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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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Cat-back exhaust - Which one??

So I finally got around to checking out the death rattle from my exhaust system. I got under the car while the wife revved the engine, and heard the rattle from the top of the muffler. I pulled the heat sheild off, and started the car, and the noise is still there.

After checking the forums, I found that others have had the same issues with their baffles in the muffler rattling. I checked all of the other sheilds, and found that nothing else was rattiling.

Now I need a cat-back before I go nuts. I checked out YouTube for clips, and I love the sound of the SLP Loudmouth. I like the single outlet because it is about 1/2 of the price, and I don't need to cut the bumper. I was curious if anyone else had this and liked/disliked it. I like the magnaflow, but it is about $700. I found the SLP as cheap as $450 shipped online. The megan sounds good as well, but the tip is kinda ricer.

Any opinions/suggestions are welcome, as well as ideas as to were I can find them cheap. Thanks
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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I love my Megan Racing Drift Spec!!!
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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I have the SLP stainless catback on my LT1 camaro and I think that it is the best sounding camaro I have ever heard, so I am partial to SLP.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Come on, I know most of you have catback systems. And I know you have opinions. I will likely be making my purchase soon. Thanks
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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megan IS rice, cheap knockoff bullshit, DONT BUY MEGAN PRODUCTS!!!

BTW Magnaflow sounds the best IMO.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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I have the GMPP sport exhaust on my car. I know some guys on here don't like them, but if you are needing something to keep your warranty, it's a great exhaust. I got a good deal on mine and wanted to keep my warranty good, so it's perfect for me. Sounds awesome in my opinion and you can get some great deals on one on this site, there is always a couple of them for sale on here. But from what I have heard the SLP sounds the best if your not worried about warranty.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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I'm out of warrranty, and besides, if the warranty is voided, then there is less of a chance for the dealer to **** up your car.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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I've got the Magnaflow and I love it....It's not too loud and doesn't sound like the fartcans they sell at a parts store.

Although I do have a small rattle from time to time but don't know where it is coming from. but I don't care...lol
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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I think the slp has a very agressive tone I like it. If you dont care about having a stainless steel exhaust you can get a exhaust for 250 bucks. heres the link!

http://www.mandrelexhaustsystems.com...GNAFLOW/Detail
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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i to have a megan racing drift-spec and love it.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by olivecj
I think the slp has a very agressive tone I like it. If you dont care about having a stainless steel exhaust you can get a exhaust for 250 bucks. heres the link!

http://www.mandrelexhaustsystems.com...GNAFLOW/Detail
I have seen this kit installed and it is a great quality, made in the good old
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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SLP made great Fbody exhaust's , but their cobalt exhaust sounds raspy as **** to me .
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by JimzSS
I have seen this kit installed and it is a great quality, made in the good old
I too have seen this kit and I would hesitate to call it great quality.

SLP is nice, too loud for my taste.

Vibrant/Hahn.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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yeah i'm gonna be getting that catback soon i heard it on a 2.4 cobalt and it sounded really good.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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I was drawn to the magnaflow and the SLP initialy because they sound the best to me, but the magnaflow is too expensive for me. I would like to spend less than $500.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Maven
I too have seen this kit and I would hesitate to call it great quality.

SLP is nice, too loud for my taste.

Vibrant/Hahn.
must have been the installer
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JimzSS
must have been the installer
No, it was the welds on the flanges, hangers and muffler to pipe junction. As well as the positionng of the hangers, you have to really play with all the joints to get the system to line up anywhere close to nice.

Yeah the price is nice, but you get what you pay for. Lets also not forget that this system isnt stainless.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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I'd recommend GMPP Touring exhaust. Crate-engine depot has sound clips of both touring and sport on the website. I listened to both many times before I made my decision. I also have header/dp combo not sure how much it comes in to play with the overall tone quality but it's very smooth and realitivley quite under normal driving.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by JimzSS
I have seen this kit installed and it is a great quality, made in the good old
Can someone discuss this kit a little bit more...? I have had my eye on it for awhile...

Is it too loud without having a resonator..? That is my major concern... I hate rice sounding, and overly loud...
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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You seem to have your heart set on the SLP....lol...I've seen both clips of the single outlet and dual outlet. I personally like the dual outlet better because it pops more when letting off the throttle(kinda like the neon SRT-4) only not as sexy sounding...lol
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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disabling fuel cutoff with a tune makes a car pop too
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Magnaflow sounds awesome. The GMPP ones also sound great, but they are a tad smaller then most cat back systems for our cars.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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I like the dual SLP too, but it seems kinda Grand Am GTish for me. Plus I would think that it is less efficient than the single, and heavier.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Mnatvyc1223
megan IS rice, cheap knockoff bullshit, DONT BUY MEGAN PRODUCTS!!!

BTW Magnaflow sounds the best IMO.
Clamped setup=pass.

I'd say CTI makes some good **** as far as I know. Vibrant is quality but it's supposed to be droney and loud.

Originally Posted by 1995droptopz
I like the dual SLP too, but it seems kinda Grand Am GTish for me. Plus I would think that it is less efficient than the single, and heavier.
Dual exhaust on a 4 cylinder car=communism

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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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ok guys so how does CORSA go up against SLP and magnaflow?
im thinking about getting my exhause soon and im leaning towards CORSA or if im short on cash i'll get the magnaflow...
anybody here got the CORSA exhaust?
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