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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 03:13 PM
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I can't decide and it may be personal preference but what would you do?

Flowmaster Force II Exhaust, SUV 50, 2.5' in/3' out, approx. $250.

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Flowmaster Dual Exhaust, SUV 50, 2.5' in/2.25' out, approx. $305 (based on ebay with mandrel bent pipes).
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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Personally I would call Delray Beach House of Muffler and get your Flowmasters from them. ( Best Prices I've Seen Anywhere )
Then go to your local muffle shop and have them install a custom setup for ya.

It'll save you some cash maybe and plus it'll be installed at that price to.

I bought a flowmaster delta flow 40 for $54 SI/DO and had a local shop install it for me,.. it ended up costing me about $112 for the install so about $170 total.

Good Luck.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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I did go to 2 exhaust shops (Meineke and a local guy). Both wanted around $500 for custom SUV 50 series flowmaster install. You're right though, I could probably get the muffler itself for a lot less than what they'd sell it to me for.

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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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I have the Gibson, it is really nice sounding and look great, I got the extreme duals. I would suggest it.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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I was contemplating a stainless system (magnaflow) but to me, nothing sounds better than flowmaster. Thanks for the info. though, I knew this was more about personal preference.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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Flowmaster offers some stainless mufflers.

I have two SS Flowmaster 50 Series Delta Flow's
 
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 01:36 AM
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I was just wondering if their is any difference under the 05+ dakotas based on which engine your using?

I see kits say they fit this specific models but what do they do different that would require unieque exshast.

I would do a gibson personaly but the force II looks good too, and unless I miss understand the kits should have the properly bent pipes so it should be fairly easy to do yourself.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 03:24 AM
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Probably not, since the fuel tank takes up the left side of the undercarriage. So the exhaust has to go down the right side. A dual out would cross to the left side over the rear differential. Make sure if you get a kit, it is made to fit around your tow bar if you are so equipped.
 
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