Magnaflow Reviews? Borla? 335i e90

ssdara · 04-12-2016, 04:23 PM

Finding good videos/reviews on these two exhausts is like pulling teeth. Does anyone have experience with these exhausts or how they compare to the HKS exhaust/BMW PE in terms of sound? I've heard PE is good but axle back and quad tips aren't too interesting too me, I rather get a whole system for the same price and I don't know how to cut my bumper lol.

I'm looking for a deep/ grumble/ exhaust that sounds good at low RPMs too. Not looking to spend over $1400, anyone got good recommendations?

C.Pop · 04-12-2016, 06:07 PM

Corsa. I get compliments on how the car sounds fairly often. I have the full corsa exhaust. Made a little more power too.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 04-12-2016, 06:14 PM

Corsa is pretty popular for the name brand exhausts. It really comes down to personal preference on the sound.

mike@x-ph.com · 04-12-2016, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ssdara

Finding good videos/reviews on these two exhausts is like pulling teeth. Does anyone have experience with these exhausts or how they compare to the HKS exhaust/BMW PE in terms of sound? I've heard PE is good but axle back and quad tips aren't too interesting too me, I rather get a whole system for the same price and I don't know how to cut my bumper lol.

I'm looking for a deep/ grumble/ exhaust that sounds good at low RPMs too. Not looking to spend over $1400, anyone got good recommendations?

These brands are not popular for the N54 engine ... I do agree with posts above about Corsa sounding good

Eternal_SIR · 04-12-2016, 07:09 PM

i have the borla and its deep but does drone at around 1700rpm. Also this is not a bolt on kit, you have to cut your OEM after resonator on a E90 and the Borla system is a slip on clamp fitting. I put it on my E92 and is decent minus the drone and new rattles in the back of the car, mainly rear sliding console. Waiting for parts to come in to fix the rattle

Sd335i2007 · 04-13-2016, 02:49 AM

I have a MagnaFlow w/x-pipe and 3" catless AR dp's. I'm happy with the sound and no drone what so ever. Aggressive but not the loudest on the market. I got the touring version but I sometimes wonder if I should have purchased the race version. I didn't want to be too loud and make some Honda's jealous....

cochran · 04-13-2016, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Sd335i2007

I have a MagnaFlow w/x-pipe and 3" catless AR dp's. I'm happy with the sound and no drone what so ever. Aggressive but not the loudest on the market. I got the touring version but I sometimes wonder if I should have purchased the race version. I didn't want to be too loud and make some Honda's jealous....

You replaced your resonator with xpipe?

Sd335i2007 · 04-13-2016, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sd335i2007

I have a MagnaFlow w/x-pipe and 3" catless AR dp's. I'm happy with the sound and no drone what so ever. Aggressive but not the loudest on the market. I got the touring version but I sometimes wonder if I should have purchased the race version. I didn't want to be too loud and make some Honda's jealous....

You replaced your resonator with xpipe?

Yes I did. I'll try and make a clip for you.

ssdara · 04-13-2016, 04:08 PM

Cool thanks for the info guys, much appreciated! I will look into the corsa catback.

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I have a MagnaFlow w/x-pipe and 3" catless AR dp's. I'm happy with the sound and no drone what so ever. Aggressive but not the loudest on the market. I got the touring version but I sometimes wonder if I should have purchased the race version. I didn't want to be too loud and make some Honda's jealous....

Yeah the Magnaflow sport version is two separate mufflers so I would definitely opt for that. Have to be louder than all the diesel trucks in Louisiana, more so than the Hondas

Just a 3 · 04-19-2016, 08:57 AM

I am going through the exact same dilemma for my N55 E90 Sedan - Have quotes for Magnaflow (race) and Corsa, and in video clips both seem similar in sound. Does anyone know which one is more aggressive? Not planning to do any other mods for now. Was also thinking PE Mod or axle back PE - how do these options compare with Corsa/Magnaflow?

ssdara · 04-23-2016, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Just a 3

I am going through the exact same dilemma for my N55 E90 Sedan - Have quotes for Magnaflow (race) and Corsa, and in video clips both seem similar in sound. Does anyone know which one is more aggressive? Not planning to do any other mods for now. Was also thinking PE Mod or axle back PE - how do these options compare with Corsa/Magnaflow?

Hey I'M THE OP. Just got Corsa Catback installed. I heard the Magnaflow isn't as good. Corsa is definitely great, low grumble with sick sound at full throttle. Also, no drone, which I think Corsa spends R&D on.

Just a 3 · 04-24-2016, 03:59 PM

Thank you OP. Do you have other mods like DP? Since I am not planning on changing the OE DP, I am interested if the Corsa is loud enough on its own.

