Exhaust Question
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Exhaust Question Hey everyone. I'm looking at installing a Magnaflow catback and I just have a few questions on the installation. How easy is it to do at home and how long should it take? I'm replacing the stock flowmaster exhaust. I will also be doing headers a little later on and an electric cutout. Would it be worth it to do the cutout at the same time and save some trouble? Any and all opinions/ advice are welcome.
Hey everyone. I'm looking at installing a Magnaflow catback and I just have a few questions on the installation. How easy is it to do at home and how long should it take? I'm replacing the stock flowmaster exhaust. I will also be doing headers a little later on and an electric cutout. Would it be worth it to do the cutout at the same time and save some trouble? Any and all opinions/ advice are welcome.
The factory catback is pretty terrible it's pretty easy to gain a solid 10whp froma good catback. With that said op if you like the magnaflow get it. It's a nice system and contrary to what people say unless you live out in the boonies a cut out is gonna get old to you and everyone else quick. Besides being loud as **** all the time it sounds like *** pretty much anywhere under wot
Installing a magnaflow catback is pretty self explanatory. assuming you dont need to modify anything with current ypipe and manifolds its about a 1.5 to 2 hr. install comfortably...then again nothing ever seems to go smoothy first time around..lol. The hardest part for me was fine tuning the fitment. If your set on doing a cutout then do it while the catback is off makes life easier.
Last edited by pauls99z28; May 21, 2013 at 11:11 AM.
+1 to what redbird said. These cars sound like dick with a cutout off the Y. I like my Magnaflow, I wish it was a bit louder but that's part of the reason I'm going to LT's in a few weeks anyways!
I did the install in my driveway, however I was replacing a Loudmouth system, so I can't comment on how hard it is to remove the factory system. I do know you'll most likely need to cut the I-pipe to remove it. I had to remove the spring and shock from my passenger side, and also drop the panhard bar, in order to get my SLP system out because the I-pipe was crushed together with a cheap clamp and I couldn't wiggle it out. You could probably do the same with the stock I-pipe??
I did the install in my driveway, however I was replacing a Loudmouth system, so I can't comment on how hard it is to remove the factory system. I do know you'll most likely need to cut the I-pipe to remove it. I had to remove the spring and shock from my passenger side, and also drop the panhard bar, in order to get my SLP system out because the I-pipe was crushed together with a cheap clamp and I couldn't wiggle it out. You could probably do the same with the stock I-pipe??
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Thanks for everyones imput so far. I think I will end up getting the catback and cutout together. I don't intend on keeping the cutout open all of the time but who knows. I still have a few more questions on this. Will the cat back fit onto the stock y pipe without any issues, and where should I put the cutout. I've heard putting it too far back isn't really worth it.
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Ok before I order this stuff, I want to make sure I get the right size. The tubing size on the Magnaflow catback is 3", that should fit on no problem right? And im assuming a 3" cutout is what I need.
I would suggest the low profile cutout if you gonna do the electronic exhaust cutout..I leave mine open all the time...I have seen some with the cutout on bothsides of the y pipe on the bends...
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How bad is the clearance? I was thinking of doing the QTP 3" electric cutout, but now im considering the low profile.
Even with the car lowered with eibach springs there is decent clearance but in a bumpy road idk...If I had known about the low profile cutout I would of gone with it instead...but either way the exhaust cutout sounds awesome!!!
