EF catback end muffler swap!

[Tyburn]

well, I was very, VERY disappointed as my EF catback gets older and older...
the sound isn't too bad but I didn't like the look & the way it turns gold when gets hot...
first I thought about swapping the end tip but when I went to the Lordco, I saw THIS (http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/shopexd.asp?zone=main&id=782) Magnaflow end muffler and foundout it was only $140 CAD so I bought it.
tomorrow I'm gona be able to swap this baby with the ugly EF end muffler.
I'm not sure if this was a good idea... I may be being a bit stupid...
I can refund it as long as I do not install it until tomorrow, so I decided to know what you guys think!
oh yeah by the way, I won't have to pay any for install since I know the guy very well.

[02_Elantra]

I suppose that you have the same first generation EF cat-back as me (with the 3.5 inch (I beleive) cylindrical muffler). Due to the fact that I need to have my silencer in, I too want to change the end part of the system. I think it's a really good idea. If I had the money I would do it but make sure that I keep the muffler in good condition so that I can swap them whenever I feel like it. Although I really love the big loud muffler, I would personally go for the muffler style that you can tuck behind the bumper and put a tip that turns down so that you have the full benefits of the muffler design, the sound and you dont attract as much attention.

[joph09]

go for it magnaflows usually sound good but i like their oval mufflers better. imo. theres always fun in experimenting. :thumbsup:

[Tyburn]

ah sorry, my cat back is the second generation EF catback.... the oval one... maybe its just me, but I just didn't like the look of the oval look.
yeah I thought about magnaflow oval ones too but for some reason, the oval ones were over $200 and all...

[Matrixloader]

hmm... i think it will look good. you should have it installed a little lower on the back so that it wont tilt down and look stupid. maybe try a drifter style install tilted to the right. kinda like this on the silver elantra

http://www.evofusionusa.com/TeamSR/Hyundai/01elantra-mscarartkit.html

[Tyburn]

I'll post the sound clip as soon as I get it swapped tomorrow.
I just hope that it'll have better look and sound. wish me luck!

[joph09]

these aren't $200
this one has the same tip as yours
http://cgi.ebay.ca/MAGNAFLOW-MUFFLER-STREET-14X5X8-14832_W0QQitemZ270033653961QQihZ017QQcategoryZ3363 6QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.ca/MAGNAFLOW-MUFFLER-STREET-14X5X8-14829_W0QQitemZ270038431982QQihZ017QQcategoryZ3363 6QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Tyburn]

I didn't buy it off e-bay, bought it off from Lordco, also, it was $200 CAD

[KeWLKaT]

Damn dude 200$, thats how much it cost me for my Muffler, High-flow cat, flex pipe, 10 feet of strait tubing, and 4 mandrel bends.

[Mobius1]

I dunno why everyone hates the evo fusion cat-back. I think you're all crazy. I have the second gen and it sounds better than any exhaust i've ever heard (aside from borla setups). Dosen't sound ricey at all and mine hasn't turned gold at all. Either way hope you get what you are looking for and everything sounds great.

[NY2002ElantraGT]

I did the same thing. I have EF headers and Catback. I swaped out the EF muffler with a Borla with a magnaflow tip... Looks and Sounds better.

EF Header / Catback with EF muffler
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v484/SurferJ4/ElantraGT%20Pics/th_MOV02003.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v484/SurferJ4/ElantraGT%20Pics/?action=view&current=MOV02003.flv)


EF Header/ Catback with Borla muffler and Magnaflow tip
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v484/SurferJ4/ElantraGT%20Pics/th_MOV02205.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v484/SurferJ4/ElantraGT%20Pics/?action=view&current=MOV02205.flv)

[tharptroy]

man, I hadnt seen that EF oval setup before. IMO it looks 900X better than the old setup.

[Tyburn]

the pic of the muffler is HERE (http://www.elantraxd.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19597) I'll post the sound soon...

[Felis-Pardalis]

I have a magnaflow i like the way it sounds nice deep tone not like the little buzz sounds i hear on civics though it is a bit loud in the cabin on long rides it gets annoying

[Tyburn]

here's the sound!
http://www.youtube.com/v/PAJPLrIUS_Y