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Old 05-04-2006, 09:08 AM
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Default I want to do an exhaust..

But I want it to sound loud when you hit it, but be a little held back when going down the highway instead of the loud droning, if it'* light on that, it'* okay..

I have $150..

How much is the main muffler like some people have ?

give me recommendations, underside pictures of your pipes, pics of your tail extensions, etc.

i'm just looking right now, but i'm tired of a stock exhaust.. i like to make noise, but 3800s sound SO good with the proper exhaust, i just don't know which I should choose.
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Might be easier to search on new exhaust or new muffler for this stuff. Many people did this last year when I first joined.

Most regretted it due to drone.
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I'm not a fan of the loud exhaust either.

but to each his own.
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for my bros 96, we had exhaust from a newer camaro put on, sounded great and was fairly quiet at highway speeds. ill try to get video next time i see him. whats your time frame?
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Magnaflow F-body with the stock resonator was fine for me. Louder and throaty on cold starts, not 'loud' on highway.
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Originally Posted by jwakamud
for my bros 96, we had exhaust from a newer camaro put on, sounded great and was fairly quiet at highway speeds. ill try to get video next time i see him. whats your time frame?
whenever, it doesn't have to be right now, i'm just looking for something in the future

unless you mean time zone?
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Stay away from the Ravin muffers. Mine is rusting out after 4 PA winters.
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Yes it will be louder but louder = > hp
Yes it will cause the hairs on the back of your neck to tingle every time you press down on the loud pedal.
Yes it will cost you more than $150.
Doing it right will cost you about $1000.
Of course you could use some thriftier materials but you get what you pay for....
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:(

i've put $1,200 in repairs..

and i'd have to dump another grand into exhaust.. ??!!?
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So if something starts to leak, replace it. If not, love the sound of your stock exhaust.


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