cat back or muffler?

looking to get a good sound from my exhaust. There are 9million and one options and the same amount of threads..I've looked at them..I am leaning towards the flowmaster 40 series muffler vs. the cat back..my question is:

is there any benefit to a whole cat back system vs just changing out my muffler to get sound and moderate gains? A new muffler is much more wallet friendly..and seems to have the same result. and with the extra cash I can do more mods

your thoughts please?

 

instead of going that route id suggest going with the Doug Thorely Long tube headers!

 

maybe in the future the $$$ is the issue there lol

 

Ah ok lol kinda figured there had to be something that was keeping headers from being considered!

 

Are the headers really worth it?

 

I put on a Flowmaster Super 40 single in dual out with 3.5x12 Echo Tips, I wanted something that kept the same departure angle of the truck.

 

depends on what you want. if you want just sound, then get the muffler. if you want sound + power, then get the cat-back...

 

Go witht he muffler. Why spend extra money for the cat back exhaust system??

 

Just get a muffler... Theres no reason to buy a system, your gains are minimal.

 

Just found a 5k mile old trd cat back for $200. REALLY impressed with the extra power. It's noticeable in the 2-3k RPM range. Great sound too!

 

austin and whipper snapper i have to agree...i think im gonna just wait a little longer and spring for the flowmaster super 40 single in dual out... fount it today 352...shipped with a coupon code...

 

I've got a Wickedflow muffler installed and I love how it sounds. Also, I plan on getting a resonated tip here soon to deepen the tone a little more. I'm, not sure if you've heard of this site or not but its http://www.bearriverconverters.com

 

i have and was looking into this actually...was the install easy? is it just a clamp or do you need to have it welded on?

 

Good advice thanks. I didn't know they would let you test a few out

 

I like the catback because I seem to change my mind about sound a lot.

1st was a Banks catback, great sound just a bit too loud. My son has it on his now.
2nd was a TRD, great sound and just right for me on loudness.

3rd setup was a URD pipebomb which eliminates the rear cats and moves the driverside pipe up and out of the way for skid plates to get max. clearance with the TRD catback. This was too loud again.

4th setup URD pipebomb and stock catback. silent at low rpm and slight throttle openings. Howls nicely at higher rpms and wide open throttle.
I also have the TRD intake so it adds a bit to the wide open howl as well.

I like this (for now ) we will see how things go.
I just prefer the easy changing without welding muffs for my use.

 

A guy at my work just did up a custom y pipe, rear cat "delete" and custom cat back exhaust with a flowmaster 40 muffler. Piping is all 3 in and i gotta say if you can make one yourself or have one made do it it was worth it for me at least!!! sounds awesome and even though power gain is minimal it is a definite smoother power band.

 

aha Mainah,

can yah send pichas of that setup? sounds kindah like what i wanah doo.

You betch yah!

 

nice, i wanna get something like this too..
is it custom built??

 

It's the flownaster cat back system