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Magnaflow 3" vs Sweet Thunder vs Dual Bullets
08-27-2008, 07:15 PM
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Magnaflow 3" vs Sweet Thunder vs Dual Bullets I know there's a bazillion of these threads already, but it's a pretty tough decision, so any feedback I can get would be much appreciated. I havn't heard any of these systems in person, only from what I've researched online. I really really wanted to go the x-pipe / bullet route, but it's pretty much near impossible with a single cat system in CA. Apparently with the state cutbacks, cops have been cracking down on the modified exhaust crew where I live. One shop owner said I could do "jailtime" for having something like that on my car 
. So, nevertheless I'm trying to keep it all smog legal.
I've only got a few bolt-ons done to the car right now, but I do plan on throwing a cam and rockers in it. I don't really care too much about the sound, just as long as it's not popping. I want to get something that'll flow good.
. So, nevertheless I'm trying to keep it all smog legal.I've only got a few bolt-ons done to the car right now, but I do plan on throwing a cam and rockers in it. I don't really care too much about the sound, just as long as it's not popping. I want to get something that'll flow good.
08-27-2008, 10:04 PM
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Today my friend and I went for a cruise and traded cars. I got to hear my car a lot from the "observer's" perspective (true duals over the axle with 2 18" Sweet Thunders"). I'm finicky with car exhaust and this just sounds amazing 
It does however have a bit of a RAP RAP RAP at around 2400 with throttle, but it goes away at 3000 or so.
It does however have a bit of a RAP RAP RAP at around 2400 with throttle, but it goes away at 3000 or so.
08-28-2008, 12:32 AM
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08-28-2008, 01:04 AM
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Well you'd want it Tig welded......but cost wise you'd be better off doing something else...stainless is so expensive now...i was quoted over 2k alone in tubing if i wanted my duals done in stainless.....also have you seen the inside of sweet thunders? i knew i wanted a chambered muffler but when i saw the inside of one of those compared to a powerstick there was no doubt in my mind to go w/ powerstick....search around their sites for pics of the inside and you'll see what i mean
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08-28-2008, 02:30 AM
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Yikes, I think i'll pass on the 2k SS then.
Yeah, that had me a little concerned too. The ST's have little bent-in divets in the tubing as opposed to the hole-punched Powerstick's. Any regrets with the Powersticks?
Yeah, that had me a little concerned too. The ST's have little bent-in divets in the tubing as opposed to the hole-punched Powerstick's. Any regrets with the Powersticks?
08-28-2008, 12:47 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v94QV1si9gc
thats my car with Pacesetter LT's 3" Xpipe and Dynomax Bullets the video is bad sound quality.
here is another of a guy with the same setup doing a pull
keep in mind both of our cars have the 847 cam.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOVBm...eature=related
thats my car with Pacesetter LT's 3" Xpipe and Dynomax Bullets the video is bad sound quality.
here is another of a guy with the same setup doing a pull
keep in mind both of our cars have the 847 cam.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOVBm...eature=related
08-28-2008, 02:37 PM
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Yeah, that's almost exactly what I originally wanted. You just can't beat the X-pipe sound. But unfortunately I gotta keep it mid-tubed and Y-piped. I'm afraid if I didn't do the LT/x-pipe route it wouldn't come out good. I wonder if there's anyone that has done the y-piped dual bullets.Sweet cam btw.
08-28-2008, 09:43 PM
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Yeah, that's almost exactly what I originally wanted. You just can't beat the X-pipe sound. But unfortunately I gotta keep it mid-tubed and Y-piped. I'm afraid if I didn't do the LT/x-pipe route it wouldn't come out good. I wonder if there's anyone that has done the y-piped dual bullets.Sweet cam btw.
08-29-2008, 12:01 AM
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A couple weeks ago, I went out to some shops around town to see who would fab up a system for me if I got a x-pipe and two bullets. They all told me that not only would it have to be a "cash only, no invoice" type of deal, but i'd be running the risk of getting impounded and or "jail time". They told me that the law enforcement around here are cracking down on cars with illegally modified exhausts.
Oh, and if I had a dual-cat camaro, it'd be no problem; they can have x-pipes no prob. But as soon as I move the location of the cat, it's illegal. I'm really at a loss, I don't want to do the y-pipe, but it seems to be my only choice.
Oh, and if I had a dual-cat camaro, it'd be no problem; they can have x-pipes no prob. But as soon as I move the location of the cat, it's illegal. I'm really at a loss, I don't want to do the y-pipe, but it seems to be my only choice.
08-29-2008, 11:15 AM
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And I thought the stuff here in MA was strict...
But cops here are too lazy to bend over and look to see whats under the car... I dont blame them, I wouldent care about exhaust if I was a cop...
But cops here are too lazy to bend over and look to see whats under the car... I dont blame them, I wouldent care about exhaust if I was a cop...
08-30-2008, 01:40 AM
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i live in Ca, in the bay area and am running true duals with out cats. Just don't give the cops an excuse to pull you over-easier said than done I know. I love my 3'' magnaflows!
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I agree. **** the PO-LICE!
dude, I say to TDs w/ classic chambered mufflers and cats. Do the cats (2), right after the headers and get them high flow.
This way, it's quieter, w/ reduced/no rasp and deeper tone.
Gotta love it.
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Oh, and California is GAY!!!!
dude, I say to TDs w/ classic chambered mufflers and cats. Do the cats (2), right after the headers and get them high flow.
This way, it's quieter, w/ reduced/no rasp and deeper tone.
Gotta love it.
NINJA EDIT:
Oh, and California is GAY!!!!
Last edited by integraxtc; 08-30-2008 at 08:22 PM. Reason: to mention that California is GAY!
08-31-2008, 12:28 AM
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well i just got 3'' magnaflow and i absolutely love it... i also love the sound of the powersticks, but i'm in love with my magnaflow right now and can't go against it
08-31-2008, 12:14 PM
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Yeah, Cali can be a PITA sometimes.
Alright, alright. I'm going the x-pipe route
. Your right, I don't ever really street race anyway, and if I do, I make damn sure it's clear. I found a shop in my area whose son drives a 11 second LS1, w/ true duals. I'll see if I can get the down low on some "reputable" smog facilities. 
I think i'm leaning towards the x-pipe'd powersticks, but then again magnaflow's definitely got the bling factor being all SS, and they sound great too.
Alright, alright. I'm going the x-pipe route
. Your right, I don't ever really street race anyway, and if I do, I make damn sure it's clear. I found a shop in my area whose son drives a 11 second LS1, w/ true duals. I'll see if I can get the down low on some "reputable" smog facilities. I think i'm leaning towards the x-pipe'd powersticks, but then again magnaflow's definitely got the bling factor being all SS, and they sound great too.