Just a 3 · 04-24-2016, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Just a 3

I am going through the exact same dilemma for my N55 E90 Sedan - Have quotes for Magnaflow (race) and Corsa, and in video clips both seem similar in sound. Does anyone know which one is more aggressive? Not planning to do any other mods for now. Was also thinking PE Mod or axle back PE - how do these options compare with Corsa/Magnaflow?

Hey I'M THE OP. Just got Corsa Catback installed. I heard the Magnaflow isn't as good. Corsa is definitely great, low grumble with sick sound at full throttle. Also, no drone, which I think Corsa spends R&D on.

Sorry my reply got typed into a new post. Pls see my post. Thx

ssdara · 04-24-2016, 07:32 PM

Stock downpipes and it sounds great. Not a fan of axle backs they just change sound not performance. I cant imagine it sounding better with downpipes just louder? I hear gurgles and pops on downshifts now(automatic) and sounds very import sporty now. I can email you a sound clip...

STR8-6IX · 02-21-2017, 01:18 PM

Magnaflow muffler and secondary cat delete sounds great.

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ssdara Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA iTrader: (1)	Magnaflow Reviews? Borla? 335i e90 Finding good videos/reviews on these two exhausts is like pulling teeth. Does anyone have experience with these exhausts or how they compare to the HKS exhaust/BMW PE in terms of sound? I've heard PE is good but axle back and quad tips aren't too interesting too me, I rather get a whole system for the same price and I don't know how to cut my bumper lol. I'm looking for a deep/ grumble/ exhaust that sounds good at low RPMs too. Not looking to spend over $1400, anyone got good recommendations?
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C.Pop First Lieutenant 65 Rep 385 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Corsa. I get compliments on how the car sounds fairly often. I have the full corsa exhaust. Made a little more power too. __________________ 2007 E90, 6MT, VRSF 7" FMIC, RR DP's, Vargas Stage 2+ (19t unclipped), CP-e Charge Pipe/Tial BOV, BMS DCI, Fuel-it! Stg 2 LPFP, E66, 118k+ miles Brentuned
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3482 Rep 79,210 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	Corsa is pretty popular for the name brand exhausts. It really comes down to personal preference on the sound.
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Eternal_SIR Private First Class 49 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2007 335I RWD Coupe Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Surrey, BC iTrader: (1)	i have the borla and its deep but does drone at around 1700rpm. Also this is not a bolt on kit, you have to cut your OEM after resonator on a E90 and the Borla system is a slip on clamp fitting. I put it on my E92 and is decent minus the drone and new rattles in the back of the car, mainly rear sliding console. Waiting for parts to come in to fix the rattle __________________ 2007 335i E92 = Injen DCI, ER CP + Tial BOV, BMS OCC, BMS Cowel Filters, Borla Exhaust, Stoptech Sport Brake Kit, VRSF DP, VRSF 5" step IC, custom 25Row oil cooler, MHD Stg 1+ 91 V7.1
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Sd335i2007 Lieutenant 174 Rep 523 Posts Drives: E90/F80/E70 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SanDiego iTrader: (3) Garage List [10.00]	I have a MagnaFlow w/x-pipe and 3" catless AR dp's. I'm happy with the sound and no drone what so ever. Aggressive but not the loudest on the market. I got the touring version but I sometimes wonder if I should have purchased the race version. I didn't want to be too loud and make some Honda's jealous.... __________________ F80 Gintani downpipes/Gintani Crank Hub Fix AA midpipe paired Dinan exhaust KW V3 coilover, Forgeline wheels, Ecutek Custom Tune MS109 by Counterspace Garage , SDgarage Built
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Just a 3 Lieutenant 75 Rep 445 Posts Drives: 2011 335i prem sport perf pkge Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I am going through the exact same dilemma for my N55 E90 Sedan - Have quotes for Magnaflow (race) and Corsa, and in video clips both seem similar in sound. Does anyone know which one is more aggressive? Not planning to do any other mods for now. Was also thinking PE Mod or axle back PE - how do these options compare with Corsa/Magnaflow?
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Just a 3 Lieutenant 75 Rep 445 Posts Drives: 2011 335i prem sport perf pkge Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Thank you OP. Do you have other mods like DP? Since I am not planning on changing the OE DP, I am interested if the Corsa is loud enough on its own.
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ssdara Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA iTrader: (1)	Stock downpipes and it sounds great. Not a fan of axle backs they just change sound not performance. I cant imagine it sounding better with downpipes just louder? I hear gurgles and pops on downshifts now(automatic) and sounds very import sporty now. I can email you a sound clip...
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STR8-6IX Banned 560 Rep 2,825 Posts Drives: RWD 528i N52 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Magnaflow muffler and secondary cat delete sounds great.
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