I always ran flowmaster...but this time the exhaust shop explained to me the benefits of magnaflow. Mainly the fact that the magnaflow mufflers are a straight pipe design without baffles to divert exhaust ... weather that turns into anything meaningful is up to you. I also went with magnaflow just for something different and the construction seemed much better than the flownaster. My other plan was borla
I had a muffler shop install a Magnaflow 12256 for $175. Couldn't be happier. It has a deep throaty sound during acceleration and no drone while cruising at freeway speeds. Jump on the skinny pedal and you know its a V8! Not tame and not too aggressive, just right IMO. Should be what you're looking for.
Flowmasters didnt get the nickname "drone masters" for no reason. Normally i choose Borla mufflers on everything I own (mainly the XR1) however i tried Magnaflow this time at a 1/3 the cost and I am pleased.
The one I'm using is in my sig. Magnaflow - love it. Just the right small amount of rumble at low speeds to let you know it a v8, but sounds amazing when getting on it or even half throttle. Sounds like performance.