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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by midget-farms
It will give up a few at the top end, but honestly who really drives around at full throttle?
hello.

ive got a 2.5 before the cat, then going to 3.5 after muffler.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Rantz
No videos of my setup. I don't have the items to take a quality sound recording. As for size, I was assured by my custom exhaust guy that the dual cat 2.5" single in single out muffler is more than adequate on our trucks. That is why I wouldn't suggest going any larger.
Ok that's makes sense. Would I notice any gains if I were to add a magnaflow muffler? Also, would I notice any other gains if I were to re-do the 2.5 inch pipes with 2.5 pipes that have less curves and turns? Basically having the pipes as straight as possible.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by thunder98110
hello.

ive got a 2.5 before the cat, then going to 3.5 after muffler.

But did you see how many horse power you gained by doing that? Did you notice the HP gains for a coffee can exhaust are actually at the top end & not off idle or even in the middle of the power curve?

What I'm saying is that for the $$ you spend to gain HP you should spend it to gain HP in the area you use it most.

These are trucks not dragsters - if you want a sports car go get one.

If you want more pulling power or torque you don't need a huge exhaust.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 11:52 PM
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thats the way i bought it with the 3 inch.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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I'm looking at getting a flowmaster super 44. What kind of muffler do you guys have on your v6? Anyone have a sound byte or video of how your muffler sounds?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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