Magnaflow muffler
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Magnaflow muffler
Hey guys, instead of ordering the 14829 I decided to go with the dual oval tips from the 14861, problem is I haven't ordered it yet. I was wondering do you think it's possible to cut the stock muffler off and weld on the new one in the same position, it looks plausible but I was worried about how the stock pipe was set up where it bends intensely almost right up to the muffler, leaving about 1 inch of straight pipe. If you don't know what I'm talking about just let me know and I'll run and snap a pic tomorrow morning.
-TC
-TC
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ok I took some pics after I washed her today, the first one is showing where my uncle and I want to cut the pipe and weld on the Magnaflow, is it possible here or maybe even closer to the stock can?
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Here is the second pic, and I was surprised that the stock can + tip measures out to 22". The measurements of the muffler I have coming in are:
2.25" Inlet 4" Diam. Tip
7" Tip Length
5" x 8" Oval Body
14" Muffler Body Length
Will this work? Thanks for the patience and you guys know I'll give you pics and vid if this works out!
-tc
2.25" Inlet 4" Diam. Tip
7" Tip Length
5" x 8" Oval Body
14" Muffler Body Length
Will this work? Thanks for the patience and you guys know I'll give you pics and vid if this works out!
-tc
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That should work. That is the point where I had my first aftermarket welded. Would be nice to make the S joint there a lot straighter, but that takes a little more work.
Only other thing you should have to weld in are the hangers off the old muffler.
Only other thing you should have to weld in are the hangers off the old muffler.
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There are also another hanger at the front end of the OEM muffler.
Stock rear hooks that hangers mounted on are hollow, which is great for weight saving. But I am not sure their durability when cut off and welded back.
One thing you have to be careful is not to extend the tip too far back. For deeper slopes, those SS tips can be easily scraped, especially if you plan to lower the RX.
Stock rear hooks that hangers mounted on are hollow, which is great for weight saving. But I am not sure their durability when cut off and welded back.
One thing you have to be careful is not to extend the tip too far back. For deeper slopes, those SS tips can be easily scraped, especially if you plan to lower the RX.
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There are also another hanger at the front end of the OEM muffler.
Stock rear hooks that hangers mounted on are hollow, which is great for weight saving. But I am not sure their durability when cut off and welded back.
One thing you have to be careful is not to extend the tip too far back. For deeper slopes, those SS tips can be easily scraped, especially if you plan to lower the RX.
Stock rear hooks that hangers mounted on are hollow, which is great for weight saving. But I am not sure their durability when cut off and welded back.
One thing you have to be careful is not to extend the tip too far back. For deeper slopes, those SS tips can be easily scraped, especially if you plan to lower the RX.
-tc
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i wish i can put a dual tip. that was my first choice of exhaust... my kit only let me fit a single tip.... i cut my closer to stock can.. i got a tusdo exhaust not to loud.. when it's ideling you can't really even really hear it...when you going about over 70mph and let your feet off the gas, it will sound more louder than while ur feet is stepping on the gas thats kinda weird to me.....its pretty quiet to me... we should have a small rx300 meet 
to check out everyone different kind of mods that they have on there rx300 to give us different ideas.
to check out everyone different kind of mods that they have on there rx300 to give us different ideas.
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i wish i can put a dual tip. that was my first choice of exhaust... my kit only let me fit a single tip.... i cut my closer to stock can.. i got a tusdo exhaust not to loud.. when it's ideling you can't really even really hear it...when you going about over 70mph and let your feet off the gas, it will sound more louder than while ur feet is stepping on the gas thats kinda weird to me.....its pretty quiet to me... we should have a small rx300 meet to check out everyone different kind of mods that they have on there rx300 to give us different ideas.
to check out everyone different kind of mods that they have on there rx300 to give us different ideas.
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-tc
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Okay I lied, I got the 14829 anyways. But I uploaded some pics for you guys of the muffler itself, sorry for the fingerprints lol I couldn't help myself.
Ignore the Biturbo heater, that's going on the RX later
I'm planning on getting this baby on in the coming weeks.
Lexmex (or anyone else ) do you know if the engine note from our RX300's would improve if we replaced that 65 foot resonator or is it already straight through? I know a straight pipe would make it obnoxiously loud and nasty. Also how's your new kitty?
-tc
I got the 14829 anyways. But I uploaded some pics for you guys of the muffler itself, sorry for the fingerprints lol I couldn't help myself.Ignore the Biturbo heater, that's going on the RX later
I'm planning on getting this baby on in the coming weeks.
Lexmex (or anyone else
) do you know if the engine note from our RX300's would improve if we replaced that 65 foot resonator or is it already straight through? I know a straight pipe would make it obnoxiously loud and nasty. Also how's your new kitty? -tc
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Would I would do first is see how you like it with just the Magnaflow itself.
As I recall that resonator was a straight thru (and due to its size) that is why it kept everything quiet.
I got rid of it because weighed a ton.
As I recall that resonator was a straight thru (and due to its size) that is why it kept everything quiet.
I got rid of it because weighed a ton.
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Sorry for the crap@zz pics earlier, and these aren't much better but they show off the muffler a bit more. I'll definitely have sound/vid/pics when I'm done with the install.
