custom 3" magnaflow exhaust installed...pics and sound
11-03-2009, 01:16 AM
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custom 3" magnaflow exhaust installed...pics and sound
First, I would like to thank stillhere153 for his recommendation on parts as well as I Hate Cars for his knowledge 
This setup is exactly what i wanted and im still shocked at how it sounds when driving. 3" straight pipe from the jpipe back (deleted 3rd cat) into a straight through magnaflow resonator (in the same position as the stock resonator), into the Y, more 3" pipe going to straight through magnaflow mufflers with some polished tips.
There is no drone AT ALL when cruising at any speed. When accelerating in higher gears with low rpms, there is some drone but thats to be expected. I couldnt tell you how much hp/tq i gained but the car moves through the gears quicker and smoother. Enough talking, heres some pics followed by a sound clip.
no more third cat. the shop re-used the flange from the cat
straight pipe
resonator
45 degree bend
Y pipe
new bracket
3" muffler with 4.5" outlet tip
4.5" outlet polished tips
rear (yes i know those chips are nasty, aspec lip coming soon)
sound clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-rc5n5AHTk
ill make a few fly-by and in-car vids
This setup is exactly what i wanted and im still shocked at how it sounds when driving. 3" straight pipe from the jpipe back (deleted 3rd cat) into a straight through magnaflow resonator (in the same position as the stock resonator), into the Y, more 3" pipe going to straight through magnaflow mufflers with some polished tips.
There is no drone AT ALL when cruising at any speed. When accelerating in higher gears with low rpms, there is some drone but thats to be expected. I couldnt tell you how much hp/tq i gained but the car moves through the gears quicker and smoother. Enough talking, heres some pics followed by a sound clip.
no more third cat. the shop re-used the flange from the cat
straight pipe
resonator
45 degree bend
Y pipe
new bracket
3" muffler with 4.5" outlet tip
4.5" outlet polished tips
rear (yes i know those chips are nasty, aspec lip coming soon)
sound clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-rc5n5AHTk
ill make a few fly-by and in-car vids
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11-03-2009, 10:14 AM
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... how many bends did you have to spare 
and I trust they used full SS also... cuz if they didnt you will have to coat any parts that arent, nyc salt ftl
since you are getting the aspec rear you will have to head back to the muffler shop so they can raise your mufflers because the rear aspec actually raises the opening more
and yeah I am not big on the choice of tips either, that flare at the end makes them look akward... BUT, it is still one hell of a setup
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or should I say TL-T
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11-03-2009, 02:00 PM
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thanks. yup, all mandrel bends
... how many bends did you have to spare and I trust they used full SS also... cuz if they didnt you will have to coat any parts that arent, nyc salt ftl
since you are getting the aspec rear you will have to head back to the muffler shop so they can raise your mufflers because the rear aspec actually raises the opening more
and yeah I am not big on the choice of tips either, that flare at the end makes them look akward... BUT, it is still one hell of a setup
T-TL ...
or should I say TL-Thow many inches does the aspec rear raise the opening?
magnaflow is the way to go. a low deep rumble. plus a custom setup is cheaper
11-04-2009, 02:18 AM
#17
yea the videos suck but its a cell phone. hd video camera coming when i get this turbo.
all videos are with windows closed
slow acceleration to 40mph...40mph to 100 wot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl5Hsoh4Wqw
40mph cruise..no drone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b867KFB8DHo
50mph cruise..no drone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlVw8K9MJ8I
50 and 60mph cruise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw_BhL3gogU
just driving
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojVHKmKhRbY
just driving again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLA6DJVdHE8
all videos are with windows closed
slow acceleration to 40mph...40mph to 100 wot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl5Hsoh4Wqw
40mph cruise..no drone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b867KFB8DHo
50mph cruise..no drone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlVw8K9MJ8I
50 and 60mph cruise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw_BhL3gogU
just driving
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojVHKmKhRbY
just driving again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLA6DJVdHE8
11-04-2009, 09:29 AM
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Wow.. your ride is quiet (in a good way).
The vids are good... and great for a cell phone.
I think the tips look alright. I see nothing unattractive with them. Don't know what the other peps are talking about. Follow your heart dude. If you like them, then the tips are great.
The turbo and a new HD camcorder... you the man! A well funded "the man"
With you being well funded, I am very much looking forward to your turbo install... and very much looking forward to the many videos of the installation process.... Videos Please
Would you mind sharing the part numbers of the magnaflow resonator and magnaflow muffler that you used? I plan to build a single exhaust and the components that you used sound good for my future single exhaust.
Did the muffler shop make the mandrel bends, or did you purchase the elbows as pre-formed mandrel bends? If purchased as pre-formed mandrel bends, do you mind sharing the brand name and vendor? Thanks
The vids are good... and great for a cell phone.
