Daily Driver: Stingers or Magnaflow? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

smbstyle · 01-14-2008, 02:27 PM

I'm looking for a cat-back, but am not sure what to do. I have heard the Borla's are too loud, and the Magnaflow's are too quiet. I'm looking for a good sounding cat-back, but need something that is somewhat tame on the highway, and isn't droning. How are the Borla's at highway speeds, any droning sounds, or are they pretty quiet just cruising? I also found the Magnaflow's for $330 shipped brand new, which seems like a steal and is hard to pass up. Ugh, I dont know what to do!

MrMach · 01-14-2008, 03:30 PM

SSS

ShapeShifter · 01-14-2008, 03:32 PM

would you be adding/or are you running an aftermarket mid-pipe? is your car auto or 5spd? in my case, i had Stingers w/ an O/R X and at 65mph i was at 2500rpm(auto)and my exhaust was insanely LOUD and unbearable...couldnt carry on a conversation,etc...i couldnt stand it honestly, but then i added Longtubes, and an O/R Prochamber and problem was solved...im guessing it was the prochamber, dunno....btw i have a GT...so i'll the the mach guys chime in.

smbstyle · 01-14-2008, 03:50 PM

I'd be running stock mid-pipe for the time being, and its a 5spd

ZincDude · 01-14-2008, 04:11 PM

Borlas are fine until you change the mid-pipe.

FloridaOrange · 01-14-2008, 04:11 PM

Magnapacks FTW!

TRMach1 · 01-14-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by smbstyle

I'd be running stock mid-pipe for the time being, and its a 5spd

In that case, go with the Borla's. That's the setup I have right now, and it sounds sweeeeeet. If you go with an o/r x or h, it will be too loud, at least for my ears, and all my neighbors!

06RR · 01-14-2008, 04:57 PM

Bassani...

swoop1156 · 01-14-2008, 05:23 PM

I have the Borla Stingers on there and it's just about perfect. I wanna throw the O/R H-Pipe I have in the corner on there, but from all that I've heard -- its just not worth the time.

mach1 03 · 01-14-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by smbstyle

I'd be running stock mid-pipe for the time being, and its a 5spd

I have the stingers with a catted bbk x (2 factory cats welded in) its pretty loud but at highway speeds in 5th with the windows up you can have a conversation without raising your voice at all, and if you have the ac/heat on past 2 you cant hear the exhaust. I love the sound of the stingers but right now for me it’s just a little to quiet and I will be swapping out the x for a o/r prochamber.

JDraper · 01-14-2008, 05:56 PM

I have the Borla Stinger cat-back with the rest of the exhaust being stock, and it's great on the highway. As said above, you can carry on a normal conversation at highway speed with no problems. I've only found a slight drone at 92 mph in 5th....

smbstyle · 01-14-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JDraper

I have the Borla Stinger cat-back with the rest of the exhaust being stock, and it's great on the highway. As said above, you can carry on a normal conversation at highway speed with no problems. I've only found a slight drone at 92 mph in 5th....

got any sound clips? I've yet to find sound clips of just Borla Stingers w/ stock mid

JDraper · 01-14-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by smbstyle

got any sound clips? I've yet to find sound clips of just Borla Stingers w/ stock mid

Only clip I have is one from Carlisle two years ago...

http://users.nmax.net/users/jsrdrape...s/burnout.mpeg

Blackpony04 · 01-14-2008, 06:19 PM

Stingers FTW! Stock middy and they hum nicely at 80. Great investment!

MoCkiN U · 01-14-2008, 06:27 PM

this wont help you as much cause this is with a O/R prochamber so assume that its a little quieter with stock catted mid pipe. This is with the magnapacks. I chose those only cause the backpressure sound from borlas often referred to as the "Borla Burble" annoyed me....

Some like it. I didnt. This first video gives you a good driving video of in car sound with the packs but unfortunately a changed mid pipe ***scroll to half way through for driving video***

BluByU · 01-14-2008, 06:37 PM

Borlas all the way!!!! Just got them on this past weekend!!!!! Quieter than my old exhaust!!!(SLP Loudmouth 1)Try driving everyday with those!!!!!

