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Old 10-14-2009, 03:30 PM
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Ok guys need your help quick I am about to order my muffler but cant decide if I should go with the 16" Oval muffler or the 15" Round muffler I will be running it catless with LT pacesetter headers I am looking for performance and sound.
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i know that trever1 has xr-1s on his truck dont know what size if it were me id go with the round id say it would be alittle more growl cause its a shorter case
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i run 2 xr1 race mufflers, true dual, 4x15

you running a Y pipe?
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mine are 13" ovals. They sound awesome in boost but just cruising lack a deep tone. I do have cats though. A bigger case will sound better imo.
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i run 2 xr1 race mufflers, true dual, 4x15

you running a Y pipe?
yes with a y pipe muffler will be 3" 1in 1out
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i had the round xr1 and it sounded good but i had cats at the time too
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yes with a y pipe muffler will be 3" 1in 1out
i would think about the XR1 its not a loud muffler at idle but sounds really nice at WOT. but thats my opinion
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Originally Posted by skeet
i would think about the XR1 its not a loud muffler at idle but sounds really nice at WOT. but thats my opinion
thats what im looking for im just debating between round or oval
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id say go with the 16" oval.. i think it will have a nice tone without the cats!
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I have the 13 inch body oval XR1,I like them very well.
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