MagnaFlow or Agency Power ?? Which would you choose.

charlie89 · 12-20-2010, 06:10 AM

Hey guys..

Just about to purchase one of these two brands..

Question I have is which would you choose and why??

The magnaflow I can get for $902 + Shipping ($379) and the Agency for $850 + Shipping ($225). (Shipping is expensive because its going to Australia.)

1. Magnaflow Exhaust 16595 Cat Back Exhaust

or

2. Agency Power Catback Exhaust.

CrownR426 · 12-20-2010, 06:30 AM

imo agency looks better and less restriction = more power

Kastley85891 · 12-20-2010, 07:53 AM

Would it be cheaper considering the shipping to get a custom one built?

I think though I would go AP - cause I like the cans - you can prolly get it cheaper then that to.

charlie89 · 12-20-2010, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kastley85891

Would it be cheaper considering the shipping to get a custom one built?

I think though I would go AP - cause I like the cans - you can prolly get it cheaper then that to.

Not really, custom is actually more in Aus.. rather a bolt on

AP at $850 is the cheapest I could get...

Kastley85891 · 12-20-2010, 09:07 AM

^Really? I have no idea over there dude, obviously ;-)

Does it have to be either of those two?

Holliday · 12-20-2010, 04:40 PM

You also should consider the sound difference between these two? The Agency will be louder than the Magnaflow for sure. The one bad thing about the Magnaflow is those slip joints. If they are not installed correctly they will leak

Do you have a specific goal in mind? Like, sound, HP gains, etc?

Good luck

nogoodname · 12-20-2010, 04:42 PM

Magnaflow one has a X-pipe.... AP one has nothing.

Vegitto-kun · 12-20-2010, 05:15 PM

totally AP

magnaflow is just like stock. sure it will be better than stock but designwise its like the stock exhaust.

samb03 · 12-20-2010, 05:44 PM

I guess it depends on how important the money it to ya. 1281 for the magnaflow that has the X pipe. Scavenging is your friend. X pipes tend to tone down the exhaust note. I don't know how much that matters to ya. If you want something that is a little more suttle I would go that route. I don't know if it is worth $206. I am sure they are both fine exhaust.

charlie89 · 12-20-2010, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kastley85891

^Really? I have no idea over there dude, obviously ;-)

Does it have to be either of those two?

Yeah..

Doesn't have to be those two.. Just trying to get a cat-back under $1000 so I dont pay tax etc..

I assumed the magnaflow was better as it retails for $1600 and the AP for $1000..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holliday

You also should consider the sound difference between these two? The Agency will be louder than the Magnaflow for sure. The one bad thing about the Magnaflow is those slip joints. If they are not installed correctly they will leak

Do you have a specific goal in mind? Like, sound, HP gains, etc?

Good luck

I do indeed like it fairly loud, at the end of the day thats why I want an exhaust.. But no stupidly loud.. hp gain would beneficial..

EVL370 · 12-20-2010, 06:38 PM

If your in Aust, buy a X-force system

Bang! - no duty

charlie89 · 12-20-2010, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EVL370

If your in Aust, buy a X-force system

Bang! - no duty

X-Force is el-cheapo quality..

BalanBro · 12-20-2010, 10:05 PM

Magnaflow uses 409 SS piping = FAIL. I would not consider it for that sole reason.

Boost_lee · 12-21-2010, 12:49 AM

Any way you can get an Invidia in the line up? I dont think its far from that price range, but then again, I'm not so sure in AUS.
...This is assuming you wouldn't consider a Fast Intentions unit

Holliday · 12-21-2010, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlie89

Yeah..

I do indeed like it fairly loud, at the end of the day thats why I want an exhaust.. But no stupidly loud.. hp gain would beneficial..

The Invidia CBE might be good for your price and it won't be annoying loud!

Just a quick search and I find it here: http://vr-speed.com/store/invidia-hs...ck-p-9133.html

Not sure if they ship to down under but it's a start

12-20-2010, 06:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
charlie89 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Australia, Perth Posts: 16 Drives: MY10 370Z Rep Power: 15	MXP or HKS Hi Power ?? Which would you choose. Hey guys.. Just about to purchase one of these two brands.. Question I have is which would you choose and why?? The magnaflow I can get for $902 + Shipping ($379) and the Agency for $850 + Shipping ($225). (Shipping is expensive because its going to Australia.) 1. Magnaflow Exhaust 16595 Cat Back Exhaust or 2. Agency Power Catback Exhaust. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370Z Coupe 6SM Last edited by charlie89; 12-31-2010 at 02:50 AM. Reason: Changed to MXP or HKS from agency/magnaflow

12-20-2010, 06:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	imo agency looks better and less restriction = more power __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

12-20-2010, 07:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kastley85891 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ATX 370 - Sold Posts: 1,149 Drives: 2003 Wagon Rep Power: 18	Would it be cheaper considering the shipping to get a custom one built? I think though I would go AP - cause I like the cans - you can prolly get it cheaper then that to. __________________ Boosted V8 hunter 2850 lbs and 375WHP

12-20-2010, 09:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kastley85891 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ATX 370 - Sold Posts: 1,149 Drives: 2003 Wagon Rep Power: 18	^Really? I have no idea over there dude, obviously ;-) Does it have to be either of those two? __________________ Boosted V8 hunter 2850 lbs and 375WHP

12-20-2010, 04:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 38 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 17	You also should consider the sound difference between these two? The Agency will be louder than the Magnaflow for sure. The one bad thing about the Magnaflow is those slip joints. If they are not installed correctly they will leak Do you have a specific goal in mind? Like, sound, HP gains, etc? Good luck __________________

12-20-2010, 04:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	Magnaflow one has a X-pipe.... AP one has nothing.

12-20-2010, 05:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	totally AP magnaflow is just like stock. sure it will be better than stock but designwise its like the stock exhaust.

12-20-2010, 05:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
samb03 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: western Oklahoma Posts: 164 Drives: Black Cherry Sport Rep Power: 15	I guess it depends on how important the money it to ya. 1281 for the magnaflow that has the X pipe. Scavenging is your friend. X pipes tend to tone down the exhaust note. I don't know how much that matters to ya. If you want something that is a little more suttle I would go that route. I don't know if it is worth $206. I am sure they are both fine exhaust.

12-20-2010, 06:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
EVL370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 209 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	If your in Aust, buy a X-force system Bang! - no duty

12-20-2010, 10:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1111	Magnaflow uses 409 SS piping = FAIL. I would not consider it for that sole reason. __________________ 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG P31 Sedan, ROW, aFe, Eurocharged Dyno Tune. 438WHP/415WTQ 2010 SOLD: 40th Anniversary 370z

12-21-2010, 12:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	Any way you can get an Invidia in the line up? I dont think its far from that price range, but then again, I'm not so sure in AUS. ...This is assuming you wouldn't consider a Fast Intentions unit

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