R50/53 Magnaflow exhaust opinions?
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Magnaflow exhaust opinions?
Looking at picking one up, I have looked around for reviews and opinions on it but I can't find anything helpful. I like deeper sounding exhausts and I have heard that it doesn't sound that bad. I also heard that installation is difficult but I shouldn't have a problem with that. Thank you
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We did a bunch of testing and even used the Magnaflow for awhile. It made good HP, but not torque. It also droned really bad so we don't recommend it.
Would recommend our Stratmosphere or Milltek as they made the best torque numbers while not droning.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/stratm...3-hardtop.html
Would recommend our Stratmosphere or Milltek as they made the best torque numbers while not droning.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/stratm...3-hardtop.html
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We did a bunch of testing and even used the Magnaflow for awhile. It made good HP, but not torque. It also droned really bad so we don't recommend it.
Would recommend our Stratmosphere or Milltek as they made the best torque numbers while not droning.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/stratm...3-hardtop.html
Would recommend our Stratmosphere or Milltek as they made the best torque numbers while not droning.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/stratm...3-hardtop.html
#4
Some info here, the one good thing is today is the last day for the Milltek sale if you want to jump on one of those. I really like the Milltek or the factory JCW exhaust sound. Milltek linked also.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...haust-r53.html
Some other comparisons: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...or-my-r53.html
Good video clip here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...haust-r53.html
Some other comparisons: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...or-my-r53.html
Good video clip here:
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#5
Daughter has the old Magnaflow on her 2002 R53 (the one that looks like the exhaust tubes come together and the outlets are welded on perpendicularly). Kind of loud, not too obnoxious, no drone on the highway but DEFINITELY noticeable. Sounds good, but not subtle. She loves it. She's 26. I think it's a bit much, I'm a motorhead and a kid at heart, but also a father of grown kids. Your mileage may vary.
Borla is slightly more subtle than that (race or street, with Race being ever so slightly more aggressive but not obnoxious), I had the Race for a while, definitely the best sounding Mini exhaust IMHO if you want to be heard but not go deaf. Nice growl at 2000-2500, then mellows out at highway speeds.
Best performance/sound/no-drone compromise is the JCW, very very close is the Milltek and Stratmosphere (essentially very similar). I have the JCW, built a kit to remove/replace the resonator so in summer it's a little aggressive (still "quiet" for a performance exhaust, and in winter with the stock resonator in it's only slightly more aggressive than stock.
I helped develop the old G4 exhaust for the R53, essentially a straight-back with (2) in-line glass packs, and we never could get rid of the 2850-3200RPM drone right at highway speeds without resorting to a Heimholz Resonator (perpendicular pipe of about 31" length), which aded weight and complexity. We did find 10+ hp, but at a dost of near-deafness after a drive of any length. Sounded GREAT at full chat, however!
There IS a complete thread on exhausts somewhere here on NAM...
Borla is slightly more subtle than that (race or street, with Race being ever so slightly more aggressive but not obnoxious), I had the Race for a while, definitely the best sounding Mini exhaust IMHO if you want to be heard but not go deaf. Nice growl at 2000-2500, then mellows out at highway speeds.
Best performance/sound/no-drone compromise is the JCW, very very close is the Milltek and Stratmosphere (essentially very similar). I have the JCW, built a kit to remove/replace the resonator so in summer it's a little aggressive (still "quiet" for a performance exhaust, and in winter with the stock resonator in it's only slightly more aggressive than stock.
I helped develop the old G4 exhaust for the R53, essentially a straight-back with (2) in-line glass packs, and we never could get rid of the 2850-3200RPM drone right at highway speeds without resorting to a Heimholz Resonator (perpendicular pipe of about 31" length), which aded weight and complexity. We did find 10+ hp, but at a dost of near-deafness after a drive of any length. Sounded GREAT at full chat, however!
There IS a complete thread on exhausts somewhere here on NAM...
#6
Daughter has the old Magnaflow on her 2002 R53 (the one that looks like the exhaust tubes come together and the outlets are welded on perpendicularly). Kind of loud, not too obnoxious, no drone on the highway but DEFINITELY noticeable. Sounds good, but not subtle. She loves it. She's 26. I think it's a bit much, I'm a motorhead and a kid at heart, but also a father of grown kids. Your mileage may vary.
Borla is slightly more subtle than that (race or street, with Race being ever so slightly more aggressive but not obnoxious), I had the Race for a while, definitely the best sounding Mini exhaust IMHO if you want to be heard but not go deaf. Nice growl at 2000-2500, then mellows out at highway speeds.
Best performance/sound/no-drone compromise is the JCW, very very close is the Milltek and Stratmosphere (essentially very similar). I have the JCW, built a kit to remove/replace the resonator so in summer it's a little aggressive (still "quiet" for a performance exhaust, and in winter with the stock resonator in it's only slightly more aggressive than stock.
I helped develop the old G4 exhaust for the R53, essentially a straight-back with (2) in-line glass packs, and we never could get rid of the 2850-3200RPM drone right at highway speeds without resorting to a Heimholz Resonator (perpendicular pipe of about 31" length), which aded weight and complexity. We did find 10+ hp, but at a dost of near-deafness after a drive of any length. Sounded GREAT at full chat, however!
There IS a complete thread on exhausts somewhere here on NAM...
Borla is slightly more subtle than that (race or street, with Race being ever so slightly more aggressive but not obnoxious), I had the Race for a while, definitely the best sounding Mini exhaust IMHO if you want to be heard but not go deaf. Nice growl at 2000-2500, then mellows out at highway speeds.
Best performance/sound/no-drone compromise is the JCW, very very close is the Milltek and Stratmosphere (essentially very similar). I have the JCW, built a kit to remove/replace the resonator so in summer it's a little aggressive (still "quiet" for a performance exhaust, and in winter with the stock resonator in it's only slightly more aggressive than stock.
I helped develop the old G4 exhaust for the R53, essentially a straight-back with (2) in-line glass packs, and we never could get rid of the 2850-3200RPM drone right at highway speeds without resorting to a Heimholz Resonator (perpendicular pipe of about 31" length), which aded weight and complexity. We did find 10+ hp, but at a dost of near-deafness after a drive of any length. Sounded GREAT at full chat, however!
There IS a complete thread on exhausts somewhere here on NAM...
#7
Looking at picking one up, I have looked around for reviews and opinions on it but I can't find anything helpful. I like deeper sounding exhausts and I have heard that it doesn't sound that bad. I also heard that installation is difficult but I shouldn't have a problem with that. Thank you
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Borla is better for sound and less drone than the Magnaflow. But we always find them leaking and cracks on the welds so don't use them. Also less torque than the Strat or Milltek made.
We offer the Borla if you want it
https://www.waymotorworks.com/borla-...haust-r53.html
We offer the Borla if you want it
https://www.waymotorworks.com/borla-...haust-r53.html
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