JIC Magic and Turbo?

[LinuxRacr]

I was just wondering if the resonator on the JIC 505 Sus Catback would cause any backpressure or HP loss? I know removing it would make my JIC sound like crap though.

 

[Chojin]

Hey Linux,

I have the JIC 505 SUS Cat-Back and removed its resonator (only 1.5" inside diameter) and replaced it with a 2.5" O.D. Magnaflow resonator. There will be less back pressure, but since you're turbo'd, that's a good thing. There will be a slight increase in HP due to the removal of the exhaust restriction. With the Magnaflow resonator in place, it does not sound like crap, just a bit louder than before.

-Shawn

 

[ARD MP5]

Nice. I might have to do that. What's up Shawn. Do you have the part number for the MF you used??

Thanks, Rishie

 

[PaulMP3]

Hey Linux,

I have the JIC 505 SUS Cat-Back and removed its resonator (only 1.5" inside diameter) and replaced it with a 2.5" O.D. Magnaflow resonator. There will be less back pressure, but since you're turbo'd, that's a good thing. There will be a slight increase in HP due to the removal of the exhaust restriction. With the Magnaflow resonator in place, it does not sound like crap, just a bit louder than before.

-Shawn

I wanted the JIC exhaust but this is what held me back. I got the JIC canister and a magnaflow 2.5"ID high flow resonator and a full 2.5" exhaust. It sounds real nice with my setup, b4 i had no resonator and it was to loud for me, i had to keep the silencer in. Now no silencer and it sounds great.

 

[Chojin]

Hey Rishie,

The MagnaFlow p/n is 14416 -> 4" Round Stainless Steel Body w/2.5" in/out.

-Shawn

 

[PaulMP3]

i wanted to take an inside pic too, but i forgot my camera.

 

[LinuxRacr]

Hey Linux,

I have the JIC 505 SUS Cat-Back and removed its resonator (only 1.5" inside diameter) and replaced it with a 2.5" O.D. Magnaflow resonator. There will be less back pressure, but since you're turbo'd, that's a good thing. There will be a slight increase in HP due to the removal of the exhaust restriction. With the Magnaflow resonator in place, it does not sound like crap, just a bit louder than before.

-Shawn

What was the cost of that resonator??

 

[RAAZ227]

Hey Linux,

I have the JIC 505 SUS Cat-Back and removed its resonator (only 1.5" inside diameter) and replaced it with a 2.5" O.D. Magnaflow resonator. There will be less back pressure, but since you're turbo'd, that's a good thing. There will be a slight increase in HP due to the removal of the exhaust restriction. With the Magnaflow resonator in place, it does not sound like crap, just a bit louder than before.

-Shawn

Prolly hear more turbo spool!

 

[LinuxRacr]

No one can give me the cost of the Magnaflow Resonator? (shrug)

 

[MP3skaterNC]

yes i need to know this too, i need to remove my bottleneck...

 

[Chojin]

Hey Guys,

Sorry for the delay in responding. The resonator retails for about $60-$70 and can be bought at any muffler shop selling MagnaFlow products.

-Shawn

 

[MP3skaterNC]

thanks, i might do this next week.

 

[LinuxRacr]

My turn?

 

[MP3skaterNC]

sure. i keep puting it off, probably just going to go to a 3" system next year, and keep the jic in one piece.

 

[charles]

By the way, back-pressure is bad for any system, N/A or turbo.

 

[LinuxRacr]

OMFG! I just got back from having this piece installed at Kinney's Exaust Shop in Bedford, (this is a REAL exhaust shop), and I gotta say what a difference! My s*** spools right up, and takes off a lot better than before. I accually got up to 100 MPH so quickly, when usually I am right around 80 MPH. I had to back it off. My boost also went higher, so I think I will have to lower the boost a little. I also had the guys take pictures of the inside diameter before, and after. I will try to scan the pictures soon, but you gotta see this! After you see the difference, you will be a believer.

 

[PaulMP3]

good to hear.. when i had mine installed, it made no performance difference that i could reconize, but sure made it a lot quieter... The inside is a full 2.5"

 

[LinuxRacr]

The thing is, it's not really any louder, and doesn't feel that different, other than the fact that the speedo goes up faster. I noticed also that the wall I usually hit around 80 MPH does not exist anymore. I could accually feel it pulling all the way up to 100MPH without really struggling like it used to.

 

[LinuxRacr]

The pictures as promised!

Before

After:

 

[ELEmental59437]

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