My first mod....help please.....

[mustangmuscle]

I have decided on getting a cat-back system for my 04 Cobra and was going with magnaflow, that is, until i heard the Borla Stinger....WOW!!! I have found the Stinger system for $569 and the Magnaflow for approx. $400. Yes i realize this is a big difference in price. But was hoping to get some help/feedback from you guys.....
-Have heard the Stingers dont "drone" at all, but the magnaflows do, somewhat in the 1800-2200 rpm range?
-Which has the best fit/finish?
Any and all info/opinions/feedback is greatly appreciated
Thanks for your time

 

[RedSquad7]

I say the Borla...They do sound wicked! I have heard of them dyno'ing at 34-37hp with an intake too. I was just about throw the cash for the Borla- I just could'nt pass the unbeleivable deal I got on my Bassani.

 

[COBRA90GT]

I'd go with Magnaflow. Great value & performance, can't beat the price IMHO. All mufflers/catbacks "drone" to a certain extent, some are just more noticable than others. I wouldn't worry about the "slight" Magnaflow (my opinion) drone in that 1800-2000 RPM range (typically at highway speed, if holding a constant MPH) . The Magnaflow "drone" is nothing like the harsh, resonanating drone that is typically associated with chambered mufflers (such as Flowmaster).
As you probably already know, the 03/04s are picking up large gains no matter what aftermarket catback is installed (the factory mufflers/catback are an obvious bottleneck in the exhaust plumbing) - you'll free up gobs of power no matter what aftermarket catback you choose.

 

[mustangmuscle]

thanks cobra90 and redsquad7 for your info and replies........i do really appreciate it. if you guys think of anything else regarding the cat-backs, please feel free to shoot me a pm..........thanks again

 

[Uncle Meat]

The two are very close when compared in every aspect except sound. They are both made from stainless steel, they both have excellent fit & finish (I must admit the tips on the Stingers look better than the Magnaflows), and they are both within 2 or 3 HP/TQ of each other I'll bet. There are really only 2 deciding factors when it comes down to it, sound & price.

U.M.

 

[travis0712]

I have flowmaster 2chmbrs right now... I hate them, sound is too much like glass packs with an x-pipe without cats... WOT sounds awesome though, just letting off the gass at 2k RPMs or less sounds like popping glass packs... I am still tossing up magnaflow or borla CBs myself.... but leaning towards the borla stinger.... SVT chose that unit on the Cobra R - although that one is a side exit, I want the stinger kit for rear exit...

 

[mustangmuscle]

thanks for the reply, UM and travis........still cant make up my mind!!!!!! Dammit!!!!