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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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Considering this product didn't even exist a couple of months ago I think the fabrication time has been great. I can understand wanting them as soon as possible but I don't see a reason to complain yet.
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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All the holidays and weekends get in the way. I suppose they didn't work today either.
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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Be ready to ship in early to mid Febuary.
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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I'm getting excited going to pop
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Haastile
I can understand wanting them as soon as possible but I don't see a reason to complain yet.
LOL, I haven't heard anyone complain yet...Just excited!!!!
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 09:45 AM
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I'm glad it's taking a while. Giving me time to save for it!
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 1CL3ANSUP3RSPORT
LOL, I haven't heard anyone complain yet...Just excited!!!!
****, I'm excited for you guys! I can't wait to read all the right-ups and hear all about the performance increases. This really really makes me wish I still had my MCSS.
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by AlabamaGuy
I'm glad it's taking a while. Giving me time to save for it!
I feel the same way. I also want to save for new mufflers (probably Flowmaster Super 44s), tail pipes, and installation labor. Cost of labor will be plenty steep.
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 10:51 PM
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I feel the same way. I also want to save for new mufflers (probably Flowmaster Super 44s), tail pipes, and installation labor. Cost of labor will be plenty steep.
If you're not set on those mufflers, there are some better choices out there power wise.
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 07:58 AM
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I'm not dead set on those, but I am leaning towards them. That decision was based more on sound, to be honest. Magnaflow sounds more mellow than I like. The Super 44s sound pretty aggressive, in my opinion. Power-wise, though, what would you recommend?

I'm not a huge fan of Borla or Corsa.
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by westtexastiger
I'm not dead set on those, but I am leaning towards them. That decision was based more on sound, to be honest. Magnaflow sounds more mellow than I like. The Super 44s sound pretty aggressive, in my opinion. Power-wise, though, what would you recommend?

I'm not a huge fan of Borla or Corsa.
http://www.mustang50magazine.com/tec...o_numbers.html
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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I actually used that same article to help me make a decision when I had the exhaust redone on my first truck, a '90 F-150. I finally decided on Hooker Maxflows for that truck. I remember actually reading the article when it first came out.

These days, though, I would rather use mufflers already used by at least one other performance enthusiast. I don't want to try something no one else has, then decide I don't like it. I'd rather go with something that is already used and liked by someone else. Know what I mean?
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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Take note... Don't buy Bassani mufflers. geez.
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by westtexastiger
I actually used that same article to help me make a decision when I had the exhaust redone on my first truck, a '90 F-150. I finally decided on Hooker Maxflows for that truck. I remember actually reading the article when it first came out.

These days, though, I would rather use mufflers already used by at least one other performance enthusiast. I don't want to try something no one else has, then decide I don't like it. I'd rather go with something that is already used and liked by someone else. Know what I mean?
I'm a guinnea pig right now. I'll do a write up on the "new" setup in a week or so. Maybe it'll sound better.
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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Classic Chambers
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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I agree. Something like GMMG would be amazing.
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by AlabamaGuy
I agree. Something like GMMG would be amazing.
I rolled them for a while with a catless downpipe and it was fackin' loud and raspy. I liked it for about a week, got a bunch of compliments. Then I drove six hours to school with it setup like that and my ears bled.

Now there's some mellow magnaflows in there.
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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I'll be doing a before/after with my current flowtech afterburners and then the new mystery muffler
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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With video, I hope. I'll definitely be paying attention to that before and after stuff.
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