MattN03 · 01-14-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by swoop1156

I have the Borla Stingers on there and it's just about perfect. I wanna throw the O/R H-Pipe I have in the corner on there, but from all that I've heard -- its just not worth the time.

I have the MRT O/R h-pipe & Stingers and it's very loud, but I like it. Stingers by themselves sound nice and deep and not obnoxiously loud IMO.

DSG2003Mach1 · 01-14-2008, 07:01 PM

i had magnapacks with a stock midpipe and wanted to blow my brains out on the 10hour drive to NC, not friendly at all for long highway cruising

MoCkiN U · 01-14-2008, 08:22 PM

This is the hard thing about giving opinions on exhaust cause everyones view is so different. My best friend swears by borla and I swear by magnapacks. To each their own.

If possible try and hear a car local to you with those setups on them. There area lot of "dueling stang" videos on youtube and the like where you can hear multiple setups in one video from different stangs. Look for that.

Who knows in the end what you will like

San Pedro Mach · 01-14-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BluByU

Borlas all the way!!!! Just got them on this past weekend!!!!! Quieter than my old exhaust!!!(SLP Loudmouth 1)Try driving everyday with those!!!!!

I do.
LOL

MachGirl04 · 01-14-2008, 08:45 PM

Good thread b/c I just bought the Borlas, rest will be stock. They're not on yet so I've been wondering, too. I've heard them and I liked them in person, but people said OHH, that will be loud! I didn't think they were. I'll have more to say about it soon. Time to get them on and stop wondering!

Magnaflows are good also, and SSS. I've been around the exhaust clips thread and you can probably find all of these there, TONS of stuff. Good luck. All good choices.

BluByU · 01-14-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by San Pedro Mach

I do.
LOL

You need to step into the darkside!!!!!

Those Loudmouths get to ya

San Pedro Mach · 01-14-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BluByU

You need to step into the darkside!!!!!

Those Loudmouths get to ya

I'm already use to them.

Even with my stock H-pipe they sound freakin' loud.

Just1More · 01-14-2008, 10:00 PM

I'm also for the Stingers. I drove mine on a 12 hour drive and could carry on a conversation and enjoyed every minute of it. That was when I had the stock mid pipe.

When I had the longtubes installed and changed the midpipe it was loud all around especially when stepping on it. After I got it tuned, I didn't have the burble on decel like I had after the longtubes were put on. Now it seemed to deepen back up, but it is absolutely louder than when I had the stock mid pipe in.

The best way to choose would be to listen in person, or search online for a ton of sound clips.

2sick4v's · 01-15-2008, 09:57 PM

honestly for any mustang borla is the best imho. they have such a nice tone that no other system has. when you hear borla in person its like music to the ears. if i your the chambered muffler type of guy like me mac is also great but you'll need an aftermarket midpipe otherwise its really quiet almsot like stock.

01-14-2008, 02:27 PM	#1
smbstyle Guest Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 448	Daily Driver: Stingers or Magnaflow? I'm looking for a cat-back, but am not sure what to do. I have heard the Borla's are too loud, and the Magnaflow's are too quiet. I'm looking for a good sounding cat-back, but need something that is somewhat tame on the highway, and isn't droning. How are the Borla's at highway speeds, any droning sounds, or are they pretty quiet just cruising? I also found the Magnaflow's for $330 shipped brand new, which seems like a steal and is hard to pass up. Ugh, I dont know what to do!

01-14-2008, 03:30 PM	#2
MrMach Former DSMer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 40	Re: Daily Driver: Stingers or Magnaflow? SSS __________________ 03 DSG Mach 1; MAC O/R H, SSS Catback Born: July 25th, 2003

01-14-2008, 03:32 PM	#3
ShapeShifter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Juan,Texas Posts: 491	Re: Daily Driver: Stingers or Magnaflow? would you be adding/or are you running an aftermarket mid-pipe? is your car auto or 5spd? in my case, i had Stingers w/ an O/R X and at 65mph i was at 2500rpm(auto)and my exhaust was insanely LOUD and unbearable...couldnt carry on a conversation,etc...i couldnt stand it honestly, but then i added Longtubes, and an O/R Prochamber and problem was solved...im guessing it was the prochamber, dunno....btw i have a GT...so i'll the the mach guys chime in. __________________ 12.79 @ 105 NA Auto 2V

01-14-2008, 03:50 PM	#4
smbstyle Guest Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 448	Re: Daily Driver: Stingers or Magnaflow? I'd be running stock mid-pipe for the time being, and its a 5spd

01-14-2008, 04:11 PM	#5
ZincDude Slow Mach 1 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 1,288	Re: Daily Driver: Stingers or Magnaflow? Borlas are fine until you change the mid-pipe.

