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Old 12-30-2004, 09:43 PM
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Does anyone have a Magnaflow setup on a 5.3? I am sure there are tons, but more specifically what muffler and configuration are you running and what type of sound does it produce?

I have stock exhaust on a 01 ex cab 5.3 and am thinking about getting a couple of these. (2.25 in)



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Anyone have anything similar?
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I just had mine installed this week. It was an 18" 2.5" center/offset. It sounds real smoothe and has awsome flow. It does seem a little quiet, but I am getting a set of thorley headers so I'm sure it will get a little louder. Overall I think Magnaflow is the best.
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I am running a 22" single 3" on mine. On my wifes truck I am running a true dual exhaust with a pair of 14" , 2.5" with an H pipe.
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I've got a full cat back setup on mine....offset in & center out 22". I love it, it's quiet at idle & cruising around town it has a mellow rumble but screams when I punch it.

I have a friend who has serious truck fever & every time he rides with me, he says it sounds better & better. I'll get a video of it for you today...been wanting to try out my new digital camcorder.
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Im running magnaflow x pipe and two 14" 2.5" offset in center out dumped
sounds great performs great
at low throttle its quiet but deep and wot it wakes up

oh yeah and no resonance
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I run with without cats and with headers and they sound great. They remind me of the 327 vettes
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Originally Posted by fluxu8
I've got a full cat back setup on mine....offset in & center out 22". I love it, it's quiet at idle & cruising around town it has a mellow rumble but screams when I punch it...
Same here! Great setup.
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Originally Posted by Tiburon
I am running a 22" single 3" on mine. On my wifes truck I am running a true dual exhaust with a pair of 14" , 2.5" with an H pipe.
How does the dual 14s sound compared to your 22?
I am thinking the 14s would sound a little louder?

Also, why does everyone run dual 2.5"? Isn't that a little overkill on a stock motor?
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Originally Posted by fluxu8
I've got a full cat back setup on mine....offset in & center out 22". I love it, it's quiet at idle & cruising around town it has a mellow rumble but screams when I punch it.

I have a friend who has serious truck fever & every time he rides with me, he says it sounds better & better. I'll get a video of it for you today...been wanting to try out my new digital camcorder.
Video would be awesome, I would LOVE to hear it! This stock exhaust is wearing on me. Although I did get the 2 JL w6s in today so that makes it a little better.

Also, a big thanks to everyone for the replies. I have been debating Magnaflow against Flowmaster. I have always had the FM on my Mustangs, I think I am ready to step UP to some quality sounding less aggressive exhaust for this truck.
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Originally Posted by gamedawgx53
Im running magnaflow x pipe and two 14" 2.5" offset in center out dumped
sounds great performs great
at low throttle its quiet but deep and wot it wakes up

oh yeah and no resonance
Any chance for a sound file? I would like to hear the dumped exhaust. I am planning on doing the side exit before the passenger tire.


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