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Old 04-21-2009, 08:57 PM
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my magnaflow cat back was just delivered today, looks amazing , i tried installing it after work today but the damn nut holding the clamp for the i pipe to the y was so damn tight i tried wd-40 but still nothing , it started storming so i guess im going to have to try tomorrow.
Old 04-21-2009, 09:32 PM
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put some heat to it, the bolt might break but sometimes you need to heat the bolts.
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If you can just use a sawsall and cut it all off
Old 04-21-2009, 10:18 PM
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i have a heat gun and a sawsall so ill try that tomorrow thanks guys
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heat gun and pb blaster.

good luck with yours - I'm very disappointed in mine so far.
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PB Blaster!!! that stuff works great. or just do what i did and cut it all out. that makes it nice and easy
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I feel for ya man. I want to put on my new Hooker set up but when the LM was installed they tightened the clamps so much it crimped the pipes together. If you are replacing the stock exhaust cut that b*tch out!
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yeah, I had the same problem with mine. I ended up breaking my good wrench, and not getting the nut off. WD40'd the hell out of it.
ended up took it down to my mechanics; It wouldn't come off even with his lubricant & air tools. He ended up sawing it off.
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Originally Posted by Lopoetve
heat gun and pb blaster.

good luck with yours - I'm very disappointed in mine so far.
disapointed in the magnaflow?
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Originally Posted by z28camaross2
disapointed in the magnaflow?
I drove it to my mechanics while most of the exhaust was off & after hearing an open exhaust, I wish mine was a little bit louder, but its a great catback & still worth every penny, IMO.

(headers & cutout should solve my problem )
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Originally Posted by Jersey Mike
I drove it to my mechanics while most of the exhaust was off & after hearing an open exhaust, I wish mine was a little bit louder, but its a great catback & still worth every penny, IMO.

(headers & cutout should solve my problem )
Headers will solve your problem.

Magnaflow sounds awesome with LT's
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Originally Posted by Wesmanw02
Headers will solve your problem.

Magnaflow sounds awesome with LT's
sound clips? LS1sounds had some LT/Mag clips, but they all had Cams too, iirc.

sorry for the
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magnaflow is a great catback. just dont be disappointed when you put it on and its very quiet like it was stock.

when i got my magnaflow installed my only mods were an slp lid and my car came with 2.73 gears.. but when i put on the magnaflow the car felt alot torquey with the seat of the pants feel.
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i want QTP LT's and Y and thats what is on this camaro, with the magnaflow but the video doesnt say their is a cam, and it sounds like pure sex if thats with a stock cam im fine with that sound =]

http://ls1sounds.com/magnaflow/magna...S_titus-ss.wmv
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Originally Posted by z28camaross2
disapointed in the magnaflow?
yeah. Fit/quality is not nearly what I expected. and no response from them yet when I asked them about it.
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i have yet to install mine but the quality seemed pretty good, a few blemishes on the tips but that was to be expected and none on the end where anyone will see them so it really doesnt bother me.
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never heard anything bad about the magnaflow, other than its on the quiet side, till today =\
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It sounds great, and the power is great - just a PITA to get it to fit even close to right. They kludged the numbers for getting it to fit the cars.
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my magnaflow fits fine
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No complaints here.

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