Looking to change out the exhaust on my 97 5.2L... Which would you prefer? Flowmaster catback single side exit (PN#17173) or Magnaflow catback exhaust single side exit (PN#15656). I've always used Flowmaster for all my project cars I have done in the past but wanted to get some feedback. What other exhaust kits do you prefer other than these two? Plus I'm looking to replace my 13 year old cat. Not really looking for a universal one more OE Direct Fit. Any suggestions or feedback would be helpful. Thanks
Flowmaster or Magnaflow???
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Flowmasters are fun for awhile but i hated mine in the long run. Was louder at idle then at full throttle, so cruising was deffening. I had a cherry bomb that had the same sound but less inside annoyance. Im also a huge fan of borla mufflers, only thing i stand by now. Not sure how they sound on the 5.2/5.9 motors thow, I have one on my 4.7
I went to the local parts house, bought the factory tailpipe for $35, and a Flowmaster 50 series for $120. Went home, cut 2" off the pipe coming out of the cat, bolted it up, and done. Quite pleased with the sound, sounds good outside, but not a lot of annoying drone in the cab. Next I'm gonna get a nice weld-on tip, and that's it. I've always used Flowmasters, and love em!
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I agree...I could see straight through the one I put on Little Blue Guy....
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I got plenty of love for Spintech,
I have 1 on my Dakota and a pair on my Barracuda. My brother liked mine so much, he put a pair on his Super Bee.
I've seen videos of the Aero Turbine. It would be my second choice.
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Always liked the Flowmasters.I've had em on so many vehicles its not funny.I do however have Magnaflows on the wifes Magnum R/T because I wanted it to be quiet,and it is.Dynomax always had a decent sound as well.
Exhaust sound is very subjective,every one has a favorite.
Hers a little clip of my Dak with dual 40 flows.
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Exhaust sound is very subjective,every one has a favorite.
Hers a little clip of my Dak with dual 40 flows.
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What no rev? Lame! :jester:Always liked the Flowmasters.I've had em on so many vehicles its not funny.I do however have Magnaflows on the wifes Magnum R/T because I wanted it to be quiet,and it is.Dynomax always had a decent sound as well.
Exhaust sound is very subjective,every one has a favorite.
Hers a little clip of my Dak with dual 40 flows.
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i forgot bout the exhaust vid i had
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Forgot how nice those sound. Thats what I had on my RT.Alright,small rev just for you!
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X2 :mullet:
16 years with Flowmasters on a '92 RC 5.2, and the '01...
Last 2 years with Magnaflow.
I've used 22" mufflers in both cases; minimal interior resonance with no loss of performance. My general take on a comparison is that Flowmasters are "raspy" and Magnaflows "purr".
But yeah; the beauty is in the ear of the beholder LOL.
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dude screw the flow 40s and the magnas go with the flowmast 10s
loud as shit i have 40s right now but will be soon switching to the 10s
loud as shit i have 40s right now but will be soon switching to the 10s
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im running a super 40 with dual exit dumped under the bed sounds good inside from a distance i couldnt tell ya im the only one whoe drives me r/t lol
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