Intro and questions

[hookahjohn]

HI Guys,
I'm hoping you can help. I did spend the last 2 hours researching and searching the forum but didn't get what I want.
2007 Yukon SLT.
All stock. I'm bored, I'm not even into this SUV, but it serves it's purpose which is to haul around 3 kids and the wife on the weekend, and it helps me out with work. I figured it would be a waste of $$$ to upgrade anything, but know I am thinking of embracing what I have and get a K&N intake and a fun exhaust.

The K&N seems straightforward enough, and can be bought on amazon. Either I or my nonGMC mechanic should be able to get it on fairly easily (after watching youtube vids)

The exhaust is a bit more involved. I want it fun, loud, not too loud, but enough to impress my kids, oldest is 7. Also, all increased HP is welcome.
I was going to pull the trigger on the borla when I saw the discount code you have here for amazon, but it's expired.

My questions are what exhaust should I get? I don't need to spend more than necessary but I want stability, performance, meaning a product with a proven increase in HP. Also, I read the instructions, there will be no welding necessary, right?

What am I looking at for HP increase?
What is the best bang for my buck?

Thanks in advance,
John

 

[Modded]

I say you get a Magnaflow muffler and have it welded in place by an exhaust shop. Also have them cut off the rear resonator (tank looking thing at the way back of the exhaust)and install a 4" tip. You may gain 5HP at the most from and exhaust.
Don't waste your money on an intake. They serve no purpose on these 07 Up SUVs but for sound.
Also the Magnaflow will be jsut about what you want sound wise. I say you should get one of their 5 x 8 18" mufflers.