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cool... if you get it done i'd like to see/hear a video of it
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I went to a good local muffler shop yesterday. They gave me a $200.00 quote to install a set of Magnaflow knock-offs (cheaper, made the same), and the installer said he would warrenty them for 2 years. Don't know when I'll be able to get it done, I'll keep you informed.
I went to a good local muffler shop yesterday. They gave me a $200.00 quote to install a set of Magnaflow knock-offs (cheaper, made the same), and the installer said he would warrenty them for 2 years. Don't know when I'll be able to get it done, I'll keep you informed.
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I got the two knock-off Magnaflow mufflers installed today. Considering you couldn't hear the stock, the Cadenza rocks now! The only time you don't hear the motor now is when you are at steady cruise. At low speeds
and part throttle, the sound is almost booming, almost. It'll take longer to see how well I'm going to live with it, but right now I'm loving it! I was cruising in town and passed a Honda Civic that had "racer" mods, and the poor guy was lookin' around to see the big sound, only to see the Cadenza, boy did he look confused! Don't have any video ability, would be glad to hook up with someone near zip 24486 to make one. Bob
and part throttle, the sound is almost booming, almost. It'll take longer to see how well I'm going to live with it, but right now I'm loving it! I was cruising in town and passed a Honda Civic that had "racer" mods, and the poor guy was lookin' around to see the big sound, only to see the Cadenza, boy did he look confused! Don't have any video ability, would be glad to hook up with someone near zip 24486 to make one. Bob
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I don't know the brand name, but they are basically the same as the smaller oval Magnaflow mufflers. Don't have any video making abilities,
but would hook up with someone close to me to make one to share with the forum.
I had mentioned that the sound at low RPM and part throttle was almost
booming. The factory exhaust is 3-4" from the end of the bumper outlet, so that's how the installer made the new system. I took some exhaust tips and added them on to the new exhaust so the tips are only 1" from the
bumper outlet, the booming sound is now much lower. Overall, I would do it again. Added a K&N factory replacement filter, and the throttle seems more responsive and the car a little quicker from a stop.
but would hook up with someone close to me to make one to share with the forum.
I had mentioned that the sound at low RPM and part throttle was almost
booming. The factory exhaust is 3-4" from the end of the bumper outlet, so that's how the installer made the new system. I took some exhaust tips and added them on to the new exhaust so the tips are only 1" from the
bumper outlet, the booming sound is now much lower. Overall, I would do it again. Added a K&N factory replacement filter, and the throttle seems more responsive and the car a little quicker from a stop.
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Looks like a nice setup. I measured my mufflers that were taken off because they still had pipe left on the intake and exhaust side . The inlet exhaust pipe measured approx. 1 3/4" inside (ID) and 1 7/8 outside (OD).
The outet of the exhaust (tailpipe) was 2" ID and 2 3/16" OD. When the installer put in the system he welded larger pipe on but ends to fit over the stock exhaust. Hope this helps you. Ride On ! Bob
Looks like a nice setup. I measured my mufflers that were taken off because they still had pipe left on the intake and exhaust side . The inlet exhaust pipe measured approx. 1 3/4" inside (ID) and 1 7/8 outside (OD).
The outet of the exhaust (tailpipe) was 2" ID and 2 3/16" OD. When the installer put in the system he welded larger pipe on but ends to fit over the stock exhaust. Hope this helps you. Ride On ! Bob
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Have a basic video of the $250.00 cat back exhaust I installed on my Cadenza. The sound doesn't do the exhaust justice, in person there is a lot more bass. http://youtu.be/-7TI88hFC0U
Have a basic video of the $250.00 cat back exhaust I installed on my Cadenza. The sound doesn't do the exhaust justice, in person there is a lot more bass. http://youtu.be/-7TI88hFC0U
From what you're saying, the Inlet is 2' not 2.5'?
I'm not good at measurements, can you possibly check the photo below, and tell me what you think about the measurements? the distributer is telling me this size fits, but I'm still worried. I don't like much welding or forcing the muffler to fit.
Thanks for the video, the engine start sound is awesome!
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I'm not good at measurements, can you possibly check the photo below, and tell me what you think about the measurements? the distributer is telling me this size fits, but I'm still worried. I don't like much welding or forcing the muffler to fit.
Thanks for the video, the engine start sound is awesome!
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Hey iCDoer, the inlet OD on both muffler is 1 7/8" OD, with the driver's side (left) having a flange on it , while the passenger side (right) is a solid pipe all the way up to the front. The short outlet pipes on both sides are a kind of lazy S shape and are 2 1/8" OD. Notice how the outlets make a lot of bending in a short distance. Also notice on the inlet side how the pipes enter the mufflers at sharp angles from the Y joint. This is needed to clear rear suspension parts. I would say you will need to do tight accurate bends and welding.
Hey iCDoer, the inlet OD on both muffler is 1 7/8" OD, with the driver's side (left) having a flange on it , while the passenger side (right) is a solid pipe all the way up to the front. The short outlet pipes on both sides are a kind of lazy S shape and are 2 1/8" OD. Notice how the outlets make a lot of bending in a short distance. Also notice on the inlet side how the pipes enter the mufflers at sharp angles from the Y joint. This is needed to clear rear suspension parts. I would say you will need to do tight accurate bends and welding.
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I put flowmaster super 44s on mine and dounds bad ***. When it idles low or high rpm sounds really good. I would not rrcommend magnaflows bc they sounded almost stock. Mine costed me 300 for 2 mufflers installed.
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I'd agree with you Jake, Flowmasters are quite a bit louder than stock. That's why I use a Magnaflow design, it's just a baffled pipe kind of in a lazy S shape, no restriction. The Magna's aren't as loud as the Flow's, but that's still twice as loud as stock with more of a small V8 sound than a remuffled V6. I'm glad you found the setup that works for ya. Bob
I'd agree with you Jake, Flowmasters are quite a bit louder than stock. That's why I use a Magnaflow design, it's just a baffled pipe kind of in a lazy S shape, no restriction. The Magna's aren't as loud as the Flow's, but that's still twice as loud as stock with more of a small V8 sound than a remuffled V6. I'm glad you found the setup that works for ya. Bob
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