Torn between Flowmaster and Magnaflow- wanting personal opinions
12-11-2012, 10:43 PM
#42
Flatlander
Thread Starter
Got the MBRP today! Couldn't wait to install it so I ended up rolling around in the snow in my driveway for an hour and a half in the dark installing it 
. My a** is numb, but I am pretty pleased with it over all. A couple minor exceptions:
1. Fit is good. I'd rate it a 7 out of 10. Problems arose with the over axle sections and their fitment around the protective shield at the spare tire location. I can see myself removing that very shortly.
2. The bolts to attach the pipe at the Y were maybe shorter than they should have. Had to torque those a bit to make sure I had enough thread to the point that I am comfortable. Hope you can't over torque those and split the flange
3. The stock exhaust sucked to remove.
All in all, maybe I would have liked the fit of the magnaflow better, but this is far from "bad" and it sounds awesome. Not a single back-rap to be heard- really throaty, calm enough when your just cruising at low speeds, but you know it when you jump on it.
Going to wait until tomorrow to try and get my tips lined up properly though. The little fella was helping me install it and he was getting cold.
Sound Clip!
. My a** is numb, but I am pretty pleased with it over all. A couple minor exceptions:1. Fit is good. I'd rate it a 7 out of 10. Problems arose with the over axle sections and their fitment around the protective shield at the spare tire location. I can see myself removing that very shortly.
2. The bolts to attach the pipe at the Y were maybe shorter than they should have. Had to torque those a bit to make sure I had enough thread to the point that I am comfortable. Hope you can't over torque those and split the flange
3. The stock exhaust sucked to remove.
All in all, maybe I would have liked the fit of the magnaflow better, but this is far from "bad" and it sounds awesome. Not a single back-rap to be heard- really throaty, calm enough when your just cruising at low speeds, but you know it when you jump on it.
Going to wait until tomorrow to try and get my tips lined up properly though. The little fella was helping me install it and he was getting cold.
Sound Clip!
Last edited by smurfs_of_war; 12-11-2012 at 10:55 PM.
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12-11-2012, 10:47 PM
#43
I have the mbrp dual out the sides as well I love it all just the same minor problem about the longer bolts needed. But that's not that big of deal.
I even toured the factory a few years back. Pretty nice place.
I even toured the factory a few years back. Pretty nice place.
12-11-2012, 10:57 PM
#45
Senior Member
I don't have either exhaust but plan on getting a Flowmaster. My reason is that I don't want the sound getting any louder. Over time, the packing material in the muffler will deteriorate and get louder. I've had flow through mufflers on different cars and after a few thousand miles the exhaust got noticeably louder. I know the Flowmasters will get slightly louder but with a chambered muffler it'll stay more consistent.
12-12-2012, 12:18 AM
#46
Flatlander
Thread Starter
I don't have either exhaust but plan on getting a Flowmaster. My reason is that I don't want the sound getting any louder. Over time, the packing material in the muffler will deteriorate and get louder. I've had flow through mufflers on different cars and after a few thousand miles the exhaust got noticeably louder. I know the Flowmasters will get slightly louder but with a chambered muffler it'll stay more consistent.
12-12-2012, 08:13 AM
#47
Senior Member
Got the MBRP today! Couldn't wait to install it so I ended up rolling around in the snow in my driveway for an hour and a half in the dark installing it . My a** is numb, but I am pretty pleased with it over all. A couple minor exceptions:
1. Fit is good. I'd rate it a 7 out of 10. Problems arose with the over axle sections and their fitment around the protective shield at the spare tire location. I can see myself removing that very shortly.
2. The bolts to attach the pipe at the Y were maybe shorter than they should have. Had to torque those a bit to make sure I had enough thread to the point that I am comfortable. Hope you can't over torque those and split the flange
3. The stock exhaust sucked to remove.
All in all, maybe I would have liked the fit of the magnaflow better, but this is far from "bad" and it sounds awesome. Not a single back-rap to be heard- really throaty, calm enough when your just cruising at low speeds, but you know it when you jump on it.
Going to wait until tomorrow to try and get my tips lined up properly though. The little fella was helping me install it and he was getting cold.
Sound Clip!
. My a** is numb, but I am pretty pleased with it over all. A couple minor exceptions:1. Fit is good. I'd rate it a 7 out of 10. Problems arose with the over axle sections and their fitment around the protective shield at the spare tire location. I can see myself removing that very shortly.
2. The bolts to attach the pipe at the Y were maybe shorter than they should have. Had to torque those a bit to make sure I had enough thread to the point that I am comfortable. Hope you can't over torque those and split the flange
3. The stock exhaust sucked to remove.
All in all, maybe I would have liked the fit of the magnaflow better, but this is far from "bad" and it sounds awesome. Not a single back-rap to be heard- really throaty, calm enough when your just cruising at low speeds, but you know it when you jump on it.
Going to wait until tomorrow to try and get my tips lined up properly though. The little fella was helping me install it and he was getting cold.
Sound Clip!
it helped me decide i don't want the MBRP
sticking to Magnaflow or Solo Performance.....I want duals out the sides
and i plan to remove that spare tire shield so i can put a bigger spare in there..get rid of my stock tire..
12-12-2012, 08:22 AM
#48
Flatlander
Thread Starter
Haha! Well, glad I could help!
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