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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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18" magnaflow too loud...options?

So I know i can replace it but with what? DO I get a 24" or a different brand? I really want it as silent as it could be. I am embarrassed sometimes driving in my neighborhood with such a loud muffler. I dont know much about this stuff and have heard of resonators but not even sure if it is an option for me. Any ideas would be great. I have looked though muffler threads for a while and they all seem to be dominated by people who want louder mufflers. I thought I did and realize now it is not for me. Thanks for any help.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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Cut the magnaflow off and put in an OEM or equivalent muffler. All magnaflow or flowmaster mufflers have some rumble to them.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 10:35 AM
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put a 22" magnaflow on it? lol if an 18" is too loud for you, then i have no idea. i have a 11.7" borla turbo style... it screams.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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I'm curious? Which one do you have? Can you put a sound clip up?
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 10:45 AM
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18" magnaflow. dont recall the part number. I do not have a sound clip but hopefully i can get one up soon.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 10:48 AM
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The previous owner of the truck I bought had a loud free flow muffler installed. I kept on for a week and then changed it back to stock. Maybe I'm just gettin old but I want to hear my stereo or be able to hold a conversation with someone without having to shout.
The 22RE is reliable and virtually bullet proof but is no power house to begin with. My truck and I travel in stealth mode and don't embarrass ourselves by being all noise and no go.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by jcknthegrn
The previous owner of the truck I bought had a loud free flow muffler installed. I kept on for a week and then changed it back to stock. Maybe I'm just gettin old but I want to hear my stereo or be able to hold a conversation with someone without having to shout.
The 22RE is reliable and virtually bullet proof but is no power house to begin with. My truck and I travel in stealth mode and don't embarrass ourselves by being all noise and no go.
That is basically where I am. I searched threads for stock muffler but I havent found anything to point me to what to buy. Who sells OEM 2001 mufflers?
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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my 14" magna flow does not seem all that loud. If you want a really quiet ride go oem.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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Add a resonator before the magnaflow.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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if you want quiet.. go oem

if you still want a little rumble keep looking, cus I got a 24" magnaflow thinkin it would be low and it's generously loud. I've got some videos somewhere on here.

Edit: here you GO

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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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jwaldz, that does sound really good
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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ive got a 18'' magnaflow and love it the right amount of loud with out being annoying
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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3 chamber flowmaster on my 3.4 swap with downey headers....Quiet, good rumble, a little raspy at high RPMs though but I don't think I can get rid of that without another resonator or something.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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Ill send you my stock muffler, you send me your magna flow, sounds like a good trade!
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 10:24 PM
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or you could buy my beautiful stock muffler... cheap
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 06:08 AM
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I think I would gladly trade/buy a stock muffler.Problem is how used up are they?
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 06:36 AM
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I see what ya mean about the magnaflow...i also have a 18". I really like it though. maybe its just that mine is a t100, but i really cant hardly hear it in the cab...but she definitely scares the little honda's away...
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 08:35 AM
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ive got a 18'' magnaflow and love it the right amount of loud with out being annoying
I agree, I love my 18" Magnaflow.
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 09:30 AM
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I have a 24" Magnaflow and it's too loud. I can't wait to replace it. Same thing here - I'd buy a stock muffler, but - unless it's going to be from an '02 from sunny Florida...
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 11:34 AM
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Does anyone know where to actually get an OEM or equivalent muffler online? TIA
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