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Question: Are all Magnaflow Cat-Back Systems made with Stainless Steel?

Question: What does the Cat-Back Exhaust System include and can I install the system myself?

Question: I have a sport compact car, but you don't offer a cat-back system for my car. What are my options?

Question: Does a dual cat-back exhaust system perform better than a single?

Question: How Does MagnaFlow Dyno A Vehicle?

Question: How can I get some MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust decals/stickers for my vehicle?

Question: Will I get better gas mileage with MagnaFlow Performance Exhausts?

Question: How much horsepower can I expect to gain?

Question: Are MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust systems legal?

Question: Difference between MAGNAFLOW PERFORMANCE, MAGNAFLOW XL PERFORMANCE, MAGNAFLOW PRO PERFORMANCE, MAGNAFLOW DIRECT-FIT MUFFLER KIT.

Question: Why is MagnaFlow the best exhaust system?

Question: How long has MagnaFlow been in business?

Question: Does MagnaFlow make a muffler for a specific car?

Question: What muffler is right for my car?

Question: Why ISN'T a bigger pipe always better?

Question: What will it sound like?

Question: What's the sound difference between a round muffler and an oval muffler?

Question: What sound difference will I get with a smaller muffler as opposed to a larger muffler?

Question: What's the difference between Stainless Steel and Aluminized Steel?

Question: What's special about your Titanium products?

Question: Do you offer a warranty on all your products?

Question: Will it void my factory warranty?

Question: Can I register my warranty card online?

Question: What grade of stainless steel do you use?

Question: Can I buy just a part or pipe off a catback system?

Question: Can I buy a downpipe/Y-pipe/X-pipe/mid-pipe/flex joint separately?
 

Question: Are all Magnaflow Cat-Back Systems made with Stainless Steel?

Answer: Yes, Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust Systems are completely made from stainless steel (except for Titanium Performance Exhausts). Everything from the pipes, hangers, clamps, muffler and tips. *Tips, mufflers, and resonators (where applicable) are "mirror finish", polished stainless steel. Stainless steel is better looking and will never rust. Nothing looks better or lasts longer than stainless steel.

Question: What does the Cat-Back Exhaust System include and can I install the system myself?

Answer: Magnaflow cat-back exhaust systems are fully COMPLETE and are stainless steel. Everything from the pipes, hangers, clamps, mufflers and tips. *Tips, mufflers, and resonators (where applicable) are "mirror finish", polished stainless steel. They come with everything needed to bolt up in place of your factory system using basic tools. No welding is required. Many customers install Magnaflow systems themselves due to ease of installation. Most systems can be bolted on within 1-2 hours.

Question: I have a sport compact car, but you don't offer a cat-back system for my car. What are my options?

Answer: The "Street Series" universal mirror finish mufflers, equipped with tips, are designed for all sport compact cars in mind. For a full cat-back system you can visit your local "Pro-Installer" to custom bend a system that can be used in conjunction with the "Street Series" and "Race Series" mirror finish line mufflers for a complete cat-back system.

Question: Does a dual cat-back exhaust system perform better than a single?

Answer: In most cases a single exhaust will give you better torque and horsepower. The exception would be a heavily modified engine.

Question: How Does MagnaFlow Dyno A Vehicle?

Answer:   Click here to see a detailed answer.

Question: How can I get some MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust decals/stickers for my vehicle?

Answer: You can purchase MagnaFlow Performance decals/stickers online direct from Magnaflow. Click here to see what decals MagnaFlow offers.

Question: Will I get better gas mileage with MagnaFlow Performance Exhausts?

Answer: YES, a better performing engine uses fuel more efficiently, if driving conditions and tendencies are similar. However, it is not a guarantee. Magnaflow mufflers were designed as performance mufflers. *MagnaFlow's diesel exhaust for trucks will see the biggest gains due to our systems' dropping EGT's over 150 degrees.

Question: How much horsepower can I expect to gain?

Answer: It's different for every car, but typically expected gains are in the average range of 10%.

Replacing the muffler/exhaust with a MagnaFlow will help your engine increase power by being able to expel exhaust gases quicker. This creates less workload for the engine, makes it run more efficient, and results in better power.

Question: Are MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust systems legal?

Answer: YES, all of Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust Systems comply with most state and federal laws with the exception of the Magnapacks. (Please note, local laws may vary. Contact your local law enforcement for specific guidelines.) Magnaflow products are designed and tested to meet legal sound level limits; however, when used in conjunction with other products (such as air intake systems or exhaust headers), the overall combined effect might cause particular vehicles to exceed the allowable limits.

A new law (27150.2 VC) does not require police to use a sound meter to test for excessive noise. A citation is now based upon the officers judgment. Cited violators may have testing done at a smog referee station.

Also, check with www.sema.org for more info. SEMA is a trade organization of the automotive aftermarket, which has been active in protecting consumer rights.

Question: Difference between MAGNAFLOW PERFORMANCE, MAGNAFLOW XL PERFORMANCE, MAGNAFLOW PRO PERFORMANCE, MAGNAFLOW DIRECT-FIT MUFFLER KIT.

Answer:

MAGNAFLOW PERFORMANCE diesel systems are our premium line featuring a POLISHED 100% stainless muffler and mandrel-bent stainless steel tubing with a DOUBLE WALL tip.

MAGNAFLOW XL PERFORMANCE is our mid-level performance diesel system featuring a 100% stainless steel muffler and mandrel-bent stainless steel tubing with a single wall tip.

MAGNAFLOW PRO PERFORMANCE is our entry-level performance diesel system featuring a 100% stainless steel muffler and mandrel-bent stainless steel tubing. Optional 5” diesel tips are sold separately.

