Need 5.0 exhaust help
12/15/11 | 05:19 PM
#41
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From: Raceland , la
Originally Posted by Gtstyles2
Yea I got annoying neighbors upstairs above the garage... I only take it for runs once or maybe twice a week on a Sunday and I still get annoyed.... I only have The Borla S type axlebacks :-/
lol even at my ole lady's place she has neighbors right on side her and they never complain at all.
12/16/11 | 06:54 PM
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Yes I am actually still in the market and mac thanks a ton for posting that vid!!! It basically made up my mind.
I really wanted the Kooks exhaust in the video I posted with the black car, but that car is the kooks FULL exhaust. I heard a car with an o/r x and the kooks axleback and it doesnt sound the same cause of the factory resonators, which would mean I have to get the full catback and than the o/r x which would be just as expensive as the Borla.
I think I am just going to get the roush axlebacks with the after cat x for now, since I cant take how disgustingly quiet this car is (I came from a 2010 with longtubes, o/r x and borla stingers lol), and than maybe in the spring when I have a little bit more cash change it for a kooks full exhaust if I really want to. I dont want to tune for a while and I'm not crazy about using 02 non foulers to keep the CEL off, and the Roush's dont sound too far off from the Borlas and are less than 1/2 the price.
I really wanted the Kooks exhaust in the video I posted with the black car, but that car is the kooks FULL exhaust. I heard a car with an o/r x and the kooks axleback and it doesnt sound the same cause of the factory resonators, which would mean I have to get the full catback and than the o/r x which would be just as expensive as the Borla.
I think I am just going to get the roush axlebacks with the after cat x for now, since I cant take how disgustingly quiet this car is (I came from a 2010 with longtubes, o/r x and borla stingers lol), and than maybe in the spring when I have a little bit more cash change it for a kooks full exhaust if I really want to. I dont want to tune for a while and I'm not crazy about using 02 non foulers to keep the CEL off, and the Roush's dont sound too far off from the Borlas and are less than 1/2 the price.
12/16/11 | 08:23 PM
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Cost-wise and expandability, I would strongly take a look at Kooks. Catback system should come close in price to Borla's axleback system. What I really like about them is the choice of configurations. Axleback, catback, 1-3/4" or 1-7/8" headers, off road h-pipe or x-pipe, catted h-pipe or x-pipe. I like the way the polished tips look coming out the rear(Borla tips stick out a little too far for my taste). Sound is just right with the option to unleash-the-beast!
12/18/11 | 05:55 PM
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Well i made a decision and went with the roush axlebacks. This may be temporary setup, not really sure cause I LOVE the sound of the Stainless works or Kooks full exhaust setup, or the borla S type CATBACK, but dont want to tune until I have about 5k miles on the car so maybe in the summer. The roush's were the only ones I heard in person so far and loved the sound, and the cars WAYYYYY to quiet for me (I came from a 2010 with longtubes, o/r x, and borla stingers).
I would like to get an after cat x pipe though and possibly cut out the factory resonators. Any suggestions here?
I would like to get an after cat x pipe though and possibly cut out the factory resonators. Any suggestions here?
12/18/11 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by grabber blue gt
Well i made a decision and went with the roush axlebacks. This may be temporary setup, not really sure cause I LOVE the sound of the Stainless works or Kooks full exhaust setup, or the borla S type CATBACK, but dont want to tune until I have about 5k miles on the car so maybe in the summer. The roush's were the only ones I heard in person so far and loved the sound, and the cars WAYYYYY to quiet for me (I came from a 2010 with longtubes, o/r x, and borla stingers).
I would like to get an after cat x pipe though and possibly cut out the factory resonators. Any suggestions here?
I would like to get an after cat x pipe though and possibly cut out the factory resonators. Any suggestions here?
12/18/11 | 09:11 PM
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No I know I dont have to tune for the catback, the only issue with the borla catback is its $1200 and I didnt feel like spending that on a catback, sorry forgot to restate that but I said it in my first few posts.
I really liked the sound of the Kooks with the o/r x pipe but I would need a tune for that (or take the cheap way out and use non foulers which I wasnt too crazy about).
I am going to order the BBK after cat x pipe and install it at the same time as the roush's, than if thats not enough I am going to remove the resonators. I think I will be happy with the x pipe and roushs for now though. Than in the summer when I decide to tune I will go full kooks or stainless works exhaust
I really liked the sound of the Kooks with the o/r x pipe but I would need a tune for that (or take the cheap way out and use non foulers which I wasnt too crazy about).
I am going to order the BBK after cat x pipe and install it at the same time as the roush's, than if thats not enough I am going to remove the resonators. I think I will be happy with the x pipe and roushs for now though. Than in the summer when I decide to tune I will go full kooks or stainless works exhaust
Last edited by grabber blue gt; 12/18/11 at 09:13 PM.
