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tyhuck Senior Enthusiast

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Hey guys I drive a 2013 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L 4x4 and I'm debating on which exhaust system would be better for my truck, Magnaflow or Flowmaster? I don't want it too loud because i have to hunt in this truck and i don't want to scare off all the deer within a mile haha I had a flowmaster 70 series on my old truck with 3.5" dual tips, if i could reach a sound similar to this or maybe a little louder thatd be perfect, figured i would get you guys opinions and see what you thought. Also i plan to run duals with a matte black exhaust tip.

 

 

I must have missed the part about hunting the first time. I went through the same thing in my truck. I use it wo get into my hunting spot as well, and I didnt want to run off everything in the woods. So, I bought a 24" magnaflow and I couldnt be happier. The tone is nice and mellow, and at idle its only a tad louder than stock. However, when I get on it, you can definately tell its not stock. There is no drone with it, and at highway speeds, I dont even hear it over the wind noise, tire whine, and the radio. LOL. Seriously, its a good all-around muffler for a multi-purpose hunting rig.

 

 

Ever thought of running no muffler? I love the way mine sounds with true duals and no muffler

 

Plus i didnt have to spend 140+ bucks on mufflers

 

 

 

I bet your neighbors love you. Ive actually got an extra intermediate pip that Im thinking about puttin on in place of my current system, just for fun, since hunting season is over tomorrow anyway.

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BlackZ71Silverado Senior Enthusiast

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Mine is 304, but they make a 409 system. Its mellow until it is opened up. The big thing for me was no in cab drone. I believe it holds a lifetime warranty but I'm not completely sure

 

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Both of the stainless MBRP systems have the lifetime warranty...........The aluminized only has a few years.

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