Magnaflows Too Loud ???

[Smokie]

I noticed in the regrets thread that there are folks that are unhappy with the Magnaflows and since I am happy with mine and they border on too quiet with zero drone. There must be a reason for the wide range of opinion. I realize that personal preference plays a role here, but I also suspect the a specific set-up with a certain type of headers is involved in the "too loud, with drone" complaint.

So I would like to ask those happy or unhappy with your Magnaflows to describe your exhaust system from the engine to the tips.

I will get the ball rolling:

Ford SVO Shorty Headers, 2 1/2" X-pipe with hi-flow cats, 18" Stainless Steel Magnaflows, OEM pipe and Tips after mufflers.

Results: At idle and light throttle a slightly deeper tone than OEM, not really louder. At half throttle or more louder, deeper note than OEM. No drone at all at crusing speeds regardless of rpm's or speed.

[O's Fan Rich]

I noticed in the regrets thread that there are folks that are unhappy with the Magnaflows and since I am happy with mine and they border on too quiet with zero drone. There must be a reason for the wide range of opinion. I realize that personal preference plays a role here, but I also suspect the a specific set-up with a certain type of headers is involved in the "too loud, with drone" complaint.

So I would like to ask those happy or unhappy with your Magnaflows to describe your exhaust system from the engine to the tips.

I will get the ball rolling:

Ford SVO Shorty Headers, 2 1/2" X-pipe with hi-flow cats, 18" Stainless Steel Magnaflows, OEM pipe and Tips after mufflers.

Results: At idle and light throttle a slightly deeper tone than OEM, not really louder. At half throttle or more louder, deeper note than OEM. No drone at all at crusing speeds regardless of rpm's or speed.

I'll let you know on Wed.

[Paul T. Casey]

Extremely happy with the sound. Complete Kook's system. Love to drive under bridges and rap it. Highway cruising, I don't notice any drone. If I did, I got a radio/CD/Tape player with a volume control. Riding around town, well it just sounds frightening when leaving a traffic light. Had a Firebird guy down here in Huntsville tell me "it sounds too good to be a furd." Definately the most fun mod I've done.

[Joe Walsh]

Kooks, 2-1/2" high flow Cats (total of 2 Cats), 2-1/2" X-pipe, 18" Magnaflows, OEM tail pipe and Megs.
Almost stock idle sound, quiet at VERY light throttle, LOUD after that.
Slight drone at a very narrow rpm band, but not bad at all.
Howls like a V-12 Ferrari at WOT!

[Marauder.45]

Kooks Headers, x-pipe, 2 1/2 pipes, stock tips. K&N CAI, 4.10s.

The 4.10s bring the RPMs up a little higher than stock, so it can affect the tone. Headers also affect the tone.

At idle, and low RPM moving, like parking lots etc, the tone is not ridiculous. Not that much different. Anything higher, and you know it's a worked exhaust. At 80+ on the highway, over 2500 rpms, it's not a drone, it's a roar. Course that's what I want.

The main difference I noticed is that the Magnaflow makes the sound more RASPY. It's not as refined a sound as the stock set-up. It's a harsher sound, so if you don't like RASPY, try a different muffler.

[ckadiddle]

Stock exhaust everything and stock tips (with resonator) with Magnaflows. Only slightly louder than stock at idle or low to medium throttle. Have to go two thirds or full throttle to get them to scream. Little to no highway drone.

[Marauderman]

I noticed in the regrets thread that there are folks that are unhappy with the Magnaflows and since I am happy with mine and they border on too quiet with zero drone. There must be a reason for the wide range of opinion. I realize that personal preference plays a role here, but I also suspect the a specific set-up with a certain type of headers is involved in the "too loud, with drone" complaint.

So I would like to ask those happy or unhappy with your Magnaflows to describe your exhaust system from the engine to the tips.

I will get the ball rolling:

Ford SVO Shorty Headers, 2 1/2" X-pipe with hi-flow cats, 18" Stainless Steel Magnaflows, OEM pipe and Tips after mufflers.

Results: At idle and light throttle a slightly deeper tone than OEM, not really louder. At half throttle or more louder, deeper note than OEM. No drone at all at crusing speeds regardless of rpm's or speed.

Mine has the Shorty Headers, 2 1/2 " X-pipe, cats, 18" Magnaflows, then
2 1/2 " pipe to the tips--deleted... causes deeper rumble through out and provides for a continious rumble ,,give more pedal, get louder rumble---has a drone inside cabin --which I prefer to hear and louder outside , but others say they hear me before they see me-----I love it--and thats what counts--

[BK_GrandMarquis]

I have a exhaust manifold back custom 2 1/4 exhaust with X pipe.