01-14-2008, 04:11 PM	#6
FloridaOrange SCS Homie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 3,643	Re: Daily Driver: Stingers or Magnaflow? Magnapacks FTW!

01-14-2008, 04:57 PM	#8
06RR Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Little Rock Posts: 211	Re: Daily Driver: Stingers or Magnaflow? Bassani... __________________ 06 CBR 1K....sorta stock..... 03 M1 Torch Red..Bassani CB, UPR O/R X, Dynospeed tune, 315 555R's, JLT flamed CAI, FRPP 4.10's, Steeda Tri Ax , clutch quad and Fire wall Adj, Zex wet shot...... http://ken-collins.smugmug.com/photo...52_zSRpX-O.jpg

01-14-2008, 05:23 PM	#9
swoop1156 Parked again... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 2,041	Re: Daily Driver: Stingers or Magnaflow? I have the Borla Stingers on there and it's just about perfect. I wanna throw the O/R H-Pipe I have in the corner on there, but from all that I've heard -- its just not worth the time. __________________ Sold but not forgotten... 2004 Torch Red Mach 1 IUP / 5-Speed Mach #238576 Modifications \| Borla Stinger's \| Painted C&L Intake \| 15% Tint \| Powdercoated Valve Covers \| '01 Cobra Tails \| '04 Cobra Mirrors \| '01 Cobra Bumper \| '01 Bullitt Skirts \| FR500 Steering Wheel \| MGW Shifter \| 3/8" Spacer \| IAC Restrictor \| 17x9/10.5 Mach's \| 275/315 Vredestein's \| MM Subframe Connectors \| Tokico D-Spec's \| MM 4-Bolt C/C Plates \| H&R Super Sport's \| Build Number \| #6935 of 7182

01-14-2008, 05:56 PM	#11
JDraper On Permanant Vacation Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: McVeytown, PA Posts: 5,015	Re: Daily Driver: Stingers or Magnaflow? I have the Borla Stinger cat-back with the rest of the exhaust being stock, and it's great on the highway. As said above, you can carry on a normal conversation at highway speed with no problems. I've only found a slight drone at 92 mph in 5th.... __________________ And then one day you find, 10 years have got behind you, no one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun.. 18 Shelby GT 350 04 Mach 1 (Sold 9/1/2018 ) 18 Ford Explorer XLT 17 Mustang GT/CS Convertible 16 Fusion SE AWD Ecoboost 10 Fusion SE V6 66 289 Mustang Hardtop Restomod

01-14-2008, 06:19 PM	#14
Blackpony04 Free Thanks to the Brave! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Niagara County, NY Posts: 3,220	Re: Daily Driver: Stingers or Magnaflow? Stingers FTW! Stock middy and they hum nicely at 80. Great investment! __________________ Mark Recovering Mach Addict

01-14-2008, 06:27 PM	#15
MoCkiN U Senior Mach Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 575	Re: Daily Driver: Stingers or Magnaflow? this wont help you as much cause this is with a O/R prochamber so assume that its a little quieter with stock catted mid pipe. This is with the magnapacks. I chose those only cause the backpressure sound from borlas often referred to as the "Borla Burble" annoyed me.... Some like it. I didnt. This first video gives you a good driving video of in car sound with the packs but unfortunately a changed mid pipe *scroll to half way through for driving video* __________________ 03 Azure Blue mach 310 RWHP 332 RWTQ STD DynoTuneMP in Stillman, IL O/R Prochamber Mid Pipe w/ Magnapack Catback FRPP 4.10 Gears JLT RAI MGW Shifter H&R Super Sport Springs w/Tokico Shocks Chrome bullet replica 18X9 & 18X10 Roush front fascia Stalker sides Custom valve cover and engine bay trim Pics: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v5...Glow/MACH%201/

