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14" Magnaflow Too Loud. Suggestions?

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Old May 25, 2010 | 02:01 AM
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I have the 14" Magnaflow and love the sound. I do find there is quite a bit of drone around the 80km/hr point but after 85 I hardly hear it. When on the highway cruising I don't hear a thing. I left my stock resonators on and just replaced the muffler.
 
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Old May 25, 2010 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by hemiken
I have the magnaflo 18 and it sounds good, drone isnt too bad in my opinion. The wife doesnt complain and actually likes it. I actually wish it was a bit louder but they
didnt have the 14" in stock when i got it so the 18" it is. I am going to assume you left the resonators on. i would suggest a 18" or perhaps if you still have your stock muffler put it back on and remove the resonators. I believe someone on here has done that and liked it....or maybe that was a different forum..hmmmm
Yep, resonators are still on. I wish I would've gone with the 18". I'm leaning towards that or the 24" now. Not sure I want to put the stock muffler back on, but I did keep it just in case.

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I have the 14" Magnaflow and love the sound. I do find there is quite a bit of drone around the 80km/hr point but after 85 I hardly hear it. When on the highway cruising I don't hear a thing. I left my stock resonators on and just replaced the muffler.
I think your videos are what made me decide to go with the 14" so this is all your fault Seriously though yours doesn't seem as loud as mine, but videos are deceiving.
 
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Old May 25, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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Yep, resonators are still on. I wish I would've gone with the 18". I'm leaning towards that or the 24" now. Not sure I want to put the stock muffler back on, but I did keep it just in case.



I think your videos are what made me decide to go with the 14" so this is all your fault Seriously though yours doesn't seem as loud as mine, but videos are deceiving.
Ooops....sorry about that! I should have posted a video of a drive by and of one accelerating (outside of the truck). Just revving the engine doesn't really give the true sound or loudness. I have heard the 18" is just a little louder than stock but don't take my word for it. Obviously my word doesn't mean much at this point!
 
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Old May 25, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by deke6520
Ooops....sorry about that! I should have posted a video of a drive by and of one accelerating (outside of the truck). Just revving the engine doesn't really give the true sound or loudness. I have heard the 18" is just a little louder than stock but don't take my word for it. Obviously my word doesn't mean much at this point!
...no, your vids were great. I've heard the same thing about the 18". It's a tough call when you can't hear them in person though.
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 01:40 AM
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That's a trip cause my 14 has no interior drone at all, but it sounds like the 24 would be your best bet.
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by seven30
...no, your vids were great. I've heard the same thing about the 18". It's a tough call when you can't hear them in person though.
Thanks! I agree that it's hard when you can't hear it in person. When I got mine I just went with what other people wer saying about the muffler. I am lucky that I really liked the sound!
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 10:40 AM
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You can always try putting the stock muffler back on and just cutting the resonators out. That's what I did and it's loud enough for me (also no drone).

Or you can try the setup by Corsa. They claim no drone and Corsa always sounds good.
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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I'm selling the stock dual exhaust off of my 2010 Ram 1500 Sport (Dodge site says it has an "Aggressive Tone" for $100 if anyone is interested. Has the 4 inch rolled chrome tips on it. It will bolt right on, has the clamps and everything.
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by M15
That's a trip cause my 14 has no interior drone at all, but it sounds like the 24 would be your best bet.
From everything I read it sounds like most people have very little drone with the 14". I don't know if it has something to do with the position the shop welded mine in or what the deal is.

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You can always try putting the stock muffler back on and just cutting the resonators out. That's what I did and it's loud enough for me (also no drone).

Or you can try the setup by Corsa. They claim no drone and Corsa always sounds good.
I'm leaning towards the 18" or 24" Magnaflow as I do really like the Magnaflow sound on these trucks. The stock one is still an option though if all else fails. I'll have to check out the Corsa. They seem to be pretty spendy though.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Medic1
I will be watching this thread....I have pretty much decided on an 18" magnaflow, only decided against the 14" because I don't want to have to spend the extra money to change it if its too loud. I have read quite a few threads that say the 18" isn't very loud unless you get on it.

My only concern with a 24" magnaflow is that it wouldn't be enough of a difference to justify the cost involved.
I suggest 18''. I uninstalled flowmaster coz it was too loud for my wife.
 

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