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Blizzard
Unregistered
2/20/2001
17:19:10
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Dunno if I'm boring you guys with my probably repeat questions, but I'm 2 weeks away from my truck's ship date and I don't have a clue which cat-back dual exhaust setup to buy. I've seen a few posts on the Gibson and Flowmaster setups for the 3.9L, but I'm wondering what setup would work out best for my 5.9L quad cab? If you were in my boat, which setup would you choose? I want a nice tone (gotta hear me comin') and some more power. Dunno if this makes any difference or not, but I plan on running the K&N system on the air intake too. Whatcha say guys? What should I do? Thank ye thank ye
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black318
Dakota Enthusiast
2/20/2001
17:34:16
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I would go with the gibson system. Its done a great job with my 5.2, it looks great, and everybody knows when I'm coming. In my opinon gibsons system sounds alot cleaner and deeper.
J. Sadler
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Patrick ODay
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2/21/2001
03:05:02
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I looked hard at both and selected the Flowmaster for two reasons.
Better performance and better sound.
Patrick O'Day
2000 Dakota 4x4, 4.7L, CC
Ztube w/9 inch big mouth filter
68 MM TB Ported and Polished
3" catback and Flowmaster 50
Rancho 9000 Shocks
Robert Shaw 755 180F Thermostat
Mobil 1
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Blizzard
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2/21/2001
21:23:38
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I've read good things about the Flowmaster setup too. Patrick -- what muffler did you go with? 40? 50? something else?
Thanks for the ideas, guys
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IWANNARAMU
Prospective Buyer
2/22/2001
09:06:11
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I have the Gibson on my 2.9L Ranger with a 5sp and it sounds SWEET! Made my V-6 sounds like a V-8, nice rumble without being obnoxious. Good price and went on easily. BTW, get the stainless, little more money but much longer lasting.
Bryan
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Bernd
GenIII
2/22/2001
10:13:29
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If it's brand new, you can save yourself some money and just replace the factory muffler with a 2.5" IN / 2.5" OUT Dynomax muffler. The Flowmasters do sound very good, but don't quite flow as good as the Dynomax mufflers. (I'm an old Flowmaster person so this was hard for me to believe as well...but it's true.)
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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Blizzard
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2/22/2001
10:37:46
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So, Bernd, you're saying replace the muffler only? How does that sound vs. cat-back duals? I've got cat-back dual pipe (no mufflers) setup on my F150 right now. Will the single pipe setup still sound decent? And, in your experiences, is there any model Dynomax muff that sounds better/worse?
Money really isn't the factor here ... I really just want a mean sounding, attention-grabbing setup...hehehe :o)
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Eric Barger
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2/24/2001
16:01:22
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Yeah, I have a brand new 4.7 L quad cab. If I can just replace the muffler than great. Will it still sound good?? I would rather stay away from dual exhaust options because this is a work truck and my dad (read boss) would probably go through the roof if he knew I already mod'd this truck. hehe
Eric
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reeler
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2/25/2001
15:02:09
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I replaced the factory muffler with a 40 Series Flowmaster - works great and sounds great - Deep low rumble at idle and not obnoxious when I get into it.
'01 QC 4.7L Auto SLT Plus
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Blizzard
GenIII
2/25/2001
16:01:43
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Cool. After visiting Dynomax's web site and listening to the wav files of their mufflers, I think I'm going to go with their UltraFlow muff. Got quite the aggressive growl! Hope it sounds that way with a single pipe!!
2001 Black Quad Cab 4x4, 5.9L, 3.92 ratio, loaded for bear
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Bernd
GenIII
2/25/2001
22:41:44
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The sound from a single or dual tip system is personal preference. I have a dual tip system and love it. I've heard a single tip system as well and to me, it sounds "one sided". ;) (And ya don't have that muscle truck look with the dual 3" Crome Tips.)
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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Blizzard
GenIII
2/26/2001
06:35:40
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I hearrrrrrr what you're saying, Bernd. But I hate to throw away a brand new stainless steel muffler and tailpipe...haha. I'd probably have trouble selling my OEM setup, don'tcha think?
2001 Black Quad Cab 4x4, 5.9L, 3.92 ratio, loaded for bear
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Bernd
GenIII
2/26/2001
08:54:41
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The just replace the muffler for now. You'll still have a nice sound and performance will improve as well.
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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Blizzard
GenIII
2/26/2001
17:37:06
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That's the plan then. For now. Thanks for all your suggestions/ideas.
Seeeee ya
2001 Black Quad Cab 4x4, 5.9L, 3.92 ratio, loaded for bear
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Colin
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2/28/2001
13:12:57
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Does Dynomax make a dual tip cat back exhaust system for the 4.7L engine? If so are there any links where I could find it?
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reeler
DakotaEnthusiast
2/28/2001
20:03:30
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Go to www.dynomax.com
2001 Dakota QC 4.7L SLT Plus, 40 Series Flowmaster
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