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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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i have a 96 z34 and i was wondering what kind of exhaust i could do that would give me a deep sound. and im on a pretty tight budget.
 
Old Feb 10, 2011 | 07:27 PM
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Go to an exhaust shop and give them your budget and your plans.

Flowmaster44s sound pretty decent on the LQ1
 
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 10:09 AM
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right now my car just has the mufflers cut off and i like the sound. but would it be louder if i had a custom cat back system made for it with 2.5'' pipe and no resonator? i have a really unique idea for how to route the tips.
 
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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The only thing louder would be to take off the resonator, or run open headers lol
 
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I dont recommed removing the resonator. I have a 2.5" stainless catback without the resonator and two flomaster mufflers. I like the sound under acceleration, but it has a good amount of drone while cruising along. I plan on replacing the resonator in the future.
 
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i did 2 flowmasters 50series im pretty happy with that, i look to a cat back SLP or Corsa exhaust system in the future
 
Old Feb 22, 2011 | 05:03 PM
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im not running any mufflers right now. just 2 pieces of pipe welded on where i cut the mufflers off. when income taxes get here im planning on doing a custom cat back. idk if ill mess with the resonator or not. i have been wondering what kind of tips to do though. i still have the factory tips but they arent the best looking now. if i have enough money i might do quad tips right in the middle under the license plate. i think that would be pretty cool and unique bc i havent seen it on another monte carlo. any input or suggestions? all are welcome
 
Old Feb 22, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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Make sure you get stainless steel for the whole cat-back.

You can keep the resonator, just go to a smaller one.
 
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awhile back i had a chance to buy a set of 05-09 mustang gt mufflers. would those change the sound at all?
 
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If they are stock mufflers, probably not as much as you would think.
 



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