Magnaflow 16664 To Loud ???

Sattech · 12-07-2006, 03:40 PM

hey everyone NNJ Sattech here,, well ok here we go got my magnaflow dual xhaust from john at hottxhaust in cali.. had my parts guy order me the R/L real valance.. Installed it put the xhaust up and dont get me wrong it sounds good but I kinda think it very loud in the cabin cruisin.. say like 4th or 5th gear at aprox. 2k RPM it can be kinda loud on slight throttle tip in.. well I know the wife isnt gonna like it ( It is her car by the way ) so I was woundering if i could finda diff muffler and put it on and keep the quads out the back maybe I'll call john back and see what he has there if anyone has any input feel free.. hope all your sky's r doing well.. were working onna few at my shop sum base and sum R/L's normal kinda stuff leaks,, noises etc...

ggccg · 12-07-2006, 04:15 PM

Suggestion: don't lug it in 4th or 5th gear by trying to accelerate from 2K RPM. Drop it down a gear... or two if you need to accelerate hard.

Put a more restrictive muffler on and you'll get a quiter ride, but lose the performance benefits. If you only got the quad tip system for looks, you could have saved a bunch of money by just welding a fake exhaust pipe and a tip on the driver side.

jimmyrc · 12-07-2006, 08:14 PM

I also thought that the 16664 quad was a little loud, so does my wife but she has not complained. I like the sound.....my suggestion is go on magnaflows web site and give a call to tech-support. It seems to be a little faster with this system but I have noticed a slight drop in mileage.....BTW any of you out there with this same system noticed a slight drop in mileage?

snaponbob · 12-07-2006, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmyrc

I also thought that the 16664 quad was a little loud, so does my wife but she has not complained. I like the sound.....my suggestion is go on magnaflows web site and give a call to tech-support. It seems to be a little faster with this system but I have noticed a slight drop in mileage.....BTW any of you out there with this same system noticed a slight drop in mileage?

You think it could be the right foot??

CaliforniaDreamin · 12-08-2006, 01:51 AM

Let's see...

Less restrictive exhaust

More vroom vroom noise

Lower MPG

Yup! Must be LFS (Lead Foot Syndrome)

Pitcom · 12-08-2006, 01:56 AM

Yeah it does get loud when you hang close to 3k rpm. I have also developed an obsessive buzzing noise in the passenger door. Sounds like something is loose.

Dj Mikey Swift · 12-08-2006, 06:36 AM

This system is brutally loud inside the cabin....but, you can't beat the looks!

**Robotech** · 12-08-2006, 12:04 PM

Warned you guys it was LOUD. I like it though and it is still quieter than my Grand Prix (you wanna talk loud...)

For me the sound is like music so I don't mind it at all. Some people have mentioned that it is pretty loud and my son can hear it over the phone when I'm getting on the freeway talking to him. But the Monsoon sound system can still power over it no problem and it's not like you have to strain to have a conversation.

**RickyD** · 12-08-2006, 08:21 PM

I know the Magnaflow system adds power but so does the Borla. But have any of you heard the Borla system to compare to two?

**JohnD** · 12-08-2006, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickyD

I know the Magnaflow system adds power but so does the Borla. But have any of you heard the Borla system to compare to two?

I HAVE the Borla system on BABY. It is very deep, and very loud. Much louder than the 3.0" Magnaflow on SPIRIT.

The Borla offering, when combined with the CAI, gives a very deep, throaty tone. When you press the gas down hard it drones; ease up and it is pretty quiet. What that means is if you want to get attention, you can get plenty of it. Also, with the better breathing the throttle response is incredible.

I need to hear the Borla and Magnaflow quad tip on the 2.4L side-by-side; I have only heard the dual tip Magnaflow, and I know that the Borla is definitely louder than that.

It's a nice loud, but it is definitely a loud.

**Robotech** · 12-11-2006, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdigiant

I need to hear the Borla and Magnaflow quad tip on the 2.4L side-by-side; I have only heard the dual tip Magnaflow, and I know that the Borla is definitely louder than that.

