Magnaflow catback exhaust sluggish

--update! Selling the thing as it's not what I want. I've got a lot of weight on the truck and I need low end power. If anyone in PDX needs a well made exhaust hit me up.


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installed the magnaflow exhaust system on the truck and I'm having a hard time with it. The thing is pretty loud and it seems like the truck is more sluggish taking off. Anyone else experiencing this? Is this a normal behavior for magnaflow products?

 

Not an expert but I think all non-oem exhaust systems (on n/a engines) will do more harm than good in the torque/horsepower departments. If it's not forced induction you're just making more noise.

 

I have magnaflow. The 4Runner feels sluggish but I don't have a point of comparison other than my Tacoma. Different rigs though

 

You lose a little low end but you should got more top end.

 

Which is the opposite of what you want with this truck.

 

Pinch the pipe

 

this!!^^^ and pretty much why I go with a CAI on tacos. 2nd gen/3rd gen neither felt or sounded
right to me with an exhaust change. With the CAI though, perfect.

 

MORE sluggish than factory??? Did it come with a potato stuck in the end?

 

Well, a potato stuck in the end would most likely yield better results as it would restrict the exhaust flow.

OP lost back pressure which led to a loss in bottom end.

OP have you tried a potato?

 

It's because your exhaust system is 3in piping the factory is 2.5

This is why I went with a Gibson cat back is because it's 2.5 but mandrel bend so you get better flow of your exhaust but do not loose back pressure and low end torque

Unfortunately that other guys are right you lost low end torque which is the most important thing in a truck but you gained top end higher rpm power

 

Potatoes for everyone!!

 

Thanks for all of the responses. Looks like I will be selling this thing.

 

Get a Gibson 209 shipped to the door autoanything

 

Should sell fast.

"1 used POS Magnaflow that is very loud and will make your truck slower. Potato included." Who's in?

 

any sound clips of it?

 

I can take one

Just gives the truck a little grumble

Not as loud as the magnaflow but defiantly helps turn my 285s a little better

Actually helped gas mileage too

 

You gotta link? All I'm seeing on AutoAnything for Gibson exhausts is $400+

 

I got it on one of there sales you just have to check the site every day

A sale always happens

 

Ah ok. You get the aluminum or stainless steel?