04-27-2010, 03:13 PM | #1 |
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Flowmaster American Thunder kit installed
Hey guys/gals,
I just got home from installing the flowmaster kit on my V6, and also added the Magnaflow resonated x-pipe. I like this kit alot, the sound outside is nice, and quieter inside, which is comfortable; you can listen to your radio and not get annoyed lol i have to get used to the tips; they stick out a bit, but dont wanna burn any plastics, so i'll run them, and move back later if needed. Overall i am thrilled with this kit, installing my Eibachs on Friday, so im very excited. Local shop welded the pipes on for me, installed everything for $175. |
04-27-2010, 03:17 PM | #2 |
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Good looking car
What size tips are on the v6 flowmasters? |
04-27-2010, 03:19 PM | #3 |
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4" tips. Looking to do this myself with the X pipe. Really leaning that way now!
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04-27-2010, 03:21 PM | #4 |
Hellll yes! Damnnn right!
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Where'd you get the painted bowties?
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04-27-2010, 03:24 PM | #5 |
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Did you get the 2.5" magnaflow X pipe?
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04-27-2010, 03:45 PM | #6 |
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04-27-2010, 04:00 PM | #7 |
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I love the Flowmaster AT. Installed mine this past Saturday. Great sound and Great looks!! Not sure why everybody is interested in the X-pipe though. This system dosn't need it. I have no drone what so ever. Just a mean sounding exhaust. Save your money and spend it on other mods. X-pipe not needed.
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04-27-2010, 04:18 PM | #8 |
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RPI designs painted the bowties, the chrome wasnt in brand new condition, but only picky people like me notice HAHA
i never heard without the xpipe, but the resonated pipe is a good find and nice addition to the car, if you want to quiet it down....to each their own!! I drive 1 hr to and from work everyday, didnt really wanna hear the exhaust drone all the way there and back! |
04-27-2010, 04:31 PM | #9 |
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Congrads, i ordered the system from amazon.com, wont ship till May sometime, but for 321.99 shipped, i couldnt pass it up.
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04-27-2010, 05:54 PM | #10 |
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Looks good! I got my painted bowties from RPI designs too a month ago.. oh wait, i havent received them yet! GRR.
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04-27-2010, 05:55 PM | #11 |
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just got home, went grab a bite, it is REALLY quiet inside with the resonated x-pipe.
If you want to hear more inside, i dont recommend. I dont mind because i rather quiet, or music while inside...easier on dates to have a conversation! haha |
04-27-2010, 07:29 PM | #12 |
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Yep...I have the resonated X with my magnaflows as well, and as I've been saying...if you want an 'in your face' loud system...the resonated X may not be what you want.
That said..if you want a smooth sound with the least amount of rasp then it is a good choice. Whether or not it actually lowers the overall tone or not, I don't know. But I do have a nice deep tone with mine that sounds very nice inside the cabin...just not MRT loud-like. Also, I'd recommend the resonated X to someone that already has a loud system that just wants to smooth things over or get rid of some rasp...I don't see the X tameing something like the MRTv1 down too much....not that that system is raspy.
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04-27-2010, 08:15 PM | #13 |
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Who has the best price on the Flowmaster axel back system?
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04-27-2010, 08:27 PM | #14 |
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Autoanything.com! Bought mine for $392.66 shipped. But they were running a 15% off special. Just keep check on there site and subscibe to there e-mail and you will get some killer deals.
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