Advice on Exhaust

I went with the

$98 MagnaFlow 10416 : 2.5"/2.5" Inlet/Outlet, 4x4x14" Round, Stainless Steel, Satin Finish

MagnaFlow 10416 like you mentioned and I am loving the sound. The guy at the shop just had to add a few inches of pipe to make it fit. I did not realize how small that actually was. Fits nice and tucked away.

 

This sounds amazing!
Which exact model is this?
Is it the 3000 Sportsman, 3000F or 3000XL?
Thanks for sharing.

 

That's awesome, glad you're liking it. It's hard to capture the sound on video, but I absolutely love the sound of it, and I'm extremely picky with how exhausts sound. Great choice.

 

Can one of the Magnaflow mufflers be welded in with a MIG welder or is it made of something other than steel?

 

I would go with Magnaflow, Magnaflow or even something like a Flowmaster super 44. The MBRP sounds a bit odd to me

 

Just added TRD catback, it is perfect for me you know it's there but not much. I know there are a lot of folks that love the MBRP but I have seen where some have opted to remove.

 

Yes it can be. I tigged mine in, but it's Def easily done with mig. They're a lower quality stainless, so there is some carbon in the Stainless, making it need less heat than normal stainless, and flow a little easier. Don't go too hot in your first pass, enough to close the gap up tightly, then pass directly over your 1st pass with a slightly hotter pass and it will smoothen the weld out making it look nice. I just prefer a tig weld, as I'm a picky bitch.

 

The Flowmaster 40 sounded like ass, never heard the super 44 though. Flowmaster to me, has always sounded best on a V8, they don't do a V6 any justice.

 

Edit: get some of the Galvanized paint, comes in a can. Will prevent the welds from rusting, which will ride through the stainless causing it to rust. Better be safe than sorry, Def worth the $10.

 

I agree the 40 sounded good on my 4-banger, but not on this engine.

You should hear mine. I only put the super 44 box on and it sounds great. Really deep and gurgles well when it’s hot. Even when I’m WOT it doesn’t sound half bad. I couldn’t believe it for $100. The Super 44 is a bit different. Only drawback is the exhaust vibes that rarely occur in certain spots...if you pay attention that much

I’ll try to record it tomorrow if I remeber

 

Magnaflow has a deep throaty sound

 

i have the 3000xl. crazy flow. needs resonator!

 

Dude asks about exhaust and you recommend tires. Got to love TW.

 

Do you have the Borla? I found one a guy pulled off a 2018 locally for $300 so I’m considering pulling the trigger but I really don’t want a lot of cab noise or drone, just a little improvement over stock so I’m wondering if you can speak to this.

 

Thanks, I'll be picking up a can this weekend. I have an 43 mile drive each day and I love that when I go WOT it is loud even with the windows closed in the cab If I just cruise it is just noticeable. Family says it is not annoying while on weekend trips so win win all around

 

That's awesome to hear. I love the sound at WOT, but cruising at low rpm, it's barely noticeable. Yes, slight drone, but radio at 15 volume, overpowers the drone. Glad you're enjoying the exhaust system.

 

My experience with magnaflows is the sound is great but gets more drone inside the cab depending on the speed/rpm of the vehicle.

 

Majority of the drone with this muffler is placement of your exhaust tip. I had it exit right before the rear axle for about 3 days before I got the adapter made, and well, in highway, I couldn't hear my wife talking in the passenger seat (not always a bad thing) but was driving me crazy. I have my exhaust tip sitting almost even with the outside of my mudflap so it pushes all the sound out from under the Truck, and as Recon mentioned, I almost don't notice the sound now. Turn my radio on, and it's gone.... Though now I can hear the wife talking again.

 

Here's my comparison of the MBRP Cat-Back Exhaust vs Stock Exhaust. This will give you an idea on what the exhaust sounds like.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7UEshn0l2s&t=18s

Here's a long-term exhaust video for the Droning Problem

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuMfmk0Ys2k&t=211s

 

Yea im not super sure about your claim as I have never messed with exhaust tip placement. Just my experience with them that at some speeds the magnaflow drone can be overwhelming where as the flowmaster I have never really encountered drone and various vehicles. Either way on a v6 flowmasters really suck regardless.