would you buy this?
08-20-2010, 09:43 PM
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would you buy this? ive been wanting to get a new exhaust on my car since i got it..
I have someone whose offering to sell a
full magnaflow SS catback
SS y-cutout
QTP electric 3" cutout w/ attached wiring
3way switch (open/off/closed) with inline fuse
he wants $400.. Originally i just wanted the cutout but i was just wondering if you guys thought this was a good deal for the whole package he doesnt want to seperate it because its all welded together
I also have someone trying to sell me c5 chrome rims for $400 18" but some chrome is starting to bubble on one of the wheels and i really dont know what to go with what should I do?
I have someone whose offering to sell a
full magnaflow SS catback
SS y-cutout
QTP electric 3" cutout w/ attached wiring
3way switch (open/off/closed) with inline fuse
he wants $400.. Originally i just wanted the cutout but i was just wondering if you guys thought this was a good deal for the whole package he doesnt want to seperate it because its all welded together
I also have someone trying to sell me c5 chrome rims for $400 18" but some chrome is starting to bubble on one of the wheels and i really dont know what to go with what should I do?
08-20-2010, 10:21 PM
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right now everything on my ride as far as exhaust goes is stock, so thats why i thought it would be an awesome buy but im debating because its 3 years old and he wants 400 for it.. Im trying to make him do it for 300...because i still gotta pay someone to install it i don't have a garage anymore since i moved. I mean i dont need a catback like i said originally i was just going to go with a cutout but hey if theres a caback for the right price i might just say screw the cutout.
08-20-2010, 11:08 PM
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sounds like a really good deal. All stainless catback, and i disagree with the quiet part.. maybe cause of the longtubes.
qtp makes sweet cutouts too. (all of their products are pretty nice)
qtp makes sweet cutouts too. (all of their products are pretty nice)
08-21-2010, 12:13 AM
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I agree with ULTIMATEORANGESS. As far as aftermarket catbacks go, Magnaflow is on the quiet end.
08-21-2010, 12:23 AM
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Short version: Do it.
Long version:
Magnaflow catback, I purchased new from an ebay vendor for $350 I believe. Ran into too many rusted bolts during install & it ended up taking all afternoon.
You can get the cutout itself for ~30 anywhere.
E-Cutout Plate: bought mine for 75 from a friend.
Paid $40 for someone to weld it in the mid-pipe.
I think I paid $5 for my switch & used this diagram to wire it up: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/Czop/Wiring2.jpg
Spent 1.5hrs between running the wiring from under the rear seat, under the carpet, under the center console, then through the ashtray to the switch, then crimping & connecting all the wires.
I paid $500 total & got a good deal on everything.
In your case, the welding is already done & you're getting the same quality parts--3 years isn't going to do anything to stainless steel. You'll save a good amount of weight over stock, free up a couple of horsepower, the tips are more aesthetically pleasing, the magnaflow tone is mellow compared to other catbacks but "just right" for a stock muscle car, and you have an e-cutout for when you want to scare little children. Make sure the cutout functions and buy the package.
Long version:
Magnaflow catback, I purchased new from an ebay vendor for $350 I believe. Ran into too many rusted bolts during install & it ended up taking all afternoon.
You can get the cutout itself for ~30 anywhere.
E-Cutout Plate: bought mine for 75 from a friend.
Paid $40 for someone to weld it in the mid-pipe.
I think I paid $5 for my switch & used this diagram to wire it up: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y186/Czop/Wiring2.jpg
Spent 1.5hrs between running the wiring from under the rear seat, under the carpet, under the center console, then through the ashtray to the switch, then crimping & connecting all the wires.
I paid $500 total & got a good deal on everything.
In your case, the welding is already done & you're getting the same quality parts--3 years isn't going to do anything to stainless steel. You'll save a good amount of weight over stock, free up a couple of horsepower, the tips are more aesthetically pleasing, the magnaflow tone is mellow compared to other catbacks but "just right" for a stock muscle car, and you have an e-cutout for when you want to scare little children. Make sure the cutout functions and buy the package.