VegaStang

How will adding the Ford x-pipe change the sound of my new Supreme axlebacks?

Kryten

I added the Ford X-pipe after driving a couple of hundred miles on the Supremes. What I noticed in terms of sound was that the the exhaust was a bit louder and slightly higher pitched overall. I can now really feel the exhaust system rumble through my feet. The exhaust is smoother during both idle and under load, a more continuous flow sound rather that the "motorboat" or gurgling sound previously.

Acceleration is more forceful, but also smoother. Adding the X-pipe seemed to diminish the gas pedal lag and with my auto transmission, I am surprise how the transmission more quickly and fluidly moves through the gears now.

Very pleased that I installed it and find it and the axlebacks well worth the cost and effort to install.

GPStang06

Agreed with Kryten. I don't have the Supremes but I do have FRPP/Borla Stingers and I went from the stock H to the FRPP X. Everything Kryten mentioned about acceleration and such is the same for me. My S/C seems smoother as well.

As far as sound, it didn't change the sound of the stingers at all, just "enhanced" it IMO. I made a video of before and after my X instalkl and as you hear in the video there is a slight difference but really noticable by most. I notice because I am in the car everyday but overall it shouldn't drastically change your sound.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQOSNtb3XWY

VegaStang

I guess its worth taking a shot as I am not really impressed with that gurgling sound at idle.It just doesn't sound right to me and for $109 its worth trying.Thanks for the input!

tw0scoops123

It's not the money to me. I was thinking about it, but there is no going back once you carve up your stock H-pipe.

GPStang06

Vega, is the gurling sound normal for the Supremes?

VegaStang

Well it sure is in my car! 2005 and completely stock except for these mufflers.

TorchRedV6

What gets you more horsepower/ An x pipe or an h pipe?

Kryten

I've heard the X-pipe adds 4-5HP. Based on my perception, I think that sounds about right. I was a bit worried when I cut off the stock H-pipe, but man I am glad it's gone. Gone is the gurgling sound, choppy AUTO shifting, and hesitation with the H-pipe. No concern about or desire to put the ol H-pipe back on here.

GPStang06

Ford Racing advertises around 5 HP gain with the X. Some aftermarket H's will net you more but I think those H's are systems that are catless or replace the stock cats.

DANNY

Did you have drone with just the supreme GTAs??

delz05

I have the GTA's with the Granatelli CAI/MAF set up. Sounds great, nice rumble, NO DROAN!

DANNY

THANK YOU!! Best place to get the GTAs for the money??

VegaStang

I got mine from Ninosport for $265.95 shipped.You have to enter TMS.com at the end of the ordering process to get that price. (5% discount) But beware, the ends of the tips were dinged in 4 spots on my mufflers probably from the shipping. They were packed very lightly.

tw0scoops123

None, zip nada!

DANNY

Thank you for the info.

Fords4Ever

I want the Supreme's and I like the idea of getting rid of the "motor boat" and potentially adding a couple of horses but I don't want higher pitched, I'm looking for lower/deeper and since the X involves cutting, going back is not easy. I'm torn.

VegaStang

I hear you as I'm in the same "boat". Harhar

DANNY

Just put my order in,Thank you

VegaStang

Your welcome and good luck.