Muffler selection... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jm1681 · 09-12-2012, 01:19 PM

I know, I make and comment on a lot of exhaust posts; sorry about that >.<

I think I've narrowed things down. I'm pretty sure I'm only going to do the axle-back section, and I want to go with either a Magnaflow 12266, or a Flowmaster 80 series. I'll probably ask the shop to reuse the stock piping for the tips as well (To save a little money), then go with something a little larger for the actual tips, probably 3.5".

Now, the question is: Magnaflow or Flowmaster?

I've used Flowmaster in the past, and I like the "hollow" type of sound they make. However, the Flowmaster catback I on the FR-S has a pretty unpleasant overtone. But, that was a full 2.5" catback with no resonator. Keeping the factory plumbing and resonator might kill some of that overtone I didn't like.

Then there's the Magnaflow that I know sounds pretty decent (At least from what I've heard here), but isn't quite the sound I think I'd really like. The Flowmaster just seems to have more personality to me. The Flowmaster is almost certainly going to be a good bit lighter too since it's not full of packing.

What do we think? I can never make up my mind when it comes to exhaust (Since I can't really afford to redo it if I get it wrong), and I need another perspective on things.

Vino · 09-12-2012, 01:37 PM

^^based on what you said simce you like the sound of the flowmaster but concerned about being to loud because for not having a resonator and i think you want to have a exhaust set up for less, my suggestion look for a decent muffler shop in your area, and fabricate your exhaust piping with a resonator, used the flowmaster mufgler that you like, that way its cheaper and you get what you want
Hope that helps

jm1681 · 09-12-2012, 01:55 PM

It does

I'm just so scared of getting it wrong and being stuck with a bad sounding car XD

diirk · 09-12-2012, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jm1681

It does

I'm just so scared of getting it wrong and being stuck with a bad sounding car XD

Even a bad sounding FRS is better than most other cars....

jstn · 09-12-2012, 02:07 PM

If you're going to change it anyway it's worth just chopping the muffler out entirely and seeing if you like it. It's really easy to do on this car and it honestly sounds pretty good with just the straight track pipe. If you're into appearances you can just cut it and weld in a y pipe and re-use the stock tips. If you or a friend can weld it costs pretty much nothing.

And then if you hate the way it sounds just add whatever muffler you were going to buy anyway.

gmookher · 09-12-2012, 02:36 PM

magnaflow

jm1681 · 09-12-2012, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diirk

Even a bad sounding FRS is better than most other cars....

Fair XD

Tim_Asphalt_FRS · 09-13-2012, 03:08 AM

This is mine:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXHE-wQ0qfI"]Scion FR-S custom exhaust - YouTube[/ame]

diirk · 09-13-2012, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim_Asphalt_FRS

This is mine:

Looks and sounds good. Can you share details on the exhaust and maybe some underside pics?

Tim_Asphalt_FRS · 09-13-2012, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diirk

Looks and sounds good. Can you share details on the exhaust and maybe some underside pics?

It's 2.5" pipe from the cat back with a Magnaflow 12266 muffler and 2.25" out the tailpipe with a 3.5" tip. I don't have any underside pics yet.

jm1681 · 09-14-2012, 12:15 AM

Any chance of a drive-by or pull clip? Normally I wouldn't ask, but that IS one of the setups I'm contemplating, so I am VERY curious

Tim_Asphalt_FRS · 09-14-2012, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jm1681

Any chance of a drive-by or pull clip? Normally I wouldn't ask, but that IS one of the setups I'm contemplating, so I am VERY curious

I can try to make one tomorrow. I'll post it in this thread.

lookchris · 09-14-2012, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim_Asphalt_FRS

This is mine:

I googled that shop an hour ago!
haha I'm from SD and was looking for an exhaust shop

jm1681 · 09-14-2012, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim_Asphalt_FRS

I can try to make one tomorrow. I'll post it in this thread.

Super-sweet

Thanks

09-12-2012, 01:19 PM	#1
jm1681 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: MKVI VW GTI Location: Suffern, NY Posts: 344 Thanks: 156 Thanked 38 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Muffler selection... I know, I make and comment on a lot of exhaust posts; sorry about that >.< I think I've narrowed things down. I'm pretty sure I'm only going to do the axle-back section, and I want to go with either a Magnaflow 12266, or a Flowmaster 80 series. I'll probably ask the shop to reuse the stock piping for the tips as well (To save a little money), then go with something a little larger for the actual tips, probably 3.5". Now, the question is: Magnaflow or Flowmaster? I've used Flowmaster in the past, and I like the "hollow" type of sound they make. However, the Flowmaster catback I on the FR-S has a pretty unpleasant overtone. But, that was a full 2.5" catback with no resonator. Keeping the factory plumbing and resonator might kill some of that overtone I didn't like. Then there's the Magnaflow that I know sounds pretty decent (At least from what I've heard here), but isn't quite the sound I think I'd really like. The Flowmaster just seems to have more personality to me. The Flowmaster is almost certainly going to be a good bit lighter too since it's not full of packing. What do we think? I can never make up my mind when it comes to exhaust (Since I can't really afford to redo it if I get it wrong), and I need another perspective on things.

09-13-2012, 03:08 AM	#8
Tim_Asphalt_FRS Is it fast? No. Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Manual-Asphalt Location: Vista, CA Posts: 604 Thanks: 824 Thanked 164 Times in 122 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This is mine: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXHE-wQ0qfI"]Scion FR-S custom exhaust - YouTube[/ame] __________________ 2013 (Rebadged) Toyota GT-86 {Perrin intake tube, aFe dry air filter, custom 2.5" exhaust, PLM overpipe, Kartboy crank pulley, Hotchkis springs, custom Flossy grip tape shorty, TRD shifter, Berk HFC, Whiteline Sway-bars} [Wanted: Delicious Stg 2 tune, Bilstein struts]

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09-12-2012, 01:37 PM	#2
Vino 3stars & a sun Join Date: May 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Cali Posts: 280 Thanks: 26 Thanked 49 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	^^based on what you said simce you like the sound of the flowmaster but concerned about being to loud because for not having a resonator and i think you want to have a exhaust set up for less, my suggestion look for a decent muffler shop in your area, and fabricate your exhaust piping with a resonator, used the flowmaster mufgler that you like, that way its cheaper and you get what you want Hope that helps

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jm1681 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: MKVI VW GTI Location: Suffern, NY Posts: 344 Thanks: 156 Thanked 38 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It does I'm just so scared of getting it wrong and being stuck with a bad sounding car XD

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jstn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: '15 Vortech Supercharged Location: United States Posts: 105 Thanks: 7 Thanked 34 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you're going to change it anyway it's worth just chopping the muffler out entirely and seeing if you like it. It's really easy to do on this car and it honestly sounds pretty good with just the straight track pipe. If you're into appearances you can just cut it and weld in a y pipe and re-use the stock tips. If you or a friend can weld it costs pretty much nothing. And then if you hate the way it sounds just add whatever muffler you were going to buy anyway.

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09-14-2012, 12:15 AM	#11
jm1681 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: MKVI VW GTI Location: Suffern, NY Posts: 344 Thanks: 156 Thanked 38 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Any chance of a drive-by or pull clip? Normally I wouldn't ask, but that IS one of the setups I'm contemplating, so I am VERY curious

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