what exhaust is everybody using
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Intermediate
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what exhaust is everybody using
Im thinking of getting an exhaust and im looking for a good sound nothing to loud with descent gains i like the bb route 66 and the flowmaster but im open to any option ive even been thinking of just putting an x-pipe on and leavin the stock mufflers but not sure what that would sound like i dont want nothing raspy or sounding foreign any opinon would be appreciated
Instructor
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From: Macon GA
Doing the over the axel exhaust you will only gain a few hp (5hp maybe) If you want more power and a great sound, do long tube headers and x-pipe and bolt that to the stock mufflers. Most bang for the $ in the terms of exhaust, but that is my .02
Pro
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From: Ronkonkoma NY
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Im thinking of getting an exhaust and im looking for a good sound nothing to loud with descent gains i like the bb route 66 and the flowmaster but im open to any option ive even been thinking of just putting an x-pipe on and leavin the stock mufflers but not sure what that would sound like i dont want nothing raspy or sounding foreign any opinon would be appreciated
Burning Brakes
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From: Raleigh NC
Im thinking of getting an exhaust and im looking for a good sound nothing to loud with descent gains i like the bb route 66 and the flowmaster but im open to any option ive even been thinking of just putting an x-pipe on and leavin the stock mufflers but not sure what that would sound like i dont want nothing raspy or sounding foreign any opinon would be appreciated
There is a pretty good difference at around 2500rpm, and a much meatier sound. I really like it a lot!
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Melting Slicks
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From: The Lost Borough, NYC
I got the borla stingers (axle back), plan on LG long tubes w/cats soon. Borla claims a few HP gain but with the axle back I assume its in the upper RPM range and is hardly noticable. Add headers to that and you can expect another 30 - 40HP (mid RPM range) to the car, plus an awesome sound as well! 
I suggest you listen to some vid clips before you decide, thats what i did.
I suggest you listen to some vid clips before you decide, thats what i did.
Burning Brakes
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From: 1BadC6 New Jersey
St. Jude Donor '08
I did exactly what you suggested in your original Question
everything stock BUT the offroad pipe about 450.00 for pipe
and I love it. Its not too much, Just enough when you get on it
everything stock BUT the offroad pipe about 450.00 for pipe
and I love it. Its not too much, Just enough when you get on it
Melting Slicks
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From: Fernandina Beach
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Burning Brakes
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From: The Villages Florida
Magnaflow. LOVE the sound! BUT, at 70-75 MPH there is a deep tone that sounds good for 10 minutes ... after that it sorta drills your head. I wonder if any of them are actually pleasant at cruise speed. UHM, excluding NPP.