exhaust mods?
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I manage a collision center and had my local muffler shop make a cat-back system using a Magnaflow muffler. I bought a downpipe from zzperformance.com I have had this combination on for a month now without any issues. It is a waste of money to buy an exhaust system when most muffler shops can make one that is better for less. It cost $353 to have them install my downpipe, build and install my cat-back.
Mandrel bend on a cat-back is not going to matter. It only makes a difference on the header and downpipe. Mandrel bending is just a way for companies to get away with charging you $600 for an exhaust system. I know I am going to get flamed for stating that, but it is true.
I essentially had my muffler shop build the Magnaflow cat-back system for $353. If you looked at my system and looked at the Magnaflow system, it is the same thing. That is all I am trying to say.
You are correct about your description of Mandrel bends, but it does not make a difference on the cat-back. Downpipe and headers yes, but not the cat-back.
You are correct about your description of Mandrel bends, but it does not make a difference on the cat-back. Downpipe and headers yes, but not the cat-back.
can some one clear this up once and for all , too much wrong information going around
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If it was 2.25 inch, or 2.5 inch, i wouldnt have made the comment.
While I dont think crush bending is the best way to go, I have seen proof of how manderal bending helps performance.
Ive yet to see any proof that crush bending gives exactly the same results except for your opinion.....
but I will say this, I certainly dont think its gonna hurt as much as going 3 inch does.
Unless you are pouring ALOT of exhaust gas down that pipe, (IE turbo swap, or 60lb with 2.5) a 3 inch will be to much.
Sort of like trying to blow a nice long breath down a garden hose (2.5) compared to trying to maintain that same nice long breath blowing down an empty toiletpaper roll. (3inch)
You car will go "pahhhhhhhhh cough cough hack hack"
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Please read the part of my post that says 3inch crush bent....
If it was 2.25 inch, or 2.5 inch, i wouldnt have made the comment.
While I dont think crush bending is the best way to go, I have seen proof of how manderal bending helps performance.
Ive yet to see any proof that crush bending gives exactly the same results except for your opinion.....
but I will say this, I certainly dont think its gonna hurt as much as going 3 inch does.
Unless you are pouring ALOT of exhaust gas down that pipe, (IE turbo swap, or 60lb with 2.5) a 3 inch will be to much.
Sort of like trying to blow a nice long breath down a garden hose (2.5) compared to trying to maintain that same nice long breath blowing down an empty toiletpaper roll. (3inch)
You car will go "pahhhhhhhhh cough cough hack hack"
If it was 2.25 inch, or 2.5 inch, i wouldnt have made the comment.
While I dont think crush bending is the best way to go, I have seen proof of how manderal bending helps performance.
Ive yet to see any proof that crush bending gives exactly the same results except for your opinion.....
but I will say this, I certainly dont think its gonna hurt as much as going 3 inch does.
Unless you are pouring ALOT of exhaust gas down that pipe, (IE turbo swap, or 60lb with 2.5) a 3 inch will be to much.
Sort of like trying to blow a nice long breath down a garden hose (2.5) compared to trying to maintain that same nice long breath blowing down an empty toiletpaper roll. (3inch)
You car will go "pahhhhhhhhh cough cough hack hack"
i still dont understand what your trying to say , what the difference between a 3 in crush bend and a 2.5 crush bend they both still suck it doesnt matter how big it is
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If 3 inch and 2.5 inch are exactly the same on our cars.....why not just delete your whole exhaust and run pipes out your hood?
Isnt that along the same lines? if freeing up your exhaust is the only thing that matters with exhaust....then wouldnt a 5 inch system be even better?
(yes im being sarcastic)
Isnt that along the same lines? if freeing up your exhaust is the only thing that matters with exhaust....then wouldnt a 5 inch system be even better?
(yes im being sarcastic)
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