Just installed a carven tr about 2 weeks ago in my 2018 silverado 5.3 Sounds amazing. Probably the best sounding muffler I've used. Worth every penny. Very smooth and deep. Not annoying or raspy. Just the perfect rumble.
Installed competitor dump yestersday on 2017 Sierra 1500. Install was easy, took way longer to get old exhaust off than putting the new on. I have a plugin that diables the v4 mode - wanted that turned off before i bought exhaust. Loud enough for me without being obnoxious
Just installed the competitor dump kit, sounds awesome and very simple! The only negative I had was that you guys stopped supplying collar clamps in the kit saying that the OEM one can be reused. I’m sure if it’s in good condition that it could be reused, however living in the Midwest where they salt the roads mine was so rusted I ended up having to cut it and go buy another clamp. Not a huge deal or anything but it would be nice to have the clamp still included to save the time and trip. I’m sure I’m not the only person to run into that issue either. Besides that I absolutely love it, sounds amazing and I can’t wait everyday to drive my truck!
Love my progressive kit on my 18 silverado 5.3 only complaint is the chop in v4 but its sounds great other wise. I did dump mine right over the rear axle though too.
You can but it will be a custom cat-back exhaust. This is something you will have to get done at a shop. Our Universal Mufflers will be perfect for this exhaust.
I ordered the competitor kit and I think they muffler in the kit I ordered is the progressive, looking at the competitor muffler you’re holding is smaller than the one I received, I’m on the East coast so waiting a few hrs for your office to open . It sucks cause I was ready to install it today after waiting almost 3 week of it being on back order, and no sticker in box, bummer
So originally we did not think that specific trim model was going to be as popular as it is so we did not make one. We will turn back and do it in the future.
Do exhaust tips need to be welded completely around the pipe or just half? I’ve seen some trucks with only the top half welded and the bottom half not, whats the reason for this if any?
Quick question man, I already have the r series with a dump on my 4.8, how would this competitor catback setup sound on my truck? Would it make a huge difference?
@@Mario-ps3rw Good question in cab yes the dump will sound louder but anytime you are adding a R series muffler(all competitor kits have) the competitor kit will always over power a progressive.
I just picked up good used 18 Silverado put super 44 on it. I know its blah lol. How do u think the more tamed carven would sound out a dual out tip turnt before the back tire?
@@CarvenExhaust I'm really thinking the tr. I put on my beats headphones and listen to a silver Silverado with tr dumped and it sounds really good. I'm going to do single in dual out tip before rear tire. I've noticed on other truck the dual tip completely changed tone of muffler. Made it sound deeper so maybe with the tr and tip I'll keep 3rd cat. If my ear needs more out comes sawzall lol
So I just ordered the competitor cause I couldn’t pass the deal going on right now. My question is in loudness what could be compared to? Flowmaster 10? Borla atak? I’ll find out once installed but im really eager to know. Thanks in advance!
Haven’t heard any of those other ones but what I can tell you is the competitor series cat back on the Silverados and Sierras sound so good. Cold starts are amazing and almost little drone in cab
@@CarvenExhaust I just installed the competitor series on my sierra 1500 and bro it sounds badass I’m glad I didn’t get the progressive. Chokemaster what!? 😂
I’m waffling between the competitor or the progressive. I’m not sure if the competitor is too loud or if the progressive is too quiet. I don’t do a lot of highway driving, but I live in a very hilly part of Pittsburgh. Want the truck to bark, growl, but not sound like the muffler just fell off. I’m leaning towards the competitor, but would hate to regret that decision after a few months.. Any input would be appreciated ! 👍🏽
being 100% honest with you every customer that has gone with the progressive always wish they went with the competitor. As long as you do not install headers and also not remove your cats and resonator it will not sound obnoxious
You can always go with the Muffler route in other words lets say you enjoyed the Progressive kit more you can always purchase the Muffler which is the TR and have it welded on to your vehicle at a muffler shop.
