Borla or Magnaflow for Hemi

[Overland]

I am trying to decide which exhaust to purchase.
What system is better the Borla or the Magnaflow?

[TechnoJeep]

Both are good systems. It all depends on what sound you want. I just finished installing the Magnaflow system this morning. I can tell you it's nice. It's a mellow/throaty sound. Still quiet while inside as well. I also noticed it improved the sound of my Airaid intake. I use to think the Airaid was a bit loud, but for whatever reason, they now sound nice together.

As far as Borla, again that is a good system as well. The Borla is a little louder, but still not abnoxious. The difference is Borla does not include a resonator at the end. From what I heard, it still works well and not too loud inside either. I personally wanted the Borla, but couldn't justify the price difference btw the two. I was able to get the Magnaflow for $414 shipped. The best price I was able to find on the Borla was $590.

Again, you will be happy with either. Good luck.

[ProjectWK]

I second the Magnalfow for $415 - but I'm thinking I might check out the Gibson when they release it. I had the Gibson on my 4.7 WJ and prefer the "sound"over the my current Magnaflow...

Oh and the Airaid & Magnaflow are awesome together! ;)

JOE

[TechnoJeep]

Originally posted by ProjectWK
I second the Magnalfow for $415 - but I'm thinking I might check out the Gibson when they release it. I had the Gibson on my 4.7 WJ and prefer the "sound"over the my current Magnaflow...

Oh and the Airaid & Magnaflow are awesome together! ;)

JOE

Just FYI, the Gibson is released. It's actually available now from Autoanything.com

[ProjectWK]

Huh. Maybe I'll order it... (in a few weeks) - gf would think I'm nutz just I just blew $700 at Justforjeeps tonight...

;)

Thanks!

JOE

[linuxkidd]

If ya wanna check out the borla on a Hemi powered WK:
http://pix.linuxkidd.com/v/Cherokee/Borla/

[Overland]

Thank you for the link.

[Overland]

Is it noisy inside the cabin ?
Do you feel any buzzing inside the cabin during acceleration or highway driving ?

[Street LX]

Can someone please get a better picture of the rear. A dead on center rear shot so I can see the tip

[TechnoJeep]

Originally posted by Overland
Is it noisy inside the cabin ?
Do you feel any buzzing inside the cabin during acceleration or highway driving ?

Are you asking about the Borla or Magnaflow? I have the Magnaflow and there is no buzzing sounds at all. It's a nice mellow/throaty sound. It's not noisy at all. It really is nice. To me, this is what the stock system should have sounded like. Only when you gun it do you get a much loader sound. Even so, it's a nice roar.

Again, I know the Borla sound is nice as well, just a little louder. For the price I think the Magnaflow is great. Installing was a little of a pain; took me 2.5 hrs due to getting it all lined up right. Had some initial problems lining up the hangers on the rear pipe such that they weren't stretched out too much. We did this with the Jeep up on ramps. I'm sure it would have gone faster if we had a lift. All in all still recommended.

StreetWK, are you looking for a rear shot of the Magnaflow or Borla?

[Street LX]

Either or Techno. I would just like to see someones tip lol.

[linuxkidd]

There's 2 shots of the back of my WK w/ the Borla Tip HERE (http://pix.linuxkidd.com/v/Cherokee/freshcleaning/)...

And as far as cabin noise for the Borla ( which there isn't much at all, no buzz, etc.. ), check HERE (http://pix.linuxkidd.com/v/Cherokee/Borla/inside_video/) ( All are links to specific areas of the site I posted before ).

I can't recommend the Borla HIGHLY ENOUGH! It absolutely rocks!
LK

[TechnoJeep]

Here's some shots of the Magnaflow. Have a few different angles for you.

[TechnoJeep]

Another.

[TechnoJeep]

Yet another..

[TechnoJeep]

Last one.

[Overland]

Sounds good - I am ordering the Borla.

[ProjectWK]

Overland - BTW theres a guy on JU selling his brand new (>100 miles) Magnaflow for like $200...

JOE

[ProjectWK]

Let me corerect myself, it's down to $150 + shipping... geezus that's a GREAT deal!

http://jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?t=721020&highlight=magnaflow

Sound clips of the 5.7 are available on the Magnaflow site - they even have a new clip of the SRT8!!:

http://www.magnaflow.com/04sound/04trucks.asp

- scroll down to the center of the page - blue WK...

More pics of the Magnaflow here:

http://community.webshots.com/album/226997336lvaeYN


JOE

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[Overland]

Why is he selling it.

I now see from the photos that the magnaflow is very similar to the original system with the rear part - Is that the resonator ?

[Street LX]

Check the classifieds here... He's a member here...

I think his wife thought it was too loud...

[ProjectWK]

Originally posted by StreetWK

I think his wife thought it was too loud...

Yup... :jammin:

JOE

[TheBackRoads]

Oh man that Borla sounds godly, im totally buying a borla system.

[AMW]

$100 plus shipping!

I just need to get it out of my garage at this point. It makes me sad every time I see it. If there is no interest, I may just put it back on and buy my wife a box of chocolates;)

I still can't believe nobody has taken this off of my hands as of yet!?

[TheBackRoads]

well if it fits a 96 I will buy it, but im sure it doesnt, but damn, Im drooling at the sound of the borla, sounds better on the jeep online than on a ford in real life!

[rp1790]

Originally posted by AMW
$100 plus shipping!

I just need to get it out of my garage at this point. It makes me sad every time I see it. If there is no interest, I may just put it back on and buy my wife a box of chocolates;)

I still can't believe nobody has taken this off of my hands as of yet!?

Well, for that price I'll buy it. Send me an email at rp1790@yahoo.com and we can arrange shipping and payment.

[AMW]

Thanks, Rick...hope you like it.

[onehothemi]

Go custom, better sound, and get any look you want.

[TheBackRoads]

what do you mean by custom? and where do you get stuff like that done?

[onehothemi]

midas, custom shop, american muffler, sports shop or anyone with a tig welder and a pipe bender lol there's always PVC tubes lol

[TheBackRoads]

hahahah PVC is last choice for me anyway, but i catch your drift. I want dual pipes myself on my Jeep and make people be like WOA DID I JUST SEE THAT!?!:wtf: