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Magnaflow catback Sound and Fitment issues. Please Help

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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 06:58 PM
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Default Magnaflow catback Sound and Fitment issues. Please Help

I just got a Magnaflow catback form ebay for 290 shiipped.
After i put everything together, I noticed that the resonator and b pipe was hanging VERY low. I mean 1-2 inches off the ground. Then I noticed the muffler is off to one side and is touching the bumper. After check around for other fitment issues, I started the car, damn this **** sounds nasty, to loud and farty like. I don't know what is causing it to sound like this but, i think there may be an exhaust leak somewhere. I need your help asap or i will be forced go back to stock. Thanks for reading this and your help..


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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 07:01 PM
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Default Re: Magnaflow catback Sound and Fitment issues. Please Help (99FBPSi)

you obviously didnt install it right

did you use the sping nut bolts or whatever they are called? the springs had to be compressed for reinstallation

use vice grips
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 07:27 PM
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Should I use the stock bolts with the springs? Because I'm using the ones that come with the exhaust.
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 07:44 PM
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Default Re: Magnaflow catback Sound and Fitment issues. Please Help (99FBPSi)

in the last pic you can clearly see that the axle back part is not even bolted up. i can see in side your tubing. thats why it sounds like **** its not even flowing through the muffler
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 08:35 PM
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It is bolted up and flowing through the muffler FYI. Its just that the resonator is hanging so low therefore making the axleback portion hanging low.
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 03:50 AM
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Is it a 3 pc catback? It looks like the mid section is upside down. Rotate it 180 degrees and your clearance issues will be eliminated.

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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 02:16 PM
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I rotated it but it still hangs kinda low. I'm gonna go to a Muffler Shop to see what they can do.
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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 09:43 PM
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Default Re: Magnaflow catback Sound and Fitment issues. Please Help (99FBPSi)

not to put u down or anything in that sort, my friend has magnaflow and it sounds nice at low and mid rpms now at high rpms it sounds so screechy and distorted
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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 06:45 AM
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installed same kit yesterday, your resonator doesnt apper to be on the stock rubber hanger, am i wrong? you were supposed to hang it in the same factory manner, any questions just asik total install 1 1/2 hours
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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 07:02 AM
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Default Re: Magnaflow catback Sound and Fitment issues. Please Help (Mrwool983455)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mrwool983455 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">installed same kit yesterday, your resonator doesnt apper to be on the stock rubber hanger, am i wrong? you were supposed to hang it in the same factory manner, any questions just asik total install 1 1/2 hours</TD></TR></TABLE>

You need adjustable rubber hangers for the muffler to get it to sit evenly in the exhaust tip groove in the bumper. Did you use the gaskets? You definately have a leak if it sounds like ****. It should have a nice quiet, deep tone. The only spring bolts (that have nothing to do with this exhaust) are from the cat to the downpipe. Honda used spring bolts there instead of a flex pipe.
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