12/19/11 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by grabber blue gt
No I know I dont have to tune for the catback, the only issue with the borla catback is its $1200 and I didnt feel like spending that on a catback, sorry forgot to restate that but I said it in my first few posts.
I really liked the sound of the Kooks with the o/r x pipe but I would need a tune for that (or take the cheap way out and use non foulers which I wasnt too crazy about).
I am going to order the BBK after cat x pipe and install it at the same time as the roush's, than if thats not enough I am going to remove the resonators. I think I will be happy with the x pipe and roushs for now though. Than in the summer when I decide to tune I will go full kooks or stainless works exhaust
I really liked the sound of the Kooks with the o/r x pipe but I would need a tune for that (or take the cheap way out and use non foulers which I wasnt too crazy about).
I am going to order the BBK after cat x pipe and install it at the same time as the roush's, than if thats not enough I am going to remove the resonators. I think I will be happy with the x pipe and roushs for now though. Than in the summer when I decide to tune I will go full kooks or stainless works exhaust
12/19/11 | 11:56 AM
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Well I just heard a 2011 5.0 with the roush (which I bought ;]) axle backs and omfggg it sounds amazing!!! Videos really dont do ANY exhaust justice cause it sounded quiet on videos but they really are pretty loud.
I think I am going to "make" my own catback and just get the bbk x pipe, cut out the resonators and put the roush axlebacks on. They are loud but I'm hoping deleting the resonators will make it as loud as I want it to be.
I think I am going to "make" my own catback and just get the bbk x pipe, cut out the resonators and put the roush axlebacks on. They are loud but I'm hoping deleting the resonators will make it as loud as I want it to be.
12/19/11 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by grabber blue gt
Well I just heard a 2011 5.0 with the roush (which I bought ;]) axle backs and omfggg it sounds amazing!!! Videos really dont do ANY exhaust justice cause it sounded quiet on videos but they really are pretty loud.
I think I am going to "make" my own catback and just get the bbk x pipe, cut out the resonators and put the roush axlebacks on. They are loud but I'm hoping deleting the resonators will make it as loud as I want it to be.
I think I am going to "make" my own catback and just get the bbk x pipe, cut out the resonators and put the roush axlebacks on. They are loud but I'm hoping deleting the resonators will make it as loud as I want it to be.
12/29/11 | 12:07 PM
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Well I just heard a 2011 5.0 with the roush (which I bought ;]) axle backs and omfggg it sounds amazing!!! Videos really dont do ANY exhaust justice cause it sounded quiet on videos but they really are pretty loud.
I think I am going to "make" my own catback and just get the bbk x pipe, cut out the resonators and put the roush axlebacks on. They are loud but I'm hoping deleting the resonators will make it as loud as I want it to be.
I think I am going to "make" my own catback and just get the bbk x pipe, cut out the resonators and put the roush axlebacks on. They are loud but I'm hoping deleting the resonators will make it as loud as I want it to be.
Mike
1/9/12 | 09:30 PM
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Okay, this might not be loud enough for you, but I LOVE the new GT500 axle-backs from Ford Racing, just got them installed last week. The improvement is night and day compared with stock. Only $270! Check out my video and pictures, and I hope this helps you.
1/12/12 | 01:11 PM
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1/12/12 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by PJRManagement
Okay, this might not be loud enough for you, but I LOVE the new GT500 axle-backs from Ford Racing, just got them installed last week. The improvement is night and day compared with stock. Only $270! Check out my video and pictures, and I hope this helps you.
Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AQrpSG5NKM
Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AQrpSG5NKM
1/12/12 | 11:21 PM
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Well, I kind of got lucky. I'm very impressed with my Ford dealer (Ford County in Henderson, NV). When I went to price my new tires (255/40 19 Continental Extreme Contact DW), Ford price-matched the price I had printed out from Tire Rack (without shipping!). So I thought I would push my luck, I asked Ford to also re-set the TPMS, re-calibrate my speedometer, and install my two GT500 axle-back mufflers...all for FREE. And, guess what? They said YES! So I got real lucky. But they had to keep the car for two days to get it all done - which I could live with. Normally, though, they would simply charge a one-hour-minimum labor to remove the stock mufflers and slap these on...$100.
1/13/12 | 06:47 PM
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Not sure if you are still in the market but, here is my set up with the Roush Axle back and the Ford Racing after cat x pipe. I really like the sound and less than 600 dollars too!!!
2012 Mustang 5.0 Stock vs Roush with X pipe - YouTube
2012 Mustang 5.0 Stock vs Roush with X pipe - YouTube
Sounds sweet man. Do you think the FRPP X makes the car a little louder then just the Roush AB? I am looking for a little more volume. Sounds alot cleaner tho!
Also where did you get the X pipe and is it a complete bolt in part?
1/13/12 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
Sounds sweet man. Do you think the FRPP X makes the car a little louder then just the Roush AB? I am looking for a little more volume. Sounds alot cleaner tho!
Also where did you get the X pipe and is it a complete bolt in part?