What aftermarket exhaust sounds best?

Venomrain · 02-13-2002, 04:00 AM

What's the coolest sounding aftermarket exhaust? I am looking to upgrade my stock exhaust and don't know which brand to turn to. A friend has a 90 GT stang with flowmasters, they sound great but are somewhat loud. Was considering Borla or Dynomax... what combos is everyone using? Thanks.

96GTfanatic · 02-13-2002, 12:20 PM

let me think....FLOWMASTER!!!!

96GTfanatic · 02-13-2002, 12:24 PM

There are all different levels of flowmasters. If you leave the h-pipe stock the flowmasters arent too loud. If even that is too loud you could get 3 chamber flowmasters. Good luck.

Venomrain · 02-13-2002, 12:42 PM

Yeah, my friends GT sounds brutal with his flowmasters. In my cobra acceleration is accompanied by a high-pitched burble that ends up becoming overwhelmed by the motor's high RMP song. In my friends GT the exhaust lets the passengers know it is there and working 100% of the time... irregardless of road noise, traffic condition or the 'occasional' 4k powershift. This last month I was tinkering with the stereo in my car (mach 460), and started to wonder why FoMoCo elected to put such a stereo in the mustang (I just learned the 2003 cobra will use a 1150 watt stereo. yikes). I mean, come on, 460 peak watts? That's almost too much. But then it donned on me: if I did get some killer exhaust setup I'll need the wattage just to hear some tunes lol. thanks for the advice 96GT

Mercury · 02-15-2002, 12:54 AM

The sound of Two Chamber Flowmasters and an off-road H-pipe is.....just............wicked. IMO hands down the best sounding exhaust.

SLOW 97 · 02-15-2002, 10:21 AM

Get Flowmaster 2 chambers. They are loud but sound great and aren't annoyingly loud. I wouldn't buy a Borla cat back because they will make your car sound like rice/euro trash and they are also almost $600 just for the cat back system. You can hear the Flows at www.flowmastermufflers.com.

96GTfanatic · 02-15-2002, 12:46 PM

American Thunder 2 chamber is what I have. You might not like the loud drone at 2200 rpm, but I personally love it, as do most people. Then theres the sound at full throttle....

Venomrain · 02-16-2002, 12:01 AM

Ty for the advice fellas. Looks like 2 chamber flowmasters just got a green light. Will be afew month before the installation, I'll let you know how it goes.

My1stStang · 02-16-2002, 12:47 PM

I've got a Mac Prochamber with Mac mufflers also. It sounds pretty mean! I get comments all the time that the sound is so much better than the typical flowmaster sound. If you want the same old sound that you hear on the street, flows is the way to go. But if you want a new aggresive sound, check out a Mac system. Also, it is probably the easiest to install yourself. No clamps or anything. Just my opinion!

98 NosStang · 02-16-2002, 02:16 PM

go with the flo.... mines sounds evil when you accelerate, and they sound nice and deepp but low when at a light at 1000 rpm...the more your engine screams, you flow master exhaust will yell fury.....

SteveK · 02-18-2002, 05:14 PM

96GTfanatic,
When you replaced the cats with off-road, did you notice any reduction in lowend torque?
I am thinking of doing the same and was told to not get rid of back pressure.

Thanx

02-13-2002, 04:00 AM	#1
Venomrain Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 16	What aftermarket exhaust sounds best? What's the coolest sounding aftermarket exhaust? I am looking to upgrade my stock exhaust and don't know which brand to turn to. A friend has a 90 GT stang with flowmasters, they sound great but are somewhat loud. Was considering Borla or Dynomax... what combos is everyone using? Thanks. __________________ 98 cobra: 95 cobra R hood (thanks Jiffy-Lube), steeda stage 1 suspension, 10.5" cobra R rims, K&N, soon to be 3.73's and flowmasters

02-13-2002, 12:20 PM	#2
96GTfanatic Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 93	let me think....FLOWMASTER!!!! __________________ 96 green GT, 5-speed, 2 chamber Flowmasters, BBK offroad h-pipe, Pro 5.0 Shifter, shiny 96 cobra rims Next Mod: 2003 Cobra (not any time soon)

02-13-2002, 12:24 PM	#3
96GTfanatic Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 93	There are all different levels of flowmasters. If you leave the h-pipe stock the flowmasters arent too loud. If even that is too loud you could get 3 chamber flowmasters. Good luck. __________________ 96 green GT, 5-speed, 2 chamber Flowmasters, BBK offroad h-pipe, Pro 5.0 Shifter, shiny 96 cobra rims Next Mod: 2003 Cobra (not any time soon)

