My new Magnaflow Dual Exhaust!

CapuletX · #1 01-27-2012, 06:57 PM

Just got it installed today

Exhaust system cost about $650 and labour was $370. This video definitely doesn't do it justice, it absolutely roars in person! Sounds like she's rocking a V8

http://youtu.be/SlbBiCGfMNo?hd=1

Note: The trailer hitch had to be slightly trimmed to accommodate the tail pipes.

Magnaflow Part Number: 15773

Also had my CCFL Angel Eye Halo's wired! Attached a picture.

Caseywoods5 · #2 01-29-2012, 07:15 PM

sounds great man! i really like it! looks awesome as well! i wish the mechanic that did mine would have listened to me when i told him to route mine where i could put a spare and a receiver like your pipes are

FFparker · #3 01-29-2012, 07:26 PM

$900 on exhaust? Wow thats a rip off

BTJONESY · #4 01-29-2012, 07:28 PM

Sounds good man, but did you actually pay 1000 bucks for that all said and done?

The4x4Hick · #5 01-29-2012, 08:54 PM

yeah, that should have been like 300$ at the most? i could have done that for like 150$

Smasher · #6 01-29-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Caseywoods5

sounds great man! i really like it! looks awesome as well! i wish the mechanic that did mine would have listened to me when i told him to route mine where i could put a spare and a receiver like your pipes are

I hear ya! I'm going to end up having to bend mine out a bit so I can add a hitch in the spring time..mine came with the truck though, so I didn't have a say.

Sounds AWESOME man. I love Magnaflow

CapuletX · #7 01-30-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BTJONESY

Sounds good man, but did you actually pay 1000 bucks for that all said and done?

Yeah it really did come to near $1000 after all said and done. Labour ended up costing abit, and I probably could have got it done privately for less... But I don't think I could have gotten the exhaust itself for anything less than what I paid

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Originally Posted by Smasher

I hear ya! I'm going to end up having to bend mine out a bit so I can add a hitch in the spring time..mine came with the truck though, so I didn't have a say.

Sounds AWESOME man. I love Magnaflow

Thanks

I'm loving the sound too, taking every excuse to go driving just to hear it

I was originally gunna just get rid of my hitch all together but then it ended up proving it's worth when it snowed where I lived and had to pull something... So I decided to keep it.

I planned on having the shop bend the pipes to fit around the hitch but it was easier and less labour intensive for them to just trim the hitch!

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Originally Posted by Caseywoods5

sounds great man! i really like it! looks awesome as well! i wish the mechanic that did mine would have listened to me when i told him to route mine where i could put a spare and a receiver like your pipes are

Thanks! I probably wouldn't have gotten the duals if I couldn't keep my spare and trailer hitch, especially if it was the spare!

jonboy1799 · #8 01-30-2012, 06:17 PM

Sounds awesome!

Jimbo · #9 02-04-2012, 09:45 AM

I went to Magnaflow's website and had them email me their best price on the cat back dual exhaust....

Dear Customer,

Your Private Negotiated Price for the 1998-2008 Ranger/B3000/B4000 3.0L/4.0L V-6 Cat-Back Dual Exhaust -- 15773 is $452.48.

To purchase this item at this price, click this link:
http://www.magnaflowdirect.com/Produ...e=MAG15773&e=Y

If you would rather order by phone, then please contact us by calling (805) 466-4040.
We are available Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM Pacific Standard Time.

Thank you for shopping at Magnaflow Direct.com.

Magnaflow Direct.com
http://www.magnaflowdirect.com/

Logan03CO · #10 02-04-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbo

I went to Magnaflow's website....

That isn't the Magnaflow site. In fact, I don't believe that website (http://www.magnaflowdirect.com/) is even an authorized dealer...and they made the site name & logo very similar to trick people who don't do research.

See here (from the REAL Magnaflow site): http://www.magnaflow.com/03buyonline.asp?partnum=15773

Few highlights:

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MagnaFlow AUTHORIZED RETAILERS will have the badge to the right posted on their website. This badge show’s that the online MagnaFlow retailer is legitimate and valid. The dealer number and today's date must be present on the badge.

