Looking for lightweight exhaust...
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Looking for lightweight exhaust...
Anyone have any information on lightweight exhausts. Any part of the system would be good to know about. However right now I am focused on any part where I don't have to put a tune on the car.
Let me know!
****UPDATE*****
What I have learned so far:
Stock axle back: 44.6 lbs
Magnaflow axle back straight pipes: 21.0 lbs
Corsa axle back extreme: 24.0 lbs
Stock catback (after the h pipe): 71.4 lbs
Stainless Works catback: 30.0 lbs
Magnaflow catback: 43.62
I am going to do some more researching, but there are so many exhausts out there it is sickening.... On top of that I can't find posted weights. I have to call the manufacturer..... So if anyone knows of a site that sells these things that post the weights of the exhausts.....PLEASE SHARE! For me it comes down to the lightest package at a good price, and yes it as to sound good. Rule number 1.....
Let me know!
****UPDATE*****
What I have learned so far:
Stock axle back: 44.6 lbs
Magnaflow axle back straight pipes: 21.0 lbs
Corsa axle back extreme: 24.0 lbs
Stock catback (after the h pipe): 71.4 lbs
Stainless Works catback: 30.0 lbs
Magnaflow catback: 43.62
I am going to do some more researching, but there are so many exhausts out there it is sickening.... On top of that I can't find posted weights. I have to call the manufacturer..... So if anyone knows of a site that sells these things that post the weights of the exhausts.....PLEASE SHARE! For me it comes down to the lightest package at a good price, and yes it as to sound good. Rule number 1.....
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Originally Posted by texastboneking
Light weight exhaust??? Isn't it easier to lose weight on some other part of the car?
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Thanks Richard Simmons..... Do you know of any exhaust pieces that are on a diet?
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Magnaflow comp catback great exhaust, it really sounds amazing with the new 4 valve 5.0.
Magnaflow - 43.62
Stock - 71.40
http://www.mustang50magazine.com/tec.../photo_09.html
Magnaflow - 43.62
Stock - 71.40
http://www.mustang50magazine.com/tec.../photo_09.html
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How light weight can your wallet take? Titanium light? You'll spend a couple grand when they're available. What part of the exhaust do you wish to lighten? Going to an O/R X-Pipe is lighter, after market cat-backs are lighter, axle-backs are lighter.
If you go with headers, they will be expensive as hell and about the same weight, if not slightly heavier, than the already light and excellent shorties that come OEM with the Mustang.
If you're set on no tuning, your only option is to do an axle-back or cat-back. Research which ones are in your price range and then, see what they weigh. Any of them are going to be lighter than the stockers.
If you go with headers, they will be expensive as hell and about the same weight, if not slightly heavier, than the already light and excellent shorties that come OEM with the Mustang.
If you're set on no tuning, your only option is to do an axle-back or cat-back. Research which ones are in your price range and then, see what they weigh. Any of them are going to be lighter than the stockers.
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Magnaflow comp catback great exhaust, it really sounds amazing with the new 4 valve 5.0.
Magnaflow - 43.62
Stock - 71.40
http://www.mustang50magazine.com/tec.../photo_09.html
Magnaflow - 43.62
Stock - 71.40
http://www.mustang50magazine.com/tec.../photo_09.html
Good stuff! Keep it coming....
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If you're set on no tuning, your only option is to do an axle-back or cat-back. Research which ones are in your price range and then, see what they weigh. Any of them are going to be lighter than the stockers.
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How light weight can your wallet take? Titanium light? You'll spend a couple grand when they're available.
If you're set on no tuning, your only option is to do an axle-back or cat-back. Research which ones are in your price range and then, see what they weigh. Any of them are going to be lighter than the stockers.
If you're set on no tuning, your only option is to do an axle-back or cat-back. Research which ones are in your price range and then, see what they weigh. Any of them are going to be lighter than the stockers.
At this point I do not want to put a tune on the car. Don't want to void the warranty....
Consider this part of my research... Hopefully others can benefit from the information that gets posted here. Do you have products in mind with weight numbers?
Thanks!
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The magnaflow comp, stainless works, and bassani cat backs look to be about the same size so prob about the same weight. The factory mid pips felt heavier even though they are 2.75 and the three i listed are 3in.
I know you said you do not want to tune the car but the factory cats weigh considerably more than a lethal or bbr off road x / h pipe.
I know you said you do not want to tune the car but the factory cats weigh considerably more than a lethal or bbr off road x / h pipe.
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The magnaflow comp, stainless works, and bassani cat backs look to be about the same size so prob about the same weight. The factory mid pips felt heavier even though they are 2.75 and the three i listed are 3in.
I know you said you do not want to tune the car but the factory cats weigh considerably more than a lethal or bbr off road x / h pipe.
I know you said you do not want to tune the car but the factory cats weigh considerably more than a lethal or bbr off road x / h pipe.
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No prob, have you looked into a one piece drive shaft, dba 5000 rotors and maybe some lighter wheels? I think the LS wheels are around 30lbs a piece so you could probably shave some good there.
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I have the flowmaster hushpower on my car. the difference in size and weight was just insane. i didn't have a scale nearby, bout I would say they flows are less than half the weight of the factory parts. the best thing is they sound fraking awesome at WOT, but have no drone at all and a modest idle that wont make the neighbors mad. also you can go LTs and a catted X as well without needing a tune, assuming you don't mine the check engine light resulting from the extra distance the LTs put the o2 sensors back towards the rear of the car.
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Once I get some more information I am going to create a "diet" thread....
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Adam,
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I just wanted to repost this article for you in case you did not see it. Just because you put a tune on your car does not mean it will void the warranty.
Just to make it clear. Just because you put a part on your car it DOES NOT void your warranty. For a product to affect the warranty, there must be an investigation done by the party refuting the warranty to prove that the aftermarket product indeed caused the OEM component part to fail. Just because you put a CAI on your car it does not automatically void the warranty. The CAI would have the be the direct cause that caused the part to fail. Also, you have to remember when installing aftermarket parts you are responsible to care and drive the car in a non malicious way - because no warranty covers "abuse" .
When you are installing Steeda parts on your cars, please note that we are giving you the benefit of a component part that indeed will work as advertised and will not cause a direct component failure on your car. We work very closely with Ford and develop our performance parts and accessories so that they perform as necessary and will not cause another component to fail. All of our parts are engineered uner strict ISO 9001-2008 certificatied standards and are specifically designed to provide worry free operation. They carry a lifetime warranty and we have never had an instance of a Ford vehicle having it's warranty refuted due to a direct result of our parts.
Steeda Autosports is a company that will stand by you in case something does happen. If a dealer does not want to service a warranty claim, then Steeda will provide the necessary support through either the dealer or will work with Ford Motor Company to get your vehicle serviced. Steeda has never had an issue with a warranty claim. All of our products are tested and proven not to exceed recommend testin.. Steeda backs its products 100% so you never have to worry about being left behind.
We have several upgrades for the boss 302 if you are interested in giving us a call. We can take your car to a new level.
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