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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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I installed Magnaflow mufflers and removed the resonator. Here in Oklahoma we do not have vehicle instpections and i was wondering how much louder it would be if i removed the converters and installed some test pipes. It sounds great with the new magnaflows and i dont want it any louder than it is now has anyone done this that can give me some feedback on how much louder it will be if i do this?
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 05:45 PM
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You might want to check out the American Racing Headers for the C4. They come with or w/o cats and they are duals to the mufflers. Come with or without Air/EGR as well. 1-3/4" or stepped to 1-7/8". They make the best stuff, very glad they make them now for the C4's. Definitely what I am going with.
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I run LTs with no cats, an x pipe out through Corsas in the back. It is loud under normal acceleration, when I hammer it, it screams like 1000 angry banshees. Its cool for the driving I do, but it would definitely get on my nerves if I was taking it on a long road trip.
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I ran a test pipe and it was NOISY with my LT headers and Borla Stingers.
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