magnaflow overland series 5th gen

[michalik.piotr6837]

I don’t know man.... you didn’t like it after one day and one drive? If going from stock, anything open/performance oriented will sound loud to you.

Over time they quiet down a bit and you get use to it as well. Also, the helmholtz resonators do work, it’s mostly for higher rpms at higher freeway speeds. I had a few systems with them (not on a v6).

Also, in my experience I have yet to have or know of any performance free flowing system that didn’t drone a little at some rpm... usually around 1500, which in my truck is very brief at slow in town speeds when getting on the throttle so it doesn’t bother me, actually kinda like it.

Anyways, before we take this off the table as an option, I think we def need more longer term testing and reviews from guys who install this.

The “it was loud, I didn’t like it, took it off the same day” review just isn’t enough.

I currently have the Gibson, going on about two yrs, I can give you a very detailed review or just say “it’s garbage” (which it is).

 

[ForRun]

I don’t know man.... you didn’t like it after one day and one drive? If going from stock, anything open/performance oriented will sound loud to you.

Over time they quiet down a bit and you get use to it as well. Also, the helmholtz resonators do work, it’s mostly for higher rpms at higher freeway speeds. I had a few systems with them (not on a v6).

Also, in my experience I have yet to have or know of any performance free flowing system that didn’t drone a little at some rpm... usually around 1500, which in my truck is very brief at slow in town speeds when getting on the throttle so it doesn’t bother me, actually kinda like it.

Anyways, before we take this off the table as an option, I think we def need more longer term testing and reviews from guys who install this.

The “it was loud, I didn’t like it, took it off the same day” review just isn’t enough.

I currently have the Gibson, going on about two yrs, I can give you a very detailed review or just say “it’s garbage” (which it is).

I've had magnaflow on most my rides over the years I'm not a stranger to them. I've had the TRD system on my 19 and did not like the drone. it came on the 20 pro so had no choice but to have it again.
I think part of the issue is they push the muffler closer to the rear axle and maybe lack of insulation is sounding off in the cab?? But seriously the pulsing constant sound should be "cool" sounding not be obnoxious. It's that bad. No possible way to carry on a conversation also. The trd and every other system was not like that on day one. Maybe I got a lemon and look forward to other reviews

 

[honda250xtitan]

sucks it still drones man! from my previous experiences i'll never run anything except Borla. and only on a v8. unless it's something like an infiniti/370z. like mentioned earlier most v6's are best left quiet. The raptor exhausts sound terrible lol. Yet the explorer ST stock system sounds amazing lol.

 

[1jzgte]

I don’t know man.... you didn’t like it after one day and one drive? If going from stock, anything open/performance oriented will sound loud to you.

Over time they quiet down a bit and you get use to it as well. Also, the helmholtz resonators do work, it’s mostly for higher rpms at higher freeway speeds. I had a few systems with them (not on a v6).

Also, in my experience I have yet to have or know of any performance free flowing system that didn’t drone a little at some rpm... usually around 1500, which in my truck is very brief at slow in town speeds when getting on the throttle so it doesn’t bother me, actually kinda like it.

Anyways, before we take this off the table as an option, I think we def need more longer term testing and reviews from guys who install this.

The “it was loud, I didn’t like it, took it off the same day” review just isn’t enough.

I currently have the Gibson, going on about two yrs, I can give you a very detailed review or just say “it’s garbage” (which it is).

drone doesnt go away before or after "break-in".. helmholtz does work but it seems like they didnt properly tune it to the shape, engine, exhaust material, exhaust internals etc etc. Lots of things to consider when incorporating a helmholtz..

i dont blame the guy for ripping it out.. if it drones from day 1 it will drone forever.. and its bullshit false advertising

 

[1jzgte]

the turbo from the explorer ST muffles exhaust sounds a bit... turbos in general will sound better than NA

 

[michalik.piotr6837]

I’m tempted just to get rid of my Gibson.

 

[mrblah]

what makes this an "overland" exhaust again? lol...


I miss the days when everything was "X-treme"... I got a "X-TREME hilift" the other day....

 

[umidkusername]

If theres one thing I won’t mess with it’s the exhaust. Engineers have perfected the 4Runner to a t. I don’t want to sound like Scotty Kilmer but I believe him when he says Don’t. Mess. With. The. Exhaust.

Coming from the same guy that drilled a hole into a support for the main frame to create a ground. But still, I’m not messing with the exhaust.


