Dave_SS Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Hi guys! New guy here... I've left my truck stock for longer than I can stand. I'm planning a custom tune, CAI, and exhaust to start. About the exhaust, my main question is about mufflers. I don't want my truck to be loud. A little louder than stock is ok, like a low rumble, but no loud stuff for now. What would be the best choice to gain the most low-end power and still keep it fairly quiet? My last truck had Flowmaster 40's and was too loud. Besides, eventually I'll be installing a high-end stereo and I want to hear it. My target power band is 0-60mph. Also, instead of buying a cat-back system, I can have a small-town guy custom install any system I'd like. He's pretty dang cheap and does good work. Any recommendations for pipe-sizes, single or dual, etc.? In other words, what would have him do with your exhaust? Keep in mind I cannot remove the catalytic converter! They have roadside emissions checkpoints here that will happily send you a ticket in the mail if you don't pass... Thanks in advance, and I'm happy to meet you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 welcome to the site Since you want better sound but still want it to be tame, I recommend staying with 2.5" pipe and going with a 22" case Magnaflow muffler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Hall Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 welcome to the site Since you want better sound but still want it to be tame, I recommend staying with 2.5" pipe and going with a 22" case Magnaflow muffler. Thats what I did, 22" magnaflow dumped just before the axle,,,Sounded more like a performance car exhaust to me,,I loved it, I recentley added Long tube Headers and did away with my cats and it's still not as loud as most trucks you hear,, Go with the 2.5" Dual in /Dual out with the internal X-pipe you'll have just the sound your looking for. Slightly louder than stock but free flowing. I searched around on Ebay till I found one for like $130,,,,Jegs and Summit price was like $230 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_SS Posted March 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Thanks for the advice! Anyone have a part number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubdaddy420 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Hi guys! New guy here... I've left my truck stock for longer than I can stand. I'm planning a custom tune, CAI, and exhaust to start. About the exhaust, my main question is about mufflers. I don't want my truck to be loud. A little louder than stock is ok, like a low rumble, but no loud stuff for now. What would be the best choice to gain the most low-end power and still keep it fairly quiet? My last truck had Flowmaster 40's and was too loud. Besides, eventually I'll be installing a high-end stereo and I want to hear it. My target power band is 0-60mph. Also, instead of buying a cat-back system, I can have a small-town guy custom install any system I'd like. He's pretty dang cheap and does good work. Any recommendations for pipe-sizes, single or dual, etc.? In other words, what would have him do with your exhaust? Keep in mind I cannot remove the catalytic converter! They have roadside emissions checkpoints here that will happily send you a ticket in the mail if you don't pass... Thanks in advance, and I'm happy to meet you all! Don't worry about those pesky things. I live in ft worth too. Have not had a problem running no cats yet, just get some resonators. Also just curious, who does your exhaust around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Hall Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Thanks for the advice! Anyone have a part number? dual2.5'' in & out,,, 22" polished stainless with internal X-pipe Magnaflow #14568 or you can save a little money & get the Satin stainless, Magnaflow#12568,,Not a flashy but it's under the truck so who cares? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MagnaFlow-M...sQ5fAccessories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston05tx Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 welcome to the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bfast Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Welcome to the site. I also have this setup, and I am happy with it. I have longtubes and resonators and its pretty quiet at cruising speed, but when you lay into it youll know it. Magnaflow FTW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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