Headers/Magnaflow Catback
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http://www.magnaflow.com/products?partNumber=15284 I am running this now. ZERO drone. Very quiet. Headers going on today.
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Drone is typically common when adding headers. That's what I've seen in all the header installations I've dealt with. Do let us know how it turns out!
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Melting Slicks
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We have members here that have success with Corsa sports, and Borla touring and S-type II's with headers and no drone.
Even without headers there are only a few systems that are loud and do not drone on the C6. So not droning with headers (They really wake up any exhaust.) I agree is difficult is difficult on these cars.
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Are you talking about all exhausts?
We have members here that have success with Corsa sports, and Borla touring and S-type II's with headers and no drone.
Even without headers there are only a few systems that are loud and do not drone on the C6. So not droning with headers (They really wake up any exhaust.) I agree is difficult is difficult on these cars.
DJ
We have members here that have success with Corsa sports, and Borla touring and S-type II's with headers and no drone.
Even without headers there are only a few systems that are loud and do not drone on the C6. So not droning with headers (They really wake up any exhaust.) I agree is difficult is difficult on these cars.
DJ
Some muffler systems are better at minimizing drone than others. Corsa & borla touring are well designed to keep drone levels down.
Also keep in mind drone is a verrrrrry subjective thing. What one person considers as drone is music to the ears of another person.
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I'm saying if you currently run a stock manifold and swap out for an aftermarket header you typically will see an increase in engine sound and drone regardless of what muffler setup you have. A header system will usually upset the equilibrium designed in the factory system to minimize drone in an effort to increase flow & horsepower.
Some muffler systems are better at minimizing drone than others. Corsa & borla touring are well designed to keep drone levels down.
Also keep in mind drone is a verrrrrry subjective thing. What one person considers as drone is music to the ears of another person.
Some muffler systems are better at minimizing drone than others. Corsa & borla touring are well designed to keep drone levels down.
Also keep in mind drone is a verrrrrry subjective thing. What one person considers as drone is music to the ears of another person.
You are correct it is subjective, but I believe a few that I believe feel the same way as I do on the subject that have posted their results with headers and the systems I stated.
You truly could end up spending a lot of money on exhaust trying to get the sound you want without drone. I am on my 5th system on this car and for me (Again my opinion.) the new Borla systems are the best.
I have Corsa on my car now that will be removed and thrown in a box since no one wishes to buy it, and go back to Borla.
DJ
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The right exhaust that puts a smile on your face when you hit that throttle is a beautiful thing.
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I have the magnaflows and corsa xtremes. Headers and catless xpipe and the magnaflows have just a hair of drone down low but after that they are very quiet. The corsa's are just loud in general. Corsa sports are the good medium.
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The extremes I believe would be very loud with headers, I would only recommend with factory, or shorty headers if drone is a concern.
Thanks for posting.
DJ
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I just put a vid together but had to leave the house. Ill upload it when i get home. I really like the exhaust note.
Magnaflows are 15886
Magnaflows are 15886
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Everyone's ears hear certain tones differently. So one persons drone is non existent to another persons. I found this out with my home theater, subwoofer output was too much for some friends while not effecting me. That said,anytime you change the factory exhaust, especially with headers,you take a chance.