I think the tips look alright. I see nothing unattractive with them. Don't know what the other peps are talking about. Follow your heart dude. If you like them, then the tips are great.
The turbo and a new HD camcorder... you the man! A well funded "the man"
With you being well funded, I am very much looking forward to your turbo install... and very much looking forward to the many videos of the installation process.... Videos Please
Would you mind sharing the part numbers of the magnaflow resonator and magnaflow muffler that you used? I plan to build a single exhaust and the components that you used sound good for my future single exhaust.
Did the muffler shop make the mandrel bends, or did you purchase the elbows as pre-formed mandrel bends? If purchased as pre-formed mandrel bends, do you mind sharing the brand name and vendor?
Thanks
Last edited by Inaccurate; 11-04-2009 at 09:32 AM.
11-04-2009, 11:19 AM
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Damn is the exhaust sound that low? I sold my exhaust because people that were in my car always complained that it was annoying (gay, I know). Hopefully you get a better camera or something to actually know how loud the exhaust noise is in the cabin.
Great Exhaust though.
Great Exhaust though.
11-04-2009, 02:11 PM
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damn thats a great sounding exhaust.....well i was looking at the same setup but with a 2.5" piping since am not gonna go the turbo route !!!!
but am glad to hear the videos before i get it done coz for sure they sound badass......
any drive-by or drive off videos from outside the car ???
but am glad to hear the videos before i get it done coz for sure they sound badass......
any drive-by or drive off videos from outside the car ???
11-04-2009, 09:41 PM
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First, I would like to thank stillhere153 for his recommendation on parts as well as I Hate Cars for his knowledge
This setup is exactly what i wanted and im still shocked at how it sounds when driving. 3" straight pipe from the jpipe back (deleted 3rd cat) into a straight through magnaflow exhaust resonator (in the same position as the stock resonator), into the Y, more 3" pipe going to straight through magnaflow mufflers with some polished tips.
There is no drone AT ALL when cruising at any speed. When accelerating in higher gears with low rpms, there is some drone but thats to be expected. I couldnt tell you how much hp/tq i gained but the car moves through the gears quicker and smoother. Enough talking, heres some pics followed by a sound clip.
no more third cat. the shop re-used the flange from the cat
This setup is exactly what i wanted and im still shocked at how it sounds when driving. 3" straight pipe from the jpipe back (deleted 3rd cat) into a straight through magnaflow exhaust resonator (in the same position as the stock resonator), into the Y, more 3" pipe going to straight through magnaflow mufflers with some polished tips.
There is no drone AT ALL when cruising at any speed. When accelerating in higher gears with low rpms, there is some drone but thats to be expected. I couldnt tell you how much hp/tq i gained but the car moves through the gears quicker and smoother. Enough talking, heres some pics followed by a sound clip.
no more third cat. the shop re-used the flange from the cat
11-05-2009, 06:44 AM
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Would you mind sharing the part numbers of the magnaflow resonator and magnaflow muffler that you used? I plan to build a single exhaust and the components that you used sound good for my future single exhaust.
Did the muffler shop make the mandrel bends, or did you purchase the elbows as pre-formed mandrel bends? If purchased as pre-formed mandrel bends, do you mind sharing the brand name and vendor? Thanks
Did the muffler shop make the mandrel bends, or did you purchase the elbows as pre-formed mandrel bends? If purchased as pre-formed mandrel bends, do you mind sharing the brand name and vendor?
Thanks
11-05-2009, 08:13 PM
#27
all the parts (2 mufflers, 1 resonator, 1 Y pipe, 3 180 degree bends, 2 polished tips) are all magnaflow parts. the mufflers and resonator are straight through stainless steel. i bought everything from summit racing. good prices and next day shipping. there is a 10% discount code online that you can use until january i think. just google it.
ill make some drive off and fly-by vids soon but there still gonna be with my cell phone for now. my camera takes videos too so ill try with that and see if they are better.
btw, no 3rd cat ='s smelly lol
ill make some drive off and fly-by vids soon but there still gonna be with my cell phone for now. my camera takes videos too so ill try with that and see if they are better.
btw, no 3rd cat ='s smelly lol
11-05-2009, 09:22 PM
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just cause no one likes ur tips, doesn't mean they're "hating"
Most times ppl compliment others on things just to make them feel better. Liking something makes you expect others to like it as well, and if not, it's assumed as if they're jealous or "hating" lol
u shouldn't need anyone else's approval
now back on the subject....
I don't like the sound, but its all gonna change with turbo. But i like the work, and the route u took with "CUSTOM".
