Resonator Delete on OEM Factory Exhaust

[StangTime]

I don't know if my car is unique but I have active exhaust, resonator deleted, and am using an x-pipe, all from day one. I now have about 33,500 miles. It seems the more miles I put on the car the louder it is becoming...much louder. Early on, Sport mode was perfect...then Normal mode was perfect...now I am considering replacing the mufflers.

Is the active exhaust system still working? Do the different modes still change the sound?

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[jmorris47]

Is the active exhaust system still working? Do the different modes still change the sound?

Yep, all is working. It just seems like the mufflers are getting louder the older they get.

 

[The Insomnimaniac]

I've been reading all these replies and on other threads as well. I didn't want the raspy sound of the X pipe. I was leaning toward the H pipe with having a deeper tone and a slight HP performance increase, I was all for that until I started reading this thread. I would like to drop the extra weight of the resonator but I do not want an increase in loudness at all. I have the active exhaust and yes, I could drive in quiet mode if needed. But Normal mode and up is plenty loud already. I have the Ford Performance tune kit and that alone provides plenty of pops and burbles and a deeper exhaust tone. For this configuration, I think removing the resonator would be something I regret.

How do you like the Ford Performance kit? Does the butt dyno notice a difference that's worth the money?

 

[StangTime]

How do you like the Ford Performance kit? Does the butt dyno notice a difference that's worth the money?

You can read my review here: https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/ford-performance-tune-for-2018-gt.122943/post-3214193
Lots of opinions and discussion about it in that massive thread.

 

[The Insomnimaniac]

You can read my review here: https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/ford-performance-tune-for-2018-gt.122943/post-3214193
Lots of opinions and discussion about it in that massive thread.

Thanks, I'll check it out!

 

[Ballistica]

Here’s a couple of video clips of my 21 with AE before/after the Steeda H-Pipe install. I will definitely say the the tone is deeper and cold starts/track mode is louder. More pops and crackles too. I run it 90% of the time in track mode and love it.

Before H-Pipe:


After H-Pipe:

 

[The Insomnimaniac]

Here’s a couple of video clips of my 21 with AE before/after the Steeda H-Pipe install. I will definitely say the the tone is deeper and cold starts/track mode is louder. More pops and crackles too. I run it 90% of the time in track mode and love it.

Before H-Pipe:


After H-Pipe:

Sounds awesome man! Not too crazy but still aggressive. Can’t wait to hear it in person when I have mine done.

 

[AZlb5.0]

My set up is OEM manifolds w/cats, Flowmaster Outlaw and X-Pipe. It’s has a nice throaty sound to it.

 

[The Insomnimaniac]

My set up is OEM manifolds w/cats, Flowmaster Outlaw and X-Pipe. It’s has a nice throaty sound to it.

The dog might hate you now, but it sounds mean like it should! If AE hadn’t come on my car, I was going with the Outlaws too. They’ve got that deep, muscle growl.

 

[AZlb5.0]

The dog might hate you now, but it sounds mean like it should! If AE hadn’t come on my car, I was going with the Outlaws too. They’ve got that deep, muscle growl.

Thanks! Tried getting her out the way but she wouldn’t listen.

 

[PONYFANS]

Been thinkin about using the lethal performance/corsa HH pipe on the stock exhaust has anybody done this and how do you like it ?

This is my current set uo

Been thinkin about using the lethal performance/corsa HH pipe on the stock exhaust has anybody done this and how do you like it ?

this is my current set up, longtubes, hh pipe and stock active mufflers. No droan minimal rasp, respectable dyno numbers with a tune. it’s honestly the only set up I’ll use. Corsa are plenty loud but not for me.

 

[Cux211]

This is my current set uo

this is my current set up, longtubes, hh pipe and stock active mufflers. No droan minimal rasp, respectable dyno numbers with a tune. it’s honestly the only set up I’ll use. Corsa are plenty loud but not for me.

Just thinkin about doing an H pipe, no desire to drop crazy money into headers and what not for a car that I more than likely won’t keep, I’m already annoyed because it’s been sitting in my garage waiting for my ppf/ceramic guy to get me in for a month and a half now so I think when it’s sitting (in my way) all winter come next spring she may be going

 

[njweatherman]

Just thinkin about doing an H pipe, no desire to drop crazy money into headers and what not for a car that I more than likely won’t keep, I’m already annoyed because it’s been sitting in my garage waiting for my ppf/ceramic guy to get me in for a month and a half now so I think when it’s sitting (in my way) all winter come next spring she may be going

If you are looking for something a little louder than the OEM active exhaust, get an H or X pipe and delete the resonator. I went with the FORD Performance X pipe for my 2023 GT.
On my previous 2020, I had the BORLA ATAK cat-back and it was too loud and raspy when I floored it. There are a ton of YouTube videos with sound clips with an H or X pipe with the active exhaust.

 

[PONYFANS]

If you are looking for something a little louder than the OEM active exhaust, get an H or X pipe and delete the resonator. I went with the FORD Performance X pipe for my 2023 GT.
On my previous 2020, I had the BORLA ATAK cat-back and it was too loud and raspy when I floored it. There are a ton of YouTube videos with sound clips with an H or X pipe with the active exhaust.

 

[PONYFANS]

I agree. My co worker has a bullet with only an hh pipe. It sounds great by itself with factory active mufflers. Not crazy loud but you know he’s present

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