Magnaflow muffler install pics start to finish
06-11-2012, 06:06 PM
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Good idea. I just noticed it's a tiny piece of pipe at the inlet.
06-11-2012, 11:30 PM
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It doesnt matter, its still a 2.25" inlet.
My car feels good. I dont feel that its any faster or slower than before though.
If it is either slower of faster than before, I cant tell. Might be too little to tell.
Heres a quick shot of mine.
My car feels good. I dont feel that its any faster or slower than before though.
If it is either slower of faster than before, I cant tell. Might be too little to tell.
Heres a quick shot of mine.
06-12-2012, 03:26 PM
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I thought it sounded ricer at first but its hard to hear its true sound from inside the car since its got a lot of insulation around the car. It sounds almost bottled up when inside the car. I opened up the windows and then I heard it.
Also had my brother drive the car as I stood around to hear it, that's when I got the best tone to my ears!
Also had my brother drive the car as I stood around to hear it, that's when I got the best tone to my ears!
06-12-2012, 03:29 PM
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Just ordered mines from Amazon. Can't wait to install it 
06-12-2012, 03:42 PM
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Incredibly cheap! I was debating on whether to go with the cat-back, but that would probably be over 1K installed for just a small HP increase. I don't want it to sound too loud as my wife drives it more than I do and she won't be too pleased 
So I think this will be perfect.
So I think this will be perfect.
06-12-2012, 04:28 PM
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Good job!! Can we hear how it sounds?
06-24-2012, 06:10 AM
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I got mines installed yesterday. My local mechanic didn't have the equipment required to do the install so I took it to a muffler shop in the Bronx. They did a great job. They added a small section of curved pipe and enlarged one of the ends to match the diameter of the existing.
I like the deep tone sound of it. It mostly noticeable as you accelerate in the local streets. It was hard to hear the difference in the expressway due to wind and ambient noise; I'll have to group up with a 2nd car to see if can hear the sound better.
Please note that the muffler doesn't come with the support hangers, so those must be added and welded on.
I like the deep tone sound of it. It mostly noticeable as you accelerate in the local streets. It was hard to hear the difference in the expressway due to wind and ambient noise; I'll have to group up with a 2nd car to see if can hear the sound better.
Please note that the muffler doesn't come with the support hangers, so those must be added and welded on.