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Old 09-08-2008, 04:08 AM
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Hi

has anyone replaced the stock mufflers with magnaflows? - im looking for a soundclip and what they sound like if people could explain?

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I have a Spugen dual oval exhaust that I installed 5-6 years ago that utilizes Magnaflow mufflers. I love the sound......deeper and throatier than stock, very limited mid-range drone, sounds like an angry hornet in VTEC, but is not TOO loud (i.e., invidia, etc.).
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I have a Magnaflow catback. I love it .real deep sound. I would bet you could get the sound you were looking for with a muffler change and a resonator muffler delete.
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i did this with magnaflow glass packs on my old rx7. It was the loudest thing on earth. Very little drone. It was perfect.

Take my advice with a grain of salt, i just bought an invidia N1 and love it.
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Hi guys, thanks for your info :thumbsup:

Im not after anything that loud really maybe a little louder, just a more sportier sound, its a daily drive so loud is no good

You got any sound clips?

What happens if i leave the resonator in?
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Originally Posted by Ajs_s2k,Sep 8 2008, 12:29 PM
Hi guys, thanks for your info :thumbsup:

Im not after anything that loud really maybe a little louder, just a more sportier sound, its a daily drive so loud is no good

You got any sound clips?

What happens if i leave the resonator in?
If you are looking for a little more sound you have 2 very cheap but good options.

1. Resonator delete. For about $40 (on average) you can have the resonator (the small muffler before the exhaust splits) cut out and replaced with straight pipe. I have this done and am very happy with the sound.

2. Test Pipe. This is a bolt in part which is good because it is not permanent. It replaces your cat with straight pipe. Costs $150+ but will actually provide a few extra hp(the stock Cat is already very high flowing) and some noise. Downsides are emissions, stinky exhaust, possible CEL issues.
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Originally Posted by 21337R,Sep 8 2008, 08:58 PM
If you are looking for a little more sound you have 2 very cheap but good options.

1. Resonator delete. For about $40 (on average) you can have the resonator (the small muffler before the exhaust splits) cut out and replaced with straight pipe. I have this done and am very happy with the sound.

2. Test Pipe. This is a bolt in part which is good because it is not permanent. It replaces your cat with straight pipe. Costs $150+ but will actually provide a few extra hp(the stock Cat is already very high flowing) and some noise. Downsides are emissions, stinky exhaust, possible CEL issues.
Thank you, do you have any soundclips?

Sounds good
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGh8O...eature=related

here is a video i found on youtube that shows the resonator delete and then again with test pipe added.

Keep in mind that it sounds entirely different in person and inside the car.
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Originally Posted by 21337R,Sep 8 2008, 12:58 PM
If you are looking for a little more sound you have 2 very cheap but good options.

1. Resonator delete. For about $40 (on average) you can have the resonator (the small muffler before the exhaust splits) cut out and replaced with straight pipe. I have this done and am very happy with the sound.

2. Test Pipe. This is a bolt in part which is good because it is not permanent. It replaces your cat with straight pipe. Costs $150+ but will actually provide a few extra hp(the stock Cat is already very high flowing) and some noise. Downsides are emissions, stinky exhaust, possible CEL issues.
I too have done the resonator delete mod and I love it!!!

To sum it up, with the resonator removed now the engine sound balances with the exhaust......... great cheap mod!
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so do I go to a local muffler shop to get the resonator delete?...


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