Borla or MagnaFlow muffler
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Borla or MagnaFlow muffler
I used to have a SuperTrapp diffuser on the tip of my otherwise open exhaust. But the back section of my exhaust got pretty mangled in that accident I had.
So, when I fab up the replacement, I was thinking about using a standard-ish muffler.
The contenders currently are:
-Borla 4" inlet/outlet 12" long oval
-MagnaFlow 4" inlet/outlet 14" long oval
They're both about $200. Anyone have 1st hand experience with either of these? Do they sound different?
(Don't forget, this is a track car with an otherwise fully open 4" exhaust.)
So, when I fab up the replacement, I was thinking about using a standard-ish muffler.
The contenders currently are:
-Borla 4" inlet/outlet 12" long oval
-MagnaFlow 4" inlet/outlet 14" long oval
They're both about $200. Anyone have 1st hand experience with either of these? Do they sound different?
(Don't forget, this is a track car with an otherwise fully open 4" exhaust.)
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Im interested in comparisons too. Im leaning towards the Magnaflow since I think its increased size will make it slightly quieter, and ive heard it still sounds nice and aggressive on boost...
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CORRECTION: It is an ANSA that blew fiberglass out, not a Borla. Very sorry for the confusion.
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WOW! why is that?! i've never heard of this before. pics?
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I have been using the magnaflow for years been great and no complaints by me or others that heard my car everyone says its sound great!!!!
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Mine is the Magnaflow SS ...is that the one you have in mind or a diff product line model??
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No pics, I was kind of embarassed about it actually, just kept pulling it out and throwing it away. It was already on the car when I bought it in August so I don't expect to have any ability to make a claim with Borla.
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I like the Borla and haven't had any issues.
I have the Borla rear muffler with a Hushmaster pre-muffler instead of a cat. This is a street 951, 2.5in system and it sounds just fine. It was a too loud without the pre-muffler but as you have a track car and 4in system I suppose the noise levels wouldn't matter that much.
I have the Borla rear muffler with a Hushmaster pre-muffler instead of a cat. This is a street 951, 2.5in system and it sounds just fine. It was a too loud without the pre-muffler but as you have a track car and 4in system I suppose the noise levels wouldn't matter that much.
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The contenders currently are:
-Borla 4" inlet/outlet 12" long oval
-MagnaFlow 4" inlet/outlet 14" long oval
They're both about $200. Anyone have 1st hand experience with either of these? Do they sound different?
(Don't forget, this is a track car with an otherwise fully open 4" exhaust.)
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Borla is loud. To the point of being obnoxious, IMO. I prefer the sound of Magneflow, but to be honest I've never heard one on a 951.
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For the open pipe, with just the turbo quieting the exhaust, I'm boarder-line at meeting the sound requirements for Lime Rock. So, it's not my intention to knock much sound off... just a little bit.
But, I don't want it to sound like a honda with a 5" coffee can on it.
Here's the Borla: http://www.borla.com/products/produc...acing+Mufflers
And here's the MagnaFlow: http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...e=main&id=7723
The FlowMaster is a bit cheaper: http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/pr...oducts_id=3205 According to the website, the noise reduction is minimal - it's only designed to meet the legal requirement of "putting a muffler on your car."
But, I don't want it to sound like a honda with a 5" coffee can on it.
Here's the Borla: http://www.borla.com/products/produc...acing+Mufflers
And here's the MagnaFlow: http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...e=main&id=7723
The FlowMaster is a bit cheaper: http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/pr...oducts_id=3205 According to the website, the noise reduction is minimal - it's only designed to meet the legal requirement of "putting a muffler on your car."
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The FlowMaster is a bit cheaper: http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/pr...oducts_id=3205 According to the website, the noise reduction is minimal - it's only designed to meet the legal requirement of "putting a muffler on your car."