Magnaflow Exhaust

ncsof18c · 07-23-2009, 08:04 PM

This has got to be the best sounding exhaust on the market! I've listened to it at least a dozen times in the last few days. I'm planning on having mine done as soon as I get back from Afghanistan. Anybody have experience with Magnaflow on their 335i (good/bad)?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4-e2puOL0s

I talked to the previous owner and he asked me to post this info up since he had received countless PMs about it.

If you're interested, it was a custom Magnaflow system but this one is very similar;

http://magnaflow.com/02product/shope...ne=all&id=7675

He adds that he also had catless DPs

Legato2057 · 07-23-2009, 08:15 PM

+1

Definitely interested in the system myself. I am trying to decide between this and the Borla setup.

marklim · 07-23-2009, 08:45 PM

Magnaflow FTW.. Had it on my e60 as well. Sounds great.

Currently ordering one for my dad's CGT.

Cheap price for a nice deep n low sound.

mwahlert · 07-23-2009, 09:41 PM

they don't have a system for the e90?

Sniz · 07-23-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by marklim

Magnaflow FTW.. Had it on my e60 as well. Sounds great.

Currently ordering one for my dad's CGT.

Cheap price for a nice deep n low sound.

ummm did you say your putting a Magnaflow on a Carrera GT????

Legato2057 · 07-23-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mwahlert

they don't have a system for the e90?

This is their system for the e90:

http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...ne=all&id=7676

mwahlert · 07-23-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Legato2057

This is their system for the e90:

http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...ne=all&id=7676

are you sure about that though?

"DESCRIPTION:
L6 3.0L Turbo; Coupe
5 x 5 x 14 in. Dual Mufflers, 2.5 in Tubing, Rear Exit, 4 in. Tips,"

Legato2057 · 07-23-2009, 10:31 PM

Good point, I'll have to contact maganflow for some more info. But i think the only difference between the e90 and e92 exhaust (in most cases) is that the e92 model is 2-3" longer. If so, any pro installer could do that easily. Either way, I will post their response as soon as I get one.

dlbrooks18 · 07-23-2009, 10:37 PM

best sound I've heard yet

wrh3 · 07-23-2009, 11:52 PM

I have been really happy with the MagnaFlow cat-back on the 335.

zoOme · 07-24-2009, 05:11 AM

ae vs magnaflow .. quite tough but win win i guess

mwahlert · 07-24-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by zoOme

ae vs magnaflow .. quite tough but win win i guess

considerable price difference...

ragingclue · 07-24-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Legato2057

Good point, I'll have to contact maganflow for some more info. But i think the only difference between the e90 and e92 exhaust (in most cases) is that the e92 model is 2-3" longer. If so, any pro installer could do that easily. Either way, I will post their response as soon as I get one.

I thought the biggest difference was a couple inches post-muffler. People have been able to get e92 exhausts to fit e90's by trimming that area between the muffler and tips. Not sure it will work for all exhausts, but it's not a major difference that will leave you with no option. If you are having a professional install it, it might cost you a few extra bucks, but it generally will fit.

zoOme · 07-24-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mwahlert

considerable price difference...

really ? aren't both in the 1300-1400 range?

Zeph · 07-24-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by zoOme

ae vs magnaflow .. quite tough but win win i guess

Both sound great (and somewhat similar, MF a little louder/lower maybe).

Differences:

Magnaflow is cheaper. +1

Magnaflow doesn't replace the stock cats, AE does. +1

Magnaflow uses an X-pipe, AE is totally separated. +1

+1 for AE

Legato2057 · 07-24-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeph

Both sound great (and somewhat similar, MF a little louder/lower maybe).

Differences:

Magnaflow is cheaper. +1

Magnaflow doesn't replace the stock cats, AE does. +1

Magnaflow uses an X-pipe, AE is totally separated. +1

+1 for AE

I thought an X-pipe was the better choice. From what I understood, it helped equalize the exhaust pressure between the pipes.

Zeph · 07-24-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Legato2057

I thought an X-pipe was the better choice. From what I understood, it helped equalize the exhaust pressure between the pipes.

X/H whatever for load balancing is for n/a engines... it helps usually with low-mid range torque. On turbo's you just want straight out as fast and easily as possible. Most exhausts (except AE) use them on this car to reduce drone. Typically you will hear the "experts" say each turbo should have it's "own" exhaust, therefore no x/h. That is my preference as well.

ncsof18c · 07-24-2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeph

X/H whatever for load balancing is for n/a engines... it helps usually with low-mid range torque. On turbo's you just want straight out as fast and easily as possible. Most exhausts (except AE) use them on this car to reduce drone. Typically you will hear the "experts" say each turbo should have it's "own" exhaust, therefore no x/h. That is my preference as well.

So are you saying that on a turbo engine X/H pipes will cause drone?

Legato2057 · 07-24-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeph

X/H whatever for load balancing is for n/a engines... it helps usually with low-mid range torque. On turbo's you just want straight out as fast and easily as possible. Most exhausts (except AE) use them on this car to reduce drone. Typically you will hear the "experts" say each turbo should have it's "own" exhaust, therefore no x/h. That is my preference as well.

