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Mangnaflow vs. Flowmaster

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by thoy808, Aug 23, 2012.

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Magnaflow vs. Flowmaster

Poll closed Sep 22, 2012.

  1. Magnaflow

    47 vote(s)
    66.2%

  2. Flowmaster

    24 vote(s)
    33.8%
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  1. Aug 23, 2012 at 1:43 PM
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    thoy808

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    Getting a new muffler for my 3.4, but Im undecided between Magnaflow or Flowmaster, any advice? All opinions welcomed!
     
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  2. Aug 23, 2012 at 1:45 PM
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    Use the search function, probably dozens of these threads already in existence, I bet you'll get some good info there.
     
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  3. Aug 23, 2012 at 1:47 PM
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    Flowmaster FTW! I've had flowmaster mufflers on 3 Toyota trucks and love the sound coming out the tail pipe!
     
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  4. Aug 23, 2012 at 1:47 PM
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    stock
     
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  5. Aug 23, 2012 at 1:49 PM
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    Which models were you running on your trucks?
     
    thoy808, Aug 23, 2012
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  6. Aug 23, 2012 at 1:49 PM
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    Magnaflow.
    Flowmaster baffles tend to choke engines. They sound nice, but rob power.

    a friend of mine running a super 44 and a K&N "cold air" intake gets worse mileage than me on smaller AT tires, while I'm lifted on mud terrains
     
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  7. Aug 23, 2012 at 1:51 PM
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    no need power for the mall parking lots
     
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  8. Aug 23, 2012 at 1:51 PM
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    '88 3.0V6 pickup, '05 and '08 4.0V6............I never noticed a drop in power or mpg's. I had have a local do it for me since they specialize in custom exhaust so everything was welded nice and clean, not sure if that makes a difference
     
    jtgroce, Aug 23, 2012
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  9. Aug 23, 2012 at 1:52 PM
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    I've always like Magnaflow better, sounds better performs better IMO.
     
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  10. Aug 23, 2012 at 1:53 PM
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    what flowmaster series were u running?
     
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  11. Aug 23, 2012 at 1:54 PM
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    40 series, sry didn't read ur post right haha
     
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  12. Aug 23, 2012 at 1:57 PM
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  13. Aug 23, 2012 at 2:19 PM
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    I bet those were fun to clean afterwards!

    Honestly, that's a great, moderate yet beefy sound coming out of that Taco. Props!
     
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  14. Aug 23, 2012 at 2:21 PM
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    utter...HELL..haha never again i say..think we spent like 15-20 bucks each at a power wash booth :eek: was horrible and still weren't clean..

    but yea, i love my setup. 14'' magna :cool:
     
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  15. Aug 23, 2012 at 2:21 PM
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    i have the flowmaster 40. it sounds alrite but idk kinda want something louder. thinking of a magnaflow but idk what the loudest one they have is
     
    SuperWhiteTaco, Aug 23, 2012
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  16. Aug 23, 2012 at 2:23 PM
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    louder then a 44?...:facepalm:

    could get a 10 series..

    or just a tiny ass Magnaflow..
     
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  17. Aug 23, 2012 at 2:27 PM
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    its the 40... idk it just sounded better when i first got it. seems like its gone quieter since. a deeper tone would be nice too
     
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  18. Aug 23, 2012 at 2:36 PM
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    Straight pipe...? That's always louder. And ricier. But louder. :D
     
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  19. Aug 23, 2012 at 2:41 PM
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    haha no straight pipe. just wanting a deeper sound
     
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    Yea I agree exiting the exhaust before the axle makes it sound louder it seems.
     
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