MagnaFlow 3" update

snaponbob · 02-22-2007, 08:59 PM

Well, it was apparent that I didn't get everything positioned as needed. Rattle, rattle, clankity clank.

Also, the right tip set was touching the valance.

I grabbed a 15mm socket and a ratchet (any guesses as what brqand they were!?!?!

), jacked up the right side and found the rattle. The first pipe was touching some sheet metal. OOPS. Loosened things, twisted and shoved some stuff, and tightened everything. Loosened the clamp for the right tips and adjusted that as well. Poof - no more rattles.

Next, now that I have burned a tank of gas with the new exhaust I have a better idea what has happened.
1) Still fairly quiet. But it is throatier under load in the mid rpms. NICE.
2) RLs are so quick it seems hard to get a grip on where the power increase is. Now, I can say - it's everywhere. So it seems to be a subtle change but it isn't.
3) In first gear at 2000 rpm if I simply slam down the throttle the tires have a hard time containing the torque. In other words, it will break loose in a heartbeat if the TC is off.

At this point there is only one down shot to all this - in SCCA stock class I can't change the intake or cat.

THAT would be TOO cool.

RED SKY NORTH · 02-23-2007, 12:01 PM

hi there I guess I am doing my homework now so when I dig out from winter in a month or so ( Live Just outside Toronto) . I recd the first redline in Canada way back in sept and I am reading all on exhaust and CAIS .

do you have both new exhaust and CAI and if yes what kind of HP do you think you gained .

G

Antonio · 02-23-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RED SKY NORTH

hi there I guess I am doing my homework now so when I dig out from winter in a month or so ( Live Just outside Toronto) . I recd the first redline in Canada way back in sept and I am reading all on exhaust and CAIS .

do you have both new exhaust and CAI and if yes what kind of HP do you think you gained .

G

I don't think there's a single Redline with both Magnaflow exhaust and a CAI. They're coming out very soon, so hopefully I'll let you know when I get mine, haha

**JohnD** · 02-23-2007, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Antonio

I don't think there's a single Redline with both Magnaflow exhaust and a CAI. They're coming out very soon, so hopefully I'll let you know when I get mine, haha

WRONAMUNDO!

I have the Magnaflow 3.0 Inch Exaust (SPIRIT WAS the prototype car).

I also have the KappaSphere CAI, and put over 1,000 miles on it (SPIRIT IS the prototype car.)

I have been fitted for the Magnaflow High-Flow Cat, but they are waiting on a part to install it (SPIRIT WILL BE the prototype car.)

But as of now I have the three inch exhaust and the CAI. It should be dynoed with them both in place by KappaSphere next week. Then once Magnaflow gets the parts for the cat, I'm sure they will dyno all three in combination.

SSGTBARCLAY · 02-23-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnD

But as of now I have the three inch exhaust and the CAI. It should be dynoed with them both in place by KappaSphere next week. Then once Magnaflow gets the parts for the cat, I'm sure they will dyno all three in combination.

Keep us posted on the numbers because I am planning on going with the Magna Flow 3 in. exhaust and High Flow Cat's along with the KappaSphere CAI.

**JohnD** · 02-23-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SSGTBARCLAY

Keep us posted on the numbers because I am planning on going with the Magna Flow 3 in. exhaust and High Flow Cat's along with the KappaSphere CAI.

You bet I will.

Antonio · 02-23-2007, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnD

WRONAMUNDO!

I have the Magnaflow 3.0 Inch Exaust (SPIRIT WAS the prototype car).

I also have the KappaSphere CAI, and put over 1,000 miles on it (SPIRIT IS the prototype car.)

I have been fitted for the Magnaflow High-Flow Cat, but they are waiting on a part to install it (SPIRIT WILL BE the prototype car.)

But as of now I have the three inch exhaust and the CAI. It should be dynoed with them both in place by KappaSphere next week. Then once Magnaflow gets the parts for the cat, I'm sure they will dyno all three in combination.

oh shush, you don't count

heh heh. Ok........so there's 1

I'll try my hardest to be the 2nd.

