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Old 01-28-2019, 08:54 AM
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Default Fab 28 verses Thunderheader
For my build I want to go with a shorter 2 into 1 pipe than my current Thunderheader. I have read a lot of posts that state I will be getting better performance with the Fab 28. My main concern is sound. I know the Fab 28 will sound different. Not sure I will like the sound better than the TH, as sound clips are not a good representation and I don’t have anyone in Alabama to listen to. For sure what I don’t want is for it to be any less volume than the TH. Any feedback would be appreciated.
 
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Simple. Keep your thunderheader

you seem to like the sound of it and will bet that any other exhaust won’t work for you. You will go back to it. Fab28 is supposed to be low and deep
 
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Ive heard plenty of fabs. If you like your t header sound I think you will be disappointed.
 
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I feel there would be better options from more mainstream companies, and at a better price point that you could hear locally. Are you dead set on Fab 28?
 
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I feel there would be better options from more mainstream companies, and at a better price point that you could hear locally. Are you dead set on Fab 28?
Not dead set but like the look and performance reviews. I am going to a shorter pipe for what I am trying to accomplish for my build.
 
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Not dead set but like the look and performance reviews. I am going to a shorter pipe for what I am trying to accomplish for my build.
depends if you wanna sacrifice sound for performance. Not that fab28 doesn’t sound good it’s just not a theader. I’d look into a sawicki pipe I know they’re loud nasty
 
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Not dead set but like the look and performance reviews. I am going to a shorter pipe for what I am trying to accomplish for my build.
I had a Cobra El Diablo pipe on mine and was satisfied by the sound. It's a somewhat shorter pipe. Also TBR would be up your alley as well.

 
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Originally Posted by ThePaintPirate
I had a Cobra El Diablo pipe on mine and was satisfied by the sound. It's a somewhat shorter pipe. Also TBR would be up your alley as well.
they don’t sound close to a theader though
i will say I did enjoy my tbr exhaust before I got my rr3
 
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Shorter pipe, more HP, less on the torque. I am a TH guy too and have had a few friends modify the TH so it's shorter, Changes the sound a little but still has the TH snap. I think you'll miss the sound. At least I always did.
 
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they don’t sound close to a theader though i will say I did enjoy my tbr exhaust before I got my rr3
I dont think the OP is going to find something that's going to check all the boxes. A compromise will need to be struck in at least one category.
 
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