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Old 09-19-2009, 09:03 PM
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Question How can I get my car to sound better?

So I'm thinking about changing the sound of my '07 Dakota. I'm kinda tired of it sounding like a fan. I don't know a lot about cars so I'm not sure what to do... My friend told me that I could tweak the exhaust system or the muffler. Any suggestions on what to do?
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Old 09-19-2009, 09:36 PM
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Listen to sound clips on youtube. Research the one you like best, then go to an exhaust shop and tell them you want that put on.
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Old 09-19-2009, 10:27 PM
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What exactly would I need to do? Change the muffler or get a whole new exhaust system?
I'm kinda stuck between cherry bomb, flowmaster and magnaflow.
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Just buy a cherry bomb or magnaflow muffler and have an exhaust shop replace the stock muffler with it.


I am not a fan of the flow master sound... its just not my thing, but everyone has different tastes.
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Yea, you definitely need to pick your favorite. I had a cherry bomb, and to me, it sounded like ass.
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I am leaning toward a more toned muscular sound, not a deep rumple.
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Ok so I've decided that I like the Cherry Bomb Pro. I've heard that cherry bombs are notorious for being really loud and I kinda want something that isn't too loud on ignition but I can really open up the sound and be loud when I want to.
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I have a Flowmaster 40 Series and love it. It is throaty and sounds good. I am not picky and quite frankly as long as I get some good sounds, better throttle response and flow, i am happy.
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i am looking at either corsa or borla... corsa is my first pick, but the price is kinda scaring me off... 300 for a single in single out muffler is a bit expensive
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Old 09-20-2009, 05:03 PM
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just rip off your factory box. its free. mine has a slight gurgle at idle but when i open it up....damn
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