GT 500 axlebacks vs Roush axlebacks
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I have the Roush and love them but they are a bit loud. They take some getting used to but man do they sound good! I haven't had any complaints from the neighbors but even if I did I wouldn't care. If you are worried about it being too loud you might want to look at the GT500s.
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Hello,
I purchased my first 5.0 Mustang GT this past week and it is time to upgrade the exhaust. I am looking to purchase either the GT 500 or the Roush axlevack systems. I did look into the Hushpower exhaust system but not sure if I will like the loudness. I would like to get a deep, nice sounding exhaust without the drone at driving speeds. I also do not want to wake up the neighbors everytime I start the car. Basically put, I want my car to sound tough but without too much racket. Would you guys recommend the GT 500s or the Roush? Hushpower maybe? Thanks guys for your advise in advance! Glad to be a first time Mustang owner. Time to have fun!
I purchased my first 5.0 Mustang GT this past week and it is time to upgrade the exhaust. I am looking to purchase either the GT 500 or the Roush axlevack systems. I did look into the Hushpower exhaust system but not sure if I will like the loudness. I would like to get a deep, nice sounding exhaust without the drone at driving speeds. I also do not want to wake up the neighbors everytime I start the car. Basically put, I want my car to sound tough but without too much racket. Would you guys recommend the GT 500s or the Roush? Hushpower maybe? Thanks guys for your advise in advance! Glad to be a first time Mustang owner. Time to have fun!
My vote is the Hushpowers over any of the other two for what you are looking for. Have you heard any of them in person? The GT500's are a great choice for the price though. if you can, try to find a used set. I got my hands on a set from a guy who sent his car to Shelby to have it SuperSnaked. Im not so sure I will go with them though. Might save up the money and get teh Hushpowers.
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Originally Posted by FromZto5
Anyone here have the gt500s installed and can say that they are still considerably louder than stock (in a good way of course) but not to level of loudness of roush? Now I am worried gt500s are tooooo quiet.
I actually removed my sound tube because all I wanted to hear was my exhaust.
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Originally Posted by Roelito78
Stangpilot,
The Roush were my first choice even before I purchased the car. I did go in youtube but every clip sounds different due to microphone and camera differences. I heard a few of the Roush clips and they appeared really loud. I like to hear my exhaust very little inside the cab. In other words no drone while at cruisin speeds. Man o man tough deciosion to make!
The Roush were my first choice even before I purchased the car. I did go in youtube but every clip sounds different due to microphone and camera differences. I heard a few of the Roush clips and they appeared really loud. I like to hear my exhaust very little inside the cab. In other words no drone while at cruisin speeds. Man o man tough deciosion to make!
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If you're afraid of those reasons you're right, the GT500's aren't going to be a big difference over stock the way the Roush's are. Check the link to the 2011-2012 5.0 in my signature, to me the Roush's sound miles better than the GT500's. Different people have different tastes however, but I think the Roush axleback suits your preferences more.
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Bmeline,
You are correct on your comments! Im looking for a semi agressive tone. After all it is a muscle car and not a honda! I have heard that a loud exhaust with drone gets old after a while. My biggest fear is buying an exhaust that is too loud or not loud enough. Roush sounds like a great choice. The hushpowers have good reviews also but not as good as the Roush.
You are correct on your comments! Im looking for a semi agressive tone. After all it is a muscle car and not a honda! I have heard that a loud exhaust with drone gets old after a while. My biggest fear is buying an exhaust that is too loud or not loud enough. Roush sounds like a great choice. The hushpowers have good reviews also but not as good as the Roush.
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Hytek,
Thanks for the advise! I did see them on ebay and I think everyone else has raised the prices due to the high demand which makes me believe they are good. The hushpowers sound good on you tube but I hear better things about the Roush. Plus, Roush is afiliated with Ford. I am having a blast with my new Pony!
Thanks for the advise! I did see them on ebay and I think everyone else has raised the prices due to the high demand which makes me believe they are good. The hushpowers sound good on you tube but I hear better things about the Roush. Plus, Roush is afiliated with Ford. I am having a blast with my new Pony!
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Originally Posted by Roelito78
Hytek,
Thanks for the advise! I did see them on ebay and I think everyone else has raised the prices due to the high demand which makes me believe they are good. The hushpowers sound good on you tube but I hear better things about the Roush. Plus, Roush is afiliated with Ford. I am having a blast with my new Pony!
Thanks for the advise! I did see them on ebay and I think everyone else has raised the prices due to the high demand which makes me believe they are good. The hushpowers sound good on you tube but I hear better things about the Roush. Plus, Roush is afiliated with Ford. I am having a blast with my new Pony!
Hope that helps,
Steve
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Originally Posted by Roelito78
Bmeline,
You are correct on your comments! Im looking for a semi agressive tone. After all it is a muscle car and not a honda! I have heard that a loud exhaust with drone gets old after a while. My biggest fear is buying an exhaust that is too loud or not loud enough. Roush sounds like a great choice. The hushpowers have good reviews also but not as good as the Roush.
You are correct on your comments! Im looking for a semi agressive tone. After all it is a muscle car and not a honda! I have heard that a loud exhaust with drone gets old after a while. My biggest fear is buying an exhaust that is too loud or not loud enough. Roush sounds like a great choice. The hushpowers have good reviews also but not as good as the Roush.
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Can you please elaborate on removing the "sound tube"?
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I've got the roush and my dad has the gt500 . . . roush are much louder and I think they were 11 lbs less each side. It's crazy the difference, you can see right through the roush.
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I was going to sell my GT500's because I wanted louder. I had my resonators cut out and now I love the GT500's. They remind me of the old Flowmaster 40 series without the drone. My GT500's are loud enough now where my wife can hear me a few blocks away and I have no drone.
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Well, I ordered the GT 500s! After doing reasearch for a week I chose the 500s. I hope I am not dissapointed. My decision was based solely on opinions and loudness factor. Many stores are sold out of the GT500s so that can be a good sign. Also, 269.00 shipped frim AM was a bargain. Cant wait to get them in and install them! I will try them out and see what happens. Thanks guys!