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Old 02-21-2009, 05:47 PM
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MPGgains with exhaust?

I know I would get a ittle more power if I got rid of the OEM exhaust buthas nybody really had a mpg gain changing the exhaust I am getting around 11 with the oem exhaust.
 
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Old 02-21-2009, 06:06 PM
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some will say they got a little gain like a .5 to 1 mpg but geting a good cat back system is mainly for the noise
 
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Old 02-21-2009, 06:15 PM
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got nothing from mine but noise
 
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Old 02-21-2009, 06:25 PM
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exhaust

Cut off that giant factory muffler and replaced it with a magnaflow. Sounds good .....MPG increase ....ummm have to say no.
 
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Old 02-21-2009, 06:54 PM
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ok thanks then it is not worth the expense.
 
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Old 02-21-2009, 07:28 PM
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It is if you favor a nicer note
 
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x30....Better noise, no gain.
 
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No mpg gain, but a good sound.
 
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Originally Posted by WhëëlMå1
It is if you favor a nicer note
Or a note in general LOL.

I can't wait to install my Magnaflow single in/dual out side exhaust (PN#16616). I have heard minivans with a better exhaust note than my truck!

But no, you won't really see an increase in MPGs. Most likely your mileage will go down because you can't keep your foot out of it!
 
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Old 02-21-2009, 11:18 PM
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Yes the exhaust tone was better but IMHO I think you loose low end torgue with after market exhaust.
 
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exhaust=gain in mpg's, maybe
but because of the sound that I like, I stay on the gas more
 
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Most likely your mileage will go down because you can't keep your foot out of it!
is that where those 2-3 mpg's went.
 
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