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5/31/14, 10:02 PM
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It looks like my wife is going to let me upgrade my exhaust (cat or axle back) for my birthday this month. I have it narrowed down to:
Magnaflow Street (cat back) $699
MBRP Cat back exhaust $547 (408 S.S.) $477 (aluminized steel)
All are mandrel bent 2.5" pipes.
I "plan" on eventually upgrading all the exhaust (headers, high flow cats, h-pipe, mid-pipes, (is that right, or is the mid pipe replaced with the H?)) I wouldn't mind an axle back, but those only seem to save around $60, so why not take it back to the cats? Is there anyone near Atlanta with a V-6 that has either one of these on a 3.7 that I can listen to? I know that's the best way to choose, but based on the sound clips online, I like the sound of these ones the best. I want a deep growl (as deep as a V6 can make) but not obnoxious, minimal/no drone. I don't like a raspy sound, even at WOT. I don't like gurgles/pops. I don't want to wake my neighbors rolling in after work after midnight. Any other ones I should consider?
Magnaflow Street (cat back) $699
MBRP Cat back exhaust $547 (408 S.S.) $477 (aluminized steel)
All are mandrel bent 2.5" pipes.
I "plan" on eventually upgrading all the exhaust (headers, high flow cats, h-pipe, mid-pipes, (is that right, or is the mid pipe replaced with the H?)) I wouldn't mind an axle back, but those only seem to save around $60, so why not take it back to the cats? Is there anyone near Atlanta with a V-6 that has either one of these on a 3.7 that I can listen to? I know that's the best way to choose, but based on the sound clips online, I like the sound of these ones the best. I want a deep growl (as deep as a V6 can make) but not obnoxious, minimal/no drone. I don't like a raspy sound, even at WOT. I don't like gurgles/pops. I don't want to wake my neighbors rolling in after work after midnight. Any other ones I should consider?
6/1/14, 12:23 AM
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It looks like my wife is going to let me upgrade my exhaust (cat or axle back) for my birthday this month. I have it narrowed down to:
Magnaflow Street (cat back) $699
MBRP Cat back exhaust $547 (408 S.S.) $477 (aluminized steel)
All are mandrel bent 2.5" pipes.
I "plan" on eventually upgrading all the exhaust (headers, high flow cats, h-pipe, mid-pipes, (is that right, or is the mid pipe replaced with the H?)) I wouldn't mind an axle back, but those only seem to save around $60, so why not take it back to the cats? Is there anyone near Atlanta with a V-6 that has either one of these on a 3.7 that I can listen to? I know that's the best way to choose, but based on the sound clips online, I like the sound of these ones the best. I want a deep growl (as deep as a V6 can make) but not obnoxious, minimal/no drone. I don't like a raspy sound, even at WOT. I don't like gurgles/pops. I don't want to wake my neighbors rolling in after work after midnight. Any other ones I should consider?
Magnaflow Street (cat back) $699
MBRP Cat back exhaust $547 (408 S.S.) $477 (aluminized steel)
All are mandrel bent 2.5" pipes.
I "plan" on eventually upgrading all the exhaust (headers, high flow cats, h-pipe, mid-pipes, (is that right, or is the mid pipe replaced with the H?)) I wouldn't mind an axle back, but those only seem to save around $60, so why not take it back to the cats? Is there anyone near Atlanta with a V-6 that has either one of these on a 3.7 that I can listen to? I know that's the best way to choose, but based on the sound clips online, I like the sound of these ones the best. I want a deep growl (as deep as a V6 can make) but not obnoxious, minimal/no drone. I don't like a raspy sound, even at WOT. I don't like gurgles/pops. I don't want to wake my neighbors rolling in after work after midnight. Any other ones I should consider?
6/1/14, 05:41 AM
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I would just get some axle backs until you know what all you will be doing to your exhaust in the future. Ideals (plans) change, new products are sold etc.
6/1/14, 07:31 PM
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Good advice right there considering you are wanting what sounds like a fairly specific exhaust note from your Mustang. I just wanted to get as close to the V8 rumble as I could get, and not really caring about how loud it got or drone. Because when you put headers and an aftermarket x-pipe on (be it long tubes,shorties, high flow catted, off-road, etc) it will change the sound of your exhaust dramatically. Axle backs are cheaper (usually) and easier to swap than cat backs so as you do other mods it will be easier to swap out mufflers if you find after adding other parts its too loud, raspy, etc.
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