Magnaflow vs. Mac and everything in between...

[Blue Blurr]

well i want to get a new catback for other ride, and im debating on Magnaflow or Mac. They both are totally different sounds and i am stuck, i cant decide. What do you guys think about sound, fit and finish? Yes yes i know this is a n00b question, but there wasnt really what i was looking for in the search area

 

[jamez1502]

price being a huge factor.. the quality of the magna is alot better but the ne mac with the coating seems nice to so basically price for me

 

[Blue Blurr]

Here are the 2 sound clips i am listing to.

http://www.mustangexhaust.com/sounds/00GT,MacFlowpath,MacProChamber,stockheaders.mp3

Mac with Prochamber

http://www.mustangexhaust.com/sounds/99GT,Magnaflow,Hnocats,stockheaders.mp3

Magnaflow with o/r H

 

[jamez1502]

i think the mac with prochamber sounds alot meaner

 

[Mel96GT]

I had a MAC cat-back. The price was right, fit and finish was good, bolted right up and I liked the chrome tailpipes. It sounded mean at idle and pretty bad-arse all around. HOWEVER, I couldn't stand the "drone-zone" on the highway so I had a friend cut out the MACs and install a pair of Magnaflows since I wanted to keep the chrome tailpipes. Much quieter, deeper tone but when you accelerate, it definitely gets loud. I'm much happier with the Magnaflows since I don't want a loud car just a smooth rumble. It just depends on what you want.

 

[Darkhorse845]

Flowmaster two chamber 40 series amercian thunder catback.

 

[Evenflow]

Got my Magnapacks, just waiting to do the install.

Magnaflow, although my vote is biased

 

[StangPro]

Not only totally different sounds, but totally different quality levels. That's like comparing silver ore to top soil

 

[back_in_black]

magnaflow all the way ! I think the prochamber midpipe is what makes the first one sound as good as it does.

 

[0d3llGT]

Flowmaster two chamber 40 series amercian thunder catback.

doesnt this catback come w/Delta Flows? Where can you get it w/the original 2 chamber Flowmasters???

 

[SigmaPride]

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/sounds/sounds.htm

You can listen to just the MAC catback here, with and without the prochamber. I had the catback with just the stock midpipe on my '99 GT and loved it...sounds just like the clip. Now, I have the ProChamber mid-pipe and it is much louder and I still love the sound. You will notice that it sounds alot more opened up with the prochamber on because there are no cats. I highly recommend the MAC...and unless you drive in rain and snow every day then it will last for years. Hope that helps.

 

[Yoda]

Magnaflow all the way, want loud and aggresive get the magna packs.

Sound clips dont do exhaust justice IMO.

 

[Scootr68]

I originally had MAC's on mine for about 2 weeks then turned around and sold it. I went with Magnapacks and I still can't stop grinning!! I get more compliments on my Magnaflow system than any other system I've ever owned. Magnaflows with the packs all the way!!!

 

[UNVMATT]

My dad has Mac 3" kit on his 00 Stang. Sounds louder and raspier than my 00 Stang does with Flowmaster 2 chamber cat back.

The Magnaflow sound doesnt do anything for me..I like the drone! If I were going to spend that much on a kit that wasnt loud, I would have got a genuine Borla kit.

The Flowmaster "American Thunder" kit has 2 chamber mufflers..The other kit has the 3 chambers.

 

[Unt_gt51]

I have the magnapacks and have no complaints, except from people getting mad when i cruise by

 

[hognutz]

well the new mac kit does come with stainless tips and a new coating.

I would get the borla stinger if I were you.


I always lean towards stainless but you really have to deside over strait through or champered IMO. CHambered usually has more resonance (drone). this drives me up a wall. I like the car loud when I am getting on it not when i am just cruising down the freeway.

 

[jdrake19]

Here is a video where you can hear mine ...I'll try to get one of just the exhaust later.

Prochamber, MagnaFlow MagnaPacks, No Kittys.

Quicktime. Right Click, Save As.
http://www.jdrake19.com/MustangBurnout.MOV

 

[mity2]

magnaflow all the way

 

[Evenflow]

My dad has Mac 3" kit on his 00 Stang. Sounds louder and raspier than my 00 Stang does with Flowmaster 2 chamber cat back.

The Magnaflow sound doesnt do anything for me..I like the drone! If I were going to spend that much on a kit that wasnt loud, I would have got a genuine Borla kit.

The Flowmaster "American Thunder" kit has 2 chamber mufflers..The other kit has the 3 chambers.

Uhh, if you dont think the packs are loud, theres something wrong with you.

 

[04DarkShadowGT]

I have the Borla Stinger cat-back. Its a little pricey but imo worth every penny. I love it, I had flows before and my friend has magnaflow on his cobra and I like mine the best.

Just my .02