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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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Hey guys! im looking for a new catback exhaust i currently have a ebay catback however it is way too loud,doesnt fit properly and the drone is unbareable any suggestions for a new catback with good numbers performance wise with great fitment and moderate drone? any advice is greatly appreciated
Old Nov 15, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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Anything with a resonator would be better than what you have. The Megan catback is nice and so is the real gReddy EVOII.
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Anything with a resonator would be better than what you have. The Megan catback is nice and so is the real gReddy EVOII.
ive heard the Megan has some fitment issuesm, greddy is nice but idk about performance wise.. id get a 3" but it would be so damn loud
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ive heard the Megan has some fitment issuesm, greddy is nice but idk about performance wise.. id get a 3" but it would be so damn loud
gReddy is 2.5" just like yours, gains are probably similar. 3" would be awesome but you're auto, drone is gonna be intense lol.
Old Nov 15, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
gReddy is 2.5" just like yours, gains are probably similar. 3" would be awesome but you're auto, drone is gonna be intense lol.
yeah thats what ive heard about autos so many disadvantages to have autotragic! i want to hear more opinions
Old Nov 15, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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Cattman.
Old Nov 15, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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Cattman.
possibly cattman 2.5" but not the 3" perhaps Cattman possesses a quieter muffler?
Old Nov 15, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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Cattman.
Sell him your 2.5" when you decide to go 3".
Old Nov 15, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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I can get you A megan OE-RS for $335 shipped to you!
let me know if you would want that, and i can get you set up with one asap
Old Nov 16, 2010 | 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by j23a45m9
I can get you A megan OE-RS for $335 shipped to you!
let me know if you would want that, and i can get you set up with one asap
new im assuming?
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 05:46 AM
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any other suggestions guys?
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 05:59 AM
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I'm more than happy with my Megan racing catback.

Originally Posted by Maxy91
ive heard the Megan has some fitment issuesm, greddy is nice but idk about performance wise.. id get a 3" but it would be so damn loud
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by scarface4522
I'm more than happy with my Megan racing catback.
fitment issues? a lot of drone? too loud?
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Originally Posted by Maxy91
new im assuming?
brand new in box
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Maxy91
fitment issues? a lot of drone? too loud?
no fitment issues at all, just make sure you either get new hangers or get SS hose clamps to compress you old worn exhaust hangers.

I have no drone at all, and after some carbon built up the exhaust sounds great. It has a sick deep tone to it!
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by j23a45m9
no fitment issues at all, just make sure you either get new hangers or get SS hose clamps to compress you old worn exhaust hangers.

I have no drone at all, and after some carbon built up the exhaust sounds great. It has a sick deep tone to it!
wait if its brand new how do you know if it has drone or fitment issues?
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Originally Posted by Maxy91
wait if its brand new how do you know if it has drone or fitment issues?
the one you would get would be brand new directly coming from Megan.
Im telling you how mine fits my car and my personal experieance!
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by j23a45m9
the one you would get would be brand new directly coming from Megan.
Im telling you how mine fits my car and my personal experieance!
ahhhhhhhhhhhh okay! gotcha pm me your cell
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 07:55 AM
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My car is actually much quieter (and sounds much better) with the cattman 3" than it was with the ebay exhaust. Although the cattman 2.5" would be even quieter, the power gains on a headers/bolton 3.5 going from 2.5" to 3" is hard to ignore.
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All I needed was an extra hanger welded in at the bend on the b pipe.no drone and I dont think its too loud.Check out youtube. Theres alot of mr catback videos .

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fitment issues? a lot of drone? too loud?
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Got Cattman 3in'' at 1st loud but after a week plus when the carbon built up it's pretty damn quiet sounds like just a upgraded muffler but its the whole catback even my girl doesn't hate the sound and she just like cars to sound how you bought it Stock!! Drone yeah I'm Auto between 65 -78 I would say but I usually cruise at 80 anyway on the freeway!!
Old Nov 24, 2010 | 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Rods03Max619
Got Cattman 3in'' at 1st loud but after a week plus when the carbon built up it's pretty damn quiet sounds like just a upgraded muffler but its the whole catback even my girl doesn't hate the sound and she just like cars to sound how you bought it Stock!! Drone yeah I'm Auto between 65 -78 I would say but I usually cruise at 80 anyway on the freeway!!
haha thanks! sounds good but i need something a little more quiett
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+1 for the Megan OE-RS.
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If you dont have headers the 3" isnt that loud. However, some would argue why get the 3" if you dont have headers, lol. As some said before, especially after you get the carbon build-up, its fine and sounds great.
Old Nov 24, 2010 | 11:34 AM
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I have the megan catback and it sounds good with very little drone, its quiet if you dont get on it
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Maxy91, I'm curious about your EBay system-is the tubing stainless? I've been considering buying an EBay system and replacing the cheap muffler/4" outlet with something quieter-I was thinking a Magnaflow. The cost/savings benefit shrinks quickly though when I see megan exhausts for a bit over $300. Has your exhaust tubing held up?ie, is it really stainless? If it is, and since the system is already installed, why not consider just replacing your muffler?
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Aeroturbine with built in resonator is pretty quiet if you like big tips:

http://www.aeroexhaust.com/index.php...e-muffler.html
http://www.aeroexhaust.com/index.php...k-muffler.html
Old Nov 26, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Rhyno02
If you dont have headers the 3" isnt that loud. However, some would argue why get the 3" if you dont have headers, lol. As some said before, especially after you get the carbon build-up, its fine and sounds great.
yeah i have obx headers and y pipe
Old Nov 26, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by StevieB
Maxy91, I'm curious about your EBay system-is the tubing stainless? I've been considering buying an EBay system and replacing the cheap muffler/4" outlet with something quieter-I was thinking a Magnaflow. The cost/savings benefit shrinks quickly though when I see megan exhausts for a bit over $300. Has your exhaust tubing held up?ie, is it really stainless? If it is, and since the system is already installed, why not consider just replacing your muffler?
Reason why im replacing the entire catback overall because it was not bended properly to fit so it bounces around a lot and i can hear it which bothers me a lot also it is way too loud, the muffler is very big and has the ricey 'fart can' look to it so i think the Megan is what im looking for overall and i suggest you do the same dont make noob mistakes in the beginning like me!
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You sound like you have worn exhaust hangars.....and is your rear muffler a twin tip design appprox. 14" body? Sounds like a Magnaflow or Megan. Is your tubing 2.5"? Oem are quiet and flow pretty good at WOT.....They just need some 3" tips added to make them like cool! Post some pics of your exhaust if you're unsure what you have!
Old Nov 27, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by CMax03
You sound like you have worn exhaust hangars.....and is your rear muffler a twin tip design appprox. 14" body? Sounds like a Magnaflow or Megan. Is your tubing 2.5"? Oem are quiet and flow pretty good at WOT.....They just need some 3" tips added to make them like cool! Post some pics of your exhaust if you're unsure what you have!
http://compare.ebay.com/like/3902625...=263602_304692
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www.Jdmhub.com has the best price btw. I'm about to order me one.
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www.Jdmhub.com has the best price btw. I'm about to order me one.
oh wow they are really cheap thanks bro http://www.jdmhub.com/index.php?rout...2_626_760_4724
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I dunno.
You could probably make something like this work if you tried


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I dunno.
You could probably make something like this work if you tried


It looks like the "78" Lil' Red Truck from Dodge but it isn't...I can tell by the High tech cabin and flush mounted rear glass and lack of gutter rails....
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Originally Posted by trooplewis
I dunno.
You could probably make something like this work if you tried


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Originally Posted by QnzMax
+1 for the Megan OE-RS.
I'm looking for quiet as well but a little more breathing room. Any pics of the Megan exhaust? Don't want a huge outlet either....not into the rice look/sound THAT much! Thanks.....
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by bygblok
I'm looking for quiet as well but a little more breathing room. Any pics of the Megan exhaust? Don't want a huge outlet either....not into the rice look/sound THAT much! Thanks.....
exhaust in the box
http://forums.maxima.org/7798348-post141.html

exhaust on the car
http://forums.maxima.org/7799157-post144.html

sound clip
http://forums.maxima.org/7799167-post145.html
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