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hypurone · 12-09-2010, 10:39 AM

Why yes, there is! I recently installed a 3" SS Magnaflow Competition catback and it was positively "quiet" (very deep and rumbling) compared to the stock system w/ resonator (L99) and no mufflers. I liked this setup and was happy with it. It was very "natural" sounding. But there was HP to be released in my supercharged setup so I made the switch. Very happy with the results in that department.

So what is the benefit to a quieter exhaust you ask?

I can hear the supercharger howl now!!

Camaro_Custom_Painted · 12-09-2010, 11:59 AM

Interesting, I might have to try that.

hypurone · 12-09-2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Custom_Painted

Interesting, I might have to try that.

Exactly why I posted it....

ffrcobra_65 · 12-09-2010, 01:31 PM

I prefer noise.

2010 SSRS · 12-09-2010, 01:32 PM

that's why I like a loud SC like the Magnacharger with the cog, then you can still hear the SC with a loud exhaust.

Bell040 · 12-09-2010, 01:45 PM

are you saying that you gained HP with the addition of a catback?

I think you may be the first.

*Mindz* · 12-09-2010, 03:09 PM

Any drone with the magnaflow?

hypurone · 12-09-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bell040

are you saying that you gained HP with the addition of a catback?

I think you may be the first.

Remember, the car is 'charged so it benefits more than an NA.... Also I still had the resonator in place...

hypurone · 12-09-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

Any drone with the magnaflow?

It is less than the modified stock setup I had and almost immeasurable really. I am only running DT shorties, no long tubes. :(

You can hear it when you lay into it but again it is a much deeper tone. It is starting to "wake up" as I get more and more miles on it.

I would love to be able to hear it from outside the car but the wife is scared to drive it!

*Mindz* · 12-09-2010, 04:25 PM

Damn. I was hoping to find someone local with a blower, longtubes and a 3" exhaust without drone so I could see which company I need.

Bruce_Lee · 12-09-2010, 04:26 PM

Oh wait, there are none.

would love to see some.....

BL

caverman · 12-09-2010, 04:38 PM

It's quieter than a muffler delete but I definately wouldn't call it quiet. I've got about 1.5k miles on my 3" Magnaflow and I think is sounds pretty damn good. Definatley has a deep rumble to it. I wouldn't complain if it was ever so slightly louder but I wouldn't want much more at all.

As far as drone.....I haven't heard any yet. I use to hear it with my muffler delete for sure.

Decel popping was fairly constant with the muffler delete and almost completely gone now. So....for those that like the decel popping the 3" Magnaflow is NOT for you.

*Mindz* · 12-09-2010, 04:45 PM

Now if only Magnaflow would sponsor me. =P

hypurone · 12-09-2010, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

Damn. I was hoping to find someone local with a blower, longtubes and a 3" exhaust without drone so I could see which company I need.

Sorry man, don't wanna have to deal with the smog nazi's and have to remove them when the time comes plus the re-tune to kill the codes they cause etc etc....But I think that if there was a system out there that would be daily driver livable with longtubes it would be this one. They also have a "street" version which is even quieter IIRC.

12-09-2010, 10:39 AM	#1
hypurone I'm not totally useless.. Drives: ... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ... Posts: 2,008 View My Garage	Benefit to Quieter Exhaust? Why yes, there is! I recently installed a 3" SS Magnaflow Competition catback and it was positively "quiet" (very deep and rumbling) compared to the stock system w/ resonator (L99) and no mufflers. I liked this setup and was happy with it. It was very "natural" sounding. But there was HP to be released in my supercharged setup so I made the switch. Very happy with the results in that department. So what is the benefit to a quieter exhaust you ask? I can hear the supercharger howl now!! __________________ "You were really flyin' when I passed you back there!" - Born on 10/05/09 MyCamaroBuildInfo

12-09-2010, 11:59 AM	#2
Camaro_Custom_Painted Choke on that causality! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 645	Interesting, I might have to try that. __________________ Edelbrock EForce - Stainless Works Headers - BMR Sways & Arms & Toe Links & Control Arm Bushings & End Links - Rotofab CAI - Assorted Interior, Exterior, Underhood Bling - Red Jewel Stripes & Full Body Clear - Lexani LX15 Wheels - JRE Fuel Rail Upgrade - Kenne Bell BAP - Heartthrob XPipe - Elite Catch Can - Pedders Cradle & Front Arm Bushings - Hotchkis Strut Brace - MSD Wires - Carbotech Brakes - DSS 1000HP Axles & Driveshaft - Mickey Thompson Tires - Halo Harness - AutoMeter A/F, Boost, Fuel Pressure Gauges - Whats Next?

12-09-2010, 01:32 PM	#5
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	that's why I like a loud SC like the Magnacharger with the cog, then you can still hear the SC with a loud exhaust. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

12-09-2010, 01:45 PM	#6
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	are you saying that you gained HP with the addition of a catback? I think you may be the first. __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

12-09-2010, 03:09 PM	#7
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	Any drone with the magnaflow? __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

12-09-2010, 01:31 PM	#4
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	I prefer noise.

12-09-2010, 04:25 PM	#10
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	Damn. I was hoping to find someone local with a blower, longtubes and a 3" exhaust without drone so I could see which company I need. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

12-09-2010, 04:26 PM	#11
Bruce_Lee Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS, RS, Automatic. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 172	Oh wait, there are none. would love to see some..... BL

12-09-2010, 04:38 PM	#12
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	It's quieter than a muffler delete but I definately wouldn't call it quiet. I've got about 1.5k miles on my 3" Magnaflow and I think is sounds pretty damn good. Definatley has a deep rumble to it. I wouldn't complain if it was ever so slightly louder but I wouldn't want much more at all. As far as drone.....I haven't heard any yet. I use to hear it with my muffler delete for sure. Decel popping was fairly constant with the muffler delete and almost completely gone now. So....for those that like the decel popping the 3" Magnaflow is NOT for you. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal Last edited by caverman; 12-09-2010 at 09:52 PM.

12-09-2010, 04:45 PM	#13
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	Now if only Magnaflow would sponsor me. =P __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

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