01-14-2008, 06:37 PM	#16
BluByU Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Bay Area Posts: 533	Re: Daily Driver: Stingers or Magnaflow? Borlas all the way!!!! Just got them on this past weekend!!!!! Quieter than my old exhaust!!!(SLP Loudmouth 1)Try driving everyday with those!!!!! __________________ Hello 2003 AZURE BLUE Just a lil somethin'

01-14-2008, 07:01 PM	#18
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: Daily Driver: Stingers or Magnaflow? i had magnapacks with a stock midpipe and wanted to blow my brains out on the 10hour drive to NC, not friendly at all for long highway cruising __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

01-14-2008, 08:22 PM	#19
MoCkiN U Senior Mach Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 575	Re: Daily Driver: Stingers or Magnaflow? This is the hard thing about giving opinions on exhaust cause everyones view is so different. My best friend swears by borla and I swear by magnapacks. To each their own. If possible try and hear a car local to you with those setups on them. There area lot of "dueling stang" videos on youtube and the like where you can hear multiple setups in one video from different stangs. Look for that. Who knows in the end what you will like __________________ 03 Azure Blue mach 310 RWHP 332 RWTQ STD DynoTuneMP in Stillman, IL O/R Prochamber Mid Pipe w/ Magnapack Catback FRPP 4.10 Gears JLT RAI MGW Shifter H&R Super Sport Springs w/Tokico Shocks Chrome bullet replica 18X9 & 18X10 Roush front fascia Stalker sides Custom valve cover and engine bay trim Pics: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v5...Glow/MACH%201/

01-14-2008, 08:45 PM	#21
MachGirl04 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: IL Posts: 4,466	Re: Daily Driver: Stingers or Magnaflow? Good thread b/c I just bought the Borlas, rest will be stock. They're not on yet so I've been wondering, too. I've heard them and I liked them in person, but people said OHH, that will be loud! I didn't think they were. I'll have more to say about it soon. Time to get them on and stop wondering! Magnaflows are good also, and SSS. I've been around the exhaust clips thread and you can probably find all of these there, TONS of stuff. Good luck. All good choices. __________________ Angela -------------- 2004 Mach 1, Oxford White, Auto 18" Wheel Replica Magnum 500s, BFG KDWs, Borla Catback, K&N FIPKII, & too much bling to list 1994 T-Bird LX, V8, Black 1990 Mustang LX 5.0, Vert, 7-Up Special 2004 Mustang Coupe, V6, Torch Red ( That's all for now. )

01-14-2008, 10:00 PM	#24
Just1More Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern, MD Posts: 309	Re: Daily Driver: Stingers or Magnaflow? I'm also for the Stingers. I drove mine on a 12 hour drive and could carry on a conversation and enjoyed every minute of it. That was when I had the stock mid pipe. When I had the longtubes installed and changed the midpipe it was loud all around especially when stepping on it. After I got it tuned, I didn't have the burble on decel like I had after the longtubes were put on. Now it seemed to deepen back up, but it is absolutely louder than when I had the stock mid pipe in. The best way to choose would be to listen in person, or search online for a ton of sound clips. __________________ Current Stable: 04 Mach 1 5spd IUP: Current mods: Stingers, Pro 5.0, Fiore FWA and Quadrant, C&L intake, BBK longtubes and H pipe, Custom tuned, Deep dish 10.5x17 Mach rears. 86 SVO: Bone stock with 986 miles 13 V6: Wife's aka Kermit (Gotta have it green), MCA package Gone but not forgotten: 03 SVT focus (loved that little buggy) 99 Contour SVT 85 Pontiac STE (factory electronic suspension and a dash like rad racer)

01-15-2008, 09:57 PM	#25
2sick4v's Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 251	Re: Daily Driver: Stingers or Magnaflow? honestly for any mustang borla is the best imho. they have such a nice tone that no other system has. when you hear borla in person its like music to the ears. if i your the chambered muffler type of guy like me mac is also great but you'll need an aftermarket midpipe otherwise its really quiet almsot like stock.

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