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Hey I'm new to the forums and don't know much about trucks. I drive a 96 GMC Sierra 1500 and am looking to upgrade the exaust. I don't need anything extreme, I just want my truck to have that deep growl. What would be the cheapest way to achieve this and how much would it cost? My only requirement is that it pass smog.

 

Thanks

pwall Senior Enthusiast

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There are all kinds of options out there for changing the exhaust. Flowmaster, corsa, magnaflow, gibson, zoomers, etc.

Most systems will be cat-back, which means it changes all the pipes and muffler from the cat. No changes to the headers, etc. These systems can run you anywhere between 300-1200, depending on the brand, the type of sound (different mufflers), whether the pipes are stainless or not.

Check out their web sites. Use google to find them.

 

Then there's changing the exhaust headers...this is definitely more expensive. And you can also get high-flow cats to replace your factory ones.

 

If you want to keep the cost down, you can always just get the performance muffler that'll give you the sound you want and keep your factory pipes.

The options are endless.

Good luck in your search and decision.

TEE Enthusiast

TEE

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Edelbrock makes a good system that I like....it's the RPM series with a nice sound and very resonable.

They are also Limited Lifetime Warranty....I'm on my second system since 99' :)

ZZebes Senior Enthusiast

ZZebes

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I did a straight mufffler swap for a $150 with a stainless magnaflow muffler and it sounds amazing

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Hey I'm new to the forums and don't know much about trucks. I drive a 96 GMC Sierra 1500 and am looking to upgrade the exaust. I don't need anything extreme, I just want my truck to have that deep growl. What would be the cheapest way to achieve this and how much would it cost? My only requirement is that it pass smog.

 

Thanks

 

 

 

 

 

If your having trouble finding a complete cat back for your older or uncommon truck (like single cab long bed) You could buy one of our Long Barrel Exhaust Chambers and take it to a local muffler shop. Have them install it with a 3" mandrel bent Universal Tail Pipe most shops stock. This will get you a great sounding great performing exhaust system for under $400.00. If you like it loud just install an open chrome tip to complete the look.

 

$249.00 Zoomers Long Barrel Exhaust Chamber. Ron 949-916-3240

 

Specs. on Exhaust Chamber: http://www.zoomersexhaust.com/exhaust_truck_suv.asp

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mikystyle Enthusiast

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If you want it loud use a glasspack. Cheap and loud. You could pick one up at autozone or VIP or whatever for like 30-50$.

pwall Senior Enthusiast

pwall

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Please padron a really stupid question....

What is a 'glass pack' exactly ? Heard them mentioned a few times, but haven't the slightest clue what they really are.

mikystyle Enthusiast

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Please padron a really stupid question....

What is a 'glass pack' exactly ?  Heard them mentioned a few times, but haven't the slightest clue what they really are.

 

 

 

Basically a cheap muffler. They are housing with a fiberglass packing. This packing usually burns up in a couple of years or shorter and u end up with a straight pipe. A lot of places wont install these. Not sure about the legality of em. I have a set on my 71 nova. They have that loud snappy sound.

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Buggle_96

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Please padron a really stupid question....

What is a 'glass pack' exactly ?  Heard them mentioned a few times, but haven't the slightest clue what they really are.

 

 

 

 

Let me picture this for you. 1985 chevy PU, 35 inch tires...bald, confederate front license plate sitting on a rusted bumper, red primered front fenders with a blue hood on what was a black truck, no grille, dual pipes straight out the back, red tailgate, and the kicker a "Dont mess with Texas" decal on the rear window...this truck will have glass packs, guaranteed. Loud and obnoxious. :D

 

Lets try to avoid this. Get yourself a quality muffler. :cheers:

pwall Senior Enthusiast

pwall

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Point taken. ;)

 

Thanks! Definitely not the road I wanna taken. (pardon the pun).

KICK Enthusiast

KICK

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. I don't need anything extreme, I just want my truck to have that deep growl. What would be the cheapest way to achieve this and how much would it cost

Thanks

 

 

 

 

 

 

cheapest way is with a hacksaw.. cut it off right behind the CAt.

carneyman Senior Enthusiast

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Please padron a really stupid question....

What is a 'glass pack' exactly ?  Heard them mentioned a few times, but haven't the slightest clue what they really are.

 

 

 

 

Let me picture this for you. 1985 chevy PU, 35 inch tires...bald, confederate front license plate sitting on a rusted bumper, red primered front fenders with a blue hood on what was a black truck, no grille, dual pipes straight out the back, red tailgate, and the kicker a "Dont mess with Texas" decal on the rear window...this truck will have glass packs, guaranteed. Loud and obnoxious. :D

 

Lets try to avoid this. Get yourself a quality muffler. :cheers:

 

 

 

 

 

When I bought my 02, it already had a glasspack on it. I am assuming the guy before me put it on when he bought the truck, and it hasn't burned up yet. Course, you gotta be smart and never spray water up the tailpipe when you wash it, but why would you ever wanna do that anyways?! :D

 

We use 'em on our well engines, and those usually don't last more than 2-3 years, but those are completely exposed 24/7, so thats to be expected.

srlbotanical Enthusiast

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Hey I'm new to the forums and don't know much about trucks. I drive a 96 GMC Sierra 1500 and am looking to upgrade the exhaust. I don't need anything extreme, I just want my truck to have that deep growl. What would be the cheapest way to achieve this and how much would it cost? My only requirement is that it pass smog.

 

Thanks

 

 

 

 

 

There are a lot of good systems out there. I assume you have the 5.7 engine, right?

 

I would recommend getting two flow-master deltaflow 40 mufflers. Have a good shop install them after the cats and tell them you want an H pipe (to tie the two sides together). I found my FM's on eBay for about 40 bucks a piece and my local tubing bender did the install for $130. A little over $200 buck for a fully welded true dual system that sounds excellent, IMHO... :cheers:

 

Steve

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TEE

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Agree...that baby will rock with dual Flow's :cheers:

 

I'm runnin' an Edelbrock RPM series cat back on my 94 and really like the tone...tight! :D

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