Magnaflow catback install question

[Gee Man]

I'm installing a magnaflow catback on my 07 ST V8 this weekend and am not sure if there is a crush gasket needed between the cats and the new catback section? Anyone who has done this install have any tips?

 

[06bluez]

There is a gasket but I reused it... I have a Gibson catback and had fitment issues near the drivers rear CV joint and the spare tire so hope the magnaflow doesn't have that issue...

 

[Gee Man]

To any who come across this post in the future and need this info, I found this, WALKER® EXHAUST SYSTEMS :: E-Catalog Lookup I am assuming this is the right gasket, WALKER® EXHAUST SYSTEMS :: E-Catalog Lookup ordering now, I will only reply again to this post if there is something to add after the job is done.

 

[Gee Man]

Well, the weather was perfect for wrenching yesterday, so I spent the day on my back in the driveway. Well worth it though, the Magnaflow sounds so much better, it actually sounds like I drive a V8 now. As a bonus, smoother pedal response and slight bump in the seat-of-the-pants-o-meter as far as acceleration goes. Anyone on the fence, go for it. The nice thing is its still relatively quiet in the driveway, which helps keeps the missus happy. And I did need to replace the gasket between the cat and the catback, and the part number above it correct. The toughest part is getting the old exhaust out. A cut off wheel on an angle grinder, or a sawzall, is your friend here.