magnaflow question.

[gpx000]

hey guys im planning to upgrade my exhaust system. i did some browsing on magnaflow exhaust and then went to ebay to see what products i can buy.
i typed in magnaflow and i saw a few products that say magnaflow converter catalytic and magnaflow tip?
so i got confused. which one should i be looking to buy?
whats the converter?

[storm hawk]

Catalytic converter must be in all road car exhaust systems.

[storm hawk]

Catalytic converter Is a fine mesh filter in a muflfler that breaks up exhaust gas That keeps the EPA happy.It's not a muffler but must be in the system.There is differance number or size of holes 100 big holes, 400 fine holes. 200 meets epa standard on fto. 100 may not on some cars.

[gpx000]

sooo i HAVE to buy a converter? sorry man, i just dont know anything about the exhaust system, im trying to learn haha.
and for the tip, ive seen other people say to get a 2.5" tip so ill probably get that. is that right?

[dstocks]

I have a magnaflow high flow cat. VERY happy with it

[gpx000]

is the magnaflow high flow cat of yours a converter?
thats the bit i dont quite understand. if i was going to get a magnaflow, what pieces do i get? converter and tip?

[I8A4RE]

They all are mate.

a cat is just short for catalytic converter.

You should do a search on here there is some really good info on exhaust

[gpx000]

You should do a search on here there is some really good info on exhaust

yeah i did do a search, i was reading on different exhaust systems and came across the magnaflow, and as i said i decided to go on ebay and there were different types, and i ddnt know what the converter was since ive never heard of it so yeah haha, just needed someone to confirm it for me.

thanks man.

[I8A4RE]

No worries mate

[Gholdwayne]

is the magnaflow high flow cat of yours a converter?
thats the bit i dont quite understand. if i was going to get a magnaflow, what pieces do i get? converter and tip?

Bro, here's a quickie rundown on the exhaust anatomy

From Engine to Ass end, the exhaust system consists of:
Extractors > Downpipe > Cat(or catalytic converter) > Catback pipes > Muffler with Tips...

Now depending on the noise level you want, the Catback Pipe will consist of the required Resonators - they help control the raspiness, and the tone.

Post a pic of underneath your car and we may be able to identify some things visually and help you further...

[vipfto]

I have a magnaflow high flow cat. VERY happy with it

I have a high flow but never use it too lazy to swap them over , it maybe straight through at the moment and im very happy with it I will give $50 to any cop who pulls me over and can get down low enough and even see that I dont have one

[Gholdwayne]

I have a magnaflow high flow cat. VERY happy with it

I have a high flow but never use it too lazy to swap them over , it maybe straight through at the moment and im very happy with it I will give $50 to any cop who pulls me over and can get down low enough and even see that I dont have one

You won't really give $50 to anyone that easily.

I also have the magnaflow 200cpi cat, and I'm happy.

So with the decat pipe, how does the sound compare to say, a high flow cat ?

[vipfto]

not sure as only had the H-flow on for a couple of days, but mine is fairly loud more so in high rev range though

[Gholdwayne]

Like raspy loud or big roar loud? :O

[gpx000]

im trying to go for a high pitched sound, not a roar like a wrx, thats why ive been looking around for sports mufflers haha.

but i like the sound of my fto.

[vipfto]

Like raspy loud or big roar loud? :O

deeper at lower revs but over 4k it gets raspier but def sounds good

[Gholdwayne]

^^^ How many resonators do you have and how long in length?

[vipfto]

just the 1 and its about 600mm

[Gholdwayne]

A bit tiny there...

Wondering how mine would sound like if I take out 1 of the 2 16odd inch resonators .

But have you heard your car from the rear though? i.e. not just from the cabin driving?

[vipfto]

yip and sounds awesome