Magnaflow vs Flowmaster

Morath · 01-02-2004, 11:45 PM

Ok I have seen numerous posts here recommending the Magnaflow Cat-Back...

How does Flowmaster rate with Magnaflow?

When I looked into getting a new sound with my '95 GT, Midas (cue laughter) recommended Flowmaster, but wanted like $900.00 to install it, so I decided that was too much and the car sounded just fine

Anyway, not impressed with the stock sound of the '03 Cobra, need something that sounds like it looks...

Suggestions from the experts is requested...Thx...

**97whitevert** · 01-03-2004, 09:35 AM

the flowmasters will supress hp on our 03's!

magnaflow has a good sound for a good price and gives an improvement on hp.

cobracrazy · 01-03-2004, 11:33 AM

For what it is worth... I installed a Steeda Cat Back exhaust with the Hi-Flo Catalytic X-pipe. Total cost, less shipping was 1K. You may be able to get the exhaust for cheaper but I am thrilled with the sound quality. I am very picky with exhaust sound and this one is tops.

I did the work myself when the car had 3k miles on it. I had access to a car lift which made a big difference. It took me about three hours with a friends help. The only really hard part was one stubborn bolt connecting the old Cat pipes to the exhaust manifold. On the passenger side of the car the starter is in the way. I fought it out and won the battle using an impact wrench and two swivel joint attachments. It was pretty difficult. It was really hard to get a good grip. Use penetrating oil and patience. It may pay off to have brand new nuts for your reinstall since mine rounded quite a bit. Otherwise it is very easy.

The sound is a bit loudat 2k RPM but when you go through the gears it is SWEET!!!! It is a performance sound and not the nasty "please fix your muffler sound"

GOOD LUCK!!!!

Scooter66 · 01-04-2004, 03:25 AM

I went with the Magna Flows & love the way it sounds now & also the $355 (with shipping) price for them. The stock pipes were just toooo quite for me ..

BAD PNY · 01-04-2004, 10:42 AM

Why would anyone consider flowmasters on a 35K car?

Just asking

Morath · 01-04-2004, 12:33 PM

Dunno Bad Pny...

This is my first "real" sports car...I don't count the Mustang GT I had...

I am a total n00b to the sports/muscle car scene...sorry if my ignorance offends you...

BAD PNY · 01-04-2004, 05:01 PM

NP

Just asking. Sometimes when your around here as long as I have been you get a little irritable..

smashedheadcat · 01-07-2004, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BAD PNY
Why would anyone consider flowmasters on a 35K car?

Just asking

If you like that classic flowmaster sound........ there's only one way to get it. But I agree with you to an extent. Save for the "sound" which is all opinion, the fit/finish and just overall quality is not as good as Magnaflow, bassani, borla etc.

TMG · 01-17-2004, 12:13 AM

I have an 01 Cobra with off road X-pipe and Flowmasters and an 03 with Cats and Magnaflo and the 03 sounds a lot better!

01-02-2004, 11:45 PM	#1
Morath Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7	Magnaflow vs Flowmaster Ok I have seen numerous posts here recommending the Magnaflow Cat-Back... How does Flowmaster rate with Magnaflow? When I looked into getting a new sound with my '95 GT, Midas (cue laughter) recommended Flowmaster, but wanted like $900.00 to install it, so I decided that was too much and the car sounded just fine Anyway, not impressed with the stock sound of the '03 Cobra, need something that sounds like it looks... Suggestions from the experts is requested...Thx... __________________ 2003 10th Anniversary Cobra Torch Red and Black Convertible "Does that have a Hemi?" (LoL)

01-03-2004, 09:35 AM	#2
97whitevert well, maybe.... Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: anywhere, everywhere....NC Posts: 11,730	the flowmasters will supress hp on our 03's! magnaflow has a good sound for a good price and gives an improvement on hp. __________________ Lisa 97 white convertible #99 Born on 1/28/97 03 sonic blue coupe #323 Born on 6/4/02 86 SVO Mustang track beast- The older brother of the SVT ! 99 green BAT 95 laser red F150 06 sonic blue Escape "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." -- Mahatma Gandhi

01-04-2004, 10:42 AM	#5
BAD PNY Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Manheim, Pa Posts: 139	Why would anyone consider flowmasters on a 35K car? Just asking __________________ 1998 Laser Red Vobra Convertible 11.51 @ 122.29 "yea it makes power" 2001 Sunset Orange Trans Am WS6 2002 Electron Blue Z06 Phoenix Performance T1 enhanced

01-04-2004, 12:33 PM	#6
Morath Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7	Dunno Bad Pny... This is my first "real" sports car...I don't count the Mustang GT I had... I am a total n00b to the sports/muscle car scene...sorry if my ignorance offends you... __________________ 2003 10th Anniversary Cobra Torch Red and Black Convertible "Does that have a Hemi?" (LoL)

01-04-2004, 05:01 PM	#7
BAD PNY Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Manheim, Pa Posts: 139	NP Just asking. Sometimes when your around here as long as I have been you get a little irritable.. __________________ 1998 Laser Red Vobra Convertible 11.51 @ 122.29 "yea it makes power" 2001 Sunset Orange Trans Am WS6 2002 Electron Blue Z06 Phoenix Performance T1 enhanced

01-03-2004, 11:33 AM	#3
cobracrazy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: VA Posts: 216	For what it is worth... I installed a Steeda Cat Back exhaust with the Hi-Flo Catalytic X-pipe. Total cost, less shipping was 1K. You may be able to get the exhaust for cheaper but I am thrilled with the sound quality. I am very picky with exhaust sound and this one is tops. I did the work myself when the car had 3k miles on it. I had access to a car lift which made a big difference. It took me about three hours with a friends help. The only really hard part was one stubborn bolt connecting the old Cat pipes to the exhaust manifold. On the passenger side of the car the starter is in the way. I fought it out and won the battle using an impact wrench and two swivel joint attachments. It was pretty difficult. It was really hard to get a good grip. Use penetrating oil and patience. It may pay off to have brand new nuts for your reinstall since mine rounded quite a bit. Otherwise it is very easy. The sound is a bit loudat 2k RPM but when you go through the gears it is SWEET!!!! It is a performance sound and not the nasty "please fix your muffler sound" GOOD LUCK!!!!

01-04-2004, 03:25 AM	#4
Scooter66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 10	I went with the Magna Flows & love the way it sounds now & also the $355 (with shipping) price for them. The stock pipes were just toooo quite for me ..

01-17-2004, 12:13 AM	#9
TMG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Delaware Posts: 39	I have an 01 Cobra with off road X-pipe and Flowmasters and an 03 with Cats and Magnaflo and the 03 sounds a lot better!

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