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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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How much would be the sound increase with a stock muffler if I change invididually the a)second catalytic converter (the one in the midpipe) for a high flow metal substrate one or b)stock resonator for a Vibrant "hotdog" resonator, or even the two items combined?
Which one of those would give the best sound increase if any?Hope to hear from you guys soon. Thanks in advance.
Old Sep 24, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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all would increase sound level.

i suggest high flow cat. and a new muffler. flowmaster...hks what ever your after.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bhb4jcLxeg stock header. high flow cat. no muffler on the tape and borla axle back
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Thanks for your reply and the video sample Zsanz.
Old Sep 25, 2008 | 01:41 AM
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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Then again, is there a big difference between the stock resonator and a "hotdog", and between a hi-flow cat and the stock one?
Old Sep 25, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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Changing anything will increase sound. If your trying to reduce sound as much as possible then go with the Vibrant ultra-quiet.

My set up(in my quote thingy below) was HORRIBLY loud. But i welded in a vibrant ultra-quiet and it was like night and day. Sounds mean too.
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