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Magnaflow exhaust output biased to one side??

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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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Default Magnaflow exhaust output biased to one side??

I just put a Magnaflow dual outlet muffler on my 94 SLE, and with chrome tips it looks awesome. Only concern is that there is a LOT more exhaust smoke and a LOT more rumble out of the driver'* side tip than the passenger tip. Has anybody experienced this or have any suggestions?

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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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I've seen this happen on a lot of cars. I'm not sure what to do about it. The gas is taking the path of least resisance.
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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my neighbor used to work for his family'* muffler shop, and said you can balance it by using a small pipe that runs from tip to tip. (behind bumper)

if u want more details, i can explain more
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 09:45 PM
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I understand what you're saying, but would you mind explaining it in futher details for anybody else having this problem in the future?
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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Put in a cross pipe in between the rear bumper and the muffler.....connecting the two exit pipes. And then it should even it out.
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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Magnaflow'* are basically an open box witha few baffles. Crossing a pipe between the tail pipes will cost more money, weight more, and not do much still.
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