SSGTBARCLAY · 02-23-2007, 07:34 PM

Hope it's not asking to much but could we maybe get a little video clip after the three are installed?

**JohnD** · 02-23-2007, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SSGTBARCLAY

Hope it's not asking to much but could we maybe get a little video clip after the three are installed?

I don't have the equipment to do that, but I bet a lot of my buds that go on our runs do. If all the work is done by March 31st - the date of our next run - I will see if I can get somebody to shoot some videos of the various configurations including mine. How's that?

SSGTBARCLAY · 02-23-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnD

I don't have the equipment to do that, but I bet a lot of my buds that go on our runs do. If all the work is done by March 31st - the date of our next run - I will see if I can get somebody to shoot some videos of the various configurations including mine. How's that?

Somes like a plan thanks

vrod · 02-25-2007, 11:47 AM

Thanks for lending your car out, JohnD.

I like to review your mods, then decide if it's worth it for me. So far, the 3" exhaust was purchased. I'll get the CAI as well once I pay myself back for the exhaust purchase.

snaponbob · 02-25-2007, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by vrod

Thanks for lending your car out, JohnD.

I like to review your mods, then decide if it's worth it for me. So far, the 3" exhaust was purchased. I'll get the CAI as well once I pay myself back for the exhaust purchase.

Hey, don't pat him on the back TOO much!!!!

He is getting all those cool freebies.

Lucky SOB.

Hey, John, thanks from me, too.

**JohnD** · 02-25-2007, 11:43 PM

"It's good to be the king..."

snaponbob · 02-26-2007, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnD

"It's good to be the king..."

Thank you, Mr. Brooks.

Mike&Denise · 03-01-2007, 07:05 PM

i had the magnaflow exhaust installed yesterday,it sounds good and seemed to make the most difference from 60mph.pulls real good from there to 100.i like it

vrod · 03-01-2007, 10:11 PM

I just received my 3" Mag.Exhaust today!!

I peeked in the box and checked out the tips. Nice packaging! So far everything looks good.

Now I need my Redline!

duck833 · 03-01-2007, 10:22 PM

Mine is getting installed today, not a perfect install. Tech is trying to get the tips equal in distance from opening and is having trouble. Will see how it turns out. Might have to take it to a custom shop that can bend the 3" a little. If I do that I will have the shop weld the sections rather than use the clamps. Looks very cool though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

snaponbob · 03-01-2007, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by duck833

Mine is getting installed today, not a perfect install. Tech is trying to get the tips equal in distance from opening and is having trouble. Will see how it turns out. Might have to take it to a custom shop that can bend the 3" a little. If I do that I will have the shop weld the sections rather than use the clamps. Looks very cool though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Same problem. Will call MF soon.

duck833 · 03-02-2007, 12:12 AM

Mine are off about 1/2 inch or so. Not huge for most people but might as well be the same. Heading for AZ in the morning, will try to post some pictures after the install. If the tech is not able to make them equal, then to the custom shop. Will keep the forum up to date.

Hottexhaust · 03-02-2007, 12:22 AM

Snapon...nice to see you had a chance to open it up a bit..
Touch base with me and I'll see if we can sort the alignment out for you...

--John

02-22-2007, 08:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
snaponbob First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lee's Summit, Mo. Posts: 1,336 My Photos: (0)	MagnaFlow 3" update Well, it was apparent that I didn't get everything positioned as needed. Rattle, rattle, clankity clank. Also, the right tip set was touching the valance. I grabbed a 15mm socket and a ratchet (any guesses as what brqand they were!?!?! ), jacked up the right side and found the rattle. The first pipe was touching some sheet metal. OOPS. Loosened things, twisted and shoved some stuff, and tightened everything. Loosened the clamp for the right tips and adjusted that as well. Poof - no more rattles. Next, now that I have burned a tank of gas with the new exhaust I have a better idea what has happened. 1) Still fairly quiet. But it is throatier under load in the mid rpms. NICE. 2) RLs are so quick it seems hard to get a grip on where the power increase is. Now, I can say - it's everywhere. So it seems to be a subtle change but it isn't. 3) In first gear at 2000 rpm if I simply slam down the throttle the tires have a hard time containing the torque. In other words, it will break loose in a heartbeat if the TC is off. At this point there is only one down shot to all this - in SCCA stock class I can't change the intake or cat. THAT would be TOO cool. __________________ Redline (pre-halt), Pearl, Black/Red, complete option list except auto, owner installed lock buttons, painted calipers, Solo Performance 3" single cat-back, Koni S/A's, Kurt hitch, OZ's, 295/30 Hoosiers for Solo's Last edited by snaponbob : 02-23-2007 at 07:26 PM.

