Is it a stupid idea/a waste to put a performance muffler on an automatic Mazda3?

[gidgey]

I loooove the muffled deep roar of these performance mufflers, but is it worth it to put one on an automatic?

 

[gidgey]

Oh, P.S. I am from CA.

 

[AzMz3]

Why not? There are a few exhaust kits you can get and stay CARB legal.
Having an auto should not stop you from modding it.
Do it.

 

[gidgey]

Why not? There are a few exhaust kits you can get and stay CARB legal.
Having an auto should not stop you from modding it.
Do it.

Any leads where I can find a brand that works with the Mazda3? I've been listening to a bunch of sweeeet muffler sounds on the net...

 

[zoomzoom485]

Magnaflow makes an exhaust system that sounds awesome. Borla and HKS make one also but it is for the 5-door only. These are the only three reputable brands that i have found. There are a couple of fly-by-nighters that make them but i dont trust that.

 

[rodslinger]

I loooove the muffled deep roar of these performance mufflers, but is it worth it to put one on an automatic?

Horsepower is horsepower and more is always better regardless of how it gets to the ground.

 

[silla3]

Magnaflow makes an exhaust system that sounds awesome. Borla and HKS make one also but it is for the 5-door only. These are the only three reputable brands that i have found. There are a couple of fly-by-nighters that make them but i dont trust that.

i have the magnaflow exhaust on my 04 3 hatch, starts off cold and quiet then gos to very mild, just a little bit louder than stock, its ok but wouldn't suggest it. go with somthing else...

 

[KoRn]

Not true. I have the borla catback on my sedan. It fits on there fine. The tip is just a little bit pushed back. Since, the sedan is longer than the hatch.

Magnaflow makes an exhaust system that sounds awesome. Borla and HKS make one also but it is for the 5-door only. These are the only three reputable brands that i have found. There are a couple of fly-by-nighters that make them but i dont trust that.

 

[BC3I]

yea i have an auto and mine sounds very nice... it has a very deep sound to it

 

[mobomelter]

i had an exhaust on my automatic focus. it sounded nice until i screwed it up....

 

[WetsuitxNinja]

The small gains you get may not be worth it, but the mellow purr is. oh and I have the vibrant, I had some issues with fitment, nothing alittle welding couldnt fix.

 

[Pumbaaw]

HKS is nice, but its too loud for my taste. I havent heard any other exhaust at the moment yet except that one on the mz3

 

[bazooka joe]

i think most do it for the look and sound as the true gains are very small