Exhaust Evaluation for 1.8t Jetta: MagnaFlow/CarSound

MagnaFlow/CarSound
22961 Arroyo Vista
Ranch Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(800) 959-9226
www.magnaflow.com

MSRP: $563.54 with limited lifetime warranty
Construction
56mm stainless steel; cat-back
Weight: 31.28 lb
Notes: Interesting design
Welds (rated on a scale of 1-5)
Neatness, evenness: 5
Splatter (lack of): 5
Smooth (5) vs. Lumpy (1): 5
Installation (rated on a scale of 1-5)
Hangers: 4
Tube junctions: 4
Alignment of flanges/fasteners: 4
Hardware (rated on a scale of 1-5)
Quality: 4
Material: 4
Installation/alignment/tightening: 3
Interference
Suspension: None
Floorpan: None
Other: None
Sonic Performance
Decibels at idle: 87
Decibels under load: 85
Resonance/drone: None
Rattles: None
Tone (rated on a 1-5 scale): 3
Notes: Very quiet

Bottom line: Well made, good quality material, decent sound, great warranty.

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