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Old 04-22-2011, 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.
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Old 04-22-2011, 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.
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i say trd..ive herd both also..trd has a deeper tone to it...
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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 ++
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I have a TRD axle back and an Injen intake and loovvveee the combo/sound.
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^^^Thats probably the best combo to get the best sound
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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.
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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
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I suggest getting it from trdsparks.com. That's where I got mine.
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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
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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
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I have the magnaflow and love the grow but then I do have the supercharger too.
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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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