StickShiftDrifter

My first project; an exhaust system. I got 400$ (cdn) ready but I think I might need a little more so I'm gonna wait for two more weeks. As of now, I'm going for the MagnaFlow for around 450$ + shipping. I have access to tools and shop equipment so installation shouldn't be a problem + I've seen them install an exhaust system before at the shop.
Any suggestions?
I live in toronto so shipping is always a factor.
Any advice is appreciated

oh yea...i own a 4dr lx (stick obviously)

phantom-civic

i have the magnaflow for my coupe, love it. It's one of those quite exhaust systems so i hope that's what u want, only really hear it roar when ur pushing it from 3k rpm up intil engine noise takes over it. Also if ur installing yourself make sure your ready for some fitment issues; i know there are some owners who had them, and some who the bolt on went right through. I just had to adjust what screws i was using (magna's where too long). But its a great system and one of the few options out there for us r18's right now besides custom piping, u'll def enjoy it if u purchase.

Wadely

Ive Got The Magnaflow On My Coupe, Sounds The Best I Think, I Love It.

WLH

I have been hesitant in gettign the magnaflow exhaust because I am concerned about the noise levels. I have had my fun with tuning and hot rodding cars and want something more civil. I don;t want the droning sound while driving aroudn and definetly don;t want the "tin can on a lawnmower" sound. I figured magnaflow woudl have the exhaust set up along the lines of what i am looking for but I was still apprehensive. I know most of the annoying imports you hear buzzing around is mainly due to the mufflers and exhaust tips they use. A fully mandrel bent exhaust with a decently engineered muffler should not be too loud. I see the feed back Phantom Civic gave and it sounds like what i am looking for. Anyone else have the exhuast and any feedback on noise levels?

blue00si

i dont persoanlly have one but have heard them on several diff. imports and like mentioned above they are not very loud and normally sound nice and deep...probably what your looking for

06CivicHybrid

just put a/an electric or manual cut out, it does well for me when i need it.

Wadely

its just a deep throaty sound doesnt have the angry bees in can sound, i love mine, glad i went with magnaflow!

blue00si

just make sure it is located after the cat to avoid CEL or burnt valves

06CivicHybrid

i learned my lesson with that but the computer continously will reset ifself if a minor problem is indicated. thanks to it rebuilt engine it now has sodium filled exhaust valves.

blue00si

well im not 100% but newer motors are no longer suppose to suffer from burnt valves just because of lack of back pressure...i dunno...im no expert

06CivicHybrid

well true but if it gets too hot it will cause damage regardless.

Wadely

Not Really, Less Power Less Exhaust Better Technology And Efficiency. I Love Back Pressure Though, My Talks About It Everytime I Downshift Lol.

blue00si

i dunno this is one thing i havent found 100% certainity is how much back pressure is sufficient for a n/a application....i know on a boosted application you want as little backpressure as possible cuz the back pressure makes the turbo have to work harder and the turbo creates enough back pressure for the engine to keep from buring valves from lack of back pressure

southerndragoncivic

I noticed most of the posters in this thread have coupes. Does the Magnaflow exhaust fit on a sedan? I'm only asking because i'm new to the whole modding thing and really don't have a clue except for the basics.

jamoroso8

how is the fitment on 8th gen civics? i had one on my 04 ex and i agree that it sounded very good, but it didn't fit great, it hung very low and scraped the ground all of the time. also a guy on ebay sells magnafow. his store is called performance peddler 1-800-470-1443

jamoroso8

Anyone looking for Magnaflow exhaust for their si, I found @ Magnaflow Exhaust Solutions-Hottexhaust.com for $370.82 shipped. It's part # 16688. Just add the si exhaust to your cart and enter the coupon code of "fordtruck8". Don't know how long it will be good for though.

Sub Total: $487.93
Coupon Discount: -$87.83
Store Wide Discount: -$29.28
Sub Total: $370.82



i found this on 8thgencivics forum

jbracefan1977

Hey WLH, I have the magnaflow just installed and I and love it, they are cheaper on ebay but I wanted a warranty (the salt on the roads here in winter kills an exhaust) so I got it here magnaflow 16688, or you can try one of the vendors here, they are always running sales/specials. either way its a great system and very easy to install.