Exhaust: what to keep ,what to replace?
2/20/15, 10:32 AM
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Exhaust: what to keep ,what to replace?
I have a 2011 RTR mustang. Which came with resonator deletes, and these I believe: http://www.americanmuscle.com/ford-axleback-2011gt.html (judging by research and visuals). I know exhaust threads get beat to death but I am kinda stuck on what direction to go....
It sounds pretty good already, but of course I can't leave well enough alone. Would like a power boost as well as a bit more growl. Would it be worth it to just go with high-flow cats? would I see any benefit from a new H-pipe? Or Do I bite the bullet and go all the way with long-tubes, catted shorty H-pipe, ect.?
It sounds pretty good already, but of course I can't leave well enough alone. Would like a power boost as well as a bit more growl. Would it be worth it to just go with high-flow cats? would I see any benefit from a new H-pipe? Or Do I bite the bullet and go all the way with long-tubes, catted shorty H-pipe, ect.?
2/20/15, 02:41 PM
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You will get more power with LT headers and high flow cats plus it will really wake up the exhaust. I just installed an OR h pipe with gt500 muffs and my exhaust more went up 8 decibels at idle and it's hell of a lot louder under wot.
2/20/15, 05:56 PM
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http://www.americanmuscle.com/stainl...pe-1114gt.html
You will get mixed reviews on the x pipe over the h but it is worth a couple of hp more. Keep the after cat pipes and your mufflers. You can always swap out mufflers later if you want more or less noise
You will get mixed reviews on the x pipe over the h but it is worth a couple of hp more. Keep the after cat pipes and your mufflers. You can always swap out mufflers later if you want more or less noise
2/20/15, 06:16 PM
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http://www.americanmuscle.com/stainl...pe-1114gt.html
You will get mixed reviews on the x pipe over the h but it is worth a couple of hp more. Keep the after cat pipes and your mufflers. You can always swap out mufflers later if you want more or less noise
You will get mixed reviews on the x pipe over the h but it is worth a couple of hp more. Keep the after cat pipes and your mufflers. You can always swap out mufflers later if you want more or less noise
2/20/15, 06:18 PM
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Wow thats a heck of a jump! I think I would need to stick with catted for mine to pass inspection here in Texas though
2/21/15, 05:18 AM
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Steve, my suggestion, go full catback with something other than what you have for your mufflers. I suggest my Corsa extremes paired with an x pipe. It's heavenly and demonic at the same time. You'll get even more aural bliss if you go with LT's. However I'm quite satisfied without them.
2/24/15, 06:24 AM
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Quality of the audio unfortunately varies greatly.
The most important thing is to decide what you want for the car. More sound, specific sound, more power or something in the middle. Once you decide what you "need" you can research the parts for that.
Sometimes its different areas. You can tweak the exhaust for sound, and a tune for power. Then you don't have to sacrifice anything but time and money.
2/24/15, 08:45 AM
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Steve, my suggestion, go full catback with something other than what you have for your mufflers. I suggest my Corsa extremes paired with an x pipe. It's heavenly and demonic at the same time. You'll get even more aural bliss if you go with LT's. However I'm quite satisfied without them.
2/24/15, 08:46 AM
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YouTube is loaded with comparisons of pretty much every combination compared.
Quality of the audio unfortunately varies greatly.
Here is a decent video on YouTube with comparison.
The most important thing is to decide what you want for the car. More sound, specific sound, more power or something in the middle. Once you decide what you "need" you can research the parts for that.
Sometimes its different areas. You can tweak the exhaust for sound, and a tune for power. Then you don't have to sacrifice anything but time and money.
Quality of the audio unfortunately varies greatly.
Here is a decent video on YouTube with comparison.
The most important thing is to decide what you want for the car. More sound, specific sound, more power or something in the middle. Once you decide what you "need" you can research the parts for that.
Sometimes its different areas. You can tweak the exhaust for sound, and a tune for power. Then you don't have to sacrifice anything but time and money.
^ imo, nothing sounds as good as a 4.6L Ford Mustang. Yes, even better than our 5.0's. Don't know why that is.
2/24/15, 08:52 AM
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YouTube is loaded with comparisons of pretty much every combination compared.
Quality of the audio unfortunately varies greatly.
Here is a decent video on YouTube with comparison.
The most important thing is to decide what you want for the car. More sound, specific sound, more power or something in the middle. Once you decide what you "need" you can research the parts for that.
Sometimes its different areas. You can tweak the exhaust for sound, and a tune for power. Then you don't have to sacrifice anything but time and money.
Quality of the audio unfortunately varies greatly.
Here is a decent video on YouTube with comparison.
The most important thing is to decide what you want for the car. More sound, specific sound, more power or something in the middle. Once you decide what you "need" you can research the parts for that.
Sometimes its different areas. You can tweak the exhaust for sound, and a tune for power. Then you don't have to sacrifice anything but time and money.
2/24/15, 08:53 AM
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2/24/15, 02:56 PM
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My 4.6 with Longtube headers, catted prochamber and pypes mid muffler didn't sound as good as my 5.0 with just roush axle backs. I am amazed at how good just this axle back sounds. Reminds me of a nascar, especially when it's not completely warmed up lol just my opinion :-)
2/24/15, 03:57 PM
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YouTube is loaded with comparisons of pretty much every combination compared.
Quality of the audio unfortunately varies greatly.
Here is a decent video on YouTube with comparison.
The most important thing is to decide what you want for the car. More sound, specific sound, more power or something in the middle. Once you decide what you "need" you can research the parts for that.
Sometimes its different areas. You can tweak the exhaust for sound, and a tune for power. Then you don't have to sacrifice anything but time and money.
Quality of the audio unfortunately varies greatly.
Here is a decent video on YouTube with comparison.
The most important thing is to decide what you want for the car. More sound, specific sound, more power or something in the middle. Once you decide what you "need" you can research the parts for that.
Sometimes its different areas. You can tweak the exhaust for sound, and a tune for power. Then you don't have to sacrifice anything but time and money.
But that is not a stock motor and most of the people here there cars will not sound that good. Whats in the motor?
2/24/15, 04:05 PM
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I don't have any clips of mine on YouTube, but I went with M-14204-MGTTKA which includes a decent cam tune sound. Was worth it just to have my wife roll her eyes when it shakes the car at idle.
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