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Old 02-26-2015, 11:52 AM
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Default new quiet exhaust help needed

Hi Guys. so I have 4 weeks to order a exhaust up for my stock c5

from my searching around I see the magnaflow

15713 is quietest

16732 is step up in noise

I love the look of the tips on the 15713 4" polished

I know corsa makes a quiet version on the

touring series but I really don't like the look of the tips.

does anyone know about the the magnaflow 15713 having a drome sound?

do x pipes help?

maganaflow 15713
Old 02-26-2015, 12:45 PM
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Both brands are top quality, but the Corsa Touring will be similar volume as the Magnaflow 15713, My older Magnaflow was too quiet for me, but it had a very sweet, deep tone. Yes, it does have a little resonance, but nothing like Borla Stingers. The Corsa does not. Corsa used to offer a choice of tips, so check that out. I have Corsa Pace Car (older) with Daytona tips. (two large ovals) and I really like Tigershark tips, too.
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I'm curious, can someone indicate where the sound of the Z06 Ti falls in that comparison. I've got a stock C5 like the OP, but bought a Ti (in storage) in case I convince myself to install it....
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Originally Posted by mike_engr
I'm curious, can someone indicate where the sound of the Z06 Ti falls in that comparison. I've got a stock C5 like the OP, but bought a Ti (in storage) in case I convince myself to install it....
Search Youtube....I saw a few videos on how the stock Ti's sound
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The Ti's are a little louder under acceleration but quiet when cruising. No drone. Now I am H/C and glad I have them. Also free up a lot of weight and won't rust. I personally think they are the best option, especially when bought used and in good condition for less than many of the aftermarket systems.
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Originally Posted by vettenuts
The Ti's are a little louder under acceleration but quiet when cruising. No drone. Now I am H/C and glad I have them. Also free up a lot of weight and won't rust. I personally think they are the best option, especially when bought used and in good condition for less than many of the aftermarket systems.
I wish I had kept mine, instead of selling off to buy more parts. The only thing you give up is tip choice, and stockZ Tis are pretty quiet.
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My used convertible came with the stuff in question. No complaints, looks nice. A little loud for my tastes, but then the entire car is a statement of excess.

I never noticed a drone, and have trained hearing with a good ear.

But in response to a post here, I slowed down and paid close attention. I was able to create a resonance if I was careful . By listening and with a careful throttle, I was able to excite a resonance out of the car, but it was controlled , soft and in the low RPm range. I also had to have the top up.
I expected some kind of noise trade off, it's not like the GM guys put Mr. Stupid in charge of the original design.


while I favor a quiet car, I'm satisfied with a little more noise in the interest of efficiency .
I have a broken clip, and, although I was not the person that gave Magnaflow any money, they offered a full replacement. I declined, only wanting a fair deal, but am still looking for the right stainless weld technique combined with a muffler shop rack. The rest of my exhaust is stock.

Everything vibrates, it just a question of frequencies, and when they become a problem. A closed car will resonate differently than mine, but throw a real fat chick in at shotgun, and the frequencies change again. You can't stop vibrations, you can only move the frequencies out of the problem area.
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does anyone know about the the magnaflow 15713 having a drone sound?

do x pipes help?
I had this catback.
It drones a lot even with an x pipe.
It was a waste of money.
I took it off after 2 days and sold it to another member here for 1/2 price and a week later I saw he was selling it too.
Get a Corsa for a little more money and you won't be disappointed.

I wanted my exhaust a little louder and added this muffler bypass to my Corsa that came with my car, using some Pep Boys electric cutouts that let me dial in how loud I want it and when like for a WOT blast

Haven't had a chance to try it out on he road yet due to winter snow but I know it will be good








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Old 02-28-2015, 07:37 PM
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Do not buy the Magnaflow if you value your sanity. I had it as my first system and the drone on the highway was unbearable. 10 mins and instant headache.

Have B&B Fusion now and have the very best of both worlds, quiet when I want it and wide open when it matters!

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