Magnaflow Exhaust Review

IrishPilot · 08-25-2009, 02:49 PM

Magnaflow 5x8x18

Well...after much deliberation I went in to my shop to purchase a Flowmaster 50 Delta. After several minutes of exhaust discussion with their "go-to guy" on exhaust, he convinced me to go Magnaflow. I wanted rumble, with minimal "ricey" sound as its often described here. I told him I wanted my truck to actually sound like a truck, with minimal cabin impact...but some impact

Anyway, we decided on Magnaflow for its sound (which he believed to be the closest to what I wanted) and I also enjoyed the thought of Stainless Steel, lifetime warranty, etc.

Looks
I didnt purchase for looks per se, but I knew I wanted the nice looking tips. I knew I wanted single in dual out, but I went back and forth between exits on the rear, side, side-angled, etc. I decided to match stock, but they told me if I change my mind just come in and they will move it. I definately looks sharper than stock IMO.

Sound
I wont lie...it took me off guard at first. It was a bit much inside the cabin in comparison to stock, but I think it was just the change that spooked me. Ive only driven it a few times now, but Im really enjoying it. It sounds (to my ears) deep and rich, and more aggressive with higher rpms.

Start:
Nice fat rumble to the start.
Idle:
Not very noticeable change.
Low RPMs:
Sounds good. Its no v8...but its throaty.
Low-Mid:
Best arena for this setup. Sounds thick coming out of the stop.
Mid-High:
Goes from a rich deep sound to a more...performance tone. Has a sportscar/truck sound to my ears.
High:
Like any engine, the sound thins out at the high rpms. Sounds good though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X3dPL3lce4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fpIEOHYK-o

M4arc · 08-25-2009, 06:07 PM

Sounds nice to me. Do they make a single side system as well?

Jason'sLawnCare · 08-25-2009, 06:15 PM

Dang. That sounds awesome. Thanks a ton for the review. I really like the dual side exhaust cuz I feel I would bend the rear exits offroad. I've already bent my wire harness for the trailer so I would think I could bend the exhaust as well.

Have you taken it on the highway yet? Is there a drone?

IrishPilot · 08-25-2009, 06:28 PM

They do make a single system. As far as the highway drone, I dont believe so...but I dont know exactly what this "drone" that everyone speaks of is. At highway speeds when the rpms settle you pretty much dont notice you have an aftermarket exhaust. Im sure there are spots where there is noticeable added vibration from the exhaust, but it would be infrequent.

Colton · 08-25-2009, 06:32 PM

Sounds good!

Jason'sLawnCare · 08-25-2009, 06:50 PM

to my understanding drone is the annoying highway hum from the exhaust.

707tac05 · 08-25-2009, 11:05 PM

Sounds good, glad you found something you like.

IrishPilot · 08-26-2009, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 707tac05

Sounds good, glad you found something you like.

Thanks bud. Not sure if this will be the finished product or not...but I like it. I still have yet to hear a flowmaster in person so Ill be keeping an ear out for one of those as well. Im still very curious about the flowmaster 50 delta and how it would compare to the Mag. You really cannot tell much based on the quality of most peoples videos.

Homer J · 08-26-2009, 12:04 PM

I had a magnaflow cat-back on my X-Runner and I loved the sound esp at around 100 mphish. One of the reasons I got rid of the X-Runner started to know the Police a little much.

IrishPilot · 08-26-2009, 03:04 PM

Ill have to get a drive-by video. I had a buddy drive it for me today and go back and forth in front of his house at different speeds and RPMs.

The Magnaflow sounds INCREDIBLE outside the vehicle IMO. Not ricey at all...it has an amazing rumble even at moderate RPMS which is exactly what I was looking for. Its sound inside the cabin is misleading...outside is where its at for sure. My first video does an OK representation, but doest really to it justice. There is far more bass and "umph" in person.

Still quite happy with the upgrade. The increased loudness inside took me off guard at first, but I should have known better than to think it would sound as quiet inside as stock. I should clarify that its not loud, just a different more pronounced tone. Also, still no highway drone that Ive noticed after 55, 60, 65, and 70 mph cruise tests.

pataco · 08-26-2009, 05:07 PM

yeap i like mine.muffler was $77 bucks(partsdot.com) and $45 to weld in place.sweet deal imo.

Arcanite09 · 08-26-2009, 05:15 PM

Awesome review! Is this a cat-back system or just a muffler cut n weld?

IrishPilot · 08-26-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arcanite09

Awesome review! Is this a cat-back system or just a muffler cut n weld?

