Custom Exhaust vs. Magnaflow?

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Custom Exhaust vs. Magnaflow?

Post by midnightSXT » Sun Jul 18, 2010 1:29 am

I am wondering if it would be better for HP and sound, get a custom exhaust with 3inch piping and a glasspack or just buy a bolt-on MagnaFlow exhaust? Or custom piping and glasspack with axleback MagnaFlow?

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Post by racer12306 » Sun Jul 18, 2010 1:43 am

3" piping is way too big for almost any N/A Neon.

I think it should be what ever is cheaper. Stainless is nice, however it's not really necessary in areas that don't use salt or have a lot of snow.
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Post by Fuzzyneon » Sun Jul 18, 2010 2:27 am

racer12306 wrote:3" piping is way too big for almost any N/A Neon.

I think it should be what ever is cheaper. Stainless is nice, however it's not really necessary in areas that don't use salt or have a lot of snow.
yeah the stock 2.25(might eb wrong) is plenty for a neon with minimal mods

go with whats cheaper ive done super ghetto exhaust setups that sounded fine and gave me a extra oomf
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Post by BlackRoseRacing » Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:16 am

2 1/2 is max for a N/A engine under 3.0l in size. The skies the limit when it comes to exhaust options. In the end the only major difference between most manufacturers is sound. They all will give you anywhere from 5-7hp peak with the proper setup. Just do us all a favor and do not install a Fart Cannon on it :lol:

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Post by eastwoodsn352 » Sun Jul 18, 2010 4:02 pm

i have the magnaflow cat back and i love it. its a really deep tone.
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Post by theTeejmiester » Sun Jul 18, 2010 4:03 pm

^^i would go with a cannon, just go high quality and they are just fine
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Post by NickKo » Sun Jul 18, 2010 8:05 pm

I'm a fan of the Magnaflow system myself. :thumbup:

Mine needs replacing, I am planning to go with another Magnaflow.


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Post by FAC3L3SS » Sun Jul 18, 2010 8:34 pm

theTeejmiester wrote:^^i would go with a cannon, just go high quality and they are just fine
^ This dude knows what's up. Mine was like 2.38" w/ a NICE quality can and it sounded soooo nice. I miss it :(
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Post by gtxtreme19 » Sun Jul 18, 2010 8:56 pm

FAC3L3SS wrote:
theTeejmiester wrote:^^i would go with a cannon, just go high quality and they are just fine
^ This dude knows what's up. Mine was like 2.38" w/ a NICE quality can and it sounded soooo nice. I miss it :(
Also only 179$ for a catback SS exhaust. <win
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Post by Fuzzyneon » Sun Jul 18, 2010 9:30 pm

I had a megan cannon on my 2gn lol i liked the sound not so much the look
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Post by FAC3L3SS » Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:29 pm

^ Hell yeah, Mike.

As for Fuzzy....Shit looks/ed good AND sounds tits. You're just an old skool hatter.
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Post by gilly02le » Mon Jul 19, 2010 11:16 am

I'm loving the Mopar catback i picked up locally.. you should see if the other one is still f/s here. Sounds minto
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