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OffseT · 12-28-2011, 01:58 PM

I'm having a hard time deciding to go with a flowmaster 40 or 80 setup or the magnaflow setup. I'm looking for sound and horsepower gain. The car is a 2001 camaro. I also have to pass my emission test next spring. Any advice would be appreciated!

jandaseve · 12-28-2011, 02:13 PM

not a camaro, but I had flowmaster 40s on my '01 Grand Prix GTP, supercharged 3.8, it sounded great. I was asked quite a few times if it had a V-8 in it.

fbodyrs96 · 12-28-2011, 03:55 PM

between the 2 magnaflow....but Borla is the best on the 3800's.

blowmaster only sounds good at idle and is worst than stock in performance.

insidethreat07 · 12-28-2011, 04:25 PM

I have flowmaster not sure what series. Sounds good at idle and up to about 2500 RPM after that sounds raspy. But at idle Ive had people ask me if it was a V8

OffseT · 12-28-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodyrs96

between the 2 magnaflow....but Borla is the best on the 3800's.

blowmaster only sounds good at idle and is worst than stock in performance.

I would totally take borla if I can get a good deal on it, and is flowmaster really that bad?

OffseT · 12-28-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by insidethreat07

I have flowmaster not sure what series. Sounds good at idle and up to about 2500 RPM after that sounds raspy. But at idle Ive had people ask me if it was a V8

yeah yours sounds really good, and the rasp is common with the v6s I just never got a chance to listen to either one in person, only videos.

camaroconnor · 12-31-2011, 08:42 AM

I have flowmaster sounds good untill 3000 rpm

OffseT · 12-31-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by camaroconnor

I have flowmaster sounds good untill 3000 rpm

Does it sound ricey after that?

Ant32894 · 01-03-2012, 06:53 AM

Flowmaster 80 series... 3in from cat to muffler, 2.5 out to tips.

ya boy willz · 01-03-2012, 08:49 AM

I've got the Flowmaster 80 Series on our 4th gen and I like the sound. Sounds great on start up and pretty good when driving it. Could be a bit louder/deeper but considering we paid less than $400 for it can't complain too much.

Only complaints are the drone at Highway speeds is pretty loud and the tip sometimes swings to the left and hits the body but I don't know if that's the systems fault, my fault for installing it wrong, or just the hangers fault. It's just put on with clamps right now nothings welded.

OffseT · 01-03-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ant32894

Flowmaster 80 series... 3in from cat to muffler, 2.5 out to tips.

hmmmmm I'm gonna check into the 80 series for sure.

OffseT · 01-03-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ya boy willz

I've got the Flowmaster 80 Series on our 4th gen and I like the sound. Sounds great on start up and pretty good when driving it. Could be a bit louder/deeper but considering we paid less than $400 for it can't complain too much.

Only complaints are the drone at Highway speeds is pretty loud and the tip sometimes swings to the left and hits the body but I don't know if that's the systems fault, my fault for installing it wrong, or just the hangers fault. It's just put on with clamps right now nothings welded.

is it loud with the windows rolled up too? And I probably wouldn't mind it being so loud if it doesn't sound too rice

fbodyrs96 · 01-03-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Maroboy2001

is it loud with the windows rolled up too? And I probably wouldn't mind it being so loud if it doesn't sound too rice

I'm telling you man, don't waste your time with a flowmaster, you will regret it.

OffseT · 01-03-2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodyrs96

I'm telling you man, don't waste your time with a flowmaster, you will regret it.

Lol dayum so I should go with magnaflow

12-28-2011, 01:58 PM	#1
OffseT Maroboy2001 AKA Offset Drives: Boosted Trans Am Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,149	Magnaflow or flowmaster for 3.8 I'm having a hard time deciding to go with a flowmaster 40 or 80 setup or the magnaflow setup. I'm looking for sound and horsepower gain. The car is a 2001 camaro. I also have to pass my emission test next spring. Any advice would be appreciated! __________________

12-28-2011, 03:55 PM	#3
fbodyrs96 Drives: 1996 Camaro RS convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calhoun GA Posts: 370	between the 2 magnaflow....but Borla is the best on the 3800's. blowmaster only sounds good at idle and is worst than stock in performance. __________________ Borla_PRO_XS_Sound_Clip Cammed Open Headers Kris

12-28-2011, 04:25 PM	#4
insidethreat07 Drives: 2001 Camaro 3.8 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Continental Ohio Posts: 11,108 View My Garage	I have flowmaster not sure what series. Sounds good at idle and up to about 2500 RPM after that sounds raspy. But at idle Ive had people ask me if it was a V8 __________________ 2001 Camaro V6 2016 Camaro 2SS

01-03-2012, 06:53 AM	#9
Ant32894 Youjellybra? Drives: 95 3.4l V6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shirley, NY Posts: 875	Flowmaster 80 series... 3in from cat to muffler, 2.5 out to tips. __________________ Animated Gif not allowed

01-03-2012, 08:49 AM	#10
ya boy willz Drives: 2011 IOM LS, 2011 CGM LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 836	I've got the Flowmaster 80 Series on our 4th gen and I like the sound. Sounds great on start up and pretty good when driving it. Could be a bit louder/deeper but considering we paid less than $400 for it can't complain too much. Only complaints are the drone at Highway speeds is pretty loud and the tip sometimes swings to the left and hits the body but I don't know if that's the systems fault, my fault for installing it wrong, or just the hangers fault. It's just put on with clamps right now nothings welded. __________________ 2011 IOM LS - Drag DR 19s 18x7.5, Projector/Halo Fogs, Blacked out Gills, Red Calipers, Factory Spoiler, 15% Tint 2011 CGM LS- Injen CAI, Vmax Ported TB, Vmax Black Ice O'Lator, Carbon Fiber Bowties, Carbon Fiber Gills, Factory Spoiler, Stock SS Exhaust w/ Magnaflow x-pipe welded in & stock muffler delete, Miro 112 18x8.5 +35

12-28-2011, 02:13 PM	#2
jandaseve Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 1SS/RS Hurst Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PA Posts: 417	not a camaro, but I had flowmaster 40s on my '01 Grand Prix GTP, supercharged 3.8, it sounded great. I was asked quite a few times if it had a V-8 in it.

12-31-2011, 08:42 AM	#7
camaroconnor Drives: Black 2001 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sunrise, FL Posts: 44	I have flowmaster sounds good untill 3000 rpm

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