I know there are other threads that will probably repeat what they say here. I am about to install a new Cat, Mufflers and maybe headers. I do not want a sound that will be too ricey. it doesnt have to have the V-8 sound which I know it wont but a nice purr would be nice. I would like to know from members that have installed new exahaust systems as to what they put and what is the sound. did you like it or not?

 

What kind/year of car do you have? Motor? I'm going to assume you have a 2000-2005 Monte Carlo. A lot of people hate the sound of the 3800 motor, but I have one and I have 3" exhaust to a flowmaster delta 40, no cat, etc and I love the sound of it. I don't recommend doing such a large exhaust if you aren't supercharged though.

 

......I have a 05 superchrged and I'm considering exhaust change in the spring. I will probably go with Flowmaster 40 or 50 series ?
I don't want that po'd Bumble -Bee sound however.
There are some good sound clips out there. Just get the tone
that you like.

 

i have about the same exhaust setup as nitehawk. it all depend on the kind of mods you have to get that deep rumble sound. here's mine....cam, heads, pacestter and few bolt on.

http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...t=MVI_0926.flv

 

Probably the only difference is mine's a single exhaust, and you have the y-pipe exhaust. I like having a single exhaust sticking out, so people that know Monte Carlos will think I have a 3100... Until I pop the hood.

 

i've got the magnaflow cat back, 2.5 downpipe w/magnaflow cat, and im also running ported exhaust manifold. I love the sound personally, but im upgrading to headers for power.....got them coming in this week. if you wanna hear the sound from the inside and outside, check out my videos in my sig below, got a couple different ones.

 

I have a 2003 3.8. I do plan ion however doing more to it down the way. I just wish there were more people out here that had Monte's, that way I could kinda have someone help me out and give me pointers. The only thing I have had done to my Monte is the suspension KYB gas shocks and the eibach springs. plus a K&N CAI. I live in Los Angeles by the way

 

make a trip up to S.F. im up here and have a great shop. they knew basic knowledge about my car when i first started goin' there, now they know every single detail about it practically haha

there is really nobody around me that is on this forum besides mamonte....i think he's from san jose.

2003's are a great year, im very happy with mine. how many miles on yours?

 

I have Magnaflow mufflers, and a Magnaflow resonator. I love the sound of the Magnaflows.

 

Don't feel bad man. I knew very little about cars when I got my Monte, all it took was some help from guys on forums like this, and some reading. Now I've got an L67 in my car, I've torn it down more than once, put all kinds of bumpers on it. It's fun.