Corvette Central mufflers...
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Melting Slicks
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Corvette Central mufflers...
Hi,
I got my 2 1/2" end to end exhaust system from Corvette Central yesterday. Turns out that the outlet of the 2 1/2" MAGNAFLOW MUFFLER is only 2 inches.
Did I get the wrong part? Or are mufflers on all 2 1/2" systems always 2 inches?
I feel that the 2 inch outlet defies the purpose of getting a 2 1/2 inch system.
Thoughts?
I got my 2 1/2" end to end exhaust system from Corvette Central yesterday. Turns out that the outlet of the 2 1/2" MAGNAFLOW MUFFLER is only 2 inches.
Did I get the wrong part? Or are mufflers on all 2 1/2" systems always 2 inches?
I feel that the 2 inch outlet defies the purpose of getting a 2 1/2 inch system.
Thoughts?
Pro
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From: Mertztown Pa
Mine was also the same way. The tips are 2" that is why they go to 2".
I think it was so they would make the same tip for what ever system it had. Also, do not quote me I am probably wrong, but I think the 73 big block systems were 2 1/2 to 2 1/2. The only problem is I think the muffler exit is different. I know for sure the tip is different that 70 to 72.
I think it was so they would make the same tip for what ever system it had. Also, do not quote me I am probably wrong, but I think the 73 big block systems were 2 1/2 to 2 1/2. The only problem is I think the muffler exit is different. I know for sure the tip is different that 70 to 72.
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Melting Slicks
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I am slightly miffed about the fact that I was told that it was an end to end 2 1/2" system by two representatives that I talked to and their product description also says that the system has a 2 1/2" mufflers.
See product description.
I think that this system is just average. The bends are so crappy that they are very restrictive at some points.
You get what you pay for
See product description.
I think that this system is just average. The bends are so crappy that they are very restrictive at some points.
You get what you pay for
Melting Slicks
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From: Piedmont Va
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13,'19-'20
I just bought a set of universal magna's 2 1/2 in and out to replace my current flowblaster delta 50's which sound like poo-poo below 2500rpm. I bought stainless mufflers but have aluminized pipe's and coated headers. After reading this thread I hope I don't introduce any heat issues but with the mufflers in the back I think I should be safe. I plan to get them installed this week so we'll see. 
Race Director
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From: Taylor Michigan
Megaflows are universal mufflers and you should have specified what size outlet you wanted. However merely send them back and exchange them for the outlet you want as long as you have not used them...
Racer
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Now that you have their system in hand let me ask you cause I'm in need of a exhaust would you hold out for a mandrel bend system if you knew what it looked like before you bought it or would you just have rather bought a stock replacement with all hardware from VV for 50 less ? help me make the decission
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Melting Slicks
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From: Piedmont Va
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13,'19-'20
I am slightly miffed about the fact that I was told that it was an end to end 2 1/2" system by two representatives that I talked to and their product description also says that the system has a 2 1/2" mufflers.
See product description.
I think that this system is just average. The bends are so crappy that they are very restrictive at some points.
You get what you pay for
See product description.
I think that this system is just average. The bends are so crappy that they are very restrictive at some points.
You get what you pay for
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Melting Slicks
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From: Bay Area CA
Now that you have their system in hand let me ask you cause I'm in need of a exhaust would you hold out for a mandrel bend system if you knew what it looked like before you bought it or would you just have rather bought a stock replacement with all hardware from VV for 50 less ? help me make the decission
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Melting Slicks
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From: Bay Area CA
I also had some issues with the end to end system I got from Ecklers. The guy who welded it together was cussing it all day long because some bends weren't tru e etc but I had no restriction problems tho. He did eventually get it tucked up in there nice. He told he could have made it better himself from scratch and I believe him. If you have someone who has the proper bending equipment and skill local you may want to consider that avenue. If I had to do it again I would.
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Last edited by Ironcross; Jun 29, 2008 at 01:31 PM.
Racer
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http://www.rjcustompiping.com/gallery.htm
I think you right though IC for a regular street car and for what they want to bend a system $$ wise. I hate options man I just throwing on bullsh** cans and holding out till I can afford side pipes.
Drifting
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From: MS
2 1/2" to 2 1/4" for 1973. You can also cut the 2 inch tubes out of the 70-72 tip and weld a 2 1/2" pipe inside and it looks stock unless you really look but yeah, different tips on a 68-69. Does anybody make chrome or stainless 2 1/2" 68-69 tips?
