MAGNAFLOW Muffler FAIL
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MAGNAFLOW Muffler FAIL
After 7yrs & under 60k miles, my LT MAGNFLOW Muffler bracket pulled off of the casing. Leaving a hole on the top side of the MAGNAFLOW Muffler exposing the sound packing! I'm presently trying to locate the paperwork from where I purchased the MAGNAFLOW cat-back system to claim the lifetime warrenty.
OK To my question, Does anyone know if a Corsa muffler will go onto a Magnaflow cat-back system?
OK To my question, Does anyone know if a Corsa muffler will go onto a Magnaflow cat-back system?
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After 7yrs & under 60k miles, my LT MAGNFLOW Muffler bracket pulled off of the casing. Leaving a hole on the top side of the MAGNAFLOW Muffler exposing the sound packing! I'm presently trying to locate the paperwork from where I purchased the MAGNAFLOW cat-back system to claim the lifetime warrenty.
OK To my question, Does anyone know if a Corsa muffler will go onto a Magnaflow cat-back system?
OK To my question, Does anyone know if a Corsa muffler will go onto a Magnaflow cat-back system?
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7 yrs isnt horrible although not desirable
Dont see why a competent muffler guy couldnt put corsas on there problem is buying the mufflers by themselves
They could sell a bazillion of them if they did
Dont see why a competent muffler guy couldnt put corsas on there problem is buying the mufflers by themselves
They could sell a bazillion of them if they did
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It might be difficult to get Corsa muflfers. I bought a Corsa Cat back system, and installed it on a car with LT headers years ago. The car sounded very nice - but I ran afoul of the noise restrictions on a certain road race track in CT. I called Corsa to try to buy a replacement set of pipes that came in the kit (I was going to try to install Magnaflows to see if they would be a bit quieter)- and Corsa basically said that they won't sell any parts separately. How's that for Customer Service ???
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It might be difficult to get Corsa muflfers. I bought a Corsa Cat back system, and installed it on a car with LT headers years ago. The car sounded very nice - but I ran afoul of the noise restrictions on a certain road race track in CT. I called Corsa to try to buy a replacement set of pipes that came in the kit (I was going to try to install Magnaflows to see if they would be a bit quieter)- and Corsa basically said that they won't sell any parts separately. How's that for Customer Service ???
With a Corsa system and an invoice I was able to buy the forward pipes (from converters to resonator) for a system I had for an LT1 C4 to be used on an LT5. The order needed to be placed with the selling vendor and couldn't be placed by me. It's been 10 or so years ago and I was surprised at the pricing (inexpensive I thought) for the times. I don't recall the $$ but I couldn't have done them in a custom shop for anything less than what I paid. I sorta understand the policy.
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A good exhaust guy could easily adapt Corsa mufflers to your system. The harder part will be finding a set of Corsa mufflers only, as they only sell complete systems. Years ago I was in the same boat as you. I already had a decent SS, dual exhaust system, but I wanted Corsa mufflers. I patiently watched the "for sale" forum until a set of mufflers popped up and I scooped them up. My muffler guy adapted them to my current exhaust with ease. 
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And to that end, a good welder could easily weld the hanger back on the muffler and fill the hole in the process. Muffler would last you another 7 years (or more).
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Vettme, if you are ultimately not able to locate your proof of purchase, please get in contact with our tech support center and we can try to to work on another solution with you.
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Same problem here. I bought the 3" system when it was first released. I save all my receipts (have piles of them
) but with building a new house and garage I cant find that one. Mine are cracked at the mount welds too. Since I couldn't find the receipt I welded it with stainless mig wire.
) but with building a new house and garage I cant find that one. Mine are cracked at the mount welds too. Since I couldn't find the receipt I welded it with stainless mig wire.
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Here is my thread regarding warranty. It lasted 2 days 
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ger-welds.html
I recall they did make changes to hanger design, on the latter version.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ger-welds.html
I recall they did make changes to hanger design, on the latter version.
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As I mentioned in an earlier reply, MagnaFlow was excellent with me when I had a hanger problem perhaps 10 or more years ago.
More company's should take note of how MagnaFlow is taking an extra step or two "outside the box" to help this member. These kinds of actions can only promote their products as well as their company's image to auto owners and other businesses.
Well Done...MagnaFlow!
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After 7yrs & under 60k miles, my LT MAGNFLOW Muffler bracket pulled off of the casing. Leaving a hole on the top side of the MAGNAFLOW Muffler exposing the sound packing! I'm presently trying to locate the paperwork from where I purchased the MAGNAFLOW cat-back system to claim the lifetime warrenty.
OK To my question, Does anyone know if a Corsa muffler will go onto a Magnaflow cat-back system?
OK To my question, Does anyone know if a Corsa muffler will go onto a Magnaflow cat-back system?