Max Meade Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hey guys! So I am thinking pretty seriously about getting a full 2.5" cat back exhaust installed on my Volvo GLT SE and the only thing holding me back is a muffler. I just can't decide which one! I am looking for something fairly quiet, I really don't need a head turning exhaust that you can hear from all the way around the block. I would like something that has a nice low sound and when you step on it, it puts out a nice sound. I included a link to a YouTube video below, a muffler that would give me a sound similar to this would be great! I know it says it's a Magnaflow but it doesn't say which one so that would be great if someone had an idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survolvo Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 You could message Boxpin, I have this sneaking hunch he might know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb5 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Also, he has a full 3" turbo back exhaust, which will change the sound of the exhaust relative to how yours would sound with a 2.5" cat back Here's an easy way to get a nice sounding free flowing exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwdGTP Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I have catless with a Magnaflow 14819 at the end and another Magnaflow 3" in/out muffler in the center, and it's pretty quiet imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98t5M Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Mostly everything is quiet enough on these cars because the turbo muffles things a bit. Having 2 small mufflers seems to work better for cutting out drone than 1 big muffler for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpin Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Everyone is going to have an opinion on this. If you want QUIET and free flowing I would recommend the Dynomax VT series muffler. There is NO DRONE, you can take it on a trip or even talk in the car(bonus). The flap inside makes a huge difference. I run the 4.0+ in the suitcase area and then that magnaflow in the video at the tip to get the tone. I went through several mufflers (hence the videos) before finding this combination. I am super picky about drone and this solved it. Dynomax VT http://www.jegs.com/p/Dynomax/Dynomax-VT-Mufflers/1316158/10002/-1 Magnaflow http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mpe-10416/overview/ Do not put the VT at the tip. It needs that extra pipe at the outlet to control the tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floggingmike Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Not to thread jack but what be suggested for a dual outlet, i want to retain the duals on my car but swap mufflers (magnaflows most likely) and probably a true Y pipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Meade Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thanks everyone! Just a question as I haven't done much with exhausts before. If I find out what Magnaflow muffler Boxpin was sporting in his 850 (From the video). Would having 2.5" over 3" piping make the exhaust quieter or louder than it was in the video? Also, I will have a resonator and my turbo will be 16t, not 18t. And has anyone experienced drone with a setup like the one I'm going for? I really don't want it to be so loud I can't listen to music or have a conversation in the car at a normal level. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpin Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 so your going to put a resonator -> Muffler -> Muffler on it? Lose the resonator. larger pipe will be louder and throatier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Meade Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Well what I'd like to do is go resonator -> muffler. I don't really want to put two mufflers on it... Boxpin, what Magnaflow were you using in that video? Thanks, Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpin Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Everyone is going to have an opinion on this. If you want QUIET and free flowing I would recommend the Dynomax VT series muffler. There is NO DRONE, you can take it on a trip or even talk in the car(bonus). The flap inside makes a huge difference. I run the 4.0+ in the suitcase area and then that magnaflow in the video at the tip to get the tone. I went through several mufflers (hence the videos) before finding this combination. I am super picky about drone and this solved it. Dynomax VT http://www.jegs.com/p/Dynomax/Dynomax-VT-Mufflers/1316158/10002/-1 Magnaflow http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mpe-10416/overview/ Do not put the VT at the tip. It needs that extra pipe at the outlet to control the tone. I repeat, do not put a VT at the tip. If you go resonator then Magnaflow and you want quite, aint going to happen....you have been warned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Meade Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 The only thing I don't like about he Dynomax VT is that the sound is a bit higher pitched... I love the sound of the Magnaflow video, I just don't have the money right now to afford two mufflers to achieve the same sound. That's why I am looking for a muffler where I could achieve a similar sound without doing more than just a resonator and a muffler. Sorry, I know I am not all that experienced in this but thanks for helping me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpin Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I forgot about this video. Here is the Magnaflow without a muffler or resonator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Meade Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Or what if I did Resonator -> Dynomax VT and put the Dynomax where the stock muffler is now, leaving plenty of room like Boxpin suggested. Would that quiet it down a bit while still yielding a more breathable exhaust? Thanks, Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpin Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Do you even know what a resonator is? The goal to a quiet exhaust is to slow down the flow. The VT does that but when you step on it, it opens up and lets it flow. I did the combination Dynomax VT to Dynomax. Didnt like it...want to buy a Dynomax muffler? I have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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