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jsbgump · 11-25-2008, 10:15 AM

Should I go with Magnaflow/Flowmaster/other brand. I want a good tone without a ton of cab noise for my 2006 GMC 1/2 Ton Crew Cab. I personally love the flowmaster tone but will the cab noise be too much. Magnaflow also sounds good but will it be too soft of a tone where it can't hardly be heard. I need your thoughts and opinions.

jsbgump · 11-25-2008, 10:17 AM

Oops mods can you move this to the right forum. I accidentily put it in the wrong one.

robin58 · 11-25-2008, 10:54 AM

I have dual flowmasters on my 95 K1500 Suburban. Cab noise was a consideration which was why I went with their 50 series instead of the usual 40's. I didn't buy one of their kits but had a local muffler shop do a custom job. It sounds good at idle, is aggressive under full throttle but very little resonance at highway cruising.

**Palf70Step** · 11-25-2008, 01:22 PM

You are moved my son

I had the Flowmaster 50 catback on my 96 extened cab. My 03 Dodge crew cab had the Magnaflow and so does my 2002 V6 reg cab. The magnaflow is quieter overall, but you can definitely hear it on the outside. I still tend to like the Flowmaster 50 system better. It was definitely louder on the outside and a bit more rumble on the inside of the cab, but not iratating on long highway cruises. But I like some rumble when I am driving.

Those are the only two I have experience with. I voted flowmaster.

72BlckButy · 11-25-2008, 03:32 PM

I'm kind of torn between the two... I love the sound of a good flowmaster system, but would be worried about the constant droan of the loud exhaust. I'd say if you decide to run 50 series you should be fine. I recently heard my first magnaflow system and actually kind of like the tone, especially on a new vehicle.

Best of luck with the deicision! (I did cast a vote for the Flowmaster system)

jsbgump · 11-26-2008, 03:07 AM

Well I decided to but the flowmaster american thunder cat back kit. I'll let yall know how it sounds once i get it here and on the truck

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11-25-2008, 10:15 AM	#1
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Which cat back system to get? Should I go with Magnaflow/Flowmaster/other brand. I want a good tone without a ton of cab noise for my 2006 GMC 1/2 Ton Crew Cab. I personally love the flowmaster tone but will the cab noise be too much. Magnaflow also sounds good but will it be too soft of a tone where it can't hardly be heard. I need your thoughts and opinions. __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

11-25-2008, 10:17 AM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Which cat back system to get? Oops mods can you move this to the right forum. I accidentily put it in the wrong one. __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

11-25-2008, 10:54 AM	#3
robin58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 763	Re: Which cat back system to get? I have dual flowmasters on my 95 K1500 Suburban. Cab noise was a consideration which was why I went with their 50 series instead of the usual 40's. I didn't buy one of their kits but had a local muffler shop do a custom job. It sounds good at idle, is aggressive under full throttle but very little resonance at highway cruising.

11-25-2008, 01:22 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,725	Re: Which cat back system to get? You are moved my son I had the Flowmaster 50 catback on my 96 extened cab. My 03 Dodge crew cab had the Magnaflow and so does my 2002 V6 reg cab. The magnaflow is quieter overall, but you can definitely hear it on the outside. I still tend to like the Flowmaster 50 system better. It was definitely louder on the outside and a bit more rumble on the inside of the cab, but not iratating on long highway cruises. But I like some rumble when I am driving. Those are the only two I have experience with. I voted flowmaster. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 11-25-2008 at 01:24 PM.

11-25-2008, 03:32 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Which cat back system to get? I'm kind of torn between the two... I love the sound of a good flowmaster system, but would be worried about the constant droan of the loud exhaust. I'd say if you decide to run 50 series you should be fine. I recently heard my first magnaflow system and actually kind of like the tone, especially on a new vehicle. Best of luck with the deicision! (I did cast a vote for the Flowmaster system) __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-26-2008, 03:07 AM	#6
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Which cat back system to get? Well I decided to but the flowmaster american thunder cat back kit. I'll let yall know how it sounds once i get it here and on the truck __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616



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