magnaflow exhuast... thoughts?

Bad99Olds · 02-03-2008, 11:27 AM

so it looks like for my exhaust system im going to be running a set of s&s ceramic coated headers, a hi flor cat ( magnaflow), a y pipe, and two magnaflow mufflers. i looked around and didnt find much on the site about magnaflows, anyone who have them have any strong opinions? thanks guys.

SittinOnChrome · 02-03-2008, 11:33 AM

I have a magnaflow muffler and I love it. Mine doesnt have really ricey annoying sound... Also, when you romp on it it has a nice deep sound.

blueolds01 · 02-03-2008, 02:53 PM

i dont think they sound to good at idle, but thats my opinion.

Spilner521 · 02-05-2008, 05:18 PM

If you're talking about the performance aspect, Magnaflows (or any straight thru muffler) are the way to go. You can always add a resonator if it's too loud for you. The sound from a muffler, while still important, should be secondary when you're building an exhaust to make more power.

blueolds01 · 02-05-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Spilner521

If you're talking about the performance aspect, Magnaflows (or any straight thru muffler) are the way to go. You can always add a resonator if it's too loud for you. The sound from a muffler, while still important, should be secondary when you're building an exhaust to make more power.

i think your to into magnaflows....sorry if that comes off rude.

jackal2000 · 02-05-2008, 08:53 PM

i have a magnaflow. when the motor/exhaust pipe is cold is sounds like shit and is all raspy, but when it warms up to operating temp it sounds pretty good.

Satsuriku · 02-06-2008, 12:40 AM

My Magnaflow sounds awesome all around, idle, accel, cold, hot....i have no complaints about it and to me it was money WELL spent! hell even the guy that installed it didnt expect it to sound like it does out of an alero!

Spilner521 · 02-06-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by blueolds01

i think your to into magnaflows....sorry if that comes off rude.

If I was that into Magnaflows, I'd have one.

My point was, when building an exhaust to extract the most power, a straight thru muffler (like a Magnaflow) is the way to go, instead of a chambered or reverse flow muffler, and the first thing to take into consideration should be how well the muffler flows, not what it sounds like.

I do have a Magnaflow high flow cat though

Bad99Olds · 02-06-2008, 05:20 PM

hey spilnet does your cat pass emissions?

Spilner521 · 02-06-2008, 05:26 PM

Yep, it's OBD II certified and doesn't throw a check engine light.

Bad99Olds · 02-06-2008, 05:38 PM

excellent. that makes me very happy

blueolds01 · 02-07-2008, 02:56 PM

what kind of muffler do you have spilner?

Spilner521 · 02-10-2008, 02:48 AM

I have a Megan Racing muffler

When I build my new exhaust I'm going to use a Magnaflow spun high flow cat, a long resonator, and this Vibrant flat black muffler with dual tips, all 3" tubing from the turbo back with the tubing routed under the rear subframe.

TheMeaningOfLife · 02-11-2008, 09:06 AM

So where exactly is there room for another resignator on the stock piping? I have a dynomax and im getting really sick of hearing, vroooooom, crack, pop, crackle crackle, crackle, when i rev it up. Would a resignator clear this up?

paulyb · 02-11-2008, 12:58 PM

whats the best set up to have tips on both sides

TheMeaningOfLife · 02-11-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by paulyb

whats the best set up to have tips on both sides

A flowmaster 80's series is what you would want i believe.

paulyb · 02-11-2008, 01:13 PM

is there a set up, or is it a custom job.....

YALEROYNOT · 02-11-2008, 01:53 PM

borla makes a kit for the grand am
pacesetter makes a kit for the alero

Vinman · 02-11-2008, 01:59 PM

I looked at borla's kit for the g/a...

would this actually work for the alero?

YALEROYNOT · 02-11-2008, 02:55 PM

yes the alero is a n-body and so is the alero so they are the same wexcept for the body. I need an exhaust on the cheap so I just got the pacesetter kit for $240 shipped (not bad for mandrel bent 2.25 tube)

here is where I got it

its on clearance and they told me I got the last one but I don't beleive em.