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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 05:35 AM
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im looking at some exhaust systems for my 07 tc. either a trd axelback or the magnaflow cat back. im looking at something that will sound good with a deep tone and doesnt sound raspy. i dont want it to be loud loud but wen i jump on it than really hear it. and by putting an exhaust system on, will it eventually get louder over time or will it stay the same.
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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i've owned both. magnaflow is quieter. so i upgraded to a trd and like it better.

it sounds the same since the first day i installed it.
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 01:59 PM
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i say trd..ive herd both also..trd has a deeper tone to it...
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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i would prefer magnaflow, eventhough trd has a deeper tone, if you accelerate at a high rpm magnaflow sound way better (cleaner). Magnaflow ++
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 04:40 PM
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I have a TRD axle back and an Injen intake and loovvveee the combo/sound.
Old Apr 22, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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^^^Thats probably the best combo to get the best sound
Old Apr 23, 2011 | 12:15 AM
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Go TRD, it has such a great tone. Looking for a Megan mid to make it a bit louder...oh and I have an Injen CAI, thinking of taking off the lower and try out the SRI.
Old Apr 23, 2011 | 01:27 AM
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awesome! thanks for the input and going to get the trd since it seems to sound better and plus not to be a cheap guy but it is a little cheapier lol
Old Apr 23, 2011 | 02:52 AM
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I suggest getting it from trdsparks.com. That's where I got mine.
Old Apr 23, 2011 | 04:22 AM
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I'd go catback over axleback for performance. Sound wise you'll just have to hear both to really get a good idea.
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Magnaflow Cat back exhaust brahh

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWMwAUGctDM
Old Apr 25, 2011 | 04:29 AM
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i got one question, im still trying to make up my mind and say if i got the magnaflow, what size of piping would be better bc i can get it in 2.25 or 2.5 inch and idk how big the trd one is and if the piping is either smaller or bigger does it also sound different??
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NA 2.5 piping is ideal... Turbo 3inch
Old Apr 26, 2011 | 02:18 AM
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I have the magnaflow and love the grow but then I do have the supercharger too.
Old Apr 27, 2011 | 05:41 AM
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when u got ur magnaflow did u have to cut some pipe and have some pipe clamps or is it all bolt?
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Everything should bolt right up.
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