X-pipe/Exhaust questions
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X-pipe/Exhaust questions
I love my GT500's... but sometimes, I crave just a tad more noise
I was looking into an off-road x-pipe, but after doing more research, realized, that cats get removed. So that's a no-go for me.
So, what else can I do for the slightly more sound?
Cut out the resonators are an option, but thats permanent, and if I ever switch axle backs, drone might occur. Plus I don't really feel like cutting into my 5.0.
So I guess my only option is to switch to a louder axle back? Like a magna flow or a borla atak? I just love the tone of my gt500s tho.....
hmmm what else you guys think?
I was looking into an off-road x-pipe, but after doing more research, realized, that cats get removed. So that's a no-go for me.
So, what else can I do for the slightly more sound?
Cut out the resonators are an option, but thats permanent, and if I ever switch axle backs, drone might occur. Plus I don't really feel like cutting into my 5.0.
So I guess my only option is to switch to a louder axle back? Like a magna flow or a borla atak? I just love the tone of my gt500s tho.....
hmmm what else you guys think?
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oooh details please? Can anyone speak to their catted x pipes? brand? How's the sound paired with whichever axle back they have???
edit: I don't care much for power gain or power loss from these mods. I have no power appetite to curb. Sound is all I'm after.
edit: I don't care much for power gain or power loss from these mods. I have no power appetite to curb. Sound is all I'm after.
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I got the lethal x pipe in 409 stainless because of the removable cat deletes only to find the x did not fit whatsoever. Had an exhaust shop heat the pipe and bend for a fit. Needed to be welded as well at both ends due to the poor fit causing leaks through the clamps.
Besides that, an x really cleans up the sound overall, especially under WOT.
Besides that, an x really cleans up the sound overall, especially under WOT.
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Originally Posted by flySWA737
I got the lethal x pipe in 409 stainless because of the removable cat deletes only to find the x did not fit whatsoever. Had an exhaust shop heat the pipe and bend for a fit. Needed to be welded as well at both ends due to the poor fit causing leaks through the clamps.
Besides that, an x really cleans up the sound over all, especially under WOT.
Besides that, an x really cleans up the sound over all, especially under WOT.
I am also worried about drone with the pairing to gt500s
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I used the Pypes 3" X pipe from AM. It bolts on after cat and then welds into the system. Since welding was involved anyway, I had 3" pipe welded onto the X pipe and back past the resonators eliminating them. I liked the sound of my GT500's before but love it now. Removing the restrictive H pipe and resonators really improved sound and exhaust flow. It sounds great under throttle but no drone at all at cruise. I think you would like it as much as I do!
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Originally Posted by Trumpetlon
I used the Pypes 3" X pipe from AM. It bolts on after cat and then welds into the system. Since welding was involved anyway, I had 3" pipe welded onto the X pipe and back past the resonators eliminating them. I liked the sound of my GT500's before but love it now. Removing the restrictive H pipe and resonators really improved sound and exhaust flow. It sounds great under throttle but no drone at all at cruise. I think you would like it as much as I do!
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The x pipe I used bolts on after the stock cats, so you keep the stock cats in place. There are several videos posted already which is what I used to figure out what I wanted. There is a sticky in the 10-14 mods section under the 5.0 engine mods section... MBreinin also did a whole thread and tested all kinds of different combinations, he had the GT500's with the X pipe sound clip, did a lot more mods, spent a lot more money and then ended up back with the GT500's. Look it up, just use good speakers or head phones for the best sound.
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Now I'm really confused. I thought that's why they were called offroad x pipes since they remove the cats. So you're saying o/r x pipes come with cats? I just want something to replace the stock h pipe that makes it sound good.
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I found it for $229 from buyfordracing.com:
http://www.buyfordracing.com/product...%252dPIPE.html
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they have h pipes, x pipes and when the term off road is added that means it removes the cats. thats why its now off road only. so if its a x pipe or h pipe and it doesnt say off road its installed after teh cats.
