Pictures of Magnaflow install

[somebody5788]

Anybody got any pictures of there Magnaflow muffler installed with stock piping? I got mine today but I am not sure if its something I can install myself or not. The one I have is a 14862 and its going on a 99.5 2.8 quattro.

[andyrew]

Do you know how to weld.. do you have a sawzall..

If not, just take it to a local exhaust shop and tell them to slap it on. 40 bucks and you'll be out the door.

[somebody5788]

The only thing I dont have is a tube bender. Full mechanic shop with 6 techs and we specialize in Euro's. It's just that everyone else is too busy or going home lol. I did stop by a exhaust shop and over the phone they said 40-50 bux then when I got there they changed it to 60-70... I decided I didn't like them.

[lawnferie]

you're in IN... PM Trexturk.. he's got a shop in EAST CHICAGO, IN. (if that's too far idk, just letting you know)

[somebody5788]

Ya I'd spend more in gas then having it done by the one place. I don't trust them to do it right though.

[A4 Effort]

Just take it to a muffler shop and have them install it.

[somebody5788]

I guess I'll have to do that... I really wanted to avoid spending the money lol. Would anyone say going to Monroe is a good idea?

[andyrew]

The only thing I dont have is a tube bender. Full mechanic shop with 6 techs and we specialize in Euro's. It's just that everyone else is too busy or going home lol. I did stop by a exhaust shop and over the phone they said 40-50 bux then when I got there they changed it to 60-70... I decided I didn't like them.

To be honest I swap out mufflers all the time, I used to do it to my friends truck once every year for about 4 years (just for smog). I've done it on the Audi about 3 times.

Sawzall a welder and some good ramps or a lift and you'll be done in about 45 minutes, Lots of measuring involved though. and to get it fully welded unhook the exhaust on the back and let it hang down so you can weld around it (do this after you have tacked it in place).

[somebody5788]

To be honest I swap out mufflers all the time, I used to do it to my friends truck once every year for about 4 years (just for smog). I've done it on the Audi about 3 times.

Sawzall a welder and some good ramps or a lift and you'll be done in about 45 minutes, Lots of measuring involved though. and to get it fully welded unhook the exhaust on the back and let it hang down so you can weld around it (do this after you have tacked it in place).

Well how would you reccomend accomidating the sharp bends that are required to fit the straight inlet instead of the side inlet? I am all for cutting and welding myself! Hell I'll go mach it up right now and get my dad to weld it in the morning lol.

[somebody5788]

Well I just had USA Muffler do it and it cost me $75!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh well though it's installed now and sounds great! Almost too quiet quiet at higher rpm's but still great.

[andyrew]

I didnt realize there was a different inlet/outlet location. Thats why your costing is so high.

Did you just replace one muffler or both?

If you replace the inner resonator you will be louder but still mellow.

[somebody5788]

I left the resenator. Sound clip!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzxJHoISGYw

[NorCal1.8T]

sounds cool

[a4937]

Sounds good, did you just replace the muffler? Nothing else? Didn't get an aftermarket resonator?

[somebody5788]

I left the resenator. Sound clip!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzxJHoISGYw

100% stock piping up to the muffler. Actually the muffler shop guy tried to tell me it wasn't gonna be better w/o removing the resenator...

[joes_a4]

100% stock piping up to the muffler. Actually the muffler shop guy tried to tell me it wasn't gonna be better w/o removing the resenator...

is that true?

[somebody5788]

Not at all its perfect with stock piping and the Magnaflow muffler. Cruising there is no drone at all but accelerating it has a very deep amazing growl.

[flynnr]

i just bought this muffler today

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting





and i am just going to run 2.5" straight back from the flexpipe back (i have 1.8t)... will this drone hard core just cruising down the highway or in town?? should i buy a resonator or what? i dont mind a little noise, thats obviously gonna happen, buti just dont want to not be able to talk to the person next to me or anything cauase its so bad. what do you think?

[andyrew]

You might have drone. Run it and see if its too loud. I removed my first muffler in my borla 2.25 exhaust when I ran my K03 with the stock cat. That was perfect for me.

Now Im at test pipe with APR stage 3 and I welded the first borla muffler back in.

[A4-Achtung]

i just bought this muffler today

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting





and i am just going to run 2.5" straight back from the flexpipe back (i have 1.8t)... will this drone hard core just cruising down the highway or in town?? should i buy a resonator or what? i dont mind a little noise, thats obviously gonna happen, buti just dont want to not be able to talk to the person next to me or anything cauase its so bad. what do you think?

I was interested in that same muffler, once you get your exhaust done take some pics

[a4937]

i just bought this muffler today

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting





and i am just going to run 2.5" straight back from the flexpipe back (i have 1.8t)... will this drone hard core just cruising down the highway or in town?? should i buy a resonator or what? i dont mind a little noise, thats obviously gonna happen, buti just dont want to not be able to talk to the person next to me or anything cauase its so bad. what do you think?

That's one of the ones I'm looking at.

[flynnr]

yeah, it was $189 with free shipping on ebay..... normally $201 OBO on ebay, i just sent him an offer of $189 and he accepted it today, and then he sent it out today already!

[somebody5788]

I ordered mine off Summit just cuz I thought it would take longer through ebay turned out that Summit was 2 weeks back order... Here's some pics of mine installed:







It is a little bit too far to the left but I am still very happy over all and think the tips look great and the Magnaflow letters just barely stick out passed the bumper to be readable.

[a4937]

Anybody, what size is the stock piping? I want to get a MF resonator along with the muffler but don't know which one to get. thanks

[somebody5788]

It was just barely smaller then the Magnaflow so I would guess like 2". IDK what it is before the resonator.

[djwimbo]

Anybody, what size is the stock piping? I want to get a MF resonator along with the muffler but don't know which one to get. thanks

factory claims 1.97" Inner Diameter. Personally, I measured ~2.0625-2.125 OD depending on location and year.