GTStang01

I just recently purchased a 2001 ford mustang gt convertible and i am looking for an exhaust system for it. I want to put a whole new system in headers back. Does anyone have any recommendations for what company to use that will get me the best power return for the buck? Thanks, Tony

Every_Mn

Power differences between catbaks will be minimal... my personal favorite catback is the Borla Stinger kit. Magnaflow Magnapacks and SLP Loudmouth are good too- I think the Magnapacks are cheapest (at least in the US).

Then an off-road H-pipe, but you live in the UK so I'd guess you need to keep the cats. And then some good coated long-tube headers- any brand will do.

TJ4Cam

I would go with a SLP catted X and LM II catback to match, if you want it a bit quieter, go with the Powerflo mufflers. My .02

Scothew

Since your car is a vert, you may not want the loudness all the time that the stingers and some other catbacks provide.

My recomendation is the magnaflow catted X-pipe and Magnaflow catback. Has great sound when you get on it and keeps a mellow smooth tone when you are cruising.

conv_stang

i have bbk longtubes and off road x-pipe with spintech mufflers and side exhaust. um.......my car is LOUD! i can set off most car alarms when i get down on the throttle

bluethunderhorse

I have BBK long tubes a DR. Gas X-pipe and 2-chamber Flows and I rattle the window in my neighbors house If you want loud go with long tubes and an off-road pipe

DrunkenDragon713

My SLP Loudmouth is louder than my buddy's Cobra with catted Magnaflow H and Borla Stingers. SLP gets obnoxiously loud with a mid pipe. Ever been to a track and hears those loud cars? SLP with even a catted H/X will be about that loud. (It's b/c they don't use mufflers, they use resonators.)

My SLP was about $250 shipped. Cheapest catback I've seen.

I suggest Magnapack catback, catted magnoflow H-pipe (I like H pipe's sound a lot better, more of a rumble.) I'd go for JBA shorty headers. BBK is already, but I've heard some stories about them not useing the ceramic coating all over, and only a thin layer just to give the appearence.

Every_Mn

What about the Loudmouth II, for example? How are those compared to a Magnapack?

DrunkenDragon713

The II is a tad bit louder in higher RPMs. Has more of a drone to it. The only thing I don't like about SLP is that at high speeds (80+) the exhaust sounds like a motor boat.

Every_Mn

Really? I love the motorboat sound. I like boats.

CircuitBreaker

I have a 01 GT with the older Borla cat-back with the turbo mufflers. Had it with the stock H for awhile. It sounded just like the stock mufflers only a little louder. Later put a SLP catted-X on it and it was that much louder yet but with more throat to it. Sound gos from hard rock while cruising to heavy metal when your "on it".