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1) x pipes that come with high-flow cats (catted x pipe)
2) x pipes that come with no cats, but have extra pipe where the cats would be so that you can eliminate the cats (off-road x pipe)
3) x pipes that simply mount behind the factory cats
If it were me, I would go with the high-flow catted x pipe (most expensive option), but sounds like to me since you only want more sound, you should just an x pipe that mounts to the factory cats.
Hope this helps!
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Basically, you can buy 3 kinds of x pipes (or h pipes for that matter)
1) x pipes that come with high-flow cats (catted x pipe)
2) x pipes that come with no cats, but have extra pipe where the cats would be so that you can eliminate the cats (off-road x pipe)
3) x pipes that simply mount behind the factory cats
If it were me, I would go with the high-flow catted x pipe (most expensive option), but sounds like to me since you only want more sound, you should just an x pipe that mounts to the factory cats.
Hope this helps!
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Then you just want a basic X-pipe. I have the Corsa X-pipe and had to remove it and have the slip joint on the driver's side welded because it leaked. Ford Racing makes an X-pipe for the 2011+ cars that's affordable:
I found it for $229 from buyfordracing.com:
http://www.buyfordracing.com/product...%252dPIPE.html
I found it for $229 from buyfordracing.com:
http://www.buyfordracing.com/product...%252dPIPE.html
Basically, you can buy 3 kinds of x pipes (or h pipes for that matter)
1) x pipes that come with high-flow cats (catted x pipe)
2) x pipes that come with no cats, but have extra pipe where the cats would be so that you can eliminate the cats (off-road x pipe)
3) x pipes that simply mount behind the factory cats
If it were me, I would go with the high-flow catted x pipe (most expensive option), but sounds like to me since you only want more sound, you should just an x pipe that mounts to the factory cats.
Hope this helps!
1) x pipes that come with high-flow cats (catted x pipe)
2) x pipes that come with no cats, but have extra pipe where the cats would be so that you can eliminate the cats (off-road x pipe)
3) x pipes that simply mount behind the factory cats
If it were me, I would go with the high-flow catted x pipe (most expensive option), but sounds like to me since you only want more sound, you should just an x pipe that mounts to the factory cats.
Hope this helps!
So yes, sounds like I want just an xpipe. So ford racing offers an xpipe? Nice! I can stick with ford brands.
Additional questions tho
1) how do simple xpipes (ford racing) sound with a decent exhaust like the gt500? Does it make it deeper? Rattlier? Still no drone I hope? Do any of you have a vid or sound clip?
2) after what overboost said earlier, I am worried about the install and leaks and welding etc....was it a pain to get to or Was this a simple install? I was hoping just to do it myself under jack stands.
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I m thinking of getting the FRPP and ford racing x pipe. I dont whether to cut off the resonators or not.
I know theres better tunes out there and maybe better x pipes/axle backs, but I really dont want to risk voiding my warranty. Plus going from a 04 v6 for 8 years to a 5.0 is a big step in terms of power and i still get a little nervous when i step on the gas....lol, so i m more than fine with the power its making now.
I was thinking of even maybe doing a ford racing build ( FR handling pack, FR decal in the rear window, and other accessories, who knows maybe even a FR whipple at one point). It may sound like a waste of money to some people but for some reason I like doing the same brands of things in mostly everything. Weird I know!
Would like to know u alls opinions, so bring ur 2 cents lol
I know theres better tunes out there and maybe better x pipes/axle backs, but I really dont want to risk voiding my warranty. Plus going from a 04 v6 for 8 years to a 5.0 is a big step in terms of power and i still get a little nervous when i step on the gas....lol, so i m more than fine with the power its making now.
I was thinking of even maybe doing a ford racing build ( FR handling pack, FR decal in the rear window, and other accessories, who knows maybe even a FR whipple at one point). It may sound like a waste of money to some people but for some reason I like doing the same brands of things in mostly everything. Weird I know!
Would like to know u alls opinions, so bring ur 2 cents lol
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Originally Posted by FromZto5
followup to my question, no need for a tune after a ford racing x pipe, correct?