Borla S Type Catback: Too Loud

[Monopoly]

I switched S-type catback to Resonator, then back to X-pipe. Thinking about dailying it next year and cutting back to having only one vehicle. Most likely will switch back to resonator lol.

If I were to buy another S550 id make sure it was equipped with active exhaust

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[Andy13186]

I switched S-type catback to Resonator, then back to X-pipe. Thinking about dailying it next year and cutting back to having only one vehicle. Most likely will switch back to resonator lol.

If I were to buy another S550 id make sure it was equipped with active exhaust

I just kept stock exhaust and resonator and got cutouts, love it. Although its not as quiet cold starting as the active in quiet mode.

 

[Stang72]

Not onhand. Not a fan of cell phone vids, they never replicate the sound as good as in person. I highly suggest it though, i always get compliments and even a few have x pipe guys have asked about my setup thinking of making the switch. I can try to make a video tho if your curious.

Planning to have this set up installed. S type axel back with MRT H pipe. Did you start with a cat back and swap out the x pipe? Would love to hear video if you have it. Thanks for your posts.

 

[Htk084]

I agree with y’all in the x pipe with 1 exception- the manga flow street seems to have an unbelievable sound. I think it has an x pipe as well. Good smooth low tone

 

[Leigh_bullitt]

An X-pipe will (in most cases) make more HP over an H-pipe. But, as you indicated, there is distinct sound w/the X-pipe & that difference may not sit well w/some. My '98 GT has a Borla system (sans cats) w/a Mac Pro Chamber. I purchased an X-pipe for the race car (also a '98), but installed it on the street car 1st (removing the Pro Chamber) just for grins & giggles. I did NOT like the sound. Call it raspy or call it ratty ... it (IMO) lost any semblance of what a Mustang V8 should sound like (& I have owned two '65s, two '98s + a 2019 ... all V8s). Needless to say, the X-pipe was immediately removed (& Pro Chamber reinstalled) & installed on the race car where sound doesn't count for squat, but HP counts for everything. Now, w/all that said, I installed a Borla S-Type system (140745) on my 2019. The system comes w/an X-pipe. The end result was the sound was still high pitched & very intrusive (again, IMO). Installed the Borla resonator (60661) & am very happy w/the end result. Just an FYI, there is only a 3.5 lb weight difference between the Borla X-pipe & the Borla resonator. BTW, Borla does a very nice job on their site in explaining the difference between a muffler & a resonator. Take the time to read it if you think that the terms are synonymous.

Did your resonator need time bed in ?.
I’ve installed on my Stype catback and everything now sounds too muffled. Would like it to sound a little cleaner.

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