I replaced the 4 cats for 2 Magnaflow high flow cats. Then I have resonators between the cats and the same Magnaflow 18" mufflers that Kook's uses.

I'm happy with the result. The cheap Vortex mufflers I had before were a bit louder but had an annoying drone. The Magnaflows are just a bit quieter and no drone. I also feel a slight performance boost with a much smoother acceleration now. I guess it's because the Magnaflows let the engine breath easier.

[metroplex]

It's not a Marauder but:
00 HPP Vic, with Competition Camshafts
Stock logs
Magnaflow high flow cats
Dynomax Ultra Flo mufflers (same design as Magnaflows)
resonator delete

At idle, its very quiet. At normal cruising, it is quiet. At WOT it is also quiet.
I know if I got rid of the cats, the exhaust will get very loud.

[SergntMac]

Reinhart system, in this order

Cobra manifolds, ceramic coated. 2.5" OD exhaust pipe, high flow cats (1 per side) and X pipe, more 2.5" OD exhaust pipe, Magnaflow 18s, into stock tail pipe, into resonator delete tips moved 2" outboard of the rear cover (actually only an extra inch shows).

I put this system together once back in 2003 and haven't changed it. It has slowly evolved in volume and tone, and I like it all very much. It has a reasonable volume at idle, enough to turn some heads at close range, and off idle acceleration will have those eyes following me down the street.

Under hard acceleration or WOT, it's a symphony of high performance noise. The engine has a roar all it's own. The supercharger is crying like a bag of angry cats. Pirelli tires squealing their own song. And, the exhaust system suddenly sounds like open pipe. BTW, many of y'all will get a taste of this symphony next weekend in Looseville, feel free to come back here and add your opinions.

I get to make a side by side comparasion of my exhaust system every day, 'cause my daily driver is a bone stock 300B. Jeese, I got to watch the tach, or I wonder if it's even running!

Y'all call it a "drone", I call it a "hum", and when I'm on the road cruising, I've got my hum going on. It's not loud or overbearing, doesn't need more radio to cover it. Just a very comfortable and reassuring hum...Other notice it too, those eyes follow me at 75 MPH too.

Can you tell I like my Magnaflows?

Thanks, TAF.

[Smokie]

Thanks Mac, I really like your way with words. I am hoping that those that DID NOT like the Magnaflows will add their input, Not to dispute or ridicule. I have a theory that a certain combination of components produced the harsh sounds and the drone.

I need the input of the "I hate them Magnaflows" folks to determine if I am correct or if it's really a simple case of "personal preference"

Again there is no better or worse, right or wrong, I'm seeking here just what combination of exhaust components created the unwelcomed sound.

[usafsniper]

I've got Flowmasters, and have a "drone" at the typical RPM, but nothing unexpected. It's noticable between 50-55 when the car's in overdrive, but not annoying. I just don't drive in that range. Not to knock your post at all...it's a good question...IMO, if you put loud mufflers on, expect some noise. If you don't want added noise, don't put on loud mufflers. Pretty simple. Part of the enjoyment of louder mufflers is hearing them roar...it's a by-product of increasing flow...and you should expect it if you switch out from the stock system. If you want a quiet ride...stay stock. Otherwise, let the Steve McQueen in you come out and throw on the headers, X-pipe, and high flow cats (summer install for me) and let her roar!

[RR|Suki]

I'm so so on the magnaflows, They are nice and raspy, but a little buzzy (echoy) I dunno how to explain. However I do have stock tips (which I wanna change before I claim it's the magnaflows. I have high flow cats and 2.5" custom pipe all the way back, also 5.1L makes for a very different sound aswell

click to hear:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showc...oadfile&i=1341

[DEFYANT]

I went with the Kooks long tube headers, high flow cats, x-pipe, Magnaflows and resonator delete tips.

And this set up sounded awsome. For about 3 weeks. Once the Magnaflows broke in, they were loud. They sounded great, but too loud insode the car considering I travel for hours at a time with my wife and kids. Plus, sometimes I want to sit back and cruise with a good CD on.

So I went with Ford Duel Mode Mufflers: Link

They are quiet when I want them to be quiet and loud anytime.

There is a little drone most likely caused by the resonator delete tips around 2300 rpm.

Here is a video inside my car at cruising speed in the 2300 rpm zone. Frankly, I do not think this accuatly reflects the sounds my car makes, but since I made the video and posted it and it fits this topic, check it out for yourselves.

[Marauderjack]

Dual Modes....$375 EACH???

How much "Butchering" has to be done to the system and did you re-use the weights??

Marauderjack