Exhaust Mods...what did you fit and why ?

SteveyB · Jan 6, 2018

Cati said:
Pete

I would also suggest borla axle back coupled with borla centre resonator. the Xpipe is loud, as loud and drones. The resonator is keeps the bits you want and not the others. Importantly the stock system is like scaffolding pole, so you take a lot of weight out of the car.

regards

nic

Borla systems are guaranteed no drone, I can vouch for that and loudness is subjective. Get along to some meets, particularly SMUK and you will find all sorts of combinations to listen to and choose.

hinch · Jan 6, 2018

straight through manifold back with an xpipe in the middle somewhere custom made by local exhaust shop

Matrix2020 · Jan 6, 2018

Roush Axle backs for me, absolutely loved the sound......

Spider · Jan 6, 2018

wildcatgoal said:
This. I've heard them all. None sound as good as this to me, especially after a good 500 miles. Fits perfectly, too.

Solo mach XV for me also. Any excuse to post this again

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WOLFMAN · Jan 6, 2018

Spider said:
Solo mach XV for me also. Any excuse to post this again

Spider always the showman. Are you going to the next met at Howden.:hail:

Spider · Jan 6, 2018

WOLFMAN said:
Are you going to the next met at Howden.:hail:

The Mustang is locked away nice and warm Stewart but I might if it's not raining or icy

I'll PM you let you know nearer the time

Spider · Jan 6, 2018

hinch said:
straight through manifold back with an xpipe in the middle somewhere custom made by local exhaust shop

Sounds great - louder and more raw than a solo xv ;)

Dinks66 · Jan 6, 2018

Snap On Pete said:
So have taken delivery of my Grabber Blue GT.. and one of the first mods is going to be the exhaust..Of course...

With such a vast choice on the market, axle backs, cat backs.x-pipes, h-pipes etc., Just wondered what others have chose ?

I am contemplating the Borla Axle back `S`Type with black tips, and poss an x-pipe.

Want to fit the system once, and get it right...

1) What have you fitted
2) Your reason for choice
3) Are you content,... Or would you change for Quieter /Louder etc...??

Thanks in advance Pete..

Having had several aftermarket exhausts on previous cars the most important issue for me is definitely NO DRONE. With this in mind I went with the Borla S Type Cat back and I can confirm that there is no drone whatsoever at any revs. You can here me coming too !!! There are louder exhausts out there but it soon becomes tedious when your ears are ringing with drone. I have a Dodge Ram with a Magnaflow Cat back and I get some drone when towing up hills on the motorway which is liveable with but I still end up either speeding up or slowing down to get out of the drone band. Hope this helps in your decision. !!!

sheps5.0 · Jan 6, 2018

Yes it can be very expensive if you choose the wrong one or get bored of the sound quickly. Believe me I know. I think I'm on my 6th set up now. And I'll hazard a guess that I'm probably the only person on earth that would like the set up I have now so I won't tell you to get this cause you'd probably kill me if you met me after putting this on. Just for the record I have kooks catless headers, 3" pipes straight through to borla atak boxes. It's not for the faint hearted. :lol:

hinch · Jan 6, 2018

sheps5.0 said:
Yes it can be very expensive if you choose the wrong one or get bored of the sound quickly. Believe me I know. I think I'm on my 6th set up now. And I'll hazard a guess that I'm probably the only person on earth that would like the set up I have now so I won't tell you to get this cause you'd probably kill me if you met me after putting this on. Just for the record I have kooks catless headers, 3" pipes straight through to borla atak boxes. It's not for the faint hearted. :lol:

haha so same as mine then but I don't have the boxes in the way

Centurion07 · Jan 7, 2018

Not sure why people bother with axlebacks tbh.

You have to cut the original system so you can't refit it if you ever sell and having heard the Roush axlebacks they're just as loud as a catback system.

At least with a catback you get to dump the huge suitcase which weighs a ton and switch it with a centre section of choice which will change the volume and tone.

V8_MOTOR · Jan 7, 2018

I love my Roush axleback with a custom H-pipe

Cold Start
https://www.instagram.com/p/BbpD8a4H45w/?hl=en&taken-by=king_cobra_mustang

Some Revs
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZUdBCXgv-S/?hl=en&taken-by=king_cobra_mustang

The iPhone obviously doesn't do it justice but I love it

Loud cold start, settled when warm and under 2.5k revs, after that it goes mental but preserving its note and the odd crackle. Don't mistake it as a raspy note as the low end noise isn't captured by the iPhone.

stiggy · Jan 7, 2018

I went for the Ford Racing GT350 quad tip system with Euro spec resonator (no MOT issues when the time comes). With the valance it's certainly not the cheapest, but given it was developed for the car by Ford/Borla, at least you have some rassurance that it's suited from a performance/comfort perspective.

I had American Racing longtube headers and SLP loudmouths on my S197 - whilst it was comically loud, it was very wearing on a journey. Ditched the SLP loudmouths and fitted the standard silencers but with remote controlled cutouts - best of both worlds. Could be 94db up to pretty much open header!

The MY18 system would be ideal, but going to stick with my S550 and save myself min £15k in 'upgrade' cost!

Had my GT350 exhaust up for sale (still is in fact) but now I'm keeping the car I think I'll fit it.

Cati · Jan 7, 2018

stiggy said:
I went for the Ford Racing GT350 quad tip system with Euro spec resonator (no MOT issues when the time comes). With the valance it's certainly not the cheapest, but given it was developed for the car by Ford/Borla, at least you have some rassurance that it's suited from a performance/comfort perspective.

I had American Racing longtube headers and SLP loudmouths on my S197 - whilst it was comically loud, it was very wearing on a journey. Ditched the SLP loudmouths and fitted the standard silencers but with remote controlled cutouts - best of both worlds. Could be 94db up to pretty much open header!

The MY18 system would be ideal, but going to stick with my S550 and save myself min £15k in 'upgrade' cost!

Had my GT350 exhaust up for sale (still is in fact) but now I'm keeping the car I think I'll fit it.

Stiggy i have the same system, i went with x pipe and it was too raspy so retrofitted the resonator and I think this is the best as light weight and i would not go for just axle backs

kapiteinlangzaam · Jan 7, 2018

Full custom valved system from a company called Guerilla.

Its unique, no one else has one

It uses a FR X pipe, which then flows to the std. rear boxes with the valves closed.

If valves are opened then it dumps before the rear boxes, effectively giving open pipes.

When open, its loud(!) but still gives a nice tone, as about 20% of the gas is still routed through the rear boxes.

When closed, its quiter than the OEM setup, due the way the gas is doubled back on itself.

Its ideal for me, as it allows me to creep out of the street early doors, but create merry hell when I want to.

Operated off a remote in the cabin.

The crappy mic doesnt do it justice, but as a general impression:

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