I doubt i'd use neither resonators nor mufflers you used...but the 3 inch catback to a 3"X2.5" Y split is perfect
and crying for "turbo"
in a nutshell...way to go with ur decision, perfect setup for the turbo.
and best of luck, hope you enjoy it!ps: notice how i included both, "the liking" and "the hating" lol, its called honesty without caring
11-06-2009, 03:16 AM
#30
There's no such thing as loss of power due to lack of backpressure...It does not exist!
just cause no one likes ur tips, doesn't mean they're "hating"
Most times ppl compliment others on things just to make them feel better. Liking something makes you expect others to like it as well, and if not, it's assumed as if they're jealous or "hating" lol
u shouldn't need anyone else's approval
now back on the subject....
I don't like the sound, but its all gonna change with turbo. But i like the work, and the route u took with "CUSTOM".
I doubt i'd use neither resonators nor mufflers you used...but the 3 inch catback to a 3"X2.5" Y split is perfect
and crying for "turbo"
in a nutshell...way to go with ur decision, perfect setup for the turbo. and best of luck, hope you enjoy it!
ps: notice how i included both, "the liking" and "the hating" lol, its called honesty without caring
just cause no one likes ur tips, doesn't mean they're "hating"
Most times ppl compliment others on things just to make them feel better. Liking something makes you expect others to like it as well, and if not, it's assumed as if they're jealous or "hating" lol
u shouldn't need anyone else's approval
now back on the subject....
I don't like the sound, but its all gonna change with turbo. But i like the work, and the route u took with "CUSTOM".
I doubt i'd use neither resonators nor mufflers you used...but the 3 inch catback to a 3"X2.5" Y split is perfect
and crying for "turbo"
in a nutshell...way to go with ur decision, perfect setup for the turbo.
and best of luck, hope you enjoy it!ps: notice how i included both, "the liking" and "the hating" lol, its called honesty without caring
hating wasnt the right word. i know everyone loves quad tips around here so i wanted something different. im happy with it.
what kind of sound do you like? any sound clips of your setup? id be curious to here the difference. i wanted a resonator for drone. i drive a lot on the highway each day from long island to astoria and theres no way i could deal with that twice a day.
i dont know if you were referring to my setup but im 3" all the way back even after the Y
11-06-2009, 02:32 PM
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It's been a while but I took a look at the magnaflow site and they don't make resonators. I used a muffler in the middle of my custom setup but wonder if a true resonator like an Aero that people rave about would produce less drone since they are designed for harmonic frequency cancellation.
11-06-2009, 03:24 PM
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It's been a while but I took a look at the magnaflow site and they don't make resonators. I used a muffler in the middle of my custom setup but wonder if a true resonator like an Aero that people rave about would produce less drone since they are designed for harmonic frequency cancellation.
11-06-2009, 03:54 PM
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^^^ i remember OPEL telling me about backpressure and a 3" all the way for a NA engine will result in big gains in high end power but will not affect the low end.....you will not have any losses but there wont be any gains as well.....
since am not going the turbo route and I was thinking of exactly the same setup as the OP just no mufflers (will add em later if i dont like the sound or if i have some drone).....
i was thinking of precats/jpipe/exhaust (no 3rd cat so will extend the pipe all the way to jpipe rather than the 3rd cat).....the exhaust will have a magnaflow resonator, Y-pipe, 2 180 degree bends, 1 45 degree bend ??.....
the exhaust will be 2.5" from the jpipe to the tips.....
since am not going the turbo route and I was thinking of exactly the same setup as the OP just no mufflers (will add em later if i dont like the sound or if i have some drone).....
i was thinking of precats/jpipe/exhaust (no 3rd cat so will extend the pipe all the way to jpipe rather than the 3rd cat).....the exhaust will have a magnaflow resonator, Y-pipe, 2 180 degree bends, 1 45 degree bend ??.....
the exhaust will be 2.5" from the jpipe to the tips.....
11-17-2009, 09:05 PM
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hey yeah post the magnaflow part #s I would post but I had to delete the pm's I sent you because my inbox was full...
they are offset on both ends and he used all prebent mandrel (u bends) from magnaflow... magnaflow y pipe....
opel: I understand the belief of turbo being good at killing exhaust note volume... but when the op hit me up about his plan I simply told him that if his ride was a daily driver... the resonator is needed just to daily drive until the turbo is on... it takes 5mins to delete the resonator
they are offset on both ends and he used all prebent mandrel (u bends) from magnaflow... magnaflow y pipe....
opel: I understand the belief of turbo being good at killing exhaust note volume... but when the op hit me up about his plan I simply told him that if his ride was a daily driver... the resonator is needed just to daily drive until the turbo is on... it takes 5mins to delete the resonator
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