GT 500 axlebacks vs Roush axlebacks
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Volume is one thing but TONE is the way I evaluate an exhaust system. People have many differing opinions about what's loud, but the pitch is something that speaks "muscle", especially as it goes down.
If your car is a daily driver, you most likely will appreciate less volume when cruising. I've heard both systems and personally find the GT500 mufflers ideal for a daily driver.
And I also believe you really need to hear the systems in person outside and inside the car before sealing the deal.
Good luck with your decision.
If your car is a daily driver, you most likely will appreciate less volume when cruising. I've heard both systems and personally find the GT500 mufflers ideal for a daily driver.
And I also believe you really need to hear the systems in person outside and inside the car before sealing the deal.
Good luck with your decision.
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[QUOTE=Roelito78;6163409]You shelby guys are lucky to have the snake! Those are some beautiful cars no doubt. How much better is the cobra with the Roush? I also hear that the GT 500s sound different in the Shelbys? True the 5.0 and shelbys have a different firing order
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Thanks Tony! My car will be somewhat of a daily driver. I will alternate with my 79 ford f150. Now you made me think again. So from what I have gathered Daily driver=GT 500 Non daily driver= Roush? Interesting, I wish I could hear them both in person.
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I still like hearing TONE, deep tone. Again, that is individual preference.
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Well Tony,
Im looking for deep tone, no drone and old muscle car sound. Not sure if this makes sense or if I can get all three qualities. My car is fairly new and I dont want it to sound like an old rust bucket. Or a rice burner either! Lol
Im looking for deep tone, no drone and old muscle car sound. Not sure if this makes sense or if I can get all three qualities. My car is fairly new and I dont want it to sound like an old rust bucket. Or a rice burner either! Lol
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Originally Posted by Roelito78
Well Tony,
Im looking for deep tone, no drone and old muscle car sound. Not sure if this makes sense or if I can get all three qualities. My car is fairly new and I dont want it to sound like an old rust bucket. Or a rice burner either! Lol
Im looking for deep tone, no drone and old muscle car sound. Not sure if this makes sense or if I can get all three qualities. My car is fairly new and I dont want it to sound like an old rust bucket. Or a rice burner either! Lol
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To cut the resonators out and replace with straight pipe, cost me $50.00.
RobDis has the best video of his car with GT500's and resonators deleated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxL-s...el_video_title
Here is my car with no resonators and GT500's:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BK9X...ature=youtu.be
RobDis has the best video of his car with GT500's and resonators deleated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxL-s...el_video_title
Here is my car with no resonators and GT500's:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BK9X...ature=youtu.be
Can I ask how you went about doing this? So I install the gt500's ab's myself, then just take the car to an exhaust shop and have them cut out the resonators and weld straight pipes? Are resonators located on gt500's themselves? Forgive me if this is common knowledge.
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Fake, thank you for your vid. That was awesome. I definitely love that sound without resonators.
Can I ask how you went about doing this? So I install the gt500's ab's myself, then just take the car to an exhaust shop and have them cut out the resonators and weld straight pipes? Are resonators located on gt500's themselves? Forgive me if this is common knowledge.
Can I ask how you went about doing this? So I install the gt500's ab's myself, then just take the car to an exhaust shop and have them cut out the resonators and weld straight pipes? Are resonators located on gt500's themselves? Forgive me if this is common knowledge.
how is the volume on resonator deleted gt500s vs the roush?
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Originally Posted by DBSaints
U should decide now if ur going to put an offroad mid pipe or not. If not then go roush. I went o/r with the roush but I like to hear it lol
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Fake, thank you for your vid. That was awesome. I definitely love that sound without resonators.
Can I ask how you went about doing this? So I install the gt500's ab's myself, then just take the car to an exhaust shop and have them cut out the resonators and weld straight pipes? Are resonators located on gt500's themselves? Forgive me if this is common knowledge.
Can I ask how you went about doing this? So I install the gt500's ab's myself, then just take the car to an exhaust shop and have them cut out the resonators and weld straight pipes? Are resonators located on gt500's themselves? Forgive me if this is common knowledge.
More than likely just take the GT500's to an exhaust shop and let them cut your resonators out and they can put the exhaust on for you at the same time. Probably won't cost you that much more. My guy charged me $60 to install mine. Pretty cheap when you factor in that he was done in like 30 minutes. Just avoiding the aggravation factor for me was worth $60! LOL The resonators are located about mid-way on the over the axle pipes. Those are the pipes between the H pipe and the axle backs. The GT500's over the axle pipes are just open pipes.
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Originally Posted by RobDis
When I bought my GT500's I got the over the axle pipes with them. I bought mine locally off craigslist from a shelby owner that had put aftermarket on his. I was already toying with the idea of having the resonators removed from the stock exhaust anyway. So I really have no first had experience with hearing the GT500's with the resonators. I know from the videos though that there is a difference in the sound.
More than likely just take the GT500's to an exhaust shop and let them cut your resonators out and they can put the exhaust on for you at the same time. Probably won't cost you that much more. My guy charged me $60 to install mine. Pretty cheap when you factor in that he was done in like 30 minutes. Just avoiding the aggravation factor for me was worth $60! LOL The resonators are located about mid-way on the over the axle pipes. Those are the pipes between the H pipe and the axle backs. The GT500's over the axle pipes are just open pipes.
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Fake, thank you for your vid. That was awesome. I definitely love that sound without resonators.
Can I ask how you went about doing this? So I install the gt500's ab's myself, then just take the car to an exhaust shop and have them cut out the resonators and weld straight pipes? Are resonators located on gt500's themselves? Forgive me if this is common knowledge.
Can I ask how you went about doing this? So I install the gt500's ab's myself, then just take the car to an exhaust shop and have them cut out the resonators and weld straight pipes? Are resonators located on gt500's themselves? Forgive me if this is common knowledge.
My GT500's with the resonators sound like old school flowmaster 40's but without the drone. It's a louder, deep sound. It does not have the raspy sound you will get at WOT with the Roush.
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GT500: 3
GT500 with no resonators: 6
Roush: 8
One thing you have to take into consideration. These cars are quiet inside. When you are driving, your exhaust may sound very quiet from inside the cab. Let somebody else driver your car and you stand on the side of the road. I had to do this to really hear what my exhaust would sound like.
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