Magnaflow catback?

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DopeVibeGT
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Magnaflow catback?

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I'm curious. I just purchased a Magnaflow cat back 15759 and from the pictures online, it's showing a flange type connection after the muffler by the rear axle, like the factory and my old Thermal R&D it's replacing. The one I got today has a strange looking clamp instead of the flange. Is this correct? Did they change it or something?
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Re: Magnaflow catback?

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Heres some pictures. I just want to know if this is a real magnaflow! It says Magnaflow on the tip and the muffler like the ones i've seen. Just there is no nice flange.

Heres the flangeless connection...
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And heres the weird clamp for that connection....
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Also, should I have the exhaust welded on or just use the clamps?
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Re: Magnaflow catback?

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Having it welded on would be better.
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Re: Magnaflow catback?

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I heard that welding it on breaks the warranty, though. True?
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Re: Magnaflow catback?

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No idea on the warranty... but I've never been a fan of clamps on exhaust components. They rust/break/slip too easily.
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DopeVibeGT
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Re: Magnaflow catback?

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Yeah, I'm getting it welded. It should last the rest of the cars life. :lol:

Also, it's the real deal. I emailed Magnaflow and they said thats the new design. They did away with the flanges. :)
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