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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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Flowmaster Cat Back

For the guys that are running the Flowmaster Cat Back kits, whick kit are you running? The 17229 has a 2 piece tail pipe. The 17345 has a 1 piece tail pipe and a chrome tip. I called Flowmaster for more info as to why 2 diffrent kits {ie.tail pipes} but didn't get a clear answer. Which one did you choose and why. I know I can just have a FM70 welded in but I want to keep my stock setup incase I don't like the sound.
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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I run the single tailpipe set up. I did not like the split pipe set up. If I am not mistaken, the split pipe set up requires you to remove the spare tire.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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antelope,

You north on the coast? Say around humboldt county?
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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Pops, check your PM.

Boxcar, The 2 piece tail pipe you have to remove the spare just for installation right, not permently? Sounds like the 17345 is the easier of the 2 to install.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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No, you have to remove the spare tire for good. Toss it in the bed and look at it forever.

I installed mine by myself in about a hour.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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Dang, neither set of instructions say anything about the spare, not even to remove it for an easy install.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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You mights have to call Flowmaster for a double check.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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Thanks Boxcar. Like I said in my first post, they weren't very helpful when I called them about the 2 different kits. In fact, he didn't mention anything about the spare.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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I would just have a FM 70 BB2 replace your stock muffler and add on a SS tip to the stock system.

I'm sure you will be happy with the sound.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Antelope V-10
For the guys that are running the Flowmaster Cat Back kits, whick kit are you running? The 17229 has a 2 piece tail pipe. The 17345 has a 1 piece tail pipe and a chrome tip. I called Flowmaster for more info as to why 2 diffrent kits {ie.tail pipes} but didn't get a clear answer. Which one did you choose and why. I know I can just have a FM70 welded in but I want to keep my stock setup incase I don't like the sound.
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I'm looking at the same thing for my 05 and flowmaster only has one with a FM70. I don't want to cut mine up either so I'm going to get the kit from Jegs or Summit.

Anyone have a FM70 sound clip?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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Gt, I hear ya on cutting up the stock stuff. I'm also looking at a Magnaflow cat back. I nicer setup than the Flowmaster, welded hangers, SS and of course more $$$$.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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I know the FM50's are a little cheaper but the FM70 alone at Summit is $178. The entire catback is $309 at Jegs with free shipping. I'll install for free, a new muffler would cost to be installed at a shop and then taken off if I don't like and that would easily exceed the $300 total for the entire catback. No brainer for me on this. Magnaflow doens't make one for the 05+ yet. Are the magnaflows straight through or baffled?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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I think the Magnaflow are a straight through design. I plan on calling tomorrow. Summit was cheapest on the 2 Flowmaster kits, AutoAnything was cheapest on the Magnaflow.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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Check out this link from Summits site.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

$113 for a FM 70 Series BB2 3"in/3"Out add another $12 or $13 for S&H.

The bends on the stock system are decent and the tubing is good and thick. Its stainless and the hangers are decent. Just installing the muffler on the stock sytem is good and cheap. If you don't like the sound you can have the stock muffler put on. Just my $.02.

I'm sure the FM 70 will have a better sound than any Magnaflow sytem.

There are some sound samples on Flowmasters site for a comparision, not V10 sounds however should help a little. A single 3" in the stock location is one of the quietest places for a exaust system.

With whatever you decide on post some sounds if you can.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Antelope V-10
I think the Magnaflow are a straight through design. I plan on calling tomorrow. Summit was cheapest on the 2 Flowmaster kits, AutoAnything was cheapest on the Magnaflow.
Jegs willl price match and usually cheaper/free shipping. Call them and give the Summit's price and the will match and see if the overall price is cheaper.
 
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