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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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looking to replace exhaust on escos shortly , i know the magnex fits really well but i thought i read on here a while back the mongoose can sometimes foul on a bit of bulkhead or something ?.
is the mongoose a better exhaust (power wise)?
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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If fitted correctly you shouldn't have a problem with the Mongoose, got one on mine & its fine.Not sure about the power gains.
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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I would have thought the power difference would be minimal anyway so i wouldnt worry too much about that. I have a magnex and the fit is spot on. Ive heard a few people mention about the a poor fit on mongoose. Also, due to the magnex's design, you also get a bit more ground clearance, which is great if you live near those dodgy speed bumps, or if your drives on a slope.
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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Got a magnex on mine too and gotta admit it fits perfect and aint too loud either.
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Ive used both magnex and mongoose but i would say magnex is the best quality,sound and fitment.But each to there own i guess.
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by picky775
Ive used both magnex and mongoose but i would say magnex is the best quality,sound and fitment.But each to there own i guess.
Same here.
Had a Mongoose first but that was quickly replaced by a Magnex
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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magnex on mine nice low burble sound on idle fits a1 put power up to 235 0n standard car
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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i,ve got a magnex on mine and it fits great
and as said above you get plenty of ground clearance
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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Does the Magnex come with a performance Cat ? I know the Mongoose doesn't.
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ECOS95
Does the Magnex come with a performance Cat ? I know the Mongoose doesn't.
mines cat back
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ECOS95
Does the Magnex come with a performance Cat ? I know the Mongoose doesn't.
Mine has no cat
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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thanks for the replys , i know the magnex dearer than mongoose but think i'l get one .
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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belive it or not the magnex is quieter than the mongoose and less restrictive

harvy did test with monngoose/scorpion/magnex

magnex came out on top


cheer marco
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