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dakotadave
Dodge Dakota
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8/07/2003
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 Subject: Choices on exhaust....*sigh*
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So I've read forums until my brain has turned to mush. Basically it seems it personal preference on the brand ordered, everyone has something to say.
Here is my dilema. I was quoted $350 for a flowmaster muffler, labor, and converting to split dual pipes. I *guess* this will just make my truck sound better, not really do much for performance.
OR
Spend $300 and get a gibson dual sport cat-back or JBA Evol cat back and do the work myself. Probably get better peformance outta this setup but no split dual rear =(
Thoughts?
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MBRP
Dodge Dakota
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8/07/2003
14:33:43
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I suggest doing a search on this site and find the sound clips for the MBRP dual set up. Its not just a sound difference but a performance increase. You seriously will be very happy that you went with MBRP. The compliments and looks are worth it alone.
MBRP dude!
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Joe E.
Dodge Dakota
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8/07/2003
14:42:42
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What year is your truck? Ebgine, drive, etc. I paid $280 for my exhaust. Flowmaster 40 with dual pipes. Removal of the cat and staright pipe replacement. Everything was put just where I wanted it and with the components I wanted.
for you, if your looking for performance, get a free flowing cat, or loose it all together. With our trucks, they are not putting out enuf HP and tq to have an exhaust make a huge difference NEway. So If you want to go all perf., got with a no cat, true dual system. If you want good perf, good sound, good price system, Id go with a single in dual out muffler of your choice, a free flowing cat, and have a shop do it. That way you get all pipes exactly where you want them, the tips you want and where you want them, etc. You have a more custom system with a shop. Otherwise, you get the same JBA or qhatever system many other people have. Good Luck.
Joe E.
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unholy1
Dodge Dakota
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8/08/2003
06:25:58
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I had the same dilema. I decided to just piece together my system. I spent the past few weeks just looking everywhere for the right stuff for the right price. I eventually made out with a 3" in/out Carsound Cat and a 3" single in/out Flowmaster 40 (both found brand new on Ebay). I bought 4' of 3" pipe and a 2 1/2" to 3" adapter from Summit. I will use the factory 3" R/T tail pipe and am in the process of making the hangers. I will be putting it all together in a couple of weeks once I have everything and get a good weekend to work on it. Its been a pain in the ass trying to hunt down everything I wanted, and if I had the money I probably would have bought the MBRP or another really cool exhaust system. However, when its all said and done, I will have a pretty nice exhaust for under $200. The point I'm trying to make is that if you want a really nice system, you basically have to either shell out the bucks to buy one or just build it yourself. Good Luck.
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sildak
Dodge Dakota
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8/08/2003
07:00:58
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if its a 4.7 go 2.25 inch tail pipes. do not get flow 40 the slow you down. all noise.
2003 cc sport 2 wd
4.7 5 speed 392 lsd
275/55/17 on enkeis
dynomax 1 in 2 out
home brew
1 inch blocks
ias edelbrocks
clear lenses mopar
mopar bed cover
dash kit
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rocketRod
Dodge Dakota
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8/08/2003
09:03:14
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I, too, have read the forum extensively looking for the best exhaust alternatives for my 318. Cost was a factor along with performance. I opted for the SS magnaflow 2.5in Sin/Sout ($120 installed) on a stock header/cat setup. Some forum comments indicated there would be a loss in low end performance but I actually picked up a noticeable increase in throttle response across the entire accel band. Very little cabin resonance compared to the 40 series Flowmaster and it has a mellow pulsating sound above 2000 rpm. If you are looking for loudness, this would not be the choice.
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eric
Dodge Dakota
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8/08/2003
21:05:23
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i have 91sonoma with a 94vortechv6 what mufflers would the best for it?
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slopehead
Dodge Dakota
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8/09/2003
08:41:29
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stuff a very large Idaho potato up the exhaust of that S10, I gar-run-tee you will both see and feel a difference in performance and sound quality!!! It's really cheap too!!!
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