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Old 10/18/12, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by SoFlaBoss
Looks like your passenger-side sidepipe may be too close to the underside. There needs to be a little more clearance. Most Boss owners have experienced similar noises after playing with the restrictor plates. You should have no problem making the noise go away.
I'll check tomorrow. Thank you!
Old 10/19/12, 05:07 AM
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I had a small noise from the right side and found that I needed to tighten up the bolt holding the side exhaust to the frame a little more. It was letting it viberate, noise is gone now.

The QTP QTEC302 is easy to install. For the wiring you can go through the shifter boot if you have the stock shifter on or if you did the sound tube delete use that hole to run the wires. I put my switch inside the console and used the power from the power point there.

Also, the best price I found on them was from Summit Racing.
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Originally Posted by Bigblue11
Lol now i read the Boss forum and see the down side to this mod. My car does rattle in places it didn't before the install.
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I had a small noise from the right side and found that I needed to tighten up the bolt holding the side exhaust to the frame a little more. It was letting it viberate, noise is gone now.

The QTP QTEC302 is easy to install. For the wiring you can go through the shifter boot if you have the stock shifter on or if you did the sound tube delete use that hole to run the wires. I put my switch inside the console and used the power from the power point there.

Also, the best price I found on them was from Summit Racing.
yikes...... I just read about this rattle. Is this a permanent occurence in some cases? Or is this truly a bolt tightening issue? I was set on ordering a set of these this weekend, but if rattling is an issue I am going to go with the borla S types instead.
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Originally Posted by FromZto5
yikes...... I just read about this rattle. Is this a permanent occurence in some cases? Or is this truly a bolt tightening issue? I was set on ordering a set of these this weekend, but if rattling is an issue I am going to go with the borla S types instead.
rattling isnt an issue. it really boils down to installing them correctly. once I adjusted mine it has yet to do it again.....8k plus miles later....
Old 10/20/12, 09:10 AM
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I have had my Boss quads on for about a week now an I have not heard any rattle. I will say getting everything lined up during install was a pain, especially in the front by the cats. If that was not lined up right during my install everything was off!
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Can anyone that has installed the cutouts tell me which spot in the connector is hot (connector in the center console)?
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Originally Posted by Bigblue11
Can anyone that has installed the cutouts tell me which spot in the connector is hot (connector in the center console)?
I used the power point in the console, the grey w/red strip is what I connected the red hot wire from the cutouts to.
Old 10/26/12, 04:27 PM
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Alright i got the cutouts installed. The wiring was a pain in the azz! I cannot believe how quiet my Roush AB's are when the cutout is closed. I found that i had the ball flange bolts close to the body causing to buzzing/vibrations.

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Got my Boss racing quads installed today, but I had Steeda do the install. The quads sound awesome! I really couldn't be any happier with the additional rumbe and sound they produce in addition to the SLP's in the back!

Had to roll down the windows on multiple occasions (even though it was pretty rainy out today), to enjoy the new exhaust music! Like a symphony!!!

I'm really happy that I decided to add the quads to my mod list!!
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Maybe next year I will add the boss quads to my borla s types... Right now though, the borlas are perfect.
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I already have Boss h-pipe with side pipes, Boss rear diffuser and Magnaflow street series axle-back awaiting the arrival of my 2013 GHIG GT that's on order. My 2012 Boss sounds great with its open side pipes and OE mufflers, so having the Magnaflows should only be an improvement.
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Originally Posted by SoFlaBoss
I already have Boss h-pipe with side pipes, Boss rear diffuser and Magnaflow street series axle-back awaiting the arrival of my 2013 GHIG GT that's on order. My 2012 Boss sounds great with its open side pipes and OE mufflers, so having the Magnaflows should only be an improvement.
Wait, so you have a 2012 Boss AND you're getting a 2013 GHIG GT? Man I am so jelly congrats sir.
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Originally Posted by FromZto5
Wait, so you have a 2012 Boss AND you're getting a 2013 GHIG GT? Man I am so jelly congrats sir.
Not exactly. I'm replacing the Boss.
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Originally Posted by SoFlaBoss
I already have Boss h-pipe with side pipes, Boss rear diffuser and Magnaflow street series axle-back awaiting the arrival of my 2013 GHIG GT that's on order. My 2012 Boss sounds great with its open side pipes and OE mufflers, so having the Magnaflows should only be an improvement.
What is a GHIG GT?
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Originally Posted by Avengnd

What is a GHIG GT?
Gotta have it green color GT
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Originally Posted by SoFlaBoss

Not exactly. I'm replacing the Boss.
Might I ask why? I remember your thread when you first got it. I loved your car.
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Originally Posted by redfirevert06

I installed one a few weeks ago.
(Installation note, the front clamp bolts are a pain)
My car is totally stock (drivetrain).




As for daily driving, the sound might be too much for some. I only drive this car to work once a week or so, but I still think I am going to try one of the 7/8" plates and see what that sounds like.
So is my car and staying that way other than these pipes. Any advice on how to loosen the front bolts? I cannot get anything to work the bolts.

Any follow up on the 7/8" plates and the sound quality?


Thanks to all for any assistance.

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Originally Posted by creedog
So is my car and staying that way other than these pipes. Any advice on how to loosen the front bolts? I cannot get anything to work the bolts.

Any follow up on the 7/8" plates and the sound quality?


Thanks to all for any assistance.
WD40 and let it sit for about 5 min.
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Has anyone installed ( on a 5.0 GT ) the Boss side-exit exhaust in combination with the 2013 GT500 quad-tip axle back mufflers / valance? I love the look of the GT500 quad tips out the back...and I've heard the side-exit Boss setup on a 2011 GT. Wondering what it would be like to have both of those setups combined.
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Ordered mine today. I'll post vids before and after, once they are installed probably next month.


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