Quick free flow muffler question
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Quick free flow muffler question
I am looking to replace my OEM muffler with a better flowing one.
I've narrowed it down to Flowmaster (942452) and Magnaflow (15856).
Please note that I am looking only at the muffler, as opposed to the catback systems they bundle and often cost more than the sum of the muffler and tailpipe provided.
My question - is either one (Magnaflow or Flowmaster) better in terms of performance? Warranty? Durability? This is for a 98XJ with 4.0L.
I don't care about the looks of it, nor the sound it makes. Just looking for a good unit better exhaust flow than OEM.
Thanks.
I've narrowed it down to Flowmaster (942452) and Magnaflow (15856).
Please note that I am looking only at the muffler, as opposed to the catback systems they bundle and often cost more than the sum of the muffler and tailpipe provided.
My question - is either one (Magnaflow or Flowmaster) better in terms of performance? Warranty? Durability? This is for a 98XJ with 4.0L.
I don't care about the looks of it, nor the sound it makes. Just looking for a good unit better exhaust flow than OEM.
Thanks.
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Muffs r subjective.....a personal preference thing. Stainless steel is more durable than aluminized steel. Straight-thru design vs baffles/chambers....
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No. This isn't a performance part. Well, just like a WAI or TB spacer is. It will sound better, but your not pushing any more air thru, so the free flowing thing is kinda negated.
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I think he means the "crush" bend after the header. This is known to inhibit and disturb air flow, and I believe that what he is saying is that from a performance standpoint an aftermarket header would do more for you than a muffler.. Correct me if I'm wrong 944.0!
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Originally Posted by EvstaG
I think he means the "crush" bend after the header. This is known to inhibit and disturb air flow, and I believe that what he is saying is that from a performance standpoint an aftermarket header would do more for you than a muffler.. Correct me if I'm wrong 944.0!
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