Muffler back (got the muffler, dual tips, piping, etc.) Not sure if its welded though...I thought I heard him mention clamps. Differences?

TRDrew · 08-26-2009, 05:24 PM

NIce job. What did that set you back?

IrishPilot · 08-26-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRDrew

NIce job. What did that set you back?

Singe in dual outs, chrome tips, piping, etc. all installed for about $300. Would have loved to save some coin and purchase online - install myself etc. but I'm not so mechanically inclined yet.

KenpachiZaraki · 08-26-2009, 06:03 PM

All we need is a burnout vid!!

devilsalmostfree · 09-01-2009, 06:21 PM

great review man, ur truck sounds nice, good job on the vids too! hope u enjoy ur new exhaust.

bambooshoots · 09-01-2009, 08:40 PM

Noticed faster throttle response and increased MPG with this?

I'm considering something like this if the MPG and throttle response both increase.

IrishPilot · 09-02-2009, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bambooshoots

Noticed faster throttle response and increased MPG with this?

I'm considering something like this if the MPG and throttle response both increase.

Havent noticed much if any change in MPG, an no throttle response from what I can tell. I do feel that the AFE Pro Dry S drop in that I installed gave me some throttle pep...but I might be dreaming.

bambooshoots · 09-02-2009, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IrishPilot

Havent noticed much if any change in MPG, an no throttle response from what I can tell. I do feel that the AFE Pro Dry S drop in that I installed gave me some throttle pep...but I might be dreaming.

Oh....ok.

Yeah, I have the AFE Pro Dry filter as well and it did feel a bit peppier so you're probably not dreaming in the regard.

08-25-2009, 02:49 PM	#1
IrishPilot Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #19104 Location: Minnesota Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 345 09 TRD Off-Road 4x4 Double Cab 2009 Double Cab Automatic v6 Tint, Mudflaps Trimmed, Access Roll Up, Line-X'd Skid Plate, Weathertechs, Wet Okole Seat Covers	Magnaflow Exhaust Review (Vids & Pics) Magnaflow 5x8x18 Well...after much deliberation I went in to my shop to purchase a Flowmaster 50 Delta. After several minutes of exhaust discussion with their "go-to guy" on exhaust, he convinced me to go Magnaflow. I wanted rumble, with minimal "ricey" sound as its often described here. I told him I wanted my truck to actually sound like a truck, with minimal cabin impact...but some impact Anyway, we decided on Magnaflow for its sound (which he believed to be the closest to what I wanted) and I also enjoyed the thought of Stainless Steel, lifetime warranty, etc. Looks I didnt purchase for looks per se, but I knew I wanted the nice looking tips. I knew I wanted single in dual out, but I went back and forth between exits on the rear, side, side-angled, etc. I decided to match stock, but they told me if I change my mind just come in and they will move it. I definately looks sharper than stock IMO. Sound I wont lie...it took me off guard at first. It was a bit much inside the cabin in comparison to stock, but I think it was just the change that spooked me. Ive only driven it a few times now, but Im really enjoying it. It sounds (to my ears) deep and rich, and more aggressive with higher rpms. Start: Nice fat rumble to the start. Idle: Not very noticeable change. Low RPMs: Sounds good. Its no v8...but its throaty. Low-Mid: Best arena for this setup. Sounds thick coming out of the stop. Mid-High: Goes from a rich deep sound to a more...performance tone. Has a sportscar/truck sound to my ears. High: Like any engine, the sound thins out at the high rpms. Sounds good though. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X3dPL3lce4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fpIEOHYK-o __________________ - 09 Off Road 4x4 DC - ISO: Scooped Hood (Midwest)

08-25-2009, 06:28 PM	#4
IrishPilot Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #19104 Location: Minnesota Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 345 09 TRD Off-Road 4x4 Double Cab 2009 Double Cab Automatic v6 Tint, Mudflaps Trimmed, Access Roll Up, Line-X'd Skid Plate, Weathertechs, Wet Okole Seat Covers	They do make a single system. As far as the highway drone, I dont believe so...but I dont know exactly what this "drone" that everyone speaks of is. At highway speeds when the rpms settle you pretty much dont notice you have an aftermarket exhaust. Im sure there are spots where there is noticeable added vibration from the exhaust, but it would be infrequent. __________________ - 09 Off Road 4x4 DC - ISO: Scooped Hood (Midwest)

