Exhaust System
6/13/14, 03:44 PM
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6/19/14, 08:06 PM
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I too am looking at the gt500 and Roush... From the sounds of it, it would be wiser to get the gt500 to start with on a bone stock gt then just delete the resonators if it's not loud enough? Because you can't really go backwards if the Roush is too loud... Granted they sound amazing in all of te vids I've seen..
I'm looking for the deep throaty sound but want it to be drone free and tame enough to carry clients in the passenger seat.
I'm looking for the deep throaty sound but want it to be drone free and tame enough to carry clients in the passenger seat.
6/20/14, 08:33 AM
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+1 on the Roush. with just the axlebacks alone they are great because they are still quiet when you want them to be, no drone but sound great when you mash the throttle.
6/20/14, 02:26 PM
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If you want to get them deleted, it should cost about $60-$80 if you don't do it yourself.
6/20/14, 03:55 PM
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This answers my concern... It sounds like you can't go wrong getting the gt500 and testing it out before removing the resonators. I want a deep smooth tone that is noticeably louder on throttle but doesn't drone my face off and draw too much attention when cruising. Sounds like I can always get the resonators taken off or add an x pipe if the sound isn't enough. From the videos I've seen, the axleback might enough on it's own to fit my needs... Plus it's cheap! :P
6/20/14, 04:10 PM
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This answers my concern... It sounds like you can't go wrong getting the gt500 and testing it out before removing the resonators. I want a deep smooth tone that is noticeably louder on throttle but doesn't drone my face off and draw too much attention when cruising. Sounds like I can always get the resonators taken off or add an x pipe if the sound isn't enough. From the videos I've seen, the axleback might enough on it's own to fit my needs... Plus it's cheap! :P
I'm planning on an O/R X-pipe to get them a bit louder. Lately I've been thinking about some Borlas or Corsa mufflers, but these GT500 AB's have a nice luxury of being quiet when you want it. No drone either!
I look at it like this.
GT500; stock sounding, with more gurgle and throat.
GT500+no resonators; a loud and throaty note at WOT, yet low and crisp under 3500rpm. Can be heard from 2-3 blocks away at WOT.
Roush/Corsa; if you want people 4-5 blocks away to hear you at WOT
6/21/14, 07:11 AM
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So the resonator delete isn't raspy? I was thinking of it but listened to one video that had a raspy sound when he revved it...I love the GT500's, wouldn't mind it a little louder (though it really is pretty loud, but not obnoxiously so, at WOT). I just love the old school deep and throaty exhaust sound. Is it any louder at idle? Any downside to removing them?
6/21/14, 02:29 PM
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So the resonator delete isn't raspy? I was thinking of it but listened to one video that had a raspy sound when he revved it...I love the GT500's, wouldn't mind it a little louder (though it really is pretty loud, but not obnoxiously so, at WOT). I just love the old school deep and throaty exhaust sound. Is it any louder at idle? Any downside to removing them?
No downside that I can think of, except maybe if you have neighbors that don't appreciate a cold-startup lol. The idle is definitely louder, as is WOT. Actually, it's louder across the entire spectrum. I honestly think popping out the resonators is the only way to go with GT500s.
It's as close as I think one can get to an old school sound without going with a mid-muffler design. The stainless works retro mufflers are great at old school tone as well.
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6/28/14, 10:34 AM
#29
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and one thing, the GT500's are definitely much louder than stock, not just deeper, etc. That was the first thing I noticed when I had them added...."finally, I can hear the exhaust"!!!!
6/29/14, 06:52 AM
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Oh yeah, when you nail it, you can hear them....I came out of the subdivision one day and nailed it and there were some guys working and boy did their heads snap around...even some guys older than me at a gas station both nodded their heads and said, boy that sounds real good, when i started it up. I am at the age I don't need it super loud like I did when I was younger, I just like the fact it is louder than stock and has that deeper old school sound....
6/29/14, 01:47 PM
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[QUOTE="JCStang;6821847"]Oh yeah, when you nail it, you can hear them....I came out of the subdivision one day and nailed it and there were some guys working and boy did their heads snap around...even some guys older than me at a gas station both nodded their heads and said, boy that sounds real good, when i started it up. I am at the age I don't need it super loud like I did when I was younger, I just like the fact it is louder than stock and has that deeper old school sound....[/QUOTE
This post has sold me on the gt500 mufflers haha I'm going to order then ASAP, just not sure if I should do the valance and get quads
This post has sold me on the gt500 mufflers haha I'm going to order then ASAP, just not sure if I should do the valance and get quads
6/29/14, 01:58 PM
#33
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Just ordered them today. Late Model Restoration has them for $280, free shipping...best price I've seen.
We'll have to share notes when we get them installed.
Tom
We'll have to share notes when we get them installed.
Tom
6/29/14, 03:12 PM
#35
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Hmmm....hadn't seen that. My order was accepted, got an email that they'd let me know the shipping tracking info. I'm guessing it'll be tomorrow during the business day.
I hope it's not back ordered. I got myself all fired up today reading posts and watching YouTube muffler videos.
I WANT IT NOW!!!
Tom
I hope it's not back ordered. I got myself all fired up today reading posts and watching YouTube muffler videos.
I WANT IT NOW!!!
Tom
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6/30/14, 09:21 AM
#36
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I'm hoping I get them by Thursday and I can make an appointment for installation before the weekend so I can compete with fireworks explosions.
Tom
6/30/14, 06:17 PM
#38
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Just got confirmation that Big Brown will be stopping by on Thursday. I forgot that Friday was a holiday (easy to forget days of the week when you're retired), and I can't get my GT500s installed until Tuesday.
Woe is me.
Tom
Woe is me.
Tom
6/30/14, 07:21 PM
#39
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You have a jack and jack stands? It's supposedly VERY easy to swap the axlebacks, could have a neighborhood kid come over to help?
6/30/14, 07:56 PM
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