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Is Corsa really that much better than Magnaflow?

Old 03-18-2009, 04:40 PM
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I just bought a corsa cat-back for my LS1 SS. But I currently have a Magnaflow cat-back. Is it really worth swapping over? Or should I just sell the corsa? Any help would be great thanks
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I haven't owned a Magnaflow exhaust, but I currently have a Corsa. It is great. Not too loud at idle/cruising speeds. Sounds awesome under WOT. I wouldn't change it if another exhaust was GIVEN to me.
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I have been checking both out, but my biggest concern is what they sound like with AR Headers.
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Well I have a magnaflow on the car, but looking at the 2 I was wondering what's the big difference in the 2. Is it worth it to swap the 2 out or should I just keep it with the magnaflow and just sell the corsa? I'm not a huge fan of the premium tips and that's what the corsa has. I think they look great on TA's but not so good on camaro's.
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CORSA

Corsa - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB4dZUYu0-A

Magnablow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4LB_UEmNl8
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Originally Posted by chavez885
have you installed ur tips yet?
Old 03-18-2009, 06:55 PM
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You can give me the corsa I will get rid of it for you!
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Originally Posted by TurdsOfMayhem
I have been checking both out, but my biggest concern is what they sound like with AR Headers.
I have a Magnaflow Quad tip with 1 7/8" ARH. I like it because it is quite till you step on it. I switched from a Borla. I will get a sound clip.

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Originally Posted by bobbyd
have you installed ur tips yet?
Not yet, hopefully I'll have some time soon!
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Quality of video isn't to good but here is a quick one. Only revved to 2000 because it was still cold. I will get a good one tomorrow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shDCGZc68A0
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I have a Corsa mated to a Dynatech SuperMaxx Kit with their highflo cats, quite possibly the complimented exhaust system I have ever owned. I wouldnt give it up for anything.
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I have/like the Magnaflow but hate the truck tips
I'm sure the two cb's flow similar numbers but the Corsa has that
more hollow/crackly sound while the Magnaflow is more subdued/mellow tone.

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A buddy of mine has PS LTs into a Y and dumped after a Corsa muffler off a C3 vette.

That is wihtout a doubt the most amazing sounding truck Ive ever heard, and its a freakin 4.8. It is crazy the amount it jumps in sound level from cruising to WOT. Goes from quiet, to oh my goodness I just came.

Ive always wanted corsa exhaust but after hearing his truck Ive decided if I go TDs I want to try and find some corsa mufflers that will fit and if I stay with the Y pipe them Im gonna run a corsa cat back.

Oh and as much as I hate to admit it His truck probably sounds better than mine, and I love mine.
(Mine) Big cam, LTs, and a cutout, when its closed Ive got Hooker out back.
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i was looking at getting corsa as well since it does have the best looking tips!!! but it was too expensive. i think they were going for 7-800 bucks..now i believe they are going for $1,000!!!!! but i settled for magnaflow. nothing wrong with this system at all. happy with it, though i think it could be a bit more louder. and i would definitely do better tips for sure.
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i agree that the corsas look great but not really for a camaro. but tipless is best (besides maybe cme) for camaros so you could easily chop off the tips and sell them for A LOT. they are highly valued by t/a owners.

im not quite sure why you are asking this AFTER you bought it though.
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Mangaflow here... seems to do me ok..
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from the clips above the corsa sounds better at idle but the magnaflow better at revving

it depends...often corsa is too high pitched and raspy for me, magnaflow is usually deep with rumble like a muscle car should sound
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well I kinda got a good deal on the set. After getting it and looking good at the tips, I was thinking they would be the pro tips. But it came with the premium tips. In my opinion way to big for a camaro. Comparing the 2 side by side I'm just wondering if it's really worth all the hype over magnaflow. I was more in the market for a gmmg
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Originally Posted by supermaro
well I kinda got a good deal on the set. After getting it and looking good at the tips, I was thinking they would be the pro tips. But it came with the premium tips. In my opinion way to big for a camaro. Comparing the 2 side by side I'm just wondering if it's really worth all the hype over magnaflow. I was more in the market for a gmmg
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WOW Anyone wanna trade a corsa for gmmg?

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