02-13-2002, 12:42 PM	#4
Venomrain Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 16	Flowmasters... Yeah, my friends GT sounds brutal with his flowmasters. In my cobra acceleration is accompanied by a high-pitched burble that ends up becoming overwhelmed by the motor's high RMP song. In my friends GT the exhaust lets the passengers know it is there and working 100% of the time... irregardless of road noise, traffic condition or the 'occasional' 4k powershift. This last month I was tinkering with the stereo in my car (mach 460), and started to wonder why FoMoCo elected to put such a stereo in the mustang (I just learned the 2003 cobra will use a 1150 watt stereo. yikes). I mean, come on, 460 peak watts? That's almost too much. But then it donned on me: if I did get some killer exhaust setup I'll need the wattage just to hear some tunes lol. thanks for the advice 96GT __________________ 98 cobra: 95 cobra R hood (thanks Jiffy-Lube), steeda stage 1 suspension, 10.5" cobra R rims, K&N, soon to be 3.73's and flowmasters

02-15-2002, 12:54 AM	#5
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	The sound of Two Chamber Flowmasters and an off-road H-pipe is.....just............wicked. IMO hands down the best sounding exhaust. __________________ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. Red Baron, 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. Stage 2 CNC heads with Large Valves, Comp Cams (270-274 dur .550 lift), Forged Crank, DRP pistons, Manly H-beams, Pro M 87 mm Mass Air, 24lb Inj, 75mm TB, Plenum Spacer ,Long Tube Headers, Homemade H-pipe, 2 chamber Flows, 4:10's, Steeda Tri-Ax, LKW 70/30's, Eibach Drag Springs, Steeda SubFrames, Battle Boxes, Rear Girdle, Adj uppers, Alunimum Drshft, Southside Lift Bars. Project Cars, 64 1/2 6cyl coupe, 1930 Model A Nostalgia Rod.

02-15-2002, 10:21 AM	#6
SLOW 97 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arlington Heights,IL Posts: 231	Get Flowmaster 2 chambers. They are loud but sound great and aren't annoyingly loud. I wouldn't buy a Borla cat back because they will make your car sound like rice/euro trash and they are also almost $600 just for the cat back system. You can hear the Flows at www.flowmastermufflers.com. __________________ '97 Laser Red GT Coupe Stock 2V (Pulled Silencer) 4R70W Automatic Ripped off a BLISTERING 15.37@90MPH With a 2.21 60ft Just Installed- K&N Air Filter Coming Soon...... -4.10's -Flowmaster A/T or Magnapack Cat-Back

02-15-2002, 12:46 PM	#7
96GTfanatic Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 93	American Thunder 2 chamber is what I have. You might not like the loud drone at 2200 rpm, but I personally love it, as do most people. Then theres the sound at full throttle.... __________________ 96 green GT, 5-speed, 2 chamber Flowmasters, BBK offroad h-pipe, Pro 5.0 Shifter, shiny 96 cobra rims Next Mod: 2003 Cobra (not any time soon)

02-16-2002, 12:01 AM	#8
Venomrain Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 16	Thanks = ) Ty for the advice fellas. Looks like 2 chamber flowmasters just got a green light. Will be afew month before the installation, I'll let you know how it goes. __________________ 98 cobra: 95 cobra R hood (thanks Jiffy-Lube), steeda stage 1 suspension, 10.5" cobra R rims, K&N, soon to be 3.73's and flowmasters

02-16-2002, 12:47 PM	#9
My1stStang Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Auburn,GA Posts: 25	I've got a Mac Prochamber with Mac mufflers also. It sounds pretty mean! I get comments all the time that the sound is so much better than the typical flowmaster sound. If you want the same old sound that you hear on the street, flows is the way to go. But if you want a new aggresive sound, check out a Mac system. Also, it is probably the easiest to install yourself. No clamps or anything. Just my opinion! __________________ 2000 GT, MAC 2.5" Cat-Back, MAC Prochamber, MAC cold air. 3.73's and pullies are next!!!

02-18-2002, 05:14 PM	#11
SteveK Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Round Lake, IL, USA Posts: 51	96GTfanatic, When you replaced the cats with off-road, did you notice any reduction in lowend torque? I am thinking of doing the same and was told to not get rid of back pressure. Thanx __________________ Steve K. 98 GT w/ 3.73 Your car is fast, are you?

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