It's a nice loud, but it is definitely a loud.

Someday John...someday...LOL

12-07-2006, 03:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sattech Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NNJ Essex Co. Posts: 36 My Photos: (0)	Magnaflow 16664 To Loud ??? hey everyone NNJ Sattech here,, well ok here we go got my magnaflow dual xhaust from john at hottxhaust in cali.. had my parts guy order me the R/L real valance.. Installed it put the xhaust up and dont get me wrong it sounds good but I kinda think it very loud in the cabin cruisin.. say like 4th or 5th gear at aprox. 2k RPM it can be kinda loud on slight throttle tip in.. well I know the wife isnt gonna like it ( It is her car by the way ) so I was woundering if i could finda diff muffler and put it on and keep the quads out the back maybe I'll call john back and see what he has there if anyone has any input feel free.. hope all your sky's r doing well.. were working onna few at my shop sum base and sum R/L's normal kinda stuff leaks,, noises etc...

12-07-2006, 04:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
ggccg First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under Skip's Skin Posts: 1,497 My Photos: (0)	Suggestion: don't lug it in 4th or 5th gear by trying to accelerate from 2K RPM. Drop it down a gear... or two if you need to accelerate hard. Put a more restrictive muffler on and you'll get a quiter ride, but lose the performance benefits. If you only got the quad tip system for looks, you could have saved a bunch of money by just welding a fake exhaust pipe and a tip on the driver side. Last edited by ggccg : 12-07-2006 at 04:19 PM.

12-07-2006, 08:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
jimmyrc First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Ca. Posts: 69 My Photos: (0)	16664 noise I also thought that the 16664 quad was a little loud, so does my wife but she has not complained. I like the sound.....my suggestion is go on magnaflows web site and give a call to tech-support. It seems to be a little faster with this system but I have noticed a slight drop in mileage.....BTW any of you out there with this same system noticed a slight drop in mileage? __________________ RL techno gray premium trim chrome wheels 6 disc monsoon LSD 3 pedals

12-08-2006, 01:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
CaliforniaDreamin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 163 My Photos: (0)	Lfs Let's see... Less restrictive exhaust More vroom vroom noise Lower MPG Yup! Must be LFS (Lead Foot Syndrome) __________________ Sky Redline Forest Green Tan/Tan 5 speed MF 3"/K&N/Wood Dash/UPShield/Chromies/Stubbie

12-08-2006, 06:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dj Mikey Swift Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas! Posts: 290 My Photos: (0)	This system is brutally loud inside the cabin....but, you can't beat the looks! __________________ Mikey Swift Yellow, Stick, Black Interior, CD/MP3/MONSOON 20" AR Rogues / Kappashield / Kappa CAI / Lil Chromies Blacked out tailights, brakelight, & emblems! Magnaflow Quad-tip Exhaust www.djmikeyswift.com www.myspace.com/dj_mikeyswift

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12-08-2006, 01:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
Pitcom 1st Known SKY RedLine Owner! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Not far from the factory Posts: 1,012 My Photos: (0)	Yeah it does get loud when you hang close to 3k rpm. I have also developed an obsessive buzzing noise in the passenger door. Sounds like something is loose.

12-08-2006, 12:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Robotech Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2006 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 1,097 My Photos: (0)	Warned you guys it was LOUD. I like it though and it is still quieter than my Grand Prix (you wanna talk loud...) For me the sound is like music so I don't mind it at all. Some people have mentioned that it is pretty loud and my son can hear it over the phone when I'm getting on the freeway talking to him. But the Monsoon sound system can still power over it no problem and it's not like you have to strain to have a conversation. __________________ V.A.L. Midnight Blue MagnaFlow dual outlet, quad tip exhaust test car GMPP CAI 16.540 @ 82.096 MPH Sold Other car 97 Grand Prix GTP. 12.07 @ 113.4 MPH As seen on Pinks All Out Las Vegas!

12-08-2006, 08:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
RickyD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mobile AL. Posts: 404 My Photos: (8)	I know the Magnaflow system adds power but so does the Borla. But have any of you heard the Borla system to compare to two?

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