One thing about Gibson's is that from inside the truck you won't hear much
of a difference. Have a trusted friend drive past you while you're standing
roadside-you'll like what you hear. I've got the split rear exit gibson and
they sound just right to me and I noticed a slight performance gain in the
midrange.
Dr. Pat
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>From: Brian Duncan <baduncan@efogm.msd.ray.com>
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: Popular Exhaust Systems
>Date: Tue, Jun 1, 1999, 8:43 PM
>
> Alan,
>
> I also have the Gibson Catback single side-exit setup (stainless; self
> installed). Like you, it did not make a dramatic difference in the tone
> of the exhaust. I suspect that when I get the K&N FIPK and TB mods, that
> the tones will be alot more noticeable! I am guessing that since I don't
> have as much back pressure, that's why the tone didn't change that much.
> With the K&N and TB mods, I should get more air into the engine which
> should give me more backpressure to make the exhaust rumble a little
> more. Sounds right everyone?
>
> Alan Short wrote:
>>
>> Ollie Garcia wrote:
>> >
>> > Poking through the archives it seems that the gibson and flowmaster 3
>> > chamber appear to be the most popular systems owned by DML owners. I'm
>> > looking for a little more sound, and that deep V8 tone. Gibson or Flow? My
>> > local muffler shop said that neither one would make any performance
>> > difference, true?
>> >
>> > Ollie Garcia
>> > 99 V8 CC SLT
>> Coincedence here,
>> I JUST got through with a Gibson cat back install on my '98 R/T. I mean
>> JUST now, I'm still wringing with sweat.
>> I did drive it several miles though, and I can tell you it is more
>> quiet than the stock setup (good!). I feel it does perform a little
>> better too, which is also good!
>> I don't know about Flowmaster, but the Gibson I have is not loud.
>> It is a "straight through" muffler, but it's 5 1/2 inches longer than
>> the stock muffler. It even looks "stock", the tip is almost the same and
>> exits at the original location. Alan S.
>
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> Brian D.
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> Chrome Side Steps, Chrome Grill Guard, Gibson Stainless Steel Catback,
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> K&N Gen. II FIPK (almost here), and still going...
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