08-25-2009, 06:32 PM	#5
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08-25-2009, 11:05 PM	#7
707tac05 1337 Taco Name: Kevin Joined: May 2008, #6504 Location: Petaluma, CA Age: 19 Gender: Guy Posts: 1,340 05 Tacoma DC SB 4x4 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L	Sounds good, glad you found something you like. __________________ 2005 Tacoma DC SB 4x4 Flowmaster 40/ K&N CAI/ BHLM/ Bilstein 5100's/ Coilsovers/ TC UCA's BFG KM2's 265-75-16/ Debadged/ Satoshi / Pro Comp 7089's/Baja Bumper

08-26-2009, 12:04 PM	#9
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08-25-2009, 06:07 PM	#2
M4arc Junior Member Joined: May 2009, #17433 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Gender: Male Posts: 7 07 Tacoma TRD Off-Road 4x4 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 K&N Aircharger Intake	Sounds nice to me. Do they make a single side system as well?

08-25-2009, 06:15 PM	#3
Jason'sLawnCare Senior Member Name: Jason Joined: Apr 2009, #15878 Location: Jacksonville Florida Gender: Male Posts: 1,392 08 4x4 Double Cab TRD Rugged Trail 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Fog light mod, Locker mod, Rear leaf tsb, Debadged, Uws Tool Box, Electric Exhaust Cutout.	Dang. That sounds awesome. Thanks a ton for the review. I really like the dual side exhaust cuz I feel I would bend the rear exits offroad. I've already bent my wire harness for the trailer so I would think I could bend the exhaust as well. Have you taken it on the highway yet? Is there a drone?

08-25-2009, 06:50 PM	#6
Jason'sLawnCare Senior Member Name: Jason Joined: Apr 2009, #15878 Location: Jacksonville Florida Gender: Male Posts: 1,392 08 4x4 Double Cab TRD Rugged Trail 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Fog light mod, Locker mod, Rear leaf tsb, Debadged, Uws Tool Box, Electric Exhaust Cutout.	to my understanding drone is the annoying highway hum from the exhaust.

08-26-2009, 03:04 PM	#10
IrishPilot Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #19104 Location: Minnesota Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 345 09 TRD Off-Road 4x4 Double Cab 2009 Double Cab Automatic v6 Tint, Mudflaps Trimmed, Access Roll Up, Line-X'd Skid Plate, Weathertechs, Wet Okole Seat Covers	Ill have to get a drive-by video. I had a buddy drive it for me today and go back and forth in front of his house at different speeds and RPMs. The Magnaflow sounds INCREDIBLE outside the vehicle IMO. Not ricey at all...it has an amazing rumble even at moderate RPMS which is exactly what I was looking for. Its sound inside the cabin is misleading...outside is where its at for sure. My first video does an OK representation, but doest really to it justice. There is far more bass and "umph" in person. Still quite happy with the upgrade. The increased loudness inside took me off guard at first, but I should have known better than to think it would sound as quiet inside as stock. I should clarify that its not loud, just a different more pronounced tone. Also, still no highway drone that Ive noticed after 55, 60, 65, and 70 mph cruise tests. __________________ - 09 Off Road 4x4 DC - ISO: Scooped Hood (Midwest)

08-26-2009, 05:07 PM	#11
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Arcanite09 Senior Member Name: Nico Joined: Jun 2009, #18912 Location: Sacramento, CA Gender: Male Posts: 176 09 4x4 TRD 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L Alpine 9887, CDT HD-62Z fronts powered by Phoenix Gold ZX450 and Polk MMC650 rearpowered by MTX 2150x. Premier TS-SW1201S4 sub powered by SOUNDSTREAM Class A 10.0	Awesome review! Is this a cat-back system or just a muffler cut n weld?

08-26-2009, 05:24 PM	#14
TRDrew Junior Member Name: Andrew Joined: Jul 2009, #19981 Location: San Diego Gender: Male Posts: 21 06 TRD Pre Runner Sport 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L	NIce job. What did that set you back?

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09-01-2009, 06:21 PM	#17
devilsalmostfree Senior Member Name: Carl Joined: Sep 2008, #9374 Location: madisonville, tn Gender: Male Posts: 546 99 Tacoma 4X4, 5 spd, 2.7 ltr 1999 Regular Cab Manual 2.7 ltr 4 cylinder Deck mod, intake silencer removed, AFE Pro Dry S Air Filter, debadged! Coming soon, flat black Tundra steelies with tires, Dynomax super turbo muffler!	great review man, ur truck sounds nice, good job on the vids too! hope u enjoy ur new exhaust. __________________

09-01-2009, 08:40 PM	#18
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