I have the carven r series on my Silverado and I live in mn and drove it to texas 1200 miles and yes it does give you a headache drone is really bad on the drivers side could be cuz mine is a double cab and dual side exhaust before the rear tire but it’s def got drone
@@cavigavi8479 Our Silverado cat-back kit is a Single Tail Pipe Exit so unfortunately for your truck since you went with two side exits before the rear tire that will defiantly give you some sort of drone but our cat-back kit is a completely different kit from your set up and our kit is a tail pipe exit so little to no drone on highway. Unless you are towing it will drone but in that case if you towing all the time its best to go with the progressive kit.
Not sure why you guys don’t make a kit for us 6.2 guys. And I called you guys last week and was going to order a muffler and you guys told me the 3” Would work and just have the muffler shop expand the pipe. Called the exhaust shop that has installed a lot of your mufflers and was told it’s thin and wouldn’t expand it. So I don’t know. Make some 3.5” stuff please
Case G I just did a muffler delete for the time being. Think I’m going to end up getting the corsa though. It’s a full 3.5” setup. I seen a magnaflow cat back that is 4” but it has a muffler and a resonator. I don’t think it will be loud enough for my taste. Haven’t seen any videos with it on here to know for sure though.
We do apologies on behalf of the install video but on the Instruction paper that came with the kit stats only 2 QTY of the 3" Band Clamps and if you were to look at our detail section on this video it also shows "DISCLAIMER OEM COLLAR CLAMP"
Typically "Straight pipe" pipes aren't 304 Stainless Steel. Also you wont be getting it tig welded on now will it be a direct fit bolt on and off when you'd like so you can polish the kit. Also we are utilizing a Flex Pipe as well as our Universal Performance Muffler.
Depending on your cab and bed size as well as which tip you decide to go with. www.carvenexhaust.com/cat-back-kits/chevy-gmc/2014-2014-silverado-sierra-cat-back-kit-progressive-series.html
Was cery stoked to get the progressive series for my 18 silverado but pretty pissed today when i cut the collar clamp off because it was seized on and realized carven did not send me that 3rd clamp just the 2 flat ones @carvenexhaustinc.
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11:59 competitor start up
17:55 progressive start up
Just installed a carven tr about 2 weeks ago in my 2018 silverado 5.3 Sounds amazing. Probably the best sounding muffler I've used. Worth every penny. Very smooth and deep. Not annoying or raspy. Just the perfect rumble.
Thats awesome glad you enjoyed it!
Did u only install the muffler?
Installed competitor dump yestersday on 2017 Sierra 1500. Install was easy, took way longer to get old exhaust off than putting the new on. I have a plugin that diables the v4 mode - wanted that turned off before i bought exhaust. Loud enough for me without being obnoxious
Just installed the competitor dump kit, sounds awesome and very simple! The only negative I had was that you guys stopped supplying collar clamps in the kit saying that the OEM one can be reused. I’m sure if it’s in good condition that it could be reused, however living in the Midwest where they salt the roads mine was so rusted I ended up having to cut it and go buy another clamp. Not a huge deal or anything but it would be nice to have the clamp still included to save the time and trip. I’m sure I’m not the only person to run into that issue either. Besides that I absolutely love it, sounds amazing and I can’t wait everyday to drive my truck!
I’m in the same boat as you, really wish they at least offered a clamp as an add on.
Where can i get a clamp locally and what size?
Both are great sounding!!! This just made my mind up. Cant wait to order mine a little later this year. Thanks for making this!!!
Love my progressive kit on my 18 silverado 5.3 only complaint is the chop in v4 but its sounds great other wise. I did dump mine right over the rear axle though too.
How's your exhaust from a daily driver perspective? Was debating the progressive kit or Borla Touring on my 5.3L Sierra.
@@CaseyCotton it's great not bad at all like I said the only down fall is v4 mode. It louder than stock but nothing crazy.
@JR HERNANDEZ it's a little droney in v4 nothing too crazy sounds a little bit like a tuner car tho
Great video, covers everything.
Thanks for watching!
That's what a V8 should sound like! I love it sounds really amazing!
I agree!
Love the install and the sound of both of these! Going to get the competitor series for my 14 GMC Sierra soon!
Tag us in your installs!