02-23-2007, 07:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
SSGTBARCLAY Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 186 My Photos: (14)	Hope it's not asking to much but could we maybe get a little video clip after the three are installed? __________________ 2007 Red Sky Redline (Doing It Topless!!!) -Eibach Sportline Lowering Springs -Pioneer AVIC-D3 DVD/GPS/Bluetooth/IPOD -RPi GT Series Exhaust, RPi Intercooler Stage 2, RPi Down Pipe http://www.imsaturn.com/profile/William

02-25-2007, 11:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
vrod Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 111 My Photos: (0)	Thanks for lending your car out, JohnD. I like to review your mods, then decide if it's worth it for me. So far, the 3" exhaust was purchased. I'll get the CAI as well once I pay myself back for the exhaust purchase. __________________ RedLine, Manual Forest Green/tan top/interior chrome wheels 6 disc changer, XM

02-25-2007, 11:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
JohnD First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,477 My Photos: (73)	"It's good to be the king..." __________________ First:"BABY"* Silver Pearl 9 May 06* Then:"SPIRIT"* Black Onyx Red Line 25 Oct 06* Check out My Photos!

03-01-2007, 07:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mike&Denise Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 42 My Photos: (3)	i had the magnaflow exhaust installed yesterday,it sounds good and seemed to make the most difference from 60mph.pulls real good from there to 100.i like it __________________ redline bluestone w/black top leather chrome wheels monsoon spoiler 3" Magnaflow Exhaust 69 Camaro SS 412 10.70 at 124

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02-23-2007, 12:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
RED SKY NORTH First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 110 My Photos: (0)	hi there I guess I am doing my homework now so when I dig out from winter in a month or so ( Live Just outside Toronto) . I recd the first redline in Canada way back in sept and I am reading all on exhaust and CAIS . do you have both new exhaust and CAI and if yes what kind of HP do you think you gained . G

03-01-2007, 10:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
vrod Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 111 My Photos: (0)	I just received my 3" Mag.Exhaust today!! I peeked in the box and checked out the tips. Nice packaging! So far everything looks good. Now I need my Redline! __________________ RedLine, Manual Forest Green/tan top/interior chrome wheels 6 disc changer, XM

03-01-2007, 10:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
duck833 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon/Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 417 My Photos: (0)	Mine is getting installed today, not a perfect install. Tech is trying to get the tips equal in distance from opening and is having trouble. Will see how it turns out. Might have to take it to a custom shop that can bend the 3" a little. If I do that I will have the shop weld the sections rather than use the clamps. Looks very cool though!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Ordered cars at two dealerships, ended up snagging one at Saturn of Beaverton, Oregon Member of the Snaggers Club RED Line Yellow Magna-Flow. CAI, chromies, stubby ant Loaded

03-02-2007, 12:12 AM	#19 (permalink)
duck833 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon/Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 417 My Photos: (0)	Mine are off about 1/2 inch or so. Not huge for most people but might as well be the same. Heading for AZ in the morning, will try to post some pictures after the install. If the tech is not able to make them equal, then to the custom shop. Will keep the forum up to date. __________________ Ordered cars at two dealerships, ended up snagging one at Saturn of Beaverton, Oregon Member of the Snaggers Club RED Line Yellow Magna-Flow. CAI, chromies, stubby ant Loaded

03-02-2007, 12:22 AM	#20 (permalink)
Hottexhaust Supporting Vendor Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 25 My Photos: (0)	Snapon...nice to see you had a chance to open it up a bit.. Touch base with me and I'll see if we can sort the alignment out for you... --John