardtop 6 speed and lives in Lakeland FL. I live in Raleigh NC. Pretty wierd huh? I just rode in his two months ago. Sounds pretty good. I just don't care much for angled/slash cut single pipes.

TaTommyWS6

One vote for Magnaflow here.

Mike K.

Wow that is funny that your friend lives in Lakeland and his car is exactly the same as mine It's a small world.

Z28_HESS

just save a couple more penny's and buy borla

kp

iTrader: (34)

I think the magnaflow sounds better the hooker, had them both on my car (have the hooker on it now) but the tips just stuck out too much on a camaro. The 1/4 panel is extended down lower on the firebirds so it doesnt look as bad. But IMO it looked like two chrome baseball bats under a camaro

If Magnaflow would use regular 2 1/2 pipe and use short tips like the single SLP tips they would sell a LOT more systems. The sound and the fit/finish on their catback is awesome, they even use two extra hangers on the tailpipes like the dual/duals so it doesnt shake at idle. Plus it sounds great with an ORP, best catback for the money out there if it wasnt for those tips...

rnr27band1

I say hooker

PontiacTA99

I like my Flowmaster American Thunder cat back It sounds great.

Loader

What about SpinTech?

Redlinez

iTrader: (5)

That's what I'm saying. I don't want to look like a Z71 with duals. The spintech I haven't actually seen or heard, but replies on here say it's fairly loud. Thinking the Hooker is the way to go. Sponsors often have it for around $260.

black_z

iTrader: (4)

Its not impossible to change the tips on the magnaflow, and sell them for some descent money to a friend with a truck.

ChazLS12002

What about a CUT-OUT???

Shane

Go Hooker...
Shane

StalkerLS1

2 Chrome Baseball Bats! LOL!..Boy if you didn't nail that one right on the head.. Perfect description.. hehe. I have the Magnaflow myself and although I'm completely happy with the sound I think the tips are the only thing lacking. Perhaps the pipes play an important role in the sound of the Magnaflow.. I'm sure I could have them removed and get aftermarket ones welded in but I just can't bring myself to hacking up "IMHO" a perfectly good Catback.

I'm planning on selling mine soon though.. Going to go with a Borla.

wild thing

iTrader: (2)

i have a hooker cat- back and i loved it it has and awesome tone but i put a cut-out on it because it was too quiet for me but when u get on it the thing roars i bought a gmmg and am looking to sell my hooker with a cutout installed for around 275

01PEWTERTA

I have listened to most of the popular cat-backs on similiar F-Body set-ups at gatherings/car shows and that is why I chose the Hooker's.
If you add a Y pipe, the tone gets a little bit deeper but not too loud. For half the price of the more popular stainless systems, you can't beat'em plus the wife "can live with it" which is an added bonus.
It's a big decision cause once it is on, it's on. Unless you want to loose cash in trying to sell something used and then you gotta go thru the whole decision process again.
Go with your gut instinct. Good luck.

Redlinez

iTrader: (5)

Thanks. It's a Hooker or a used Borla.