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I just installed my new Magnaflow 3" Catback Exhaust and at risk of beating a dead horse I will quote JustMike "This is how the GXP should have sounded from the factory." (Something to those words

) I was leery after hearing the previous clips and I hope mine sound okay. I attempted to make OEM and Magnaflow clips in similar situations. IMO this install was VERY simple ... especially if you have another set of hands. Dollar for Dollar, I think this was my best return so far on my modifications.

Here are some clips:

This first clip was taking inside of the car (hood down) with the factory exhaust

Here is the after, but I forgot that the hood was open and you hear the CAI/BOV, which comes across bad on video

Here is a ground level video before the install

After the Install

Cruising at 50 and it sounds quiet and has no drone

Finally, I gave my friend that helped me a test ride (he recorded this clip) I showed him the 0-60 capability and you can see he is pretty excited. He says "How many people have you smoked in this" at the end and I made sure to say "I really don't play around" .... all while giving him the "Cut taping" sign. Kim (Jr) can vouch that I am a VERY cautious driver ....

BOTTOM LINE: Install took about 1 hour (no rush) and the exhaust cost <$500, which included Fed Ex shipping. When you first crank it up you will say "This really sounds the same (not too noticeable), but just wait until you stomp on it! I am still smiling as I type this! I need to paint my calipers and a few other things and I will be ready for the Nationals. If anyone is on the fence for this mod, then DO NOT worry about the install being too hard.

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2007 Aggressive GXP (Manual) loaded minus On* and Smoker's Pkg (Born 11/10/2006 and picked up on 11/22/2006) SOLD 10/17/2008

Current sMiles: 21,622

Click Here To See My Mod Page

Last edited by MSG_McKee : 05-02-2007 at 09:34 PM.

	MSG_McKee LOST SOL Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ROLL TIDE ROLL!	I just installed my new Magnaflow 3" Catback Exhaust and at risk of beating a dead horse I will quote JustMike "This is how the GXP should have sounded from the factory." (Something to those words ) I was leery after hearing the previous clips and I hope mine sound okay. I attempted to make OEM and Magnaflow clips in similar situations. IMO this install was VERY simple ... especially if you have another set of hands. Dollar for Dollar, I think this was my best return so far on my modifications. Here are some clips: This first clip was taking inside of the car (hood down) with the factory exhaust Here is the after, but I forgot that the hood was open and you hear the CAI/BOV, which comes across bad on video Here is a ground level video before the install After the Install Cruising at 50 and it sounds quiet and has no drone Finally, I gave my friend that helped me a test ride (he recorded this clip) I showed him the 0-60 capability and you can see he is pretty excited. He says "How many people have you smoked in this" at the end and I made sure to say "I really don't play around" .... all while giving him the "Cut taping" sign. Kim (Jr) can vouch that I am a VERY cautious driver .... BOTTOM LINE: Install took about 1 hour (no rush) and the exhaust cost <$500, which included Fed Ex shipping. When you first crank it up you will say "This really sounds the same (not too noticeable), but just wait until you stomp on it! I am still smiling as I type this! I need to paint my calipers and a few other things and I will be ready for the Nationals. If anyone is on the fence for this mod, then DO NOT worry about the install being too hard. __________________ 2007 Aggressive GXP (Manual) loaded minus On* and Smoker's Pkg (Born 11/10/2006 and picked up on 11/22/2006) SOLD 10/17/2008 Current sMiles: 21,622 Click Here To See My Mod Page Last edited by MSG_McKee : 05-02-2007 at 09:34 PM.

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