marko3xl3

Tomorrow is the day...or maybe Wednesday, when I will be getting a brand spankin' new muffler. I am shooting for the Magnaflow 18" (24" overall) with a chrome and slanted tip. And heck yes I will be posting sound clips.

So anyways, today I went to get an estimate from a reputable muffler company ($180 all together) and they said something about a bigger tail-pipe (2.50" instead of the original 2.25"). Upside: sounds throatier, Downside: losing low-end power. Fact or fiction? Just wondering, because I don't want to sacrifice no power.

Thanks a lot guys,
Marko

Ironmike4x4

Search on this board, If you are supercharged then 2.5" is ok. If N/A then 2.25" is the best option. Don't let the exhaust guys try to push you around.

jimbo74

too much freeflow as in bigger pipe and low end torque will suffer.....

marko3xl3

I just got it done, all I can say is WOW!

I am a bit afraid it's so loud at the moment, I hope it will tone down overtime, or else I will have to get a 24". I will post pictures soon for you guys to check out, and soundclips too if I can make them.

With the new muffler, I definately notice an improvement in power. Now, when I drive @ 65, I can floor the gas and it won't shift into 2nd, only in 3rd and still pull. I think that's a great improvement over stock. My only worries are that it's still a bit loud, but we'll see how it is after a couple of weeks.

If anyone wants to know, I paid $115 for the Magnaflow Part # 11255, $25 for the tip, and $35 for labor (1 hour). I did it at Babe's & Lightning Muffler Service in San Jose. They did a great job and I recommend them for anyone in the area. Clean welds, very solid work, nothing but good words. I was only there once, but if you go, mention my name (Marko), it can't hurt

Pictures coming up soon!

jimbo74

wow, another local person..... it seems there are quite a few people out in this neck of the cities

marko3xl3

Heh yeah, I just met Noliwan the other day, dunno if you have met him yet.

97Limited

Hey marko3xl3;

Yeah I think you can go with the 2.5" pipes, and you should not have any problem!!
Because I went with dual 2.25" pipes, and i had no problem with loss of low-end torque!!

dfoxengr

i hope youre not saying you feel a difference just with a muffler...lol

97Limited

Maybe for someone that doesn't drive their truck hard enough; it would be hard to notice the difference!!