Magnaflow vs Tanabe
09-11-18, 05:52 PM
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Magnaflow vs Tanabe
I have been on the fence about ordering the Tanabe medallion exhaust for my '15 fsport and I stopped by a local exhaust shop today who quoted me just about half the price ($300 installed) to do an axle back with the Magnaflow mufflers. Not looking for any crazy sound, just something more noticeable and satisfying when giving it the juice. A lot of people have done the Tanabe but does anyone have a Magnaflow set up? Booked an appointment to do the Magnaflow on Friday so any input/advice is appreciated.
09-11-18, 08:02 PM
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It depends on the size of the mufflers. I’ve always done Magnaflow on my V6 Toyota trucks - and called the shop in my 5.7 V8 Tundra. Shop said it’s pretty significant.
I would guess Magnaflow is louder than Tanabe. I have Tanabe sitting in my garage awaiting install.
I’d be curious on Magnaflow though so hopefully someone chimes in.
I would guess Magnaflow is louder than Tanabe. I have Tanabe sitting in my garage awaiting install.
I’d be curious on Magnaflow though so hopefully someone chimes in.
09-11-18, 08:12 PM
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Maybe you've already seen them, but here's a few vids on an IS350 that might help...I don't know if videos can help you really hear exhaust note differences but it sounds similar to tanabe maybe a slightly deeper tone...
09-12-18, 10:22 AM
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I'll always buy a name brand axle back over custom. Most exhaust shops will cut up your stock exhaust which doesn't allow you to go back to stock.
Also you can always sell the brand name axle back later.
So lets do the Tanabe
-Josh
Also you can always sell the brand name axle back later.
So lets do the Tanabe
-Josh
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09-14-18, 12:38 AM
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Tanabe is awesome!!!! 31 minute install. If you like low-key. Zero rasp, doesn’t sound like a rice burner - and fits the GS style perfectly.
I can’t believe how well of a match the Tanabe axle back is for the GS350. The FSports should come stock with Tanabe!
I’ll post vids once YouTube lets me upload them.
I’d describe it as close to stock, but a tad bit of bass. It’s noticeable for an enthusiast, but I think if I baby the gas pedal for 5-6 trips with the wife I can slowly introduce her to the “new” sound without her noticing.
I can’t believe how well of a match the Tanabe axle back is for the GS350. The FSports should come stock with Tanabe!
I’ll post vids once YouTube lets me upload them.
I’d describe it as close to stock, but a tad bit of bass. It’s noticeable for an enthusiast, but I think if I baby the gas pedal for 5-6 trips with the wife I can slowly introduce her to the “new” sound without her noticing.
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09-14-18, 11:59 AM
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Tanabe is awesome!!!! 31 minute install. If you like low-key. Zero rasp, doesn’t sound like a rice burner - and fits the GS style perfectly.
I can’t believe how well of a match the Tanabe axle back is for the GS350. The FSports should come stock with Tanabe!
I’ll post vids once YouTube lets me upload them.
I’d describe it as close to stock, but a tad bit of bass. It’s noticeable for an enthusiast, but I think if I baby the gas pedal for 5-6 trips with the wife I can slowly introduce her to the “new” sound without her noticing.
I can’t believe how well of a match the Tanabe axle back is for the GS350. The FSports should come stock with Tanabe!
I’ll post vids once YouTube lets me upload them.
I’d describe it as close to stock, but a tad bit of bass. It’s noticeable for an enthusiast, but I think if I baby the gas pedal for 5-6 trips with the wife I can slowly introduce her to the “new” sound without her noticing.
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09-14-18, 11:38 PM
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Just had my magnaflow put on today and I gotta say I am more than impressed. Just watched all of FI4runner's videos of the Tanabe and although its impossible to tell by video, I'm fairly certain they are pretty dang close. I will try and get some videos of it and post for comparison. For $300 bucks out the door I am definitely happy with the results. Found a great local shop who is very well known and easy to work with. Not a true axle back as they simply cut the stock mufflers out and replaced with the magnaflow but it sounds really really good.
09-15-18, 12:11 AM
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Just had my magnaflow put on today and I gotta say I am more than impressed. Just watched all of FI4runner's videos of the Tanabe and although its impossible to tell by video, I'm fairly certain they are pretty dang close. I will try and get some videos of it and post for comparison. For $300 bucks out the door I am definitely happy with the results. Found a great local shop who is very well known and easy to work with. Not a true axle back as they simply cut the stock mufflers out and replaced with the magnaflow but it sounds really really good.
Although I don’t have any air leaks with Tanabe - it wasn’t confirmed, but I swear my Invidia mid-pipe didn’t match up well at the flanges and leaked on my old IS. Cutting stock mufflers out and replacing eliminates this possibility.
Good to hear it worked out for ya! Yea, videos are hard to tell! I’d be really interested in Magnaflow sound.
Do you have any muffler comparison pics? Are they about the same size as Tanabe? (I have pics vs stock in Joe-Z thread)
I put as many miles on my Tanabe as I could today, and enjoyed every second of the drive.
09-15-18, 04:13 AM
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Just had my magnaflow put on today and I gotta say I am more than impressed. Just watched all of FI4runner's videos of the Tanabe and although its impossible to tell by video, I'm fairly certain they are pretty dang close. I will try and get some videos of it and post for comparison. For $300 bucks out the door I am definitely happy with the results. Found a great local shop who is very well known and easy to work with. Not a true axle back as they simply cut the stock mufflers out and replaced with the magnaflow but it sounds really really good.
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09-16-18, 11:44 PM
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09-16-18, 11:54 PM
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Interesting - they look fairly large. And did they paint the ends because they welded the rod-hangers on?
I don’t recall my Magnaflows painted like that in the past. They must not have used stainless rod.
Interested in your vids tomorrow :-)
My Tanabe seems to have gotten louder after a few hundred miles. I hope it doesn’t continue to get louder. :-/
I don’t recall my Magnaflows painted like that in the past. They must not have used stainless rod.
Interested in your vids tomorrow :-)
My Tanabe seems to have gotten louder after a few hundred miles. I hope it doesn’t continue to get louder. :-/
09-16-18, 11:59 PM
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Funny you ask, that was the first thing my brother asked when he saw it. Wasn't told that it was going to be painted but like you said, they must not of used stainless rod so they went with some paint. Mildly annoying but not too worried about it seeing as how its not noticeable, obviously. Interesting to hear your Tanabe set up seems to have increased in volume. I am super curious to see how these change over this coming week, if at all.
09-17-18, 12:30 AM
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Yea, nobody will ever seem them. If it was a lifted truck I might be annoyed.
Yea, once the Tanabe quit smoking/smelling - maybe more like 200+ miles I guess since I went through a tank of fuel already. I’ve been driving it ever chance I get LOL.
It went from me thinking my wife wouldn’t notice, to - damnit - she’s going to notice. lol
Yea, once the Tanabe quit smoking/smelling - maybe more like 200+ miles I guess since I went through a tank of fuel already. I’ve been driving it ever chance I get LOL.
It went from me thinking my wife wouldn’t notice, to - damnit - she’s going to notice. lol