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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 09:21 AM
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Default Magnaflow sucks!

My dad and I just installed my Magnaflow cat back yesterday, and I know my gas mileage is going to suffer. I can't stop punching it. I can't believe I waited this long to get it, but I'm glad I did. I got an awsome deal on it. $300.11 out the door.
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 11:23 AM
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Funny thing you should mention fuel econlmy with a cat back. A friend with a new H2 Hummer, all 3+ tons of it, asked me about 2 mpg (17%) increase in fuel economy advertised by the manufacturer. I suggested it would go down, not up because he'd like the sound so well he'd be punching it more oftern. I think he misses his WS6.
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 03:45 PM
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Man! There's alot of lurkers on this board. 1 reply and over 100 views.
Anyways, I'd miss the WS6 too. I don't think I'd trade my Z28 for a H2.
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 03:48 PM
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Man! There's alot of lurkers on this board. 1 reply and over 100 views.
Anyways, I'd miss the WS6 too. I don't think I'd trade my Z28 for a H2.
You get a lot of views vs. replies when your title and actual thread and thumbs up sign are all ove the place they don't know what to think and just read it to see what the hell you say. But you are right, fuel economy goes down when the sound gets louder/better
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 03:50 PM
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magnaflow rules! check mine out!

http://home.comcast.net/~nickn20/Pro...s/DCP_0599.htm

http://home.comcast.net/~nickn20/Pro...s/DCP_0601.htm
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 03:58 PM
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where did you get yours for that price, Im looking to buy one myself
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 04:13 PM
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Man! There's alot of lurkers on this board. 1 reply and over 100 views.
Anyways, I'd miss the WS6 too. I don't think I'd trade my Z28 for a H2.
You get a lot of views vs. replies when your title and actual thread and thumbs up sign are all ove the place they don't know what to think and just read it to see what the hell you say. But you are right, fuel economy goes down when the sound gets louder/better
Yeah, I was trying to be funny.
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 04:16 PM
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What size is that Nickn20. It looks huge.

WhitePheonix, I sent you a PM. The company I bought it from is not a sponsor on this board.
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 04:33 PM
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BTW, how hard was the install, I want to do it myself. I have never put on exhaust system on
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 04:41 PM
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Well I have access to a lift, so it was relatively easy. It took my Dad and I about 45 min. We were in a hurry. You need to have something to cut the old exhaust off with because it won't fit over the axle without cutting. The cat back just bolts right up.
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 07:06 PM
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Im want the Magnaflow cat back VERY BAD, but there is one thing stopping me.....those HIDEOUS looking tips. I may just sacrafice the apperance, becacause the sound and performance of the Magnaflow cat back is AWESOME!
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 08:12 PM
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It's easy just switch tips like I did.



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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 09:27 PM
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I too would like a PM on that dealer. Amazing Price. Was that shipped?
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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 08:37 AM
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Could you give me the info on where you got the deal too? If thats the price shipped, thats amazing. Thanks
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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 09:38 AM
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Im want the Magnaflow cat back VERY BAD, but there is one thing stopping me.....those HIDEOUS looking tips. I may just sacrafice the apperance, becacause the sound and performance of the Magnaflow cat back is AWESOME!
I like the tips. Maybe I'm just weird. Although lots of people have complemented me on the tips since I put it on Sunday. They're probably weird too.
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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 09:58 AM
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PMs sent Revelation222 and Wildebird.
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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 03:05 PM
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the 3.5" tips are the best part , and sunset, did you get your catback from larry?. i got mine from him a month back, 300 even, no shipping since i drove up to meet him. cool guy.

and funny thing you should mention fuel economy, i've actually gained more mpg with my setup .
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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 04:49 PM
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Default Re: Magnaflow sucks!

Im want the Magnaflow cat back VERY BAD, but there is one thing stopping me.....those HIDEOUS looking tips. I may just sacrafice the apperance, becacause the sound and performance of the Magnaflow cat back is AWESOME!
I have a set of GMMG tips i will be installing on my magnaflow catback i picked up a couple of weeks ago

i'll post pics when im done with it.

Ryan.
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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 04:52 PM
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I found it on ebay for 285+32 for shipping. Today is that last day for that price
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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 05:11 PM
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Default Re: Magnaflow sucks!

the 3.5" tips are the best part , and sunset, did you get your catback from larry?. i got mine from him a month back, 300 even, no shipping since i drove up to meet him. cool guy.

and funny thing you should mention fuel economy, i've actually gained more mpg with my setup .
I did get it from Larry. I drove up there to pick it up Saturday. He is very cool guy. Did you see his Lightning?
I'll have to keep track of the mileage. It's just hard to stay off the throttle, it sounds so cool.
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