Custom Magnaflow Muffler review with pics & video
02-15-2011, 01:15 PM
#1
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Custom Magnaflow Muffler review with pics & video
Well I finally got the exhaust installed on the car... I know this has been done a bunch of times in the past but figured id post up some pics, video, and my opinion!
You definitely can't beat the price!
I spent right around $450 with parts, shipping, and labor!
Parts:
Magnaflow 11236 - $150
Cherry Bomb 577577 - $44
Labor:
Mufflex Performance Exhaust in Trenton, NJ - $246
This was a little expensive, but I was willing to pay the right price to have it done right the first time as this is what the shop specializes in is hi-perf exhausts and knew they'd take the time to align everything and make sure there were no issues. Used them in the past for other vehicles...
I definitely like the look of the dual tips over the quad... Though most prefer the other way around, but I like it and the idea of adding an exhaust filler plate in the middle to fill the gap! More racy IMO.
As far as the sound, its got a nice low rumble at idle...
When pulling away slowly or moderately, it has a real sweet growl to it! It sounds almost just like the Magnaflow Mario Andretti commercial!
At WOT inside the car, it starts out just like a slow/moderate pull away & then screams pretty good, but the engine inside is as noticeable as the exhaust. Cant really say if one is louder than the other
Outside the car at WOT, id say the exhaust is definitely more noticeable... Watch the video for yourself and let me know what ya think!
As far as the volume, its just right or at the worst just slightly low, but maybe itll get louder with time?
Either way, headers will be in the future & I know it will get far louder then!
As far as the dreaded drone everyone is so
about... I cruised home at 80mph for 30 minutes and there is just the slightest amount. The road noise is still more noticeable IMO! I wouldnt have even noticed it if it werent so discussed on the forum and me listening for it! I didnt do much cruising at 70 or 75mph, but it might be slightly more drone around there, but again it didnt seem like anything that would bother me.
The bottom line with the drone for me = non-existent.
Maybe the drone everyone speaks of with the magnaflows is with the full axle-back and cat-back kits??
Other than that, I love it soo far! Any questions or comments, lemme know!
Ohh, ill try to get some better videos in next few days or week, something closer on the driveby
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4N0Kxqr-y0
cell phone pics right after completion
Digital camera pics at home
You definitely can't beat the price!
I spent right around $450 with parts, shipping, and labor!
Parts:
Magnaflow 11236 - $150
Cherry Bomb 577577 - $44
Labor:
Mufflex Performance Exhaust in Trenton, NJ - $246
This was a little expensive, but I was willing to pay the right price to have it done right the first time as this is what the shop specializes in is hi-perf exhausts and knew they'd take the time to align everything and make sure there were no issues. Used them in the past for other vehicles...
I definitely like the look of the dual tips over the quad... Though most prefer the other way around, but I like it and the idea of adding an exhaust filler plate in the middle to fill the gap! More racy IMO.
As far as the sound, its got a nice low rumble at idle...
When pulling away slowly or moderately, it has a real sweet growl to it! It sounds almost just like the Magnaflow Mario Andretti commercial!
At WOT inside the car, it starts out just like a slow/moderate pull away & then screams pretty good, but the engine inside is as noticeable as the exhaust. Cant really say if one is louder than the other
Outside the car at WOT, id say the exhaust is definitely more noticeable... Watch the video for yourself and let me know what ya think!
As far as the volume, its just right or at the worst just slightly low, but maybe itll get louder with time?
Either way, headers will be in the future & I know it will get far louder then!
As far as the dreaded drone everyone is so
about... I cruised home at 80mph for 30 minutes and there is just the slightest amount. The road noise is still more noticeable IMO! I wouldnt have even noticed it if it werent so discussed on the forum and me listening for it! I didnt do much cruising at 70 or 75mph, but it might be slightly more drone around there, but again it didnt seem like anything that would bother me. The bottom line with the drone for me = non-existent.
Maybe the drone everyone speaks of with the magnaflows is with the full axle-back and cat-back kits??
Other than that, I love it soo far! Any questions or comments, lemme know!
Ohh, ill try to get some better videos in next few days or week, something closer on the driveby
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4N0Kxqr-y0
cell phone pics right after completion
Digital camera pics at home
02-15-2011, 06:15 PM
#2
Le Mans Master
That's a great price. The tips look good, they're just a little too far apart for my taste. I have the dual tip Corsa Sports. Heres a pic for comparison.
Last edited by TommyV; 02-15-2011 at 06:17 PM.
02-15-2011, 06:38 PM
#3
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Esp now with the gap, the filler plate will come in nicely!
The corsas sure do look good tho!!
Which filler plate to get now!?
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02-15-2011, 06:40 PM
#4
Ya, I see what ya mean, a lil farther apart... The installer asked about bringing them closer, but then the mufflers would have to had been cocked inwards toward each other... didn't want to do that and intended on getting a exhaust filler plate regardless...
Esp now with the gap, the filler plate will come in nicely!
The corsas sure do look good tho!!
Which filler plate to get now!?
Esp now with the gap, the filler plate will come in nicely!
The corsas sure do look good tho!!
Which filler plate to get now!?
02-15-2011, 06:59 PM
#7
Melting Slicks
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