Ford Racing Ford Racing Part# M-5230-GTA
#41
SUPERCHARGED RED ROCKET ------------------Master-Moderator
After comparing the Borla stingers, and Steeda version along with the FRPP..I stand corrected guys, you were correct all along, the FRPP version are made by Borla..Guess, I just assumed if the FRPP cold air kit, is made by Steeda, that the same would also be true, concerning the FRPP axle back..Therefore, you all have my apologies..I was wrong
#42
This picture use to have the Borla logo on it. Its the FRPP V-6 muffler. It looks just like the GTAs. I'm guessing Borla can build a unique muffler for a big customer like Ford.
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=7706
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=7706
#43
Ok, Tres, I'm following what you're saying on this now. Whenever you used the word "oval" I thought you were referring to the Stingers. I was comparing the "S" to the oval, milder ones. The Borlas (oval) and the mystery mufflers are different.
#44
I bought Flowmasters but I don't want the exhaust that loud. Somewhere between stock and Flowmaster would be good. This sounds like it might be a good choice.
Has anyone actually gotten the M-5230-GTA Mufflers installed and can comment on them?
Has anyone actually gotten the M-5230-GTA Mufflers installed and can comment on them?
#46
Originally Posted by DUD121
Blaster,
Type in M-5230-GTA into the search. The second thread (started by "drooks") might be of some help to you, or all the threads (approx 6) for that matter.
Type in M-5230-GTA into the search. The second thread (started by "drooks") might be of some help to you, or all the threads (approx 6) for that matter.
#47
I do remember reading somebody putting on the GTA's and not being too happy with them as they weren't much more than stock. I have the "S" type/5GT and they sound great. Louder and deeper for sure, but not obnoxious.
#48
Originally Posted by DUD121
I do remember reading somebody putting on the GTA's and not being too happy with them as they weren't much more than stock. I have the "S" type/5GT and they sound great. Louder and deeper for sure, but not obnoxious.
#49
You might want to just stick with the Flowmasters then. There was a side by side Borla "S"/Flowmaster vid (no longer working) on here and the Borlas were definitely louder/deeper. If the Flow drone is bothersome to you the Borla "S" would be too much and the GTA may well be close to what you already have. Theres probably a good reason you don't hear much feedback on the GTA's around here and it's not because guys/gals on this site haven't done a ton of experimenting with everything out there.
#50
Originally Posted by DUD121
You might want to just stick with the Flowmasters then. There was a side by side Borla "S"/Flowmaster vid (no longer working) on here and the Borlas were definitely louder/deeper. If the Flow drone is bothersome to you the Borla "S" would be too much and the GTA may well be close to what you already have. Theres probably a good reason you don't hear much feedback on the GTA's around here and it's not because guys/gals on this site haven't done a ton of experimenting with everything out there.
#51
Originally Posted by blaster
But I really can't afford to be buying mufflers to try on for sound <g> so I think I will stick with these for now.
6/4/05: Bought SLP PowerFlos new ($342)
8/19/05: Bought SLP Loudmouths used ($175)
9/12/05: Sold PowerFlos (-$275)
1/16/06: Bought Magnaflows used ($220)
2/17/06: Traded Loudmouths for Bassanis used ($0 + shipping)
2/20/06: Sold Magnaflows (-$250)
8/4/06: Traded Bassanis for Magnaflows used ($0 + shipping)
Bottom line: I have spent about $210 total on mufflers (plus some shipping costs, so maybe around $320 altogether??), and I've been able to experiment with several kinds of mufflers on several different exhaust set-ups. And I actually have less invested now than when I bought my first set back in June 2005.
#53
Originally Posted by don_w
You should consider selling/trading mufflers. That's what I've done off and on over the past year. And generally, all it costs me is shipping. Try to follow this:
6/4/05: Bought SLP PowerFlos new ($342)
8/19/05: Bought SLP Loudmouths used ($175)
9/12/05: Sold PowerFlos (-$275)
1/16/06: Bought Magnaflows used ($220)
2/17/06: Traded Loudmouths for Bassanis used ($0 + shipping)
2/20/06: Sold Magnaflows (-$250)
8/4/06: Traded Bassanis for Magnaflows used ($0 + shipping)
6/4/05: Bought SLP PowerFlos new ($342)
8/19/05: Bought SLP Loudmouths used ($175)
9/12/05: Sold PowerFlos (-$275)
1/16/06: Bought Magnaflows used ($220)
2/17/06: Traded Loudmouths for Bassanis used ($0 + shipping)
2/20/06: Sold Magnaflows (-$250)
8/4/06: Traded Bassanis for Magnaflows used ($0 + shipping)
#54
Originally Posted by blaster
That's wild. You *have* been thru some mufflers. Do you have racks available so you can change them while standing or are you on your back? After 3 times on my back in 8 days I decided to give it a break!
BTW, that list was just the buying/selling/trading sequence. I changed them out a few more times than that just to hear differences (whenever I had two different sets laying around). For example, in between 1/28/06 and 2/10/06, I took the Magnaflows off and put the LMs back on to see if they sounded any better once the supercharger was installed. They didn't, so I swapped them back again, and got rid of the LMs. Heck, I have a set of stock cans here now too. I may throw them on just to see how they sound compared to the Magnaflows.
Oh, and I shipped out the Bassanis today. The shipping was $19. So, my total cost for switching from the Bassanis to the Magnaflows was $19.
#55
Originally Posted by TacoBill
I haven't heard these personally, but I read that they're only slightly louder than stock.
What you need is a set of these...
What you need is a set of these...
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