• Magnaflow’s Lifetime Warranty will only be honored on product purchased through an Authorized Retailer.
• Competitive Pricing.
• Seller’s with Product knowledge.
• Legitimate and Established Retailers.
• Manufacturer’s Support and Assistance.

MagnaFlow does NOT sell direct to customers and cannot field questions about delivery, inventory or pricing related to these links. Please contact the companies as referenced in the links below

Jimbo · #11 02-05-2012, 05:30 AM

Here's what their site says....

About Us

Magnaflow Direct.com is the online store for Concours Direct Inc. We are a Magnaflow authorized warehouse distributor that services the needs of our wholesale accounts, fleet accounts, and retail customers from coast to coast. We also ship to our international clients worldwide. All of Magnaflow's products are top quality with superior performance, sound, fit, and finish and are backed by Magnaflow's lifetime warranty. We also offer Magnaflow's quality direct fit replacement and performance catalytic converters at competitive prices. Magnaflow's parent company, Car Sound, is the leader in aftermarket replacement catalytic converters. Don't settle for an inferior "aluminized steel" system when you can get the best performance and quality with a Magnaflow stainless steel performance exhaust system.

We are a brick and mortar facility and our main warehouse is located at:

Concours Direct Inc.
3212 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
USA

Phone: (805) 466-4040
Fax: (805) 466-4090[/I]

Email: sales@magnaflowdirect.com

Logan03CO · #12 02-05-2012, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbo

Here's what their site says....

Ok, let's think about this one: If you were running an unofficial website (or even a "shady" one), would you ever say so on your own site?? Of course not!

On the other hand, the info I posted, is direct from the manufacturer itself.

They may be a warehouse distributor (which is also in doubt) but I doubt they are authorized for direct "end user" sales per Magnaflow's site. However, as you will read below, they have multiple companies setup to help get around this "issue" (aka shady).

Hell, even the website name of http://www.magnaflowdirect.com/ isn't allowable per Magnaflow itself. If they aren't even living up to the manufacturers requirements when it comes to a website name…how many other requirements do you think they are actually living up to? Probably little to none.

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Please Note: If you are creating an Online Shop or Website you MAY NOT use the Magnaflow name in your URL. Magnaflow is a registered trademark that belongs to Car Sound Exhaust System, Inc. Resellers that do so will be in direct violation of Car Sound's rights and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Also, just a little research reveals that the company has multiple names and websites (see link below)...no doubt it's been a way to get around the distributor vs. direct sales issue. Again, just seems shady to me….

Here is a thread (from a few years back) that Diablosport emailed to EVERY official distributor/seller to tell them they couldn't sell to this company because they were selling the items below the official resale policy (aka breaking the distributor vs. direct sales policies) http://www.modularrevolution.com/for...ad.php?p=14817. Warranty claims WERE denied.

I doubt you would ever have a problem with exhaust (warranty issues are slim). but sometimes if the pricing seems too good to be true....it IS too good to be true.

bluerang3r · #13 02-05-2012, 10:17 AM

dude man you got ripped off i would say.. my true duals with labor and 2 cherry bomb glasspacks with all new pipe after the header collector was like 500 with dual stainless steel tips parts and all

Logan03CO · #14 02-05-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bluerang3r

my true duals with labor and 2 cherry bomb glasspacks with all new pipe after the header collector was like 500 with dual stainless steel tips parts and all

Ok, but that's still far from a 100% all stainless steel Magnaflow setup....

Plus he is up in Canada, so the value he stated could be using that "funny money" of his.

I think the labor was on the high side (like he also mentioned), but that's just about right on the material side for that kit (online from authorized dealers for about $620). I think my Magnaflow setup was like $750 to $800 installed many years ago as well.

CapuletX · #15 02-05-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan03CO

Ok, but that's still far from a 100% all stainless steel Magnaflow setup....

Plus he is up in Canada, so the value he stated could be using that "funny money" of his.

I think the labor was on the high side (like he also mentioned), but that's just about right on the material side for that kit (online from authorized dealers for about $620). I think my Magnaflow setup was like $750 to $800 installed many years ago as well.

Haha, you've got the truth bang on! The exhaust system was $618.82 before crazy Canadian taxes. After tax it came to $692.85. I paid the same amount that an authorized Magnaflow dealer would sell it for

Attached a picture of the original invoice from the parts shop as well!