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Old May 14, 2014 | 09:14 AM
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2 3/4 pipe before 2 1/4 after i think . Dual exhaust but not true dual. Wanted to know what would be the best sounding. Right now cherry bomb muffler ( not glass pack) but want it louder. BTW gm sierra 02 v8 6.0.
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Considers flow master super 44 or 10 for muffler
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Old May 14, 2014 | 04:05 PM
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cherry bomb is the loudest muffler you can get. the restriction in sound is mostly from the cat. if you live in a state that allows it, you may consider just running a strait pipe. the stock cats take alot of the noise out of it. its more costly but if you want louder than that you would have to go to a dual aftermarket cat setup and possibly tune to get rid of codes
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Old May 14, 2014 | 08:09 PM
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Are you considering exhaust tips as well? This will help some.
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Old May 15, 2014 | 07:09 PM
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yes I have some now, but I don't know best length.
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Old May 15, 2014 | 07:12 PM
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If I got a glasspack should I go ahead and get say 3 inch pipe?
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Old May 15, 2014 | 07:44 PM
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Have you upgraded to headers yet? Gotta let the girl breathe before she can sing.
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Old May 15, 2014 | 08:20 PM
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you cant flow much through the stock cat, not much need for headers and things until you change that. the tail pipes that look like megaphones are loud
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I think cherry bombs might be the loudest, but flow masters could smooth out the tone and sound better.
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Originally Posted by tjones
If I got a glasspack should I go ahead and get say 3 inch pipe?
Based on your profile, a 3" exhaust pipe would be excessive and not have enough back pressure.. in other words, you'd perform worse than before. Go to this link and read #12 if nothing else. The folks at Flowmaster know their shiz.... FAQ
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Old May 19, 2014 | 06:17 AM
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thats a debate for another day, but regardless you are talking a few hp diff between stock and anything else, and on a almost 350hp truck you are not going to feel any difference between stock and a 3in or 8in for that matter
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