Magnaflow Mufflers
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Burning Brakes
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Magnaflow Mufflers
I have a '93 that I've modded to a 383 and installed Exotic Muscle long tube headers, no cats. The rest of the exhaust from the collectors back is OEM, the stock resonator and mufflers. I know that the stock pipes for the LT1 flow pretty good, but I'm wondering about restrictions in the resonator and factory LT1 mufflers.
I was wondering if replacing the resonator with an X-pipe and installing some less restrictive mufflers would help pick up a few more ponies.
Does anybody have Magnaflows on their Vette? I saw some with the stock LT1 tips that I like and seem like a good price'
I was wondering if replacing the resonator with an X-pipe and installing some less restrictive mufflers would help pick up a few more ponies.
Does anybody have Magnaflows on their Vette? I saw some with the stock LT1 tips that I like and seem like a good price'
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I have the Magnaflow cat-back system. Magnaflow does make a resonator with a "X" inside of it.
Magnaflow has a nice rumble. We all know, you only pick 0-2 RWHP with mufflers @ 5,500+ RPMS. The sound is priceless though
Magnaflow has a nice rumble. We all know, you only pick 0-2 RWHP with mufflers @ 5,500+ RPMS. The sound is priceless though
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Melting Slicks
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I have a '93 that I've modded to a 383 and installed Exotic Muscle long tube headers, no cats. The rest of the exhaust from the collectors back is OEM, the stock resonator and mufflers. I know that the stock pipes for the LT1 flow pretty good, but I'm wondering about restrictions in the resonator and factory LT1 mufflers.
Luckily for me my car is a '96 (OBD2), so here in AZ all they (emissions test) do is plug it in and check for any codes. If I had a '95 or older (OBD1) I'd be screwed cuz on those model years they do a complete emissions test and they'd pick up on the "no cats" real quick.
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I thought the entrance pipe was kind of dinky on those(~2" or less at the bend), so I sent them back. Also the tips hung too low, but mine is an 88. I don't know if the bumper cover on a 91-96 hangs lower, it may.
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Go with the new 3" Magnaflow setup
This is the exact setup I have on my LT4 (minus the 383)...although I do have the Magnaflows on it (#15623 - the 3" version). I've kicked around the idea of adding an x-pipe but really don't see/feel the need. It seems to flow damn well as is and sounds mean as hell.
Luckily for me my car is a '96 (OBD2), so here in AZ all they (emissions test) do is plug it in and check for any codes. If I had a '95 or older (OBD1) I'd be screwed cuz on those model years they do a complete emissions test and they'd pick up on the "no cats" real quick.
Luckily for me my car is a '96 (OBD2), so here in AZ all they (emissions test) do is plug it in and check for any codes. If I had a '95 or older (OBD1) I'd be screwed cuz on those model years they do a complete emissions test and they'd pick up on the "no cats" real quick.
Like Jeff, I went with the new 3" Magnaflow system w/ x-pipe for my 96CE/LT4.
I couldn't be happier.
Last edited by 89FX3; Jul 25, 2008 at 12:16 PM. Reason: typo
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This is the exact setup I have on my LT4 (minus the 383)...although I do have the Magnaflows on it (#15623 - the 3" version). I've kicked around the idea of adding an x-pipe but really don't see/feel the need. It seems to flow damn well as is and sounds mean as hell.
Luckily for me my car is a '96 (OBD2), so here in AZ all they (emissions test) do is plug it in and check for any codes. If I had a '95 or older (OBD1) I'd be screwed cuz on those model years they do a complete emissions test and they'd pick up on the "no cats" real quick.
Luckily for me my car is a '96 (OBD2), so here in AZ all they (emissions test) do is plug it in and check for any codes. If I had a '95 or older (OBD1) I'd be screwed cuz on those model years they do a complete emissions test and they'd pick up on the "no cats" real quick.
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[QUOTE=96 lt-4;1566442714]There is no restriction in your resonator.You may pick up a few ponies with some mufflers but likely some resonance to go along with it.
QUOTE]
I cut-open the resonator on my '95 last summer and took the following picture. I cut the resonator along its length and folded it open. After seeing what was inside, I replaced the exhaust on the '95 with an H pipe; on my '96 I went with a X pipe.
QUOTE]
I cut-open the resonator on my '95 last summer and took the following picture. I cut the resonator along its length and folded it open. After seeing what was inside, I replaced the exhaust on the '95 with an H pipe; on my '96 I went with a X pipe.
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No resonance now with the stock resonator and mufflers
Last edited by TOO_HOTTVETTE; Jul 25, 2008 at 08:21 PM.
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[QUOTE=LannyL81;1566451172]
ah yes, the good old expansion chamber.
I removed this off my mustang and gained almost 3 tenths at the track instantly.
(never gut yer cats and put them back on, this is what it creates and will in effect slow you down, hence, expansion chambers on a mustang, 4 of them)
There is no restriction in your resonator.You may pick up a few ponies with some mufflers but likely some resonance to go along with it.
QUOTE]
I cut-open the resonator on my '95 last summer and took the following picture. I cut the resonator along its length and folded it open. After seeing what was inside, I replaced the exhaust on the '95 with an H pipe; on my '96 I went with a X pipe.
QUOTE]
I cut-open the resonator on my '95 last summer and took the following picture. I cut the resonator along its length and folded it open. After seeing what was inside, I replaced the exhaust on the '95 with an H pipe; on my '96 I went with a X pipe.
ah yes, the good old expansion chamber.
I removed this off my mustang and gained almost 3 tenths at the track instantly.
(never gut yer cats and put them back on, this is what it creates and will in effect slow you down, hence, expansion chambers on a mustang, 4 of them)
Burning Brakes
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From: Lake Orion Michigan
This is the exact setup I have on my LT4 (minus the 383)...although I do have the Magnaflows on it (#15623 - the 3" version). I've kicked around the idea of adding an x-pipe but really don't see/feel the need. It seems to flow damn well as is and sounds mean as hell.
Luckily for me my car is a '96 (OBD2), so here in AZ all they (emissions test) do is plug it in and check for any codes. If I had a '95 or older (OBD1) I'd be screwed cuz on those model years they do a complete emissions test and they'd pick up on the "no cats" real quick.
Luckily for me my car is a '96 (OBD2), so here in AZ all they (emissions test) do is plug it in and check for any codes. If I had a '95 or older (OBD1) I'd be screwed cuz on those model years they do a complete emissions test and they'd pick up on the "no cats" real quick.
