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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 09:27 AM
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Default Magnaflow Impressions.

I just switched catbacks from a TSP Rumbler to a Magnaflow system.

For Exhaust, I have the Edelbrock Stepped long tube headers, I also have the Edelbrock ORY.

The Magnaflow is much quieter as expected, and offers NO RASP.
I no longer have a BLATBLATBLAT sound around 2500rpm, or even any of the notorious "decel" rasp that's associated with a Magnaflow system.

This system produces a nice low tone throughout the RPM range.
At WOT it is pleasent, but it does not have the "Pro-Stock Scream" that the TSP Rumbler had.

All in all I am very happy with my change. I have not noticed any power loss and didn't expect to, but only the track will tell.
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 09:34 AM
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I bet it sounds much better, you coming out on Sat. I wanna hear the difference. your car must be quiet now compared to the old set up.
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 10:09 AM
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I'll be out on Saturday. It is definitely quieter then the other catback, but it's a better quality sound.
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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That's what I love about the magnaflow, it quells most of the rasp and has a quiet stated sound to it.
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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Yup. I LOVE my magnaflow. Even with no cats and long tubs the rasp isnt bad. For just cruising around town, keeping it below 3000 its pretty subtle. Nice tone and rumble. Open it up and its mean as hell.

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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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I don't know what you guys are talking about...mine's pretty loud! Of course the cam made it much louder than before. I will admit that when I installed it on my car back when I was stock (my first real mod) it seemed really quiet at idle and part throttle. At WOT it does scream...especially now.
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Trust me, after the TSP Rumbler, at WOT it's not that loud.. =)

TSP Rumbler is basically a loud mouth with a Dynomax bullet in place of the resonator.
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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I <3 my Magnaflow, and the cutout is there for the track, .
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Originally Posted by melchoir
Trust me, after the TSP Rumbler, at WOT it's not that loud.. =)

TSP Rumbler is basically a loud mouth with a Dynomax bullet in place of the resonator.
The only rumbler i've seen has a magnaflow like muffler

nor resonator.
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The rumbler has dynomax bullets in it, not a muffler.
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=195&catid=46

The magnaflow is a sweet system. Post a sound clip!
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glad to hear it. im switching my true duals with single chamber flows for a magnaflow catback because im tired of it being so loud. i hope it will sound good.
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Originally Posted by to-fst-4u
glad to hear it. im switching my true duals with single chamber flows for a magnaflow catback because im tired of it being so loud. i hope it will sound good.
I think it sounds great. I'm sure you will enjoy the transition.
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Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
The rumbler has dynomax bullets in it, not a muffler.
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=195&catid=46

The magnaflow is a sweet system. Post a sound clip!
Is that stainless steal?

There is another TSP system that had an actual muffler.
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Originally Posted by melchoir
I think it sounds great. I'm sure you will enjoy the transition.
you got a sound/video clip of it?
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I have a sound clip of my magnaflow w/ lts and ORY in my sig.
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I loved my old Magnaflow setup. Run a cutout if you think it is too quiet at times.
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Originally Posted by to-fst-4u
you got a sound/video clip of it?
I will post one up soon. I don't have one yet.
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the only thing i dont like about my magnaflow is the way the tips sit. there pointed a little to far upwards. it looks fine from the back but from the side i dont care for it.
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Originally Posted by Justin00SS
I have a sound clip of my magnaflow w/ lts and ORY in my sig.
yeah i clicked on it, but i couldnt get the sound to work with it? works on all other videos ive watched today.
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I just traded my magnaflow for some TD's with bullets. I now realize just how quiet the magnaflow was, the TD's are insane but I like it for now but when I get tired of it I'm running it out the back.
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