kpcustoms Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I just bought a 2006 ss a few months ago I love every bit of it I am slowly adding on things. I put a k&n cold air intake in it and of corse a remote start and new headunit. i am about to do the big 3 upgrade to the grounds, and put the new sound system in it. my next project after that is the exhaust. I know I need to because simply its just not loud enough. I live in california and i know that kind of screws me with alot of things. I was just going to got with the full catback system. so whats louder corsa or magnaflow. do they have a different horsepower gain and with the corsa being a 3.0inch and the magnaflow being a 2.5inch does that make a difference. I have been trying to look it all up but I keep getting different answers and thought i should just ask someone. Any thoughts between the two? Also would appreciate any other suggestions of what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldofashow Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Guys with the corsa seem to love the system and haven't heard any complaints. I have magna flow mufflers and to some its to loud that could be a problem with law enforcement in Cali seems strict out there. in mass nobody really cares as long as the right pedal isn't to the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chawkins6789 Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Corsa will give you the tame cruise and unleash all hell when you mash the fun pedal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coal miner Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Look into borla I love the way my truck sounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I just bought a 2006 ss a few months ago I love every bit of it I am slowly adding on things. I put a k&n cold air intake in it and of corse a remote start and new headunit. i am about to do the big 3 upgrade to the grounds, and put the new sound system in it. my next project after that is the exhaust. I know I need to because simply its just not loud enough. I live in california and i know that kind of screws me with alot of things. I was just going to got with the full catback system. so whats louder corsa or magnaflow. do they have a different horsepower gain and with the corsa being a 3.0inch and the magnaflow being a 2.5inch does that make a difference. I have been trying to look it all up but I keep getting different answers and thought i should just ask someone. Any thoughts between the two? Also would appreciate any other suggestions of what to do. The exhaust topic is somewhat biased as people like different sounds. What someone else might like, you may not. You can get a magnaflow that is a 3 inch. To be honest, the factory exhaust size is more than enough until you start making good HP numbers with say a larger cubic motor and or having a power adder. I just went with a muffler myself due to the cost of a catback, and me wanting to do something different and having one made myself. Power gains with a catback all depend on what other mods you have. You wont see the gains that are advertised by just buying there product. You have to have other components to work with the exhaust like a cold air kit (which you have) headers etc. Sound from any exhaust system will be different from one to the next. say truck 1 has magnaflow but doesnt have headers, truck 2 has magnaflow and headers, Truck 1 wont sound as loud. Catalytic converters also play a role in noise and sound levels. If you dont like rasp stick with a catalytic converter. The best and honest advice I can give you before you buy is to go on you tube and listen to different mufflers with and without cats, or headers and see what you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC03SS Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 The exhaust topic is somewhat biased as people like different sounds. What someone else might like, you may not. You can get a magnaflow that is a 3 inch. To be honest, the factory exhaust size is more than enough until you start making good HP numbers with say a larger cubic motor and or having a power adder. I just went with a muffler myself due to the cost of a catback, and me wanting to do something different and having one made myself. Power gains with a catback all depend on what other mods you have. You wont see the gains that are advertised by just buying there product. You have to have other components to work with the exhaust like a cold air kit (which you have) headers etc. Sound from any exhaust system will be different from one to the next. say truck 1 has magnaflow but doesnt have headers, truck 2 has magnaflow and headers, Truck 1 wont sound as loud. Catalytic converters also play a role in noise and sound levels. If you dont like rasp stick with a catalytic converter. The best and honest advice I can give you before you buy is to go on you tube and listen to different mufflers with and without cats, or headers and see what you like. This is about the best advise you can get on this topic. I've never had corsa but have heard it. Sounds great but I won't change from magnaflow because I love the deep rumble and when you ring it's neck it's a loud mofo. You gotta pic the sound. As far as hp numbers go you won't be able to tell between the 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpcustoms Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 The exhaust topic is somewhat biased as people like different sounds. What someone else might like, you may not. You can get a magnaflow that is a 3 inch. To be honest, the factory exhaust size is more than enough until you start making good HP numbers with say a larger cubic motor and or having a power adder. I just went with a muffler myself due to the cost of a catback, and me wanting to do something different and having one made myself. Power gains with a catback all depend on what other mods you have. You wont see the gains that are advertised by just buying there product. You have to have other components to work with the exhaust like a cold air kit (which you have) headers etc. Sound from any exhaust system will be different from one to the next. say truck 1 has magnaflow but doesnt have headers, truck 2 has magnaflow and headers, Truck 1 wont sound as loud. Catalytic converters also play a role in noise and sound levels. If you dont like rasp stick with a catalytic converter. The best and honest advice I can give you before you buy is to go on you tube and listen to different mufflers with and without cats, or headers and see what you like. hmmm I do plan on doing headers in the future I just dont have the money now for them. I love the deep rumble I guess I should have mentioned that I want the one with the deeper rumble haha. I plan to chip it or do a programmer too just havent decided on that yet. and thats all i have planned for now idk what to do past that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpcustoms Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 now im stuck on looking at headers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Honestly dont waste your time with a chip or hand held tuner. Spend that money on a tune, you will get better results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpcustoms Posted January 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 going with the corsa just waiting on tax return now haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Honestly dont waste your time with a chip or hand held tuner. Spend that money on a tune, you will get better results. X2. This is sound advise. There are a handful of tuners associated with the site who get real good reviews from members. I use Zippy and am real happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian22030 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Corsa will give you the tame cruise and unleash all hell when you mash the fun pedal Ahh yes the fun pedal.... Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coal miner Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Zippy tuned mine to and couldn't be happier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyrick562 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 A lot run pacesetter headers because they are not to expensive. I run Dynatech headers and I love them. Now if you want top of the line quality then you should go with ARH but that comes with a hefty price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcinalli123 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 I have ARH long tubes catted with a corsa sport very happy great sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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