Defiant 5.0

I got myself some Roush axle backs today and I love them. The only drawback is the minor loss in torque. I was thinking that a after-cat X-pipe would pick it back up, but I have no idea how that would sound. Thoughts?
Any ideas how one would go about getting back those lost Ft/Lbs besides the X-pipe? I really didn't want to go too crazy with the exhaust as I like the setup. I also want to avoid drone wherever possible. Thanks guys.

PaxtonShelby

I've never heard of losing torque from installing an axle back. Did you quantify it with 0-60 or 1/4 mile runs?

Mikey

Me neither, and if you did lose some low end torque there's no way it was enough that you can feel it

adwal99

forced induction?

going for broke

For one I doubt you lost any torque. Secondly an x pipe will probably help you in the upper range of rpms but would add very little down low. Besides that most seem to find the Roush ab's obnoxious with an x pipe.

texastboneking

Dyno proven? Or you using the "buttdyno"?

Defiant 5.0

I am using the "butt" dyno lol. I dunno, it just feels like the car has less punch when engaging 1-2. But, I am willing to accept that it may be my imagination.
Does anyone have an example of what the Roush+X-pipe sounds like?

Planeswalker

You shouldn't lose anything with them. Here they are with Long Tubes, Off Road X, and a BAMA Cam tune. It is catastrophically loud, but I swear I get compliments every where I go and a thumbs up about every 30 seconds while driving.

Defiant 5.0

That sounds sooo nasty bro. I love it.

ConeBoss

Agree, sounds awesome! That CAM lope is crazy...is it idling on it's own or does it need help?

Tron84

Ahhh I can't wait for spring!
I have the same setup, except kooks headers
I've started it a couple times in the garage but its just not the same.
The bama came tune w/o cats is definitely wicked

Ponywars

It idles on its own!!