Magnaflow Cat-back exhaust
05-10-2005, 08:14 AM
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Magnaflow Cat-back exhaust
I've been looking into getting an exhaust, but i havent found anything thats really lighter that the oem exhaust except the jic titanium ($1300). I recently found out that there is a magnaflow stainless exhaust that weighs only 12 pounds. Is this true? If not, then how much does it weigh. If anyone has this exhaust, how much hp did it add? If anyone knows of a cheap exhaust that is lighter than stock please tell me.
05-10-2005, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by RotaryManiac
I've been looking into getting an exhaust, but i havent found anything thats really lighter that the oem exhaust except the jic titanium ($1300). I recently found out that there is a magnaflow stainless exhaust that weighs only 12 pounds. Is this true? If not, then how much does it weigh. If anyone has this exhaust, how much hp did it add? If anyone knows of a cheap exhaust that is lighter than stock please tell me.
05-10-2005, 04:01 PM
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Rx8store.com uses the magnaflow catback. I bought it 6 months ago and I love it. It is lighter(alot easier to lift then stock is what i'm going off of) it sounds amazing, much like the racing beat with a little more low end grunt. As for power, my butt dyno doesn't tell me anything.
I'm not too sure if it's the same magnaflow you're talking about but you can look at the pic attached. It says magnaflow across the mufflers.
I'm not too sure if it's the same magnaflow you're talking about but you can look at the pic attached. It says magnaflow across the mufflers.
05-10-2005, 06:36 PM
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The rx8store version uses the round Magnaflow mufflers and has a 3 inch piping from the cat back to welded "y". The twin tips are welded in place. Nice system, all connections are flanged and a snap for removal/re-install. I have it and love it.
The system from Magnaflow uses the oval mufflers, and the exit tips clamp onto the muffler outlets. A friend has this version via Mazdatrix. Sound-wise there is little, if any, difference to my ear.
The system from Magnaflow uses the oval mufflers, and the exit tips clamp onto the muffler outlets. A friend has this version via Mazdatrix. Sound-wise there is little, if any, difference to my ear.
05-10-2005, 09:19 PM
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I believe thats the same one. The one i am talking about IS a MAGNAFLOW exhaust, not one based upon it. Should be under $600 with 4 inch tips. steel. Is that the one you have? or do you have the rx8store version of it?
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05-12-2005, 10:43 AM
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Since all the exhaust give around the same power, i figure i'd rather look for a lighter one, instead of one that gives 1 more hp and is heavier. i'd rather be 24 pounds lighter than stock with the cork sports exhaust and rp supercat than produce 2 more hp with a different setup.
05-12-2005, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by RotaryManiac
Since all the exhaust give around the same power, i figure i'd rather look for a lighter one, instead of one that gives 1 more hp and is heavier. i'd rather be 24 pounds lighter than stock with the cork sports exhaust and rp supercat than produce 2 more hp with a different setup.
Why would you want a lighter exhaust? Sure, dropping a few pounds may make the car a tad faster... but, won't it upset the handling? If the car is setup to be pretty much 50/50 from the factory... reducing the weight in the rear by 10-15 pounds by switching out the exhaust would shift the weight bias to the front and create an understeer, wouldn't it?
05-12-2005, 01:14 PM
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I have a question... and it may be dumb... but work with me
Why would you want a lighter exhaust? Sure, dropping a few pounds may make the car a tad faster... but, won't it upset the handling? If the car is setup to be pretty much 50/50 from the factory... reducing the weight in the rear by 10-15 pounds by switching out the exhaust would shift the weight bias to the front and create an understeer, wouldn't it?
Why would you want a lighter exhaust? Sure, dropping a few pounds may make the car a tad faster... but, won't it upset the handling? If the car is setup to be pretty much 50/50 from the factory... reducing the weight in the rear by 10-15 pounds by switching out the exhaust would shift the weight bias to the front and create an understeer, wouldn't it?
you could relocate the battery to the trunk if you wanted too...upgrade the grounding system while your at it
btw the chassis ground is miserable
05-12-2005, 01:26 PM
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Do you mean the factory grounding? That is contrary to people who installed a grounding kit and said it does not make any difference.
05-12-2005, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
I have a question... and it may be dumb... but work with me
Why would you want a lighter exhaust? Sure, dropping a few pounds may make the car a tad faster... but, won't it upset the handling? If the car is setup to be pretty much 50/50 from the factory... reducing the weight in the rear by 10-15 pounds by switching out the exhaust would shift the weight bias to the front and create an understeer, wouldn't it?
Why would you want a lighter exhaust? Sure, dropping a few pounds may make the car a tad faster... but, won't it upset the handling? If the car is setup to be pretty much 50/50 from the factory... reducing the weight in the rear by 10-15 pounds by switching out the exhaust would shift the weight bias to the front and create an understeer, wouldn't it?
05-12-2005, 06:14 PM
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The precise balance of the car does not care for 10 lbs - the gas level in the tank continuosly changes and it weights much more than what you save even with a titanium exhaust. So if weight is a concern, you can run the gas tank from middle down and save lots of weight You'll just have to stop more often by the gas station....
You'll just have to stop more often by the gas station....
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