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[mrblah]

when im overloading in my overloading vehicle, i don't want to add unnecessary overloading noises to my already overland induced migraine after traveling hours upon hours to my overloading destination.

 

[ForRun]

I have to retract my initial review of this system and owe Magnaflow an apology.
Buddy wanted to hear it, said it can’t be that bad so I put it back on & went for a ride. Still sucked, droned etc. Get back and he crawls under, and said the clamps are loose and points out the gap was not closed. I didn’t understand as I tightened them to spec (40-45lb)
He went home, grabs his torque wrench and I learned my brand new (never used) torque wrench is way off so he re-torqued them and they were way loose.
Went for a spin and what a difference! To me it’s quiet as the TRD system but couldn't get it to drone. Highway cruising 55, 65, 75, 85 was comfortable with a very mild sound but by no means loud. Bottom line when driving normal it sounds very good with a nice tone. If you floor it the system is loud, defiantly not a V8 sound but sounds pretty good and best (that I've heard) for this engine.
I drove for awhile with the windows down and floored it from stopped and rolling punches... similar to the TRD system the cab gets a very slight hint of exhaust but far better than stock. Driving normal I did not smell any.
Bottom line? Thumbs up

 

[EmotionCRZ]

Thank you for the updated review. Any pictures of it on you truck?

I have to retract my initial review of this system and owe Magnaflow an apology.
Buddy wanted to hear it, said it can’t be that bad so I put it back on & went for a ride. Still sucked, droned etc. Get back and he crawls under, and said the clamps are loose and points out the gap was not closed. I didn’t understand as I tightened them to spec (40-45lb)
He went home, grabs his torque wrench and I learned my brand new (never used) torque wrench is way off so he re-torqued them and they were way loose.
Went for a spin and what a difference! To me it’s quiet as the TRD system but couldn't get it to drone. Highway cruising 55, 65, 75, 85 was comfortable with a very mild sound but by no means loud. Bottom line when driving normal it sounds very good with a nice tone. If you floor it the system is loud, defiantly not a V8 sound but sounds pretty good and best (that I've heard) for this engine.
I drove for awhile with the windows down and floored it from stopped and rolling punches... similar to the TRD system the cab gets a very slight hint of exhaust but far better than stock. Driving normal I did not smell any.
Bottom line? Thumbs up

 

[michalik.piotr6837]

Wow.

 

[ForRun]

Thank you for the updated review. Any pictures of it on you truck?

Not much to see unless your on the ground

And don't buy this torque wrench! Now they are closed so no warranty

 

[Saker]

Not much to see unless your on the ground

And don't buy this torque wrench! Now they are closed so no warranty

Check with ACE Hardware on your Craftsman Warranty

 

[edgesalon]

Not much to see unless your on the ground

And don't buy this torque wrench! Now they are closed so no warranty

thanks for your review can you post any sound clips please i think everyone would appreciate it

 

[1jzgte]

any fumes w/ rear window rolled down?

 

[Saker]

any fumes w/ rear window rolled down?

I bet there are some. I would extend it out the side if it were mine.

 

[ForRun]

any fumes w/ rear window rolled down?

Read bottom post 50. A very little bit only when you floor it same as the TRD. I don't drive with it floored other than to avoid accidents of morons who think vehicles are targets.
extending would not help much, the TRD sticks out further and it and very little comes in the back window.

 

[ForRun]

thanks for your review can you post any sound clips please i think everyone would appreciate it

Just have my phone and it didn't pick up to well. I'll try flying by the house and see if security cams pick it up

 

[97BlackAckCL]

I have to retract my initial review of this system and owe Magnaflow an apology.
Buddy wanted to hear it, said it can’t be that bad so I put it back on & went for a ride. Still sucked, droned etc. Get back and he crawls under, and said the clamps are loose and points out the gap was not closed. I didn’t understand as I tightened them to spec (40-45lb)
He went home, grabs his torque wrench and I learned my brand new (never used) torque wrench is way off so he re-torqued them and they were way loose.
Went for a spin and what a difference! To me it’s quiet as the TRD system but couldn't get it to drone. Highway cruising 55, 65, 75, 85 was comfortable with a very mild sound but by no means loud. Bottom line when driving normal it sounds very good with a nice tone. If you floor it the system is loud, defiantly not a V8 sound but sounds pretty good and best (that I've heard) for this engine.
I drove for awhile with the windows down and floored it from stopped and rolling punches... similar to the TRD system the cab gets a very slight hint of exhaust but far better than stock. Driving normal I did not smell any.
Bottom line? Thumbs up

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