exhaust recommendations

jj_jonathon · 09-12-2002, 02:19 AM

I'm looking at getting new exhaust for my GT around christmas time...I was looking at the Bassani X-Pipe w/ cats....out of my price range by a lot....then i saw flowmaster's american thunder set....supposed to be damn loud and add decent hp #s...can anyone comment on this particular set? and comment on them for my car?...also i'm open for suggestions on what you think makes the best deep throaty growl and the best hp #s....personal experience is always the best route!...btw im trying to keep the price tag under $500 w/o install.....

thanks

jonathon

surfbeast · 09-12-2002, 06:46 AM

Lots of ways to go of course. Try checking out the web sites that sell tested parts at a discount ( Brothers performance, Steeda, ). I got my BBK X- pipe for 170 bucks and that included shipping, got my flows for 125 bucks from a mustang rebuilder. Parts can be had for a lesser price!
Prsonnaly my car is VERY loud during certain times,1st gear 1000 - 2000 rpm range espesially. With the top down it can be almost annoying. Very rasspy sound at times. after second gear you barely hear it untill you get on it. The best thing is everyone loves it, even my wife who I thought would have a fit when I brought it home for the first time with the X pipe on it. As far as HP gains, well that is another deal in itself, you will see some gains but not tremendous, but it sure sounds like you have a hell of a lot more under the hood! I'm in the process of gutting my stock H pipe and making the cross section bigger to see what it sounds like, just for fun.

l8ter

tireburner163 · 09-12-2002, 10:20 AM

I say to with a BBK H-pipe and the cat-back of your choice

jj_jonathon · 09-12-2002, 12:14 PM

...what gives the new stangs that faux-big block roar? ive heard a few...hopefully not all of them are just running no cats..lol

surfbeast · 09-12-2002, 12:38 PM

I would guess they are running off road H/X pipes with cat back. If I had it to do over again I would go with the H pipe. I lost low end torque with the X-pipe or at least it feels that way. Also, I never had to use the MIL eliminaters on my OR pipe ( lucky me ). The OR pipes make a HUGE difference in sound, they would probably be loud with the stock mufflers!

SnakeDriver97 · 09-13-2002, 08:28 AM

check out some of these web sites.

www.mustangexhaust.com

click on sound room

and look for some good deals on
www.partshopper.com

09-12-2002, 02:19 AM	#1
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	exhaust recommendations I'm looking at getting new exhaust for my GT around christmas time...I was looking at the Bassani X-Pipe w/ cats....out of my price range by a lot....then i saw flowmaster's american thunder set....supposed to be damn loud and add decent hp #s...can anyone comment on this particular set? and comment on them for my car?...also i'm open for suggestions on what you think makes the best deep throaty growl and the best hp #s....personal experience is always the best route!...btw im trying to keep the price tag under $500 w/o install..... thanks jonathon __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

09-12-2002, 06:46 AM	#2
surfbeast Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 415	Lots of ways to go of course. Try checking out the web sites that sell tested parts at a discount ( Brothers performance, Steeda, ). I got my BBK X- pipe for 170 bucks and that included shipping, got my flows for 125 bucks from a mustang rebuilder. Parts can be had for a lesser price! Prsonnaly my car is VERY loud during certain times,1st gear 1000 - 2000 rpm range espesially. With the top down it can be almost annoying. Very rasspy sound at times. after second gear you barely hear it untill you get on it. The best thing is everyone loves it, even my wife who I thought would have a fit when I brought it home for the first time with the X pipe on it. As far as HP gains, well that is another deal in itself, you will see some gains but not tremendous, but it sure sounds like you have a hell of a lot more under the hood! I'm in the process of gutting my stock H pipe and making the cross section bigger to see what it sounds like, just for fun. l8ter __________________ 98 GT / convertable -98 Saleen engine, Saleen appearance pkg. SHM cams,P&P NPI heads, and so much more!

09-12-2002, 10:20 AM	#3
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I say to with a BBK H-pipe and the cat-back of your choice __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

09-12-2002, 12:14 PM	#4
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	...what gives the new stangs that faux-big block roar? ive heard a few...hopefully not all of them are just running no cats..lol __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

09-12-2002, 12:38 PM	#5
surfbeast Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 415	I would guess they are running off road H/X pipes with cat back. If I had it to do over again I would go with the H pipe. I lost low end torque with the X-pipe or at least it feels that way. Also, I never had to use the MIL eliminaters on my OR pipe ( lucky me ). The OR pipes make a HUGE difference in sound, they would probably be loud with the stock mufflers! __________________ 98 GT / convertable -98 Saleen engine, Saleen appearance pkg. SHM cams,P&P NPI heads, and so much more!

09-13-2002, 08:28 AM	#6
SnakeDriver97 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 24	exhaust check out some of these web sites. www.mustangexhaust.com click on sound room and look for some good deals on www.partshopper.com __________________ '97 Procharged Cobra

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