3" magnaflow muffler review on FI car
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3" magnaflow muffler review on FI car
I finally upgraded my exhaust from the puny 2 1/4 crush bent job to a 3" Magnaflow SS muffler with 3" T304 stainless mandrel bent pipes with NO RESONATOR! The sound is deep and smooth @ idle and comes alive higher in the rpm's. Contrary to what I've heard about Magnaflow being a loud muffler I can honsetly say that it's not too loud at all in my case. Here are some pics and a small vid of a pull I made last night. Enjoy.
Out with the rice.
In with the nice.
Who needs a tip with 3"?
Small video.
http://smg.photobucket.com/alb...a.flv
Modified by Mr.Death at 3:42 PM 4/20/2006
Out with the rice.
In with the nice.
Who needs a tip with 3"?
Small video.
http://smg.photobucket.com/alb...a.flv
Modified by Mr.Death at 3:42 PM 4/20/2006
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that looks PERFECT. i dont think ive ever seen a better looking exhaust on an EF.
now, man up and take the muffler out and run a 3" straight pipe. TRUST ME, it sounds great (i run a 3" turboback, no muffler/res/cat)
now, man up and take the muffler out and run a 3" straight pipe. TRUST ME, it sounds great (i run a 3" turboback, no muffler/res/cat)
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Re: 3" magnaflow muffler review on FI car (Mr.Death)
nice, I have the 3 inch also in a GSR, have not installed it yet so dont know how it sounds, but my friend has the 2.5 inch and it is pretty quite. I can only hear the turbo. Nice setup 
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Re: 3" magnaflow muffler review on FI car (sohc_turd)
thats a perfect exhaust for the crx. 3" piping does NOT need a stinkin' tip.
unfortunately it will get a bit louder over time, but not terribly bad...
unfortunately it will get a bit louder over time, but not terribly bad...
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Re: 3" magnaflow muffler review on FI car (nerdsports)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nerdsports »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thats a perfect exhaust for the crx. 3" piping does NOT need a stinkin' tip.
unfortunately it will get a bit louder over time, but not terribly bad...</TD></TR></TABLE>
cant be any louder than my car is, and my sounds AWESOME. so dont worry dood, if it gets louder, it will still sound great
unfortunately it will get a bit louder over time, but not terribly bad...</TD></TR></TABLE>
cant be any louder than my car is, and my sounds AWESOME. so dont worry dood, if it gets louder, it will still sound great
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Re: 3" magnaflow muffler review on FI car (I Have an STD)
looks good, sounds good, have you been able to tell if it pulls any harder? i am contemplating bumping my 60mm exhaust up to a 3 inch.
nice is better then rice
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Re: 3" magnaflow muffler review on FI car (..Lloyd Braun..)
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Re: 3" magnaflow muffler review on FI car (sohc_turd)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sohc_turd »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mine wasn't very loud either when new, wait till you put some miles on it. Everything looks really good though. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yup! My 2 1/2" magnaflow was pretty quiet when it was new, but it go progressively louder as the miles added up. It is "not so quiet" anymore. I'll be upgrading to a 3" setup soon, and using the same model muffler, but this time I'll take advantage of the lifetime waranty that it comes with, and when it gets too loud, I'll replace it under waranty.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Yup! My 2 1/2" magnaflow was pretty quiet when it was new, but it go progressively louder as the miles added up. It is "not so quiet" anymore. I'll be upgrading to a 3" setup soon, and using the same model muffler, but this time I'll take advantage of the lifetime waranty that it comes with, and when it gets too loud, I'll replace it under waranty.
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Re: 3" magnaflow muffler review on FI car (all go teg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by all go teg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks good, sounds good, have you been able to tell if it pulls any harder? i am contemplating bumping my 60mm exhaust up to a 3 inch.
nice is better then rice </TD></TR></TABLE>
Actualy I get a bit more torque in the lower rpm's. Zero backpressure is key in any FI set up. My last setup was preety much bottle necked being 2 1/4" with the resonator and crush bends but yeah it pulls harder for sure.
nice is better then rice
</TD></TR></TABLE>Actualy I get a bit more torque in the lower rpm's. Zero backpressure is key in any FI set up. My last setup was preety much bottle necked being 2 1/4" with the resonator and crush bends but yeah it pulls harder for sure.
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Re: 3" magnaflow muffler review on FI car (Mr.Death)
Yeah it sounds nice,,real deep and mellow..Ill take an educated guess and say its either sohc vtec engine or a B18a/b engine..Or atleast thats what it sounds like to me..They make different noises when boosted then the others..
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Re: 3" magnaflow muffler review on FI car (Mr.speaker)
[QUOTE=Mr.speaker..Ill take an educated guess and say its either sohc vtec engine or a B18a/b engine....[/QUOTE]
SOHC VTEC. D16z6 to be exact.
SOHC VTEC. D16z6 to be exact.
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Re: 3" magnaflow muffler review on FI car (Mr.Death)
You know it almost sounds like the inside of my friends 90 talon tsi..He has stock everything but 3" downpipe and exhaust..And it has that same deep queit noise,,with the jet sound rush of air..
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Re: 3" magnaflow muffler review on FI car (Mr.speaker)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by I Have an STD »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">that looks PERFECT. i dont think ive ever seen a better looking exhaust on an EF.
now, man up and take the muffler out and run a 3" straight pipe. TRUST ME, it sounds great (i run a 3" turboback, no muffler/res/cat)</TD></TR></TABLE>
no doubt that would sound great, but it wouldnt go over too well for those of us on a first name basis with the local law enforcement (well, any officer in the northeast part of vermont really).
now, man up and take the muffler out and run a 3" straight pipe. TRUST ME, it sounds great (i run a 3" turboback, no muffler/res/cat)</TD></TR></TABLE>
no doubt that would sound great, but it wouldnt go over too well for those of us on a first name basis with the local law enforcement (well, any officer in the northeast part of vermont really).
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that is a mint looking muffler. I myself am trying to piece together the perfect exahust to keep the cops off my back in toronto. I've been told use two magflow mufflers instead of a resonator and muffler. Is that a DSM bov?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sirguy01 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">that is a mint looking muffler. I myself am trying to piece together the perfect exahust to keep the cops off my back in toronto. I've been told use two magflow mufflers instead of a resonator and muffler. Is that a DSM bov?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Hey i hear you in toronto dude! I have the same problem
Im currently running the exact same setup. 3" DP / 3" cat / 3" madrel piping and a 3" sidemount muffler, with same tip ( single tip ).
But all my exhaust is painted flat black.. Keeps it looks stock as possible.
Hey i hear you in toronto dude! I have the same problem
Im currently running the exact same setup. 3" DP / 3" cat / 3" madrel piping and a 3" sidemount muffler, with same tip ( single tip ).
But all my exhaust is painted flat black.. Keeps it looks stock as possible.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sirguy01 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">. Is that a DSM bov?</TD></TR></TABLE>
It's a Tial BOV.
It's a Tial BOV.
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Re: 3" magnaflow muffler review on FI car (emotionisdead)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr.Death »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Actualy I get a bit more torque in the lower rpm's. Zero backpressure is key in any FI set up. My last setup was preety much bottle necked being 2 1/4" with the resonator and crush bends but yeah it pulls harder for sure. </TD></TR></TABLE>
nice man
nice man