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Solace

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So as tax return season is coming up I'm starting to look at exhausts, and my are there many options. So one of the requirements is I don't want it too loud. When I get a middle of the night call I'd rather not wake up my entire block with the sound of my exhaust. That's basically the only thing.

In addition, the exhaust will be paired with an AFE Momentum GT intake and then a tune as well.

So based upon that what are everyone's recommendations? Also how is the GM Borla exhaust? Was looking into that since I can get my GM discount on that.
 

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borla tends to either be loud and aggressive or mellow and smooth. your best option for finding the exhaust you want is youtube. tahoe + exhaust name or part number usually narrows down the search to specific sound clips you will actually want to listen too. co worker recently put a borla exhaust on a tacoma and its extremely mellow. barely notice it when he starts it but it has a slight growl when he gets on it. ive recently had my hand on a Gibson catback and a flowmaster catback and was not happy with the fitment quality. Gibson is on my Tahoe and the flowmaster was on a Silverado i worked on. co worker mentioned his borla kit went on perfectly without any hassle in the slightest.
 

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I had a similar view and went Carven TR. I love it. I am told by the waitstaff at home that they can hear me coming, but I think they exaggerate. I have had the maid cold start it while I'm in the house and I can hear it, but nothing to complain about. Certainly not "wake the neighborhood" loud.


 

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I had a similar view and went Carven TR. I love it. I am told by the waitstaff at home that they can hear me coming, but I think they exaggerate. I have had the maid cold start it while I'm in the house and I can hear it, but nothing to complain about. Certainly not "wake the neighborhood" loud.


I really like how it sounds, nice and mellow. Wonder how much louder it would sound on mine. Long tubes with no cats.
 

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There are a number of threads on this topic here in the Forum. MagnaFlo comes up in most of those threads as an exhaust system to potentially consider. The 'search and listen on YouTube' is an excellent suggestion.

I can tell you that my Gibson Extreme cat-back dual exhaust system is NOT for you, as it is definitely loud.
 

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I know I've said it a dozen times, but I don't see the point in replacing the entire exhaust from the cat back unless the piping is rusted out or damaged or the engine has been modified enough that it needs larger piping.

Throw in a $50 stainless steel muffler (or $150 if you're a name dropper :rolleyes:) and enjoy. Put the $400+ you saved towards stuff that matters, such as a tune. The surefire choices to give you more sound but not be excessive/obtrusive would be the Magnaflow 12589 or the slightly louder 12259. I have the AP Exhaust clone of the MF 12259 (AP model #XS1259) and couldn't be happier. Best $30 mod (currently $50 on Amazon) ever. They have a MF 12589 clone under model #XS2589, currently $57 on Amazon.
 
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I know I've said it a dozen times, but I don't see the point in replacing the entire exhaust from the cat back unless the piping is rusted out or damaged or the engine has been modified enough that it needs larger piping.

Throw in a $50 stainless steel muffler (or $150 if you're a name dropper :rolleyes:) and enjoy. Put the $400+ you saved towards stuff that matters, such as a tune. The surefire choices to give you more sound but not be excessive/obtrusive would be the Magnaflow 12589 or the slightly louder 12259. I have the AP Exhaust clone of the MF 12259 (AP model #XS1259) and couldn't be happier. Best $30 mod (currently $50 on Amazon) ever. They have a MF 12589 clone under model #XS2589, currently $57 on Amazon.

I fully agree on just buying a muffler and not a catback. My Carven was little more at $90, but the unique sound was worth it to me. Also, I bought a tip, whereas Chris came out victorious by cutting one off a junkyard Dodge Caliber or Pontiac Aztec or something.
 

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i also agree with above unless your diehard about keeping you truck forever or dont want to keep pushing the power. if you have thoughts about keeping it forever get a full stainless exhaust so you never have to worry about it again. if your just after a more aggressive sound and maybe a little more punch and thats it go with above and just swap the muffler and get a tune. if you already know your going to catch the **** for more power your going to want to upgrade the exhaust eventually anyway so its an easy place to start.
 

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