I'd like to see if it's possible to do a dual exit setup that's what I'm looking for straight out the back on each side of my hitch
You can but it will be a custom cat-back exhaust. This is something you will have to get done at a shop. Our Universal Mufflers will be perfect for this exhaust.
Just ordered mine. Comp series. Cant wait to install it!
Awesome ! make sure to tag us in all your install and cold starts we always repost everything on instagram!
@@CarvenExhaust just followed you guys on IG. Sure will do👍
Just ordered the competitor series today! Really hope it gets here faster than the 3-5 week estimate time. Can’t wait to put it on my truck.
Hope you enjoy it!
Where can I order?
I like the sound, I just installed flowmaster 44 and I like it too!
Mine just came in on Thursday! Can't wait to get it installed. Video will be up soon
Can't wait! Tag us!
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i love the sound but you dont have one for the 2019 6.0 2500 HD long bed
Unfortunately we do not have anything for the 2500 HD
@@CarvenExhaust i like the sound and from the video its looked really eazy to install
I ordered the competitor kit and I think they muffler in the kit I ordered is the progressive, looking at the competitor muffler you’re holding is smaller than the one I received, I’m on the East coast so waiting a few hrs for your office to open . It sucks cause I was ready to install it today after waiting almost 3 week of it being on back order, and no sticker in box, bummer
I didn't know Cristiano Ronaldo's also a licensed mechanic. :D
I want to buy this but does it work on a 2011 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab option I see the other cabs but this one?
What's the full body and model of your Silverado.
@@CarvenExhaust I have a 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT Extended Cab 5.3
@@OffxcialSniper as long as you have extended cab long bed our kit will fit yours
Just put mine on today,so far very impressed
Compairing the progressive, and Competitor to the R series, I assume the R series is the loudest ?
Yes, Carven-R is the more aggressive tone.
@@CarvenExhaust awesome thanks for the reply 👍🍺
Do you make a kit for a 2009 GMC Sierra crew cab with 5.3?
Unfortunately not the 2009 models.
Who buys an exhaust for it to be quiet in the cab? Blows my mind how people think some times.
right? haha
What about a kit for the Silverado with the factory duals out the back
So originally we did not think that specific trim model was going to be as popular as it is so we did not make one. We will turn back and do it in the future.
For like the 2021-23
13 mm socket front clamp socket(catalytic to mid pipe), 15mm rest of the band clamps and 8mm Allen wrench for the tip
Do exhaust tips need to be welded completely around the pipe or just half? I’ve seen some trucks with only the top half welded and the bottom half not, whats the reason for this if any?
tips are bolt on..
no welding necessary for our kits its just a bolt on tip.
Carven Exhaust Inc who sells carven in Canada
Quick question man, I already have the r series with a dump on my 4.8, how would this competitor catback setup sound on my truck? Would it make a huge difference?
It would definitly make a big difference manly because its all going to be 304 stainless steal with tip welding
Would it be possible to easily make this kit fit the slightly longer 6'7" bed full crew cab truck?
We did have them for the long beds but we pulled the plug do to we were not selling them at all.
The sound is it the same with dump style?? Please answer
No, the dump exit is a lot more louder and we will be doing a install and overview on the dump exit as well
Carven Exhaust Inc im waiting thank you
@@CarvenExhaust dumped progressive as loud as the competitior catback?
@@Mario-ps3rw Good question in cab yes the dump will sound louder but anytime you are adding a R series muffler(all competitor kits have) the competitor kit will always over power a progressive.
Is ther a difrence in sound between the single tip and the dual tip competitor series?
A slight but you can't tell, only tell with a sound reader
@@CarvenExhaust witch 1 would be louder?
Yup, I’ll be buying lol thank you
Awesome! Tag us on Instagram.
Need to replace the clamp used at 1:06, would any clamps do? Anyone know the name/size for this clamp
Yes, the is called a collar clamp you can purchase one via online it is a 3.00" or any auto zone or Napa should have them.
@@CarvenExhaust Thank you. I've looked at autozone under this name, they didn't have it. Ended up ordering an OEM one directly from GM.