MAGNAFLOW DIRECT-FIT MUFFLER KIT If you want to get some of the sound, looks and performance of our full cat-back systems, but are working on a budget, consider Magnaflow’s all new 100% stainless steel direct-fit muffler kit.

All four lines are 100% stainless steel AND backed by a lifetime warranty. 

Question: Why is MagnaFlow the best exhaust system?

Answer: Nothing performs better, looks better, or sounds better than MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust. Magnaflow's Research and Development Team invests many hours to ensure Magnaflow products stay competitive and perform the way they should.

Magnaflow systems feature straight-through flow designs for the ultimate in unrestricted horsepower and torque for big power while maintaining exhaust efficiency.

The internal MagnaFlow muffler is designed of stainless steel perforated core, stainless steel wool, and an acoustical absorbent material -- superior to fiberglass (which many other manufacturers use). No baffles, chambers, or louvers. No restrictions at all, just straight-through, wide-open performance with a smooth, deep tone, and each MagnaFlow stainless muffler has a highly polished mirror finish for a show car look.

Magnaflow systems give a 20% reduction in bends over your O.E.M. system to provide the power you demand.

Question: How long has MagnaFlow been in business?

Answer: Car Sound Exhaust System, LLC., the parent company of MagnaFlow has been in business for over 20 years. See Magnaflow's " Company Profile " to learn more about MagnaFlow/Car Sound.

Question: Does MagnaFlow make a muffler for a specific car?

Answer: MagnaFlow mufflers are universal and can be installed on virtually any car with the help of a MagnaFlow "Preferred Installer".

Look through the Cat-Back Exhaust Systems (drop down on the left sidebar) for what muffler sizes we use on our cat-back exhaust systems for cars and trucks, so that you can get a good idea of what muffler is right for your vehicle.

Question: What muffler is right for my car?
 

Answer: This depends on many factors.

• Do you need an offset muffler?
  This is where your inlet/outlet pipes are located in relation to the muffler.
   
• Do you want a stainless steel or aluminized muffler?
  The main difference between the two is the outer shell of the mufflers. Stainless steel mufflers have a polished stainless steel shell and are 100% stainless construction. Stainless steel is better looking and will never rust. Nothing looks better or lasts longer than stainless steel. The aluminized mufflers have stainless internals and necks but have an aluminized outer shell. Also, the aluminized steel has only a protective coating that, if scratched off, may rust. Both mufflers have identical internal construction and materials and both offer you a lifetime warranty and will give you that Straight-through Wide Open Performance with no restrictions. No restrictions equals better flow, and better flow equals more horsepower.
   
• Sound of the mufflers?
  The bigger the muffler, the quieter the exhaust.
   

Look at the Cat-Back Exhaust Systems (search on the left sidebar) for which muffler sizes we use on our cat-back exhaust systems for cars and trucks, so that you can get a good idea of which muffler is right for your vehicle.

Question: Why ISN'T a bigger pipe always better?

Answer:   Click here to see a detailed answer.

Question: What will it sound like?

Answer: Magnaflow mufflers will provide a deep, throaty but smooth tone at all RPM's. At idle and cruise speeds it will not be much louder than stock in most cases. But step on it, and it will become more aggressively toned, while not becoming overbearing and keeping the passenger compartment drone to a minimum.

Question: What's the sound difference between a round muffler and an oval muffler?

Answer: There is no difference in sound between the round or oval muffler. The only reason they are different shapes is for fitting reasons. One may fit better than the other.

Question: What sound difference will I get with a smaller muffler as opposed to a larger muffler?

Answer: A smaller muffler is going to give you a much louder sound than you would normally get with a larger muffler. The larger or longer the muffler, the less sound you will get. The smaller or shorter the muffler, the more sound you will get.

Question: What's the difference between Stainless Steel and Aluminized Steel?

Answer: The main difference between the two is pricing and the outer shell of the mufflers. Stainless Steel cost more than Aluminized Steel. The Stainless steel mufflers have a polished stainless steel shell and are 100% stainless construction. Stainless steel is better looking and will never rust. Nothing looks better or lasts longer than stainless steel. The aluminized mufflers have stainless internals and necks but have an aluminized outer shell. Also, the aluminized steel has only a protective coating that, if scratched off, may rust. Both mufflers have identical internal construction and materials and both offer you a lifetime warranty and will give you that Straight-through Wide Open Performance with no restrictions. No restrictions equals better flow, and better flow equals more horsepower.

Question: What's special about your Titanium products?

Answer:   Click here to see a detailed answer.

Question: Do you offer a warranty on all your products?

Answer: Yes, we offer a lifetime warranty on all our MagnaFlow Products with the exception of our XL series mufflers/exhaust, catalytic converters and our titanium performance exhaust, which offer a limited warranty. For more information on MagnaFlow's Lifetime Warranty click HERE .

Question: Will it void my factory warranty?

Answer: NO.  Click here for more information.

Question: Can I register my warranty card online?

Answer: Yes, you can now register your warranty cards online. To register your Lifetime Warranty card online today click HERE .

Question: What grade of stainless steel do you use?

Answer: 436 grade in the tubing, 304 for the mufflers and tips (in the systems)

Question: Can I buy just a part or pipe off a catback system?

Answer: Unfortunately, we don't sell individual pipes or components of a catback system.  You can buy the muffler by looking at our universal mufflers .

Question: Can I buy a downpipe/Y-pipe/X-pipe/mid-pipe/flex joint separately?

Answer: Unfortunately, we don't sell individual pipes or components.