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Flowmaster or magnaflow

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by HairyAmerican, Apr 3, 2012.

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Which one is better

Poll closed May 13, 2012.

  1. Flowmaster

    13 vote(s)
    26.5%

  2. Magnaflow

    30 vote(s)
    61.2%

  3. Other(Explain)

    6 vote(s)
    12.2%
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  1. Apr 3, 2012 at 7:27 PM
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    I ordered a muffler (model# to the left) from hottexhaust.com and had it installed locally. I get positive feedback on it all the time.
     
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  2. Apr 3, 2012 at 7:29 PM
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    That's weird. I've got the Original 40 Series and it sounds good to me. No annoying drone or pitches whatsoever at freeway speeds. Sounds "best" at idle and low rpms.
     
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  3. Apr 3, 2012 at 7:29 PM
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    sir1123 Tacomas FTMFW!!!!

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    ya my gf had to plug her ears going up our big bridge here in charleston when i mashed it cause it would like vibrate your brain.
     
    sir1123, Apr 3, 2012
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  4. Apr 3, 2012 at 7:30 PM
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    you lose low end power with the flowmaster

    /thread
     
    VooDoo, Apr 3, 2012
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  5. Apr 3, 2012 at 7:30 PM
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    sir1123

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    sir1123 Tacomas FTMFW!!!!

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    yes tru but mash it hard so it goes into overdrive then tell me what it sounded like. our setup could have something to do also.. i had dual 3 1/2 tips
     
    sir1123, Apr 3, 2012
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  6. Apr 3, 2012 at 7:32 PM
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    sir1123

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    sir1123 Tacomas FTMFW!!!!

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    what does that mean though? what does that affect?
     
    sir1123, Apr 3, 2012
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  7. Apr 3, 2012 at 7:33 PM
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  8. Apr 3, 2012 at 7:35 PM
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    sir1123 Tacomas FTMFW!!!!

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    i mean what does less bp affect? low end, high end, or mpg?
     
    sir1123, Apr 3, 2012
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  9. Apr 3, 2012 at 7:35 PM
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    "backpressure" with the FM... so this means it hurts our MPG's more?
     
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  10. Apr 3, 2012 at 7:37 PM
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    sir1123 Tacomas FTMFW!!!!

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    i agree i do recall the diff. in response between my fm and no muffler.
     
    sir1123, Apr 3, 2012
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  11. Apr 3, 2012 at 7:38 PM
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    just imagine the resistance fluid has to overcome to travel through a twisty, restrictive system. the mf has a less restrictive system, so there is less bp
     
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  12. Apr 3, 2012 at 7:39 PM
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    gotcha! i read that wikipedia link and it stated that due to the back pressure it requires more fuel consumption :eek: good thing i've got extra MF's sitting around just in case I make the switch :p
     
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  13. Apr 3, 2012 at 7:42 PM
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    there you go! conversely, if you have too little back pressure it can be a really bad thing. that's why running an engine with open headers... is bad. the cylinders on the exhaust stroke have no resistance, imagine punching nothing as hard as you could. you'd potentially throw your arm out.
     
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  14. Apr 3, 2012 at 7:45 PM
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    Yea, makes sense! Thanks man! OP, hope all this info helps in your decision :wink:
     
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  15. Apr 3, 2012 at 7:54 PM
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    pleasure's mine!

    and OP, in the end it all comes down to personal preference. use this thread as a starting point, then go off and make an informed decision on what you think is the best!

    good luck!

    peace out
     
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  16. Apr 3, 2012 at 9:32 PM
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    For anyone stating that they noticed some semblance of a power difference by installing one muffler over the other, stop kidding yourself. No replacement muffler will net us enough of a power boost in these trucks to notice it. It might sound badass, but it's not going any faster.

    And just one more thing, if you go with any sort of free flowing muffler, you WILL LOSE some low end torque. You are decreasing your backpressure and slightly moving your powerband. I have just about every N/A mod I can do to my truck and my low end is dogshit. When I get above about 3k RPM though... Goddamn does she go.
     
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  17. Apr 3, 2012 at 9:46 PM
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  18. Apr 4, 2012 at 4:25 AM
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    I don't see why most hate flowmaster. I put a super 44 on and love it. The reason I wanted a flowmaster is cause I love the sound
     
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  19. Apr 4, 2012 at 4:57 AM
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    Thanks to all the people that are writing good information. i am reading everyones points. this is really a good help to me. i am looking for quality and sound, not so much price. again thanks for all the good info.
     
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  20. Apr 28, 2012 at 6:58 AM
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    Stay stock! I have a Flowmaster 40, the drone is real bad...
     
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