Magnaflow 3.5" in/out oval mufflers, who's running one?
I love mine. Still haven't gotten up a decent video though...
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So I finally got the Mufflex 3.5" cat-back w/Magnaflow muffler installed behind/after the Borla XR1; Drone is completely gone, and it's toned down a good notch, but still has a lot of bass to it! 
I even got a compliment from a cop, he said he liked the deep, but mellow tone it has. I guess that's another plus to it.
I even got a compliment from a cop, he said he liked the deep, but mellow tone it has. I guess that's another plus to it.
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Here's a few audio/video clips I made today.
http://youtu.be/vnow_PdVLc0
http://youtu.be/j0C2t5Hs8CE
http://youtu.be/InRiOA_QMo4
http://youtu.be/vnow_PdVLc0
http://youtu.be/j0C2t5Hs8CE
http://youtu.be/InRiOA_QMo4
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Nice, I was going to do something like that. I planned on a three inch system with a vibrant merge, round magnaflow in the I-pipe and an oval XR1 out back. It should sound similar to your system, maybe a little quieter. Any opinions?
Do you have a drive by clip to post?
Do you have a drive by clip to post?
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If you're going with 3" then a 4"dia. Magnaflow #14419(14"case $78) should be good in the I-pipe, and in the rear I'd also consider a Magnaflow #11219(14"case $84) or#11249(18"case $93). With the 14" Magnaflow oval, or 16" oval Borla in the rear it should be about the same and a little quieter with the 18" oval Magnaflow.
Just a little FYI, I like the way the ends of Magnaflow cases are constructed/welded, and the lower cost, compared to the Borlas which don't seem to me to be any better than the Magnaflows. Yeah I have a Borla in my exhaust, but that's only because Magnaflow doesn't make a 5" dia. 3.5" in/out muffler. Don't get me wrong, Borla makes a really good muffler, but I think it's over priced. The oval Borla XR1 #40944 w/16" case is $140, which is at least $47 more than either of the oval Magnaflows I listed.
BTW, the last clip was just to let you'll know how it sounds inside the car with the drivers window all the way down.
Just a little FYI, I like the way the ends of Magnaflow cases are constructed/welded, and the lower cost, compared to the Borlas which don't seem to me to be any better than the Magnaflows. Yeah I have a Borla in my exhaust, but that's only because Magnaflow doesn't make a 5" dia. 3.5" in/out muffler. Don't get me wrong, Borla makes a really good muffler, but I think it's over priced. The oval Borla XR1 #40944 w/16" case is $140, which is at least $47 more than either of the oval Magnaflows I listed.
BTW, the last clip was just to let you'll know how it sounds inside the car with the drivers window all the way down.
Last edited by 99Bluz28; Jan 14, 2012 at 12:22 PM.
It sounds great! How's the drone? I would think that having the tip extended only slightly more then my setup it probably doesn't drone as bad.
I can't wait to hear my setup...I'm going to get the 3.5" mufflex but put a Borla XR1 where you have the Magnaflow and no muffler in the I pipe for now, but that might change. Your car sounds great. Video makes it seem alot louder at the front of that car than at the rear
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The valve train is somewhat noisy, but with the front being closer the the fence and house it make's it sound even louder, In a big open parking lot it's noticeably quieter.
Again props on the exhaust it sounds very unique and the sound inside the car is great