Definite food for thought. Anybody have any data that would prove or disprove this? I'm quite impressed with the build quality of both the AE and the MF systems and would like to know why the decision was made to not go x-pipe with the AE. My initial reaction is to side with MF. They have been around a long time with a very good reputation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncsof18c

So are you saying that on a turbo engine X/H pipes will cause drone?

That's what I am trying to avoid also

marklim · 07-24-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniz

ummm did you say your putting a Magnaflow on a Carrera GT????

Nope. I meant the Continental GT. Haha. Apologies for the confusion.

ChadiMac 335 · 07-25-2009, 09:42 AM

FWIW.... if you are interested in a magnaflow exhaust, I would buy the magnaflow mufflers and tips individually from a place like jegs.com or summitracing.com and have your local muffler/welding shop fabricate a custom axle-back. I did this and it came out just over $400. Honestly, cat-back exhausts aren't going to net you a whole lot of power to the wheels so why not spend the extra $800 you save with the custom axleback and put it toward a Procede! Just my opinion though.

I have pics of my exhaust in case anyone is interested, but it's just two magnaflow mufflers welded in place with 4" magnaflow tips. Mufflers and tips cost around $220 while the install was a bit over $200.

ZTUNER · 07-25-2009, 01:24 PM

Its funny how you have different "expert" opinions on different forums. On all the nissan forums x or h pipe is a pipe is a must. Even the factory system has an x pipe. You will find the same opinion on any of the domestic sites. Technically the stock exhaust has both sides connected on a 335 at the muffler. Not saying who is right or wrong ....

Harry

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ncsof18c Night Hawk 12 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Magnaflow Exhaust This has got to be the best sounding exhaust on the market! I've listened to it at least a dozen times in the last few days. I'm planning on having mine done as soon as I get back from Afghanistan. Anybody have experience with Magnaflow on their 335i (good/bad)? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4-e2puOL0s I talked to the previous owner and he asked me to post this info up since he had received countless PMs about it. If you're interested, it was a custom Magnaflow system but this one is very similar; http://magnaflow.com/02product/shope...ne=all&id=7675 He adds that he also had catless DPs
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Legato2057 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2008 monaco blue e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	+1 Definitely interested in the system myself. I am trying to decide between this and the Borla setup. __________________ 2008 Monaco Blue/Tan interior 335i sedan. Mods: AFE intake w/ scoops, AFE Exhaust, ER FMIC, Koni FSD/Eibcach Pro-Kit, Breyton Race GTS wheels w/ Continental ExtremeContact DW tires, Cusco OS strut bar. BavAuto Black/Beige seat covers w/ black floor mats, M3 rep trunk lip, eBay front splitters.
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marklim Private First Class 21 Rep 147 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Singapore iTrader: (1)	Magnaflow FTW.. Had it on my e60 as well. Sounds great. Currently ordering one for my dad's CGT. Cheap price for a nice deep n low sound.
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Legato2057 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2008 monaco blue e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Good point, I'll have to contact maganflow for some more info. But i think the only difference between the e90 and e92 exhaust (in most cases) is that the e92 model is 2-3" longer. If so, any pro installer could do that easily. Either way, I will post their response as soon as I get one. __________________ 2008 Monaco Blue/Tan interior 335i sedan. Mods: AFE intake w/ scoops, AFE Exhaust, ER FMIC, Koni FSD/Eibcach Pro-Kit, Breyton Race GTS wheels w/ Continental ExtremeContact DW tires, Cusco OS strut bar. BavAuto Black/Beige seat covers w/ black floor mats, M3 rep trunk lip, eBay front splitters.
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wrh3 Car Guy 31 Rep 796 Posts Drives: 2005 MCS, 2013 Corvette 427 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ATL, GA iTrader: (10)	I have been really happy with the MagnaFlow cat-back on the 335. __________________ Bill- 2005 Mini Cooper S, 2013 Corvette 427 www.billswebspace.com/bmwindex BMW CCA Member # 389948
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zoOme Enlisted Member 2 Rep 32 Posts Drives: MB 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kuwait iTrader: (0)	ae vs magnaflow .. quite tough but win win i guess
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ChadiMac 335 Private First Class 7 Rep 143 Posts Drives: X5 35i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (7)	FWIW.... if you are interested in a magnaflow exhaust, I would buy the magnaflow mufflers and tips individually from a place like jegs.com or summitracing.com and have your local muffler/welding shop fabricate a custom axle-back. I did this and it came out just over $400. Honestly, cat-back exhausts aren't going to net you a whole lot of power to the wheels so why not spend the extra $800 you save with the custom axleback and put it toward a Procede! Just my opinion though. I have pics of my exhaust in case anyone is interested, but it's just two magnaflow mufflers welded in place with 4" magnaflow tips. Mufflers and tips cost around $220 while the install was a bit over $200.
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ZTUNER Lieutenant 21 Rep 551 Posts Drives: 91 Z32TT, 2000 I30, 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sarasota iTrader: (0)	Its funny how you have different "expert" opinions on different forums. On all the nissan forums x or h pipe is a pipe is a must. Even the factory system has an x pipe. You will find the same opinion on any of the domestic sites. Technically the stock exhaust has both sides connected on a 335 at the muffler. Not saying who is right or wrong .... Harry
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