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Magnaflow seems to have a good sound. Any fitment issues? I read that people have had issues, especially with one tip sticking out more etc.
Bought mine recently.
Perfect fit.
Both tips are even.
Maybe Magnaflow fixed it.
Magnaflow seems to have a good sound. Any fitment issues? I read that people have had issues, especially with one tip sticking out more etc.
Thanks!!! That’s good to know because it does have a really good sound without getting annoying. That one and the catback from Borla seem to be really good for the money.
I looked at AWE, and they seem to agree that the 2.5 inch catback is better than the 3 inch catback for the MK6, unless you have an aftermarket 3 inch DP. Their Dino tests showed a gain with the 2.5 inch and a loss of torque with the 3 inch. That’s something to consider when choosing an exhaust, and both the Magnaflow and the Borla exhausts are 2.5 inch.
Do your exhaust tips stick out a little more with the Magnaflow exhaust, or are they at the same distance as the stock? Feel like they should come out just 1/2-1 inch more than the stock ones.
The last one
...I know that you don’t really see much of a difference with a Catback in terms of sound and performance...
I am not sure about the rusting issue with them.
It's just surface/cosmetic rust, since it's a low grade stainless they use
See here:
http://support.magnaflow.com/07techtips/faq/question32.asp
Doesn't the Borla use better steel?
YES....way better stainless :thumbsup:
Q. Why does it cost more?
The most commonly used metals in the manufacture of exhaust systems are rusty mild steel, aluminized steel or an inferior 400-series stainless. BORLA® uses only high quality austenitic stainless steel. It costs more than the other lesser grades of steel. To cut, bend and hand weld this grade of stainless steel takes special equipment too. Ask your local muffler shop if they can make a smooth, precision mandrel bend in a 2.50" 201 or 304 Stainless Steel pipe for you. You won't find many that can, and it won't be cheap. We also focus heavily on research and development to assure that the system fits, performs and sounds better than any other system on the market. Add to this pressure testing, our Million-Mile Warranty and the years of race winning technology that go into the systems made at BORLA®, and you will see why we have so many loyal, repeat customers. A BORLA® is actually very cost effective when you take into account the fact that most exhaust systems will need replacement within 18 months to 4 years while a BORLA® exhaust is designed to last the life of your vehicle.
SnailPower....I see that you have a mangaflow exhaust. Are you happy with it? I’ve seen several videos on it and it sounded a little deeper than the stock exhaust, and looked good with the 4 inch tips. I was leaning towards that until I saw a few reviews about the CBE having fitment issues and bad customer service.
I thought it was actually slightly cheaper than the Magnaflow. $699 vs $708