I just picked up good used 18 Silverado put super 44 on it. I know its blah lol. How do u think the more tamed carven would sound out a dual out tip turnt before the back tire?
Are you looking for an aggressive tone or more deeper tone?
@@CarvenExhaust I'm really thinking the tr. I put on my beats headphones and listen to a silver Silverado with tr dumped and it sounds really good. I'm going to do single in dual out tip before rear tire. I've noticed on other truck the dual tip completely changed tone of muffler. Made it sound deeper so maybe with the tr and tip I'll keep 3rd cat. If my ear needs more out comes sawzall lol
@@eddiehutchinson3172 That sounds like a plan!
How much more horsepower does it get with the competitor?
So I just ordered the competitor cause I couldn’t pass the deal going on right now. My question is in loudness what could be compared to? Flowmaster 10? Borla atak? I’ll find out once installed but im really eager to know. Thanks in advance!
Haven’t heard any of those other ones but what I can tell you is the competitor series cat back on the Silverados and Sierras sound so good. Cold starts are amazing and almost little drone in cab
@@CarvenExhaust I just installed the competitor series on my sierra 1500 and bro it sounds badass I’m glad I didn’t get the progressive. Chokemaster what!? 😂
Nice presentation! I will go progressive
Great!
Bought a truck with a Carven axle dump can’t tell if it’s a Competitor or Progressive how can I tell?? Which one it is muffler measurement wise
If its a competitor the muffler section should be less then 10" if its a progressive its more then 15"
@@CarvenExhaust what I measured is about 14” from weld to weld where muffler is welded to pipe and to the turn down “dump” pipe
I’m assuming from that then it’s a progressive
How about a kit for a 99-06?? Any plans to make one?
Unfortunately we will not be doing a kit for that year.
Wish you would
Make this video with a 4.3 option so I could hear the difference....
On it!
Is the kit available for a 2017 seirra denali 6.2l crew cab
Unfortunately not the 6.2L.
@@CarvenExhaust bummer
Where is ur safety eye wear at?
I’m waffling between the competitor or the progressive.
I’m not sure if the competitor is too loud or if the progressive is too quiet. I don’t do a lot of highway driving, but I live in a very hilly part of Pittsburgh.
Want the truck to bark, growl, but not sound like the muffler just fell off.
I’m leaning towards the competitor, but would hate to regret that decision after a few months..
Any input would be appreciated ! 👍🏽
being 100% honest with you every customer that has gone with the progressive always wish they went with the competitor. As long as you do not install headers and also not remove your cats and resonator it will not sound obnoxious
Carven Exhaust Inc
Thank you so much for the clarification.
Ordering the competitor shortly. 👍🏽😎
Does anyone have air leak at the catalytic and muffler where you have to use the oem clamp? I cant get it to seal completely
Update? Did you fix this?
Am having the same problem
what exact modle i would say is the competitor
Any of our Competitor kits are utilizing our Carven-R mufflers which is our most aggressive tone.
So if everything looks like the oem could i use the oem piping instead? And just get the competitor/progressive exhaust?
TheTennesseeTittyTickler hey listen to me titty tickler, stop with the bs man. 😠
You can always go with the Muffler route in other words lets say you enjoyed the Progressive kit more you can always purchase the Muffler which is the TR and have it welded on to your vehicle at a muffler shop.
How thick is the new install 2.5 inch or 3 inch ?
Our cat-back exhaust kits are 3"
You should put your link in the video description. Cool video to bad no 6.2 kit?
Really nothing for 6.2L?? Have a 17 High Country 6.2L
Unfortunately no 6.2L kits
I love it but would it be to much with a 10-12 hour drive
Honstly I never hear a drone coming from our Silverado/Sierra kits they sound just right
@@CarvenExhaust thanks
I have the carven r series on my Silverado and I live in mn and drove it to texas 1200 miles and yes it does give you a headache drone is really bad on the drivers side could be cuz mine is a double cab and dual side exhaust before the rear tire but it’s def got drone
@@cavigavi8479 Our Silverado cat-back kit is a Single Tail Pipe Exit so unfortunately for your truck since you went with two side exits before the rear tire that will defiantly give you some sort of drone but our cat-back kit is a completely different kit from your set up and our kit is a tail pipe exit so little to no drone on highway. Unless you are towing it will drone but in that case if you towing all the time its best to go with the progressive kit.
