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Tony Bianco

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Anyone had this system installed?

 

True dual exhaust with the tuck away setup. Can't decide to go with the Magnaflow or Tru Flow. Flowmaster seems like it would be too aggressive. The price tag ($1075.00) doesn't seem too bad for the quality and it being a true dual exhaust.

 

Anyone?

 

 

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Silver ice 6.2 Senior Enthusiast

Silver ice 6.2

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Over a $1000 dollars huh...no thanks. And it's not even mandrel bent or stainless!

 

RT

Took the words from my mouth.
SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

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I just took mine to a shop and had them do what I wanted. Only cost a little over $300 for parts and labor. Had them just remove everything from the muffler back and put in a single in/dual out Flowmaster Super 44 muffler with black chrome tips at 45° behind each rear wheel. Sure the pipes aren't mandrel bent, but since it's not a performance truck I'm not worried. If it was for a Camaro or Corvette then ya, but a pickup truck it's not a big deal for me. I also like that I got the exact setup I wanted instead of settling for a kit's setup. Flowmaster does make less aggressive mufflers and some that are actually less aggressive than a simple muffler delete.

TXTruk15 Enthusiast

TXTruk15

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Anyone had this system installed?

 

True dual exhaust with the tuck away setup. Can't decide to go with the Magnaflow or Tru Flow. Flowmaster seems like it would be too aggressive. The price tag ($1075.00) doesn't seem too bad for the quality and it being a true dual exhaust.

 

Anyone?

 

 

 

I had that system installed for my truck by them, and it's the best mod I've done, well worth the money in my opinion. Not only do they do a true dual exhaust, they are meticulous about getting the stance of the tailpipes exact, welds are beautiful, it sounds amazing, etc etc. I went with the Magnaflow as I wanted it a little quieter until I got on it, then you can definitely hear it roar especially with the 6.2L...

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dctruck Enthusiast

dctruck

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I was going to take my truck there, but I ended up with a shop local in Houston. They did a great job and I'm happy with my exhaust. But, I hear Kinney's does excellent work.

Tony Bianco Enthusiast

Tony Bianco

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Well, I'm keeping my appt with them. I love the sound and the fact that lots of the cat back systems are nearly as much with out installation solidifies my decision.

 

Pretty decent horsepower gain and with the CAI I have installed I feel like it will be a good investment Just need to have the BB tune installed.

Tony Bianco Enthusiast

Tony Bianco

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I had that system installed for my truck by them, and it's the best mod I've done, well worth the money in my opinion. Not only do they do a true dual exhaust, they are meticulous about getting the stance of the tailpipes exact, welds are beautiful, it sounds amazing, etc etc. I went with the Magnaflow as I wanted it a little quieter until I got on it, then you can definitely hear it roar especially with the 6.2L...

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The Magnaflow does sound great.

UplandPa Enthusiast

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I absolutely LOVE that exhaust! It reminds me of the early SS Novas. If Chevy were to offer dual exhaust I think this is the way it should be. Wish they were closer or could sell it in a kit!

TXTruk15 Enthusiast

TXTruk15

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Well, I'm keeping my appt with them. I love the sound and the fact that lots of the cat back systems are nearly as much with out installation solidifies my decision.

 

Pretty decent horsepower gain and with the CAI I have installed I feel like it will be a good investment Just need to have the BB tune installed.

 

good plan - the toughest decision was where to have the exhaust exit - it was either out the sides behind the tires or I also liked the rear dual exit but pointing down and partially hidden...I still believe that it is WAY better than just buying something like the Borla ATAK which costs $300 more and doesn't sound as good or do as much for performance. Also, this system is better to build on down the road if you decide to up the peformance (after your warranty expires of course!)...

Tony Bianco Enthusiast

Tony Bianco

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good plan - the toughest decision was where to have the exhaust exit - it was either out the sides behind the tires or I also liked the rear dual exit but pointing down and partially hidden...I still believe that it is WAY better than just buying something like the Borla ATAK which costs $300 more and doesn't sound as good or do as much for performance. Also, this system is better to build on down the road if you decide to up the peformance (after your warranty expires of course!)...

 

Lol ....... my warranty expired within the first year of ownership. I just turned 90K miles today.

 

For the money, this custom setup beats a simple cat-back system all day long.

I absolutely LOVE that exhaust! It reminds me of the early SS Novas. If Chevy were to offer dual exhaust I think this is the way it should be. Wish they were closer or could sell it in a kit!

Me too.

They won't send these anywhere. Keeps the money in their pocket!

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