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Old 02-27-2010 | 04:51 PM
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I was just lookin around..I saw the sticky on parts..I couldn't get into it cause that website is blocked out here.

Where are you guys finding Catbacks..things like that..

I found Magnaflow has one for about $1200..TD with an X-pipe..looks pretty sharp too..anyone have that?
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I have the Magnaflow on my car. Its a nice looking catback for sure. All stainless with those big polished etched tips! Cant beat it! Compared to Corsa, B&B and borla, its the same quality... just a little more affordable. If i had my choice though, i would go corsa but the magnaflow came on my car when i bought it so i cant complain.

The magnaflow sounds good but its not loud at all. It sounds a little more aggressive than stock and thats about it but no drone or anything which is good. Im sure removing the cats or running headers would wake it up though. I gotta do something to mine to make it louder!

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Old 02-27-2010 | 10:56 PM
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save yourself a $hitload of cash and do mufflers...
then for more grrr do a xpipe....when I looked for catbacks they were $800 to $1200
I did muffers installed for around $200 xpipe about $80 or so..

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Originally Posted by jerrycecco
save yourself a $hitload of cash and do mufflers...
then for more grrr do a xpipe....when I looked for catbacks they were $800 to $1200
I did muffers installed for around $200 xpipe about $80 or so..

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This is true! Since the catback came on my car though, i cant bitch. I think my mag had the X pipe in the catback system already if i remember right...

If cutting the cats doesnt make it loud enough for me, ill be buying new muffs and welding them into my mag stainless tubing and keeping the pretty tips...
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I would like to keep the Cats..tryin to keep it just plane jane stock, just a nice Cat-back on it to give it a little rumble.
Old 02-28-2010 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by the_merv
I was just lookin around..I saw the sticky on parts..I couldn't get into it cause that website is blocked out here.

Where are you guys finding Catbacks..things like that..

I found Magnaflow has one for about $1200..TD with an X-pipe..looks pretty sharp too..anyone have that?
send me an email and I'll PDF the list from ctsvparts.com for you
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You can get the magnaflow for about $612 at www.hottexhaust.com using coupon code: chgp1
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ebay.. magnaflow 550$ shipped to my door
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Originally Posted by rjoffe
send me an email and I'll PDF the list from ctsvparts.com for you
Cool..thanks man..PM coming ur way..

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You can get the magnaflow for about $612 at www.hottexhaust.com using coupon code: chgp1
What's up with the Coupon code..?

It works though..I'm half-tempted to snag a kit right now.

How do you like it?
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I did x-pipe in place of the resonators and removed the mufflers and pipes with 4" tips put in. I have about $200 with some labor total in my exhaust.

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I'm workin at snaggin that $600 Magnaflow Kit..I don't have the car yet, but I can afford it right now and stash it on the side till the time comes.
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Thats a good price for the mag and its a good system especially for that price! Like JJ said though, a good system can be fabbed for a lot less and can be just as good. I would have done the X-pipe and picked my own mufflers with a nice pair of aftermarket tips and had it all welded up if it were me spending the money on it.
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I really like the magnaflow. I got mine barely used for $400. If I had to start over I might consider a Frankenstein exhaust but a brand new kit for $600 that will bolt right up with no issues ain't bad. Especially considering you can't get a corsa catback for less than a grand or so (unless you can find a used one).
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Originally Posted by CTSV_510
I really like the magnaflow. I got mine barely used for $400. If I had to start over I might consider a Frankenstein exhaust but a brand new kit for $600 that will bolt right up with no issues ain't bad. Especially considering you can't get a corsa catback for less than a grand or so (unless you can find a used one).
Corsa's make the value of the car go up they are so expensive! lol I should have waited until i found one with a corsa already on it...
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No, it's not bad at all..expecially since it will look good too and not look like **** all mis-match welded and stuff.
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Originally Posted by the_merv
No, it's not bad at all..expecially since it will look good too and not look like **** all mis-match welded and stuff.
True. Its a nice system. You will like it.

Random question but do all the magnaflow systems come with the X pipe in them?
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Originally Posted by the_merv
No, it's not bad at all..expecially since it will look good too and not look like **** all mis-match welded and stuff.
Plan on selling your V at Barrett Jackson or something? maybe its just me but with someone who can weld, cutting mufflers off and welding on pipes with tips doesnt look bad at all if you even notice it. Not to mention its a car you drive and not many people get on a creeper and look at the underside of the car.
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Originally Posted by NeverSatisfied02
Random question but do all the magnaflow systems come with the X pipe in them?
Yes they do.
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Plan on selling your V at Barrett Jackson or something?
No, but I've been doing all that work and stuff for a few years now, I want something that ALL of it is done clean and nice. I want a nice car, that is why I'm getting rid of my Camaro and getting a V.
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Originally Posted by CTSV_510
You can get the magnaflow for about $612 at www.hottexhaust.com using coupon code: chgp1
Is this verifiable that you will only be charged that amount? I went to checkout and it gave me a discount of $157 and change for a total of like 670 which is still pretty good. Has anyone actually purchased using this code and where was it obtained? I dont want to be a guinea pig but would love to purchase one now.


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