RPI or Magnaflow on 550?
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So here's my dilemma....
I have a local muffler shop that can sell me a brand new Magnaflow 14816 installed for $280 all-in and out the door.
Second option is a full RPI system for $1000 ($599 for system + $85 shipping to Canada + $50 brokerage fees from UPS to clear Canadian customs + 13% taxes for Canada customs + ?$150? install = approx. $1000
I'm looking for something that will let me hear the V8 and add some rumble. I'm not looking to gain more performance since I feel the car has plenty of power as is. On the other hand I don't want the car to drone or sound like a half ass attempt at sounding "deep" and "powerful" or noticeably lose power.
On one hand I can drop under $300 and drive off with that V8 rumble...or go all the way and drop more than 3 times more dough and do RPI!
What's the verdict guys....keep in mind I also wanna get some LCI tail lights with the Bruce cable and a few other things as well so money needs to be well spent...
Am I shortchanging myself going the inexpensive Magnaflow muffler route? Or will it yield the wanted results for little money?
I have a local muffler shop that can sell me a brand new Magnaflow 14816 installed for $280 all-in and out the door.
Second option is a full RPI system for $1000 ($599 for system + $85 shipping to Canada + $50 brokerage fees from UPS to clear Canadian customs + 13% taxes for Canada customs + ?$150? install = approx. $1000
I'm looking for something that will let me hear the V8 and add some rumble. I'm not looking to gain more performance since I feel the car has plenty of power as is. On the other hand I don't want the car to drone or sound like a half ass attempt at sounding "deep" and "powerful" or noticeably lose power.
On one hand I can drop under $300 and drive off with that V8 rumble...or go all the way and drop more than 3 times more dough and do RPI!
What's the verdict guys....keep in mind I also wanna get some LCI tail lights with the Bruce cable and a few other things as well so money needs to be well spent...
Am I shortchanging myself going the inexpensive Magnaflow muffler route? Or will it yield the wanted results for little money?
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So here's my dilemma....
I have a local muffler shop that can sell me a brand new Magnaflow 14816 installed for $280 all-in and out the door.
Second option is a full RPI system for $1000 ($599 for system + $85 shipping to Canada + $50 brokerage fees from UPS to clear Canadian customs + 13% taxes for Canada customs + ?$150? install = approx. $1000
I'm looking for something that will let me hear the V8 and add some rumble. I'm not looking to gain more performance since I feel the car has plenty of power as is. On the other hand I don't want the car to drone or sound like a half ass attempt at sounding "deep" and "powerful" or noticeably lose power.
On one hand I can drop under $300 and drive off with that V8 rumble...or go all the way and drop more than 3 times more dough and do RPI!
What's the verdict guys....keep in mind I also wanna get some LCI tail lights with the Bruce cable and a few other things as well so money needs to be well spent...
Am I shortchanging myself going the inexpensive Magnaflow muffler route? Or will it yield the wanted results for little money?
I have a local muffler shop that can sell me a brand new Magnaflow 14816 installed for $280 all-in and out the door.
Second option is a full RPI system for $1000 ($599 for system + $85 shipping to Canada + $50 brokerage fees from UPS to clear Canadian customs + 13% taxes for Canada customs + ?$150? install = approx. $1000
I'm looking for something that will let me hear the V8 and add some rumble. I'm not looking to gain more performance since I feel the car has plenty of power as is. On the other hand I don't want the car to drone or sound like a half ass attempt at sounding "deep" and "powerful" or noticeably lose power.
On one hand I can drop under $300 and drive off with that V8 rumble...or go all the way and drop more than 3 times more dough and do RPI!
What's the verdict guys....keep in mind I also wanna get some LCI tail lights with the Bruce cable and a few other things as well so money needs to be well spent...
Am I shortchanging myself going the inexpensive Magnaflow muffler route? Or will it yield the wanted results for little money?
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They had a deal going on for a while since they had ordered too much piping for the 550...as a result they had a $599 promotion. I contacted them about this a while ago and they agreed to sell at that price since it was just a little after the deal was offered...not sure if they'll do it for new requests but you can give them a call and check?
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If money were not part of this decision...I would go RPI without even hesitating! At the same time....I don't want to regret not doing "the right thing" !!
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I'm aware of all this and agree with everything you've said....the only real factor for me is $280 vs. $1000 ! Considering the big difference in price, is the Magnaflow that bad of an option?
If money were not part of this decision...I would go RPI without even hesitating! At the same time....I don't want to regret not doing "the right thing" !!
If money were not part of this decision...I would go RPI without even hesitating! At the same time....I don't want to regret not doing "the right thing" !!
PS - I would go with RPI. I have their full system on my E60 and love it!
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Nice! Didn't think of that! Sounds like you're suggesting I go with the Magnaflow...or at least don't feel that it would be a terrible purchase considering the price?
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Don't get the Magnaslow 
Drones like crazy and at best will
have no HP loss...you will usually loose HP on those Mustang exhausts
Drones like crazy and at best willhave no HP loss...you will usually loose HP on those Mustang exhausts
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Talk about discouraging! Mustang exhaust! man....that's exactly what I DIDN'T wanna hear!! More of those type of comments and I guess I'll have no choice but to part with $1000.....
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From: Calgary, AB - Canada / Buenos Aires - Argentina
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to me it is personal taste:
- RPI :
- Magnaflow :
it is your money, if u want to save get Magnaflow otherwise RPI then...
What about REMUS? they are good too and it is between the prices of Magnaflow and RPI.
good luck!
- RPI :
- Magnaflow :
it is your money, if u want to save get Magnaflow otherwise RPI then...
What about REMUS? they are good too and it is between the prices of Magnaflow and RPI.
good luck!