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eldub · 09-17-2014, 09:37 AM

I got the magnaflow comp 3" catback a couple weeks ago on my '14 1LE, it sounds good.......i think but damn is it quiet. I've been wondering about high flow cats, or would a different axleback/muffler delete get me the DB's im looking for. I dont want to do headers......or spend another 1500 on it and still not be happy with the sound. Suggestions? Definetly not tuning this car until it's off warranty.

Birm · 09-17-2014, 01:40 PM

Highflow cat's will absolutely wake it up, and you will get some performance gains out of them as well, feel free to pm me with any questions.

Avenging Orange · 09-17-2014, 02:09 PM

You must listen to master, young grasshopper. Exhaust starts at the front. Headers first, NO CATBACK!

But I digress. High flow cats will help. But beware, what you create now could be unbearable when/if you add headers. And you'll be spending money to quiet it down.

eldub · 09-17-2014, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

You must listen to master, young grasshopper. Exhaust starts at the front. Headers first, NO CATBACK!

But I digress. High flow cats will help. But beware, what you create now could be unbearable when/if you add headers. And you'll be spending money to quiet it down.

I know, I know..........i wasnt gonna mod this car much, but i cant leave anything alone haha

GONIF · 09-17-2014, 03:09 PM

You my friend will have to choose between a warrantee and a great running and sounding car . Your going to end up with long tubes and a tune sooner or later ,just do it now and enjoy the power and sound . SP long tubes with HF cats are under $700.00 delivered and it is so easy a monkey can install them in 2 hours or less. Don't fight it ,you will enjoy your 1LE so much more with the long tubes HF cats and tune.

Dimitrim · 09-17-2014, 03:20 PM

I would think of doing an axle back with a Solo. I just did that yeasterday, and it sounds great. No drone, and I really have to listen hard to hear the AFM kick in. When I listen to the radio at normal volume, I do not hear it kick in. I have an automatic.

eldub · 09-18-2014, 10:51 AM

If I had found this website before I did the magnaflow i probably would've just done HF cats and left everything else stock for now, can't believe how quiet these things are stock, I had a 2010 Sierra with a 6.2L cut out the factory muffler and resonator welded in a flowmaster 50 series and loved the sound

JDP Sales · 09-18-2014, 01:38 PM

The Magnaflow 3" comp series catback sounds killer with a set of headers. It really is the best option. Also, you don't have to spend a fortune on them. Like GONIF said, you can get the Stainless Power headers for a very affordable price and we have other options as well.

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Sword5 · 09-19-2014, 09:34 AM

Like was said previously, start in the front and work your way back. You get sound and performance first. Meaning headers and hi flow cats.

bmbbl be · 09-19-2014, 10:27 AM

I have headers/hf cats and 3" magnaflow catback,,,, it is quieter than the solo I had ,, but when its wide open it is extremely loud ! it is very deep at idle with my combo

09-17-2014, 09:37 AM	#1
eldub Drives: 2014 BLK/BLK/BLK 2SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 7 View My Garage	Magnaflow catback too quiet I got the magnaflow comp 3" catback a couple weeks ago on my '14 1LE, it sounds good.......i think but damn is it quiet. I've been wondering about high flow cats, or would a different axleback/muffler delete get me the DB's im looking for. I dont want to do headers......or spend another 1500 on it and still not be happy with the sound. Suggestions? Definetly not tuning this car until it's off warranty.

09-17-2014, 02:09 PM	#3
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	You must listen to master, young grasshopper. Exhaust starts at the front. Headers first, NO CATBACK! But I digress. High flow cats will help. But beware, what you create now could be unbearable when/if you add headers. And you'll be spending money to quiet it down. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

09-17-2014, 03:09 PM	#5
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	You my friend will have to choose between a warrantee and a great running and sounding car . Your going to end up with long tubes and a tune sooner or later ,just do it now and enjoy the power and sound . SP long tubes with HF cats are under $700.00 delivered and it is so easy a monkey can install them in 2 hours or less. Don't fight it ,you will enjoy your 1LE so much more with the long tubes HF cats and tune. __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

09-19-2014, 09:34 AM	#9
Sword5 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 1,164 View My Garage	Like was said previously, start in the front and work your way back. You get sound and performance first. Meaning headers and hi flow cats. __________________ Ordered 6/19/09 Black on Black 2 SS Delivery 10/14/09! Added CAI, Heritage Grill, DRL Plug and Play Harness

09-17-2014, 01:40 PM	#2
Birm Drives: Florida Speed & Power Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pinellas Park, FL Posts: 3,185	Highflow cat's will absolutely wake it up, and you will get some performance gains out of them as well, feel free to pm me with any questions.

09-17-2014, 03:20 PM	#6
Dimitrim Dimitri Drives: 68 GTO 455 Ram Air; 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Novato, California Posts: 602 View My Garage	I would think of doing an axle back with a Solo. I just did that yeasterday, and it sounds great. No drone, and I really have to listen hard to hear the AFM kick in. When I listen to the radio at normal volume, I do not hear it kick in. I have an automatic.

09-18-2014, 10:51 AM	#7
eldub Drives: 2014 BLK/BLK/BLK 2SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 7 View My Garage	If I had found this website before I did the magnaflow i probably would've just done HF cats and left everything else stock for now, can't believe how quiet these things are stock, I had a 2010 Sierra with a 6.2L cut out the factory muffler and resonator welded in a flowmaster 50 series and loved the sound

09-18-2014, 01:38 PM	#8
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	The Magnaflow 3" comp series catback sounds killer with a set of headers. It really is the best option. Also, you don't have to spend a fortune on them. Like GONIF said, you can get the Stainless Power headers for a very affordable price and we have other options as well. Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

09-19-2014, 10:27 AM	#10
bmbbl be Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 1,360	I have headers/hf cats and 3" magnaflow catback,,,, it is quieter than the solo I had ,, but when its wide open it is extremely loud ! it is very deep at idle with my combo