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Old May 19, 2006 | 12:27 AM
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Im just a young'n going for looks on my car....instead of buying a whole exhaust system like most people do can i just get a muffler and get that installed?
Old May 19, 2006 | 12:37 AM
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answer: yes

but why? just a muffler will MAYBE give you 1-2 whp (because the stocker is pretty restrictive). mostly though, it's all sound.
Old May 19, 2006 | 12:39 AM
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^^
he clearly said he is only going for looks

I would go with the TRD exhaust, that is all for looks and sounds.
Old May 19, 2006 | 12:59 AM
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yeah, just looks and sound...thanks
Old May 19, 2006 | 01:03 AM
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if its just looks and sound - then trd. that is the only time ive ever told someone you should prob go trd on the exhaust (cause its just not worth spending a few hundred dollars on a part that doesnt even help a tad in performance if all the other ones do).
Old May 19, 2006 | 01:09 AM
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yup...go with TRD, that's what I did. but you get use to the sound really fast.
Old May 19, 2006 | 01:26 AM
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know any good sites for trd mufflers....precisionmuffler.com ?
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are APC mufflers any good, my friend has one
Old May 19, 2006 | 01:28 AM
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ebay has both new and used ones, u just have to be patient. other than that i think Sparks and mcgeorge has the best price. or you can always check in the classified section for a used one.
Old May 19, 2006 | 01:45 AM
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precisionmuffler.com!

Talk to "Gabe" AKA Stylis on these forums! Awsome exhaust!

Custom Magnaflow Axel-back with the Magnaflow Cat-Back tip!




p.s.- if you want sound as in loud ricer, then this exhaust isn't for you. This one is very quiet but still noticeable! It has a nice sound when you step on it and a good takeoff!
Old May 19, 2006 | 01:49 AM
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thats cool, but anyone have any input on the APC mufflers?? good? bad? my friend has one and I wanted to see what you guys thought. Im going to look at some TRD ones tommorrow
Old May 19, 2006 | 01:53 AM
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APC is somewhat raspy and IMO overpriced. I would recommend for just muffler...If you like the cannon look go either Injen or HKS exhaust...if you like just a stock-ish look with a better sound then go either TRD or Magnaflow
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APC = *puke*..
Old May 19, 2006 | 01:58 AM
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^^x2
Old May 19, 2006 | 01:58 AM
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yah the precision muffler axel-back sounds great and its one of the cheaper ones pricewise. and gabe is nothing but a great guy to work with, he done some work on my car and its been great.
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lol ok no APC then
Old May 19, 2006 | 02:40 AM
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You have learned well young padawan.
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Definitely look into the PM Axle Back! Not as loud as the TRD Exhaust and not that EXPENSIVE like the TRD Exhaust!
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^^x2
Old May 19, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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cool, but just lookin at mufflers



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