Carven Exhaust Inc yeah that would be my guess closer to the cab, def sounds good though
Nice video!!
Thanks!
Can I install this cat back kit without voiding any factory warranties?
Yes
Can you install this on a 2015 suburban 5.3 ?
We haven't Test fit this on a Suburban.
So which one is louder?
Competitor
Not sure why you guys don’t make a kit for us 6.2 guys. And I called you guys last week and was going to order a muffler and you guys told me the 3”
Would work and just have the muffler shop expand the pipe. Called the exhaust shop that has installed a lot of your mufflers and was told it’s thin and wouldn’t expand it. So I don’t know. Make some 3.5” stuff please
In the near future we will be making 3.5" + piping/mufflers/cat-back kits
90% of aftermarket exhaust for the 6.2L is going to be 3".
P T did you find an exhaust for your 6.2? Cheers
Case G I just did a muffler delete for the time being. Think I’m going to end up getting the corsa though. It’s a full 3.5” setup. I seen a magnaflow cat back that is 4” but it has a muffler and a resonator. I don’t think it will be loud enough for my taste. Haven’t seen any videos with it on here to know for sure though.
This kit does not come with the special oem collar clamp anymore!!!! I was beyond pissed!!
We do apologies on behalf of the install video but on the Instruction paper that came with the kit stats only 2 QTY of the 3" Band Clamps and if you were to look at our detail section on this video it also shows "DISCLAIMER OEM COLLAR CLAMP"
@@CarvenExhaust do you have a link for the clamps? Just ordered and want to install as soon as it arrives
What size is this pipe??
3.00" Full Cat-Back Exhaust.
@@CarvenExhaust I have a super ten at the moment how much louder or deeper is it than the super 10
Carven or Magnaflow? For my Silverado
Let the sound speak for itself
RUclipssShitSorter flowmasters have baffles and rot out after a couple years.
Omg thats like a straight pipe.
Typically "Straight pipe" pipes aren't 304 Stainless Steel. Also you wont be getting it tig welded on now will it be a direct fit bolt on and off when you'd like so you can polish the kit. Also we are utilizing a Flex Pipe as well as our Universal Performance Muffler.
@@CarvenExhaust It sounds great!
No 6.2 setups?
Unfortunately not at this time.
Flowmaster better ?
Dont Know
so why wont this fit an 09?
Exhaust hangers changed
Not sure why you would play music while you're doing a sound test
future videos we will make sure to have no background sound
How’s the 4cyl mode drone with these?
No drone with the Progressive series
Was this Silverado a 5.3 or 6.2 ? Judging by your face when u stepped on it might be a 5.3 🤣🤷🏽♂️ totally joking love your guys product
I'm going with a 6.2 because of the chrome tip and size of exhaust before install. Might be wrong
Anthony Macneil nah it was a 5.3 bro Bc only high country silverados have 6.2 and that Silverado doesn’t look like a high country at all
I have a 6.2 and it’s a ‘17 red line edition crew cab
I have a 6.2 in a 18 denali 🤷♂️
One time at band clamp
How much are they!?..
Depending on your cab and bed size as well as which tip you decide to go with. www.carvenexhaust.com/cat-back-kits/chevy-gmc/2014-2014-silverado-sierra-cat-back-kit-progressive-series.html
How much $ for just the decal? lol 👍
Eye protection please….
He said 2010 to 2018 it’s forsure not a 2010 lol😂
Safety glasses.. metal..especially rusty sucks getting in the eyes. Just sayin..
Thank you.
2010-2018 hmm haha you mean 07-18 same body etc..
Same body but the mounting of the exhaust hangers are completely different.
Was cery stoked to get the progressive series for my 18 silverado but pretty pissed today when i cut the collar clamp off because it was seized on and realized carven did not send me that 3rd clamp just the 2 flat ones @carvenexhaustinc.