Exhaust Help - Roush or Magnaflow Street

I"m a bit in exhaust hell... I had the MBRP street and hated it due to rasp. Then I got the Solo exhaust and it droned like crazy; and sounded a bit crappy as well.

I have been back with stock for a few months and need a bit of a volume kick.

Anyone suggest the Roush over the Magnaflow street catback? I can get the Magnaflow for $850 new which sits better with me since more a full system than just a axle back, I'm just concerned that the Roush will be too loud. I daily drive my 5.0 so still want the refinement.

Help appreciated!!

Please share where you can get the Magnaflow street catback setup for $850.

[MENTION=19644]Lexman[/MENTION], your thoughts...

Have you considered Corsa Sport? No rasp/drone. Apparently you can get a good deal from Beefcake from what I've read.

This is the route I'll be taking eventually.

Roush is pretty much as good as you can get (IMO) while keeping the stock resonator. Sounds great. Once you get rid of the resonator in favor of an X or an H pipe, my opinion differs. It's insanely loud and pretty raspy. I have a GT350 catback with active exhaust - I would say that with the valves closed it's pretty close to replicating the street sound. I think with the magnaflow X pipe it sounds pretty damn good, but leaves me wanting more volume.

Synyster06Gates said:

Roush is pretty much as good as you can get (IMO) while keeping the stock resonator. Sounds great. Once you get rid of the resonator in favor of an X or an H pipe, my opinion differs. It's insanely loud and pretty raspy. I have a GT350 catback with active exhaust - I would say that with the valves closed it's pretty close to replicating the street sound. I think with the magnaflow X pipe it sounds pretty damn good, but leaves me wanting more volume.

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Agree on Roush!

I've had both. My wife has Roush axleback and a lethal x pipe resonator delete with the stock cats on her car, very loud, but no drone inside the car at all.

My car has the Magnaflow Street system. (I can only comment on MY setup) It does have moderate drone with 3" MAK cat deletes and 3" double X pipes (Corsa Style, but 3"), but, I also have a A6 with 3.15s.

The Magnaflow is a full cat-back with 3" X Pipe and 3" Pipes that are adapted to your stock cat converters. Very well built system, with awesome looking tips and mufflers.

The magnaflow street is on the quiet side with a good deep tone with stock cats.

If you plan on leaving the stock resonator in place, Roush Axle Back hands down.

Its all about your future plans.

shockme66 said:

I"m a bit in exhaust hell... I had the MBRP street and hated it due to rasp. Then I got the Solo exhaust and it droned like crazy; and sounded a bit crappy as well.

I have been back with stock for a few months and need a bit of a volume kick.

Anyone suggest the Roush over the Magnaflow street catback? I can get the Magnaflow for $850 new which sits better with me since more a full system than just a axle back, I'm just concerned that the Roush will be too loud. I daily drive my 5.0 so still want the refinement.

Help appreciated!!

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If I am understanding correctly you goals are:

1. No drone
2. Louder than stock but not excessive (DD)
3. Sound quality you're looking for


Roush

1. Seems like no drone (cabin volume?)
2. Louder than stock but also known as loudest axelback
3. Subjective

Magnaflow

1. Possible drone?
2. Louder than stock, a more mid volume exhaust
3. Subjective

The only other thing like others have stated is future plans.

Are you open to other options? For the same price or if you can up your budget a little you could have other options...

ZackJones said:

Please share where you can get the Magnaflow street catback setup for $850.

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I got my MF Comp cat back brand new off eBay 4 $800! Patients is a virtue!!

Krona, Corsa, Arh or Awe. I have Krona and love it. Zero rasp, just smooth and deep.

I heard the roush axle back with x pipe on an S197 and it was quite loud compared to the magnaflow Street. The Magnaflow system seems well built and fit on my car with no issues. The tips are also welded to the mufflers, not clamped like some systems.

Borla Touring cat back.

Borla Catback Exhaust

EJS2016 said:

Borla Touring cat back.

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Check out this video on YouTube:



+1 on Borla.

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Might be parting with my Kooks round catback, shoot me a msg if you are interested.

mustang_guy said:

Krona, Corsa, Arh or Awe. I have Krona and love it. Zero rasp, just smooth and deep.

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Krona does sound good; what is the pricing for this system and where is the best place to buy?