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Old 01-05-2012, 11:00 AM
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Since my mufflers are rotting to hell after only 5 yrs, I am looking at installing the Magnaflow Cat back system, but really... $840.00??? Plus they are claiming a gain of 22hp ..... it that reasonable? I already have the c/l Hogan installed so I should definetly see an improvment if I get the catback.. right??
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i like mine. i got it for $520 with free shipping. look around 840 is high
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http://www.clubgp.com/newforum/tm.as...mode=1&smode=1

here is one that is cheaper....i liked mine a lot when i had it

edit: wasnt paying attention that you dont have a gxp

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Since my mufflers are rotting to hell after only 5 yrs, I am looking at installing the Magnaflow Cat back system, but really... $840.00??? Plus they are claiming a gain of 22hp ..... it that reasonable? I already have the c/l Hogan installed so I should definetly see an improvment if I get the catback.. right??
I had the same problem as you. One of my mufflers had a giant hole on the top side of it. Yesterday I had the magnaflow catback system installed and it sounds great and the tips look awesome too! I can hardly hear the exhaust inside the car but outside it has a nice low rumble. I ended up ordering it from hott exhaust and their phone number to order is 800-288-7730, ask for John. Price shipped to my door in MN was $560. I ordered it on thursday and it was at my house on saturday. You have a monte ss so you will need part #16727. Hopefully this helps a little!
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Thanks guys, I will look into those other places....... I just started looking and the $840.00 figure was the most prevalent number.. Are you guys running the Magnaflow resonator as well??
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I am still running the res. i think it still sounds good with it. not really loud inside the car but has a nice rumble outside especially when you give it some throttle
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I was a lot happier with it off....added a cutout to the DP which was even better lol
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1ZWh...c3LaOmC7yDiMGg

If drone and inside noise doesnt bother you,
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here is a better one if droin doesnt bother you lol

http://s447.photobucket.com/albums/q...t=102_3408.mp4
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here is mine res on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct4OsrUbWgg
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Save $450 and straight pipe it with some nice tips.
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Usually theres a seller on ebay thats like we can't say the brand blah blah with the same product number as the magnaflow kit. The make offer ones will accept a lot less too.
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I've had mine for 4 years now and they still look new top and bottom. I try to wash my car once a week during the winter at a automatic touchless with undercarriage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2hO4...PaV2fnMQvcmGWj
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAAN1...MRKbBAO27fBmNa
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sounds good ,but i think i like it without the res better, anyone got anyother vids without res in
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I'm removing the res this weekend to help out my cut out.
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Not trying to hijack but I removed my resonator and its raspy when i let off after revving it. Would getting just the magnaflow mufflers get rid of the raspy sound? With the cutout open however it sounds AMAZING.
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