Technical Exhaust question, please help!!
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Jacksonville FL
Technical Exhaust question, please help!!
Ok, So I'm kinda new at this modding thing. I've been doing a lot of reading on exhaust systems and I know I have the option of getting a full catback system or an axelback system or just mufflers. I love the sound of the Magnaflow 15884 full catback system and that's what I want to hear out of my car. But it's the most expensive and I understand I can get great sound out of just mufflers. So can someone please explain to me what it is you get with the full expensive system vs. just the muflers or axelbask systems? I'd certainly appreciate it. 
Le Mans Master
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From: Montreal Qc
Your options are the following:
1) change just the mufflers, this is referred to as an axle back.
2) same as above but also change the stock "H" pipe to an "X" pipe, this is referred to as a cat back system (the H & X pipes are the intermediate pipe)
3) same as above but with the addition of headers, these bolt up to the engine, this is a full exhaust system and would be the most expensive.
You could always start by doing just the axle backs (mufflers), lots to choose from, Corsa, Borla, Bassini, etc. If in the future you want to do more and the mufflers aren't the right type at that time, they are easy to sell to someone else.
1) change just the mufflers, this is referred to as an axle back.
2) same as above but also change the stock "H" pipe to an "X" pipe, this is referred to as a cat back system (the H & X pipes are the intermediate pipe)
3) same as above but with the addition of headers, these bolt up to the engine, this is a full exhaust system and would be the most expensive.
You could always start by doing just the axle backs (mufflers), lots to choose from, Corsa, Borla, Bassini, etc. If in the future you want to do more and the mufflers aren't the right type at that time, they are easy to sell to someone else.
Safety Car
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From: Roxbury NJ
I have run both configurations on my car, first with the weld-in Magnaflow mufflers, then later with the Magnaflow full catback system. They are very, very different, really the only thing in common is the Magnaflow name. One or the other will be better to you depending on the sound you're looking for, but they're definitely not similar. I don't like drone, so the weld-in Magnaflows didn't work for me. I love the catback.
Le Mans Master
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Jacksonville FL
I have run both configurations on my car, first with the weld-in Magnaflow mufflers, then later with the Magnaflow full catback system. They are very, very different, really the only thing in common is the Magnaflow name. One or the other will be better to you depending on the sound you're looking for, but they're definitely not similar. I don't like drone, so the weld-in Magnaflows didn't work for me. I love the catback.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Noth Carolina
I am in a similar situation. I want to change the exhaust, but i cant justify spending $1200 only 2 months after purchasing the car.
So i have decided to go with changing the mufflers only. I have been looking at the 14335 Magnaflow exhaust and the tips to go with it.
Are there some other brands that i should consider? Borla? Corsa? Now keep in mind that i am only changing the mufflers/tips.
If it helps, I really like the Corsa Touring sound.. Not the sport.
Thanks!!
So i have decided to go with changing the mufflers only. I have been looking at the 14335 Magnaflow exhaust and the tips to go with it.
Are there some other brands that i should consider? Borla? Corsa? Now keep in mind that i am only changing the mufflers/tips.
If it helps, I really like the Corsa Touring sound.. Not the sport.
Thanks!!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Canonsburg home of Yenko Chevy (gone but not forgotten) Western PA
Ok, So I'm kinda new at this modding thing. I've been doing a lot of reading on exhaust systems and I know I have the option of getting a full catback system or an axelback system or just mufflers. I love the sound of the Magnaflow 15884 full catback system and that's what I want to hear out of my car. But it's the most expensive and I understand I can get great sound out of just mufflers. So can someone please explain to me what it is you get with the full expensive system vs. just the muflers or axelbask systems? I'd certainly appreciate it.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 110
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From: Noth Carolina
I am in a similar situation. I want to change the exhaust, but i cant justify spending $1200 only 2 months after purchasing the car.
So i have decided to go with changing the mufflers only. I have been looking at the 14335 Magnaflow exhaust and the tips to go with it.
Are there some other brands that i should consider? Borla? Corsa? Now keep in mind that i am only changing the mufflers/tips.
If it helps, I really like the Corsa Touring sound.. Not the sport.
Thanks!!
So i have decided to go with changing the mufflers only. I have been looking at the 14335 Magnaflow exhaust and the tips to go with it.
Are there some other brands that i should consider? Borla? Corsa? Now keep in mind that i am only changing the mufflers/tips.
If it helps, I really like the Corsa Touring sound.. Not the sport.
Thanks!!
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From: Noth Carolina