Magnaflow

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nismo
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Magnaflow

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Hello everyone,I have ordered my Magnaflow cat-back today and I was told that I should recieve it tomorrow. I'm soo excited to put it on. But one question, how am I supposed to cut the stock pipe?Inder
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Sorry, I forgot to check the box that says : Email me all replies to this topic. Inder
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Using a reciprocating saw is the easiest way. With a good blade, you'll cut through the pipe in about 8 seconds. The cut is made right at the weld joint before the resonator.
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I left my resonator on as I was told that it would reduce the chance of getting the rice sound. Never heard it with out the resonator, but I like the sound with it. They said it would be louder without the resonator, but would give it that sound I didn't want.
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Quote, originally posted by damronjr »I left my resonator on as I was told that it would reduce the chance of getting the rice sound. Never heard it with out the resonator, but I like the sound with it. They said it would be louder without the resonator, but would give it that sound I didn't want.The Magnaflow cat-back comes with its own larger resonator.
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Oh, mine was Flowmaster, but they ever said anything about the Magnaflow coming that way regardless. Oh well, just my $.02
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Quote, originally posted by Mase »Using a reciprocating saw is the easiest way. With a good blade, you'll cut through the pipe in about 8 seconds. The cut is made right at the weld joint before the resonator.Hey Mase,Do you know where I could get one or even rent one?Inder
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I don't know any tool rental places off the top of my head. A fellow Matrix owner provided the reciprocating saw for me.I'm sure you could pick one up at Wally-hood for less than $60 then return it when you're done.
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Yeah, I'll prolly end up doing that. Thanks for the suggestion Inder
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Some farm supply places like Farm & Fleet or whatever they have up there usually have a renatl area. You can also look in the phone book. If you have a friend who does construction, the could probably get you one. Just make sure you have the right type of blade and you're set.dave
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Hardware stores will do it too. I know the local Home Depot has an hourly rental thing.
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Cool. Thanks for the heads up everyone. Really appreciate it. And I will plan on showing pictures of the install. (crosses fingers) Hope the install goes well . I'm supposed to get it tomorrow.Inder
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YAY! The exhaust came in today at 10am. I'm soo excited to put it on . I'll let you guys know how it goes.Inder
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Done. My brother and I installed the Magnaflow with a little help with a Jigsaw and a metal cutting blade . Install went well. Just cut my finger on something, not sure what. But anyways, sounds great . It took my brother about a half an hour to cut the pipe since Home Depot didn't have saws to rent out. O well. What has been done has been done. So, other than that, everything went perfect .Inder
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pain in my a$$, lol... that hacksaw took forever....
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