Heytiggr Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 OK all you experts out there... With a possible good tax refund coming, I am looking at upgrading the cat-back. I like the sound of the HKS but it is pretty darn expensive. I am thinking that for the couple hundred dollars less, the Borla or Magnaflow look like great second choices, especially considering that they are great products anyway. Does anyone have any recomendations on best or favorite vendors from whom to buy any of these? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 CVR Motorsports used to be selling the Magnaflow at $512 shipped which is the deal of the century if they're still doing it. GMS has a new 3" catback that looks a lot like the Magnaflow for even less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkness of Death Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 only thing i would say about the borla is that it's 2.5" piping on the midpipe. if you have some big power plans for the car - you want 3" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin1657615274 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 If you can get a used Perrin jump on it. But they are pretty hard to come by now. On the search for a new DD... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 What's recommended for the GT Wagon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heytiggr Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 I am not looking at big power at all. Just looking for something that breathes a bit better and sounds better. Like I said, got it narrowed down to those three - just looking for good advice on where to purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Can't go wrong with FBP. Most all the vendors on the forum are pretty darn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I have the MagnaFlow CBE on my Legacy it is really nice sounds GREAT the only drawback with either the Borla or Magnaflow is that BOTH are modular type system meaning NO BOLTS only clamps the benefit of using a different system like CX lightening or Gimmick is that they utilize stock flange locations so you can swap cans or Y pipes easily. The HKS is my dream exhaust it is sooo sweet sounding and looks nice but at $1100+ its a little too pricey. The Magnaflow is LOUD! I had to add a resonator to my mid pipe to cut drone and loudness the Borla sounds good more closer to SPT. Which leads me to tell you that you should consider the SPT CBE it is free flowing and sounds great if youre not going big power or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
executor485 Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I just ordered the Gimmick exhaust from AJWPerformance here on the board... Nice guy, fast communication, and the price for a 304SS 3" exhaust was awesome. Its less than $500 shipped to your door. If your looking for cheap cheap, some people have mentioned the xo2/cxlightning exhaust kits on ebay, $330 shipped to your door but its a cheaper steel. If I pass you on the right, I'm flipping you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Ahh, hate to break it to you. But, no its not. It has now been tested by members and the GMS rusts in 2 months in extreme weather just like the XO2. It is the old XO2 kit with no resonator. Only difference is you get GMS engraved in the tip. AJW is a great vendor too. He does not make the exhaust. He makes no claims that the manufacturer does not make. He stands behind the products he sells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
executor485 Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Well, I stand corrected then... From what I read (only 3 threads in about 3 hours) it was supposed to be better steel... But, paying a little extra to be able to PM/email/call a vendor directly and have them respond quickly and provide good support... I'm willing to pay that. Helps out the forum as well by supporting it's vendors, so that'll work for me as well Regardless I'm happy with the purchase and I cant wait to get it and put it on If I pass you on the right, I'm flipping you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 ^ +1000 Like I said, AJW is a great vendor. You will get far superior customer support from him than any eBay seller. I always support the vendors. They are an asset to the community. With 30000+ members to answer to, they are going to give the best possible service every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I just ordered the Gimmick exhaust from AJWPerformance here on the board... Nice guy, fast communication, and the price for a 304SS 3" exhaust was awesome. Its less than $500 shipped to your door. If your looking for cheap cheap, some people have mentioned the xo2/cxlightning exhaust kits on ebay, $330 shipped to your door but its a cheaper steel. Umm No 304SUS is 304SUS no matter what name they stamp on it after they pull it from the jig. the CX CBE is really durable and it shined longer than my T409SUS MagnaFlow CBE. But still you got a good CBE for a good price shipped and thats all that matters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDN 2.5i Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I am not looking at big power at all. Just looking for something that breathes a bit better and sounds better. Like I said, got it narrowed down to those three - just looking for good advice on where to purchase. The CXLighting CBE was my choice for value. Can't go wrong for the price IMO. If you're set on of the 3 you mentioned, try http://performancepeddler.com/ for the Magnaflow. I think you have to request a price quote - supposed to be way cheaper than what they show online. I think another member purchased one relatively recently for a very good price. If you do request the price, let us know the current pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 The CXLighting CBE was my choice for value. Can't go wrong for the price IMO. If you're set on of the 3 you mentioned, try http://performancepeddler.com/ for the Magnaflow. I think you have to request a price quote - supposed to be way cheaper than what they show online. I think another member purchased one relatively recently for a very good price. If you do request the price, let us know the current pricing. I think PerformancePeddler was selling the Magnaflow for around $575. CVR used to sell them by the dozen for $512 but they sell out so quickly it's tough to get them. Either price is a steal, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Yeah I had CDN 2.5i in mind when I was talking about the comparison. He did a good job by coating his CBE so as to help prevent rust. But one thing to note is that all metal will rust just some do it faster or slower and not as drastic. 409 (Trash) SS is not good it has barely any Chromium and I think 202 or 304 have about 20% so when they start to rust they wont look like total ass but if you look at my Magnaflow 409SS CBE it looks bad b/c there is no nickel ( or very little) and minimal Chromium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GULLABLE0NE Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 check out the invidia from fred beans pars. the price is right and the part is incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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