Magnaflow Exhaust

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theangrydwarf1
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Magnaflow Exhaust

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I just installed my new magnaflow exhaust over the weekend. Sounds great!!! Thanks Moondogg for your helpful advice.
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Re: Magnaflow Exhaust (theangrydwarf1)

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Yes. Gotta love the Magnaflow catback especially when you hit the gas to like 1900 and then you hear "pop, pop, pop". That's the sweetest sound in the world.I love it. Got any pics?Inder
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Re: Magnaflow Exhaust (TRD4reel)

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Quote, originally posted by TRD4reel »Yes. Gotta love the Magnaflow catback especially when you hit the gas to like 1900 and then you hear "pop, pop, pop". That's the sweetest sound in the world.I love it. Got any pics?Inder1900? Try it at 7500 in a GT
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Re: Magnaflow Exhaust (TRD4reel)

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I didn't get any taken. I'm still not sure where I packed my digi cam. I am loving it!!! It gets better after it warms up. Beats the old system any day.
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Re: Magnaflow Exhaust (theangrydwarf1)

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Quote, originally posted by theangrydwarf1 » Beats the old system any day.Did you replace an existing A/M exhaust, or are you just talking about the stock exhaust?
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Re: Magnaflow Exhaust (theangrydwarf1)

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"Pop-pop-pop"? Does the Magnaflow make your Vibe sound like one of those ricer Civics? I hope not... I was hoping to get the Magnaflow in the future, but the Vibe's exhaust makes enough high-pitched racket as it is. I want to tone it down a bit, make it deeper, like the Flowmaster stuff.~ Z600
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Re: Magnaflow Exhaust (Z600)

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Quote, originally posted by Z600 »"Pop-pop-pop"? Does the Magnaflow make your Vibe sound like one of those ricer Civics? I hope not... I was hoping to get the Magnaflow in the future, but the Vibe's exhaust makes enough high-pitched racket as it is. I want to tone it down a bit, make it deeper, like the Flowmaster stuff.~ Z600not mine...what I'm thinking is that Inder might be short-shifting (1900?), creating some backfiring...unless he's got an auto, then I'm full of crap
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Re: Magnaflow Exhaust (Psychobroker)

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Naw, I'm talking about when the car is warm, and in park, you hit the gas to 1900. I get a couple of pops. I've figured out how to make my exhaust sound really sweet. I will take a video when it gets warmer.Inder
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Re: Magnaflow Exhaust (theangrydwarf1)

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Glad you like it... Here to help any time... did the install go smooth?
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Re: Magnaflow Exhaust (Z600)

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Quote, originally posted by Z600 »"Pop-pop-pop"? Does the Magnaflow make your Vibe sound like one of those ricer Civics? I hope not... I was hoping to get the Magnaflow in the future, but the Vibe's exhaust makes enough high-pitched racket as it is. I want to tone it down a bit, make it deeper, like the Flowmaster stuff.~ Z600The magnaflow sounds very similar to the Borla exhaust there is a clip here so you can hear what it sounds like.http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=8047
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Re: Magnaflow Exhaust (MoonDogg)

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Yep, for the most part. I didn't have a saws-all, so I used a tight space hacksaw. It took a bit longer than I would have liked, but it worked. I didn't have a lick of trouble sliding the new resinator on, didnt even have to flare it any. Just a few taps with a rubber mallet and it was on, from there it was gravy. Thanks again.
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I was referring to the stock system. It wasnt bad, just not much growl.
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Re: Magnaflow Exhaust (wicked1981)

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OOOOoooooooooohhhhh......I like the sound of the Borla. Magnaflow sounds pretty close? That's good. I was afraid it might be that "performance/rusty muffler" sound. Is there any real difference between the Borla and Magnaflow? I've not bothered to check yet. ~ Z600
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Re: Magnaflow Exhaust (Z600)

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Quote, originally posted by Z600 »OOOOoooooooooohhhhh......I like the sound of the Borla. Magnaflow sounds pretty close? That's good. I was afraid it might be that "performance/rusty muffler" sound. Is there any real difference between the Borla and Magnaflow? I've not bothered to check yet. ~ Z600Only difference is that you have to cut your exhaust to install the Magnaflow but the Borla just bolts on no cutting just take screws off remove exhaust put new one put scres back and done. There is a hp difference though. I think Magnaflow claims 7hp increase Borla is only like 3hp increase.
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Re: Magnaflow Exhaust (wicked1981)

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That is because the Borla is a axleback . That's why there is more of a hp increase.Inder
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Magnaflow has a dyno sheet reflecting peak gains of 8.7hp/7.4tq on an XRS (GT), whereas, I could never find a Borla dyno...
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Re: Magnaflow Exhaust (theangrydwarf1)

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I just got my magnaflow cat back installed took about an hour in all. man does it sound nice, even with my automatic trans.
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Re: Magnaflow Exhaust (scherry2)

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Glad you like it. I love mine. I did develop one problem though, my gas gauge seems to show close to empty more.
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Re: Magnaflow Exhaust (theangrydwarf1)

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Quote, originally posted by theangrydwarf1 »Glad you like it. I love mine. I did develop one problem though, my gas gauge seems to show close to empty more. That tends to get to be a problem at first.. but you get use to it after awhile....
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Re: Magnaflow Exhaust (MoonDogg)

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Yeah, after moddin my car, my gas mileage went down like no other.Inder
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Post by Indy VibeGT »

So does it actually hurt milage or you just drive harder to hear the nice sound. I just put one on, those exhaust hangers are a PITA. Love the sound, haven't got into lift yet, keep trying but someone always gets in the way.
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Quote, originally posted by Indy VibeGT »So does it actually hurt milage or you just drive harder to hear the nice sound. I just put one on, those exhaust hangers are a PITA. Love the sound, haven't got into lift yet, keep trying but someone always gets in the way.1st-2nd gear lift shouldn't be a problem..
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