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 Posted: Wed Jun 16th, 2004 03:17 pm
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So I ran across a sale for this for $325 shipped. This seems like a good deal. I am going to research it furthur to be sure but, I want peoples opinions on this brand and choice.

Pro's and Con's? Like's and Dislikes? Let me know... .


Heres the AD: Trubendz 3" Stainless Steel Magnaflow Catback. New still in box.

Last edited on Wed Jun 16th, 2004 03:19 pm by 03ChromeChica



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 Posted: Wed Jun 16th, 2004 03:47 pm
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Trubendz seems to be a good company and they use quality parts, but I think 3" is way to big unless you are running some pretty serious boost.  Without a turbo or massive supercharger, you low end is really going to suffer with a 3 inch exhaust.

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 Posted: Wed Jun 16th, 2004 04:02 pm
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agreed, 3" is going to see you lose power not gain any :(



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 Posted: Wed Jun 16th, 2004 04:05 pm
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backpressure... its an evil evil thing... stay away from it!!



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 Posted: Wed Jun 16th, 2004 05:11 pm
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I agree 3" is way to big...

James has a TrueBendz exhaust. I forget the muffler tho.... James????????



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 Posted: Wed Jun 16th, 2004 05:35 pm
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According to that AD, does that mean its 3" piping? For all we know it could be 2.5 with a 3"tip.. im waiting to hear back from him about it...



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 Posted: Wed Jun 16th, 2004 05:46 pm
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03ChromeChica wrote: According to that AD, does that mean its 3" piping? For all we know it could be 2.5 with a 3"tip.. im waiting to hear back from him about it... probable 3" all the way back. They do sell it that way and new from TB  is $390 + $30s/h



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 Posted: Wed Jun 16th, 2004 05:50 pm
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Ok no good, I'll can that ingenious friggin idea... lol



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 Posted: Wed Jun 16th, 2004 07:31 pm
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A good size exhaust for you is probility 2.25".



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 Posted: Wed Jun 16th, 2004 08:01 pm
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for $310 you can just get the stainless 2.5 or 2.25 with the same muffler from there website

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Mana: 
 Posted: Fri Jun 18th, 2004 12:51 am
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Well I found a really good deal. I;m gettin a 2.5" SS MagnaFlow w/ Resonator. Great price. So this should be a good one, money order goes out tomorrow I should have it early next week :D Thanks for everyones help!!



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