Which is quieter MagnaFlow or Flowmaster?

You judge a muffler's performance on how it reduces sounds. Magnaflow is better than Flowmaster when cold starting the car. However, on acceleration, Flowmaster's mufflers have more control. Magnaflow's mufflers dampen the sound too, but they are more prone to drone sounds when they degrade.
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What's the difference between Flowmaster and magnaflow?

A Magnaflow exhaust features a straight-through, perforated design with stainless steel packing for maximum performance, while Flowmaster's chambered and laminar designs use specifically engineered angles to create tuned, consistent sound.
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Are Magnaflow Exhausts loud?

keep in mind these magnaflows start out really quiet and as the packing material gets compacted, they get a little louder. so don't think it will be too quiet if a little noise is what you're going for. it sounds deep and low and not annoying.
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What flowmaster is the quietest?

Flowmaster 50 Series Big Block Mufflers are Flowmaster's largest and quietest muffler. This makes it perfect for full-size trucks and SUVs. It is also ideal for towing applications and use on RVs, motorhomes, and other large trucks. It features a large Resonance Tuning Chamber that virtually eliminates interior drone.
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What sounds better Magnaflow or Flowmaster?

Magnaflow is better than Flowmaster when cold starting the car. However, on acceleration, Flowmaster's mufflers have more control. Magnaflow's mufflers dampen the sound too, but they are more prone to drone sounds when they degrade.
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Flowmaster Vs Magnaflow Explained



Whats better Magnaflow or Borla?

In the battle between Borla vs MagnaFlow, Borla takes the crown. It not only delivers impressive sound but also excels in performance.
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What are the quietest mufflers?

Best Quiet Performance Mufflers on the Market
  • Walker Soundfx 18890 2.5-Inch Exhaust Muffler. ...
  • MagnaFlow 10416 2.5-Inch Straight-Through Muffler. ...
  • Borla 40842S 2.5-Inch S-Type Muffler. ...
  • DynoMax 17748 2.5-Inch Super Turbo Exhaust Muffler. ...
  • Thrush Turbo 17715 2.5-Inch Turbo Muffler.
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Is Flowmaster 50 Series loud?

Flowmaster 50 should be plenty loud, striking a good balance between the 40 (insane) and the 70 (a bit louder than Magnaflow). The thing to keep in mind is that, all else equal, the shorter the muffler, the louder it will be (again, all else equal!).
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What's a good sounding muffler?

Borla is one of the best performance muffler makers in the world. The brand specializes in creating mufflers that increase your car's horsepower and add that signature Borla exhaust note. Featuring an aluminized design with a center outlet, the Borla 40359 Muffler delivers an exceptional sound.
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Is Magnaflow louder than stock?

It is louder than stock under full throttle, but not significantly. The Magnaflow is not going to attract much attention on a stock car.
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Does a Magnaflow muffler sound good?

This type of acoustic dampening takes the edge off the sound while preserving the lower frequencies—the "rumble." From a flow perspective, Magnaflow mufflers are hard to beat (a straight pipe or a bullet muffler would be a good flow analog) and the Magnaflow sound is preferred by many.
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Are Flowmasters loud?

Whether you're driving a race car or a family SUV, this brand has a system that would fit your vehicle and your preferences. Extremely loud mufflers are not recommendable for daily drivers. Flowmaster's exhaust series can offer you a range of muffler sounds, from mild to aggressive.
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Will a MagnaFlow muffler increase horsepower?

Everything that comes before the muffler, where the pressure is greatest and performance potential is highest, will remain tight and congested. MagnaFlow, an aftermarket exhaust manufacturer, says that its customers can expect horsepower gains of around 10 percent (which is a pretty commonly-quoted figure).
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Are Flowmasters made in China?

And while Flowmasters used to be made in the USA, recent shipments have confirmed that they are now produced in China, as are FlowMonsters.
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Which MagnaFlow muffler is the loudest?

The MagnaFlow Stainless Steel, Straight-Through Universal Muffler # MF12588 is a straight through style of muffler whereas the Flowmaster 40 Series is a chambered style. Flow through mufflers are always louder than chambered mufflers so the part # MF12588 would be louder.
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Are Glasspacks louder than Flowmaster?

Glasspacks will flow better but be louder, flowmasters will flow less but have that flowmaster sound and possibly quieter.
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Are Flowmaster Super 44 loud?

Most people complain at "highway speeds" this muffler is too loud. Getting on the highway, and getting up to those speeds you will really hear this muffler at work, But not loud enough to where your screaming to talk to the other people in the car or you can't even hear the music in your car.
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How do I make my exhaust quieter?

Buy a New Silencer

One more product that can help you is a muffler silencer. These things basically narrow the hole through which the sound must pass through, thereby making it a bit quieter. They're also incredibly easy to install: you just slip it into the exhaust pipe.
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Will a bigger muffler be quieter?

Answer: A smaller muffler is going to give you a much louder sound than you would normally get with a larger muffler. The larger or longer the muffler, the less sound you will get. The smaller or shorter the muffler, the more sound you will get.
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Is Borla exhaust loud?

If you're looking to install headers with this Borla Atak Catback exhaust, you will be extremely loud!
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Why is Borla exhaust so expensive?

Why does it cost more? The most commonly used metals in the manufacture of exhaust systems are rusty mild steel, aluminized steel or an inferior 400-series stainless. BORLA® uses only high quality austenitic stainless steel. It costs more than the other lesser grades of steel.
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