I have read many of old threads. Some say Magnaflow does not sound much differnt than stock. Some say Corsa sound too euro. I like the looks of the chrome tips on the corsa and Magnaflow, they are very close to stock, maybe a inch bigger. Corsa is more gingle than magnaflow. Thought about just replacing the mufflers, loved my old flowmasters, but I do not like the bent and twisted pipes of the stock exhaust. So again, I have listened to several sound bytes but I'm still undecided. My local shop who has put several custom exhausts on my other vehicles will probally install the cat systems since i dont feel comfortable jacking the goat up and crawling underneath. If anyone could tell me if they have heard both the corsa and magnaflow and what they think of them both would be greatly appreciated without telling me to listen to factory sound bytes and view old threads. Thanks gents!!!
Not sure if it translates to GTOs but I'll share what I experienced with the SRT-8s.
Pricing: I can't find Corsa catbacks for under $1100, I got my Magnaflow catback in the low $600s on Ebay. Both are stainless steel.
The Corsa has the patented anti-resonance technology. Its not an issue for Magnaflow except at low speeds, part throttle (like gently accelerating in 20-25mph zone).
From what I gather, the Corsas may have a better fit. Notice Corsa is linked to GM and Mopar for some of their optional exhaust systems.
Sound - personal preference, I just wanted something better than stock.
i have the magna flow also they sound stock a little better with the kooks headers i have i eather wana put elt cut outs on the stock exhaust or buy the borla xr pipes i have heard the corsa on a 6.0 cts v it very mild
I spoke to the guy around the corner from my home who owns a five star muffler shop as well as other mechanical services who completed several custom exhaust for other vehicles i've owned using flowmaster. I do like the sound of the old flowmaster original 40 series. I dont drive the goat a whole lot so I dont know what to do. The custom exhaust ofcourse wont be stainless, but he could still use my factory tips. still undecided.
Yeah, I have to agree with silgoat. I got the Corsa Sport system like 2 months after I got my car and what a difference it made. I know you don't plan on installing it yourself, but I did it in my driveway in about an hour and a half by myself without the best tools. I did have to take it to a tire shop where my friend tightened everything down and aligned it right, but it was reletively painless to install. The sound of it is awesome. And I'm not just saying this, but every one of my friends and people I work with loves the sound. I don't think it sounds too euro, it's a 400hp 6 liter pushrod v-8, don't know how it could. And if you like the sound of your flowmaster, you'll definitely love the Corsa. Now this is speaking out of experience with the Corsa. I can't really do any argument for the Magnaflow as I haven't ever heard it. I hope this helps.
Yea, I seem unable to make a decision. Does the corsa sport sound louder than stock? I just read on another thread that someone installed the corsa touring which is suppose to be even more mellow. I may have to bite the bullet and get the Corsa Sport. If I had my own lift I would install it myself. I'm not all about trying to slide under my car in the garage and trying to wrench the old one off and new one on. I dont feel confortable using my jack and stands either, especially if im gonna be tuggin' on them bolts and pipes. I wrote to flowmaster because I had seen on an old thread someone said they had a flowmaster 44 cat back exhaust. I could not find any for our vehicles on website. Thank you all for your help. I just may go corsa after all!!
I have the Corsa "sport" (Indys-developed for the C-5 Indianapolis 500 pace car) for my LS-1 Corvette and the Magnaflows for the GTO...they both sound nice I give the looks vote to the Corsa and it had ALL the parts...sound is subjective and I like them both...absolutely no resonance with Corsa...just a little at certain times with the Magnaflow...the Magnaflows are quite a bit less priced than the Corsa...Corsa will have ALL the parts you need for the "operation" (Magnaflows missing the exhaust gasket...about $20-$25 bux)...I bought a Magnaflow exhaust for my 2000 Escalade as it was just under $400...I had a Corsa Sport on my Avalanche and it was nicer BUT it was a couple hundred more in price...love those tips on the Corsa...both manufacturers are linked to GM as "OEM" upgrade replacement on certain vehicles...
Bill
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