Any experience with this catback system?

[Red 'rado]

I saw this catback system at acmetruckparts.com. I wonder what it would sound like on my 03 Silverado with the 5.3. Anyone have this system or know anything about it?

 

I wonder if a system like this will help or hurt low end torque?

 

http://www.acmetruckparts.com/cgi-bin/sgin...003102117051661

[DSZ71]

I would look into maybe either a Flowmaster dual out system or a Gibson dual out system. That one listed looks cheap and cheesy with the glass pack style mufflers.

[Ideeho]

Just because they advertise and have more marketshare doesn't make the expensive systems much better. I had criteria as well, I wanted low grumble at slow takeoff, a "how you doin" roar at WOT, and minimal interior resonance at cruising speeds. After evaluating all the top names, I ended up going with a brand I had no idea about, true dual in dual out, built like a big glasspack and guaranteed for life, I love my new system, and it was about $330-$340 out the door installed. Here's a follow up thread and hyperlink http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?...showtopic=24024

[DSZ71]

Most often, though, when you pay for quality, you are also buying a guarantee that you will get a good product. Most of the companies out there, are established companies, and have an established history, making their name on quality products. I was merely stating that those two companies, along with a few more, can offer a superior product, for only slightly more money. With something like an exhaust system, why would you want to skimp on the small details, for a few dollars' savings?? You need to investigate what the materials used in the system are, what kind of warranties (if any) the product comes with, and more importantly do research on what others have tried and read the reviews. Its the everyday, practical usage of these products that provide us, the consumers, with the true life data.

 

The main concern you should have with the dual exhaust systems, especially the true duals, is the fact that you may be decreasing the low end torque, due to the fact that the exhaust velocity is too great. This happens if you use too large of a pipe sizing in your system. Make sure to look for a 2" or 2.25" system and not the larger 2.5 or 3" ones. If you want the type of system that is a single in, dual out, then you can easily have the larger diameter piping without the sacrifice of low end torque.