Magnaflow or RFL-TI????

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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 03:49 PM
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Question Magnaflow or RFL-TI????

Just got approved for my loan to fix the wifey's carport cruisade damage. Funny, though, I have a little bit extra comin' in! (shhhh!) :banana: I already have the turboxs uppipe & downpipe, so I'm going to go ahead & finish off the exhaust (finally). Just wondering anybody's opinion on whether to go with the standard muffler, or the RFL-TI that they have to offer. Also, while I'm at it, any opinions on cat-less or just getting the high-flow cat would be helpful too. Thanx everyone in advance!
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 04:37 PM
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Catless and get the Ti one if you have the $$$
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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I hope you know that RFL stands for Realy Fu(kn' Loud.
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 06:15 PM
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cat or no cat depends on Your personal opinion of running your car without a cat! So decide in that sense. It'll obviously cost more to buy a high flow cat, but to me, it is worth it.

I like the style of the RFL-Ti better, .... are they sold as only axle backs? or cat-backs also?
I also like the new Greddy Power Extreme II exhaust!
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 06:46 PM
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I hope you know that RFL stands for Realy Fu(kn' Loud.
lol..yes, I know that's what it stands for. I'm not looking for it to be extremely loud, so that might be the deciding factor. I haven't heard the RFL muffler, either, so I really don't know if it's too loud or not. Can anyone compare it to anything? I've heard the Greddy & the Tannabe both, so is it close them?....thanks again everyone!
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 07:55 PM
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It's louder than the Tanabe
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Originally posted by Nolimit

That looks good!
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 11:18 PM
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Funkdrmr,

Based off my experince w/ the Magna flow I wish i never sold it. That exhaust was so tame especially in the higher Rpm's. I never got a ticket for recon when i had it and my car was lowered at the time. My car is back to stock height, i have an exhaust very similiar to the RFL and i have gotten 2 recon tickets in the 5 months i have had my different exhuast. Maybe its just my luck( i don't have very good luck ) Also if you end up getting the straight pipe and don't like it i'll do and even trade for my high flow cat that i got from turboXS Good luck w/ your decision
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 11:32 PM
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Thanks Mario....I'll definitely keep you in mind if I decide I don't want the cat-less pipe! Looks like all the questions are answered....going cat-less with the Magnaflow, mainly because of the volume factor. I just hope it doesn't bite me in the rear if I do more upgrades in the future! Gotta thank everyone for their help.....I appreciate it!
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 11:33 PM
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MachV is right,

that GReddy exhaust looks good. Almost as straight as the Tanabe, I'm assuming bigger pipe diameter. Nolimit, you have pm.

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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 11:56 PM
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They're both cool, but I'd rather sport the Greddy Evo.

Wasn't there a guy selling the Greddy Evo on these forums? I think the guy's name is Pat?
Old Dec 6, 2003 | 12:45 AM
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i've got the RFL Ti, its a beautiful exhaust system but i've seen alot of nicer exhaust systems such as the Greddy or the HKS for that price or lower.
Old Dec 6, 2003 | 01:04 AM
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another bad part about TXS though is that they just jacked up their prices again...they're hella expensive now.



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