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Old 11-19-2008, 11:29 PM
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ok on an 02 bonnie sle. Im just going to start a little poll here. Im torn between the two and hopefully i can make my decision from here. And yes i know that its not going to add performance, i just want good sound. So which is it, Magnaflow muffler or Flowmaster 40 series? Everything from the mufflers up towards the engine is stock.
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I'm running a Flowmaster series 80. Here'* a video but keep in mind, I'm running rockers, headers, free flow cat, and I'm 3" to the resonator.

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I see that you have modified the intake, so if you open up your exhuast you will see a little better performance.

Exhaust opinions are like color choices, everyone has a different opinion. Listen to each and Let your own ear
decide. Personally, I like the stock Bosal sound of the GXP over Magnaflux or Flowmaster. Its deep and throaty at an idle, crisp and snappy at a wide open throttle. Almost screams at the top end. If I activate the nitrous by punching down the accelerator, it really turns heads.

Dan, I was hoping for you to open that thing up in the vid.
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I tried doing one where I put the camera down and drive away, then turn around and tear past. But the wind kept blowing the camera over.
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Just hang the cam from the truck latch between the two exhaust tips and do a couple WOT'*.
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I don't think I want to explain that idea to my wife. Well, it seemed like a good idea.
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I'm running 3" to a Goerlich 608227 High Flow cat, no resonator, Y-pipe to 2-2.5" and twin 14324 Magnaflows. The sound is rich and the throttle response is noticeable.
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so im leaning more towards magnaflow? They seem to be the popular ones. Do all the magnaflows sound the same? I found some magnaflow turbo xl mufflers on ebay for 46 bux shipped. Should i hope on those?
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Originally Posted by 02SpcGhst
so im leaning more towards magnaflow? They seem to be the popular ones. Do all the magnaflows sound the same? I found some magnaflow turbo xl mufflers on ebay for 46 bux shipped. Should i hope on those?
Go to The Official Site of MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust - Exhaust Systems For Trucks, Suv'*, American Muscle, Diesel, & Sport Compact Vehicles and click on the hear it. It will give you an idea of what they sound like, however; there are too many variables to honestly answer your question about them all sounding the same.
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if you want magnaflow i would go here to buy, they have free shipping... Magnaflow Exhaust Systems And Performance Mufflers - Justmagnaflow.com
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