Exhaust Upgrade

King Snake · 06-21-2000, 08:39 AM

Wouldn't replacing only my mufflers be 99.9% as good as getting a complete cat-back system with mandrel bent tail pipes? There is a flat spot on my factory tails near the rear tires, but I wouldn't think that will really make much of a difference. The factory pipes are 2.5". What do you guys think?

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'97 Cobra, K&N, Rio Red

Hammer · 06-21-2000, 09:09 AM

To be honest, a whole cat-back system won't give you much, if any, performance increase. (If that's what you are looking for)

If you are looking for sound only, the muffler only option is a good one.
For a noticable performance increase in your exhaust, an X/H pipe is the way to go.

Of course, If you spring for an X/H-pipe and mufflers, you might as well get the entire cat-back with the mandrel bent pipes. (What's another 100-150 dollars?

If your curious about the sound, I've got a Bassani X pipe with Dyno-max cat backs....
You can check the sound out by clicking on the sig below..

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1998 Mustang GT
14.18@100.56
"Traction Impaired" or "Nitto Needy"

King Snake · 06-26-2000, 08:04 AM

Which do you think would perform/sound better: Flowmaster 2-chamber or Borla?

St_Brawler · 06-26-2000, 01:14 PM

By a long shot, BORLA would sound and perform better. Nothing sounds like Borla and nothing even can compare. As soon as my Saleen kit come in, I'm changing to Saleen/Borla cat back.....

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'97 GT, full lenght MAC headers, MAC Pro chamber h-pipe, Mac 2.5" Cat-back w/chrome tips, AODE 4W70R, K&N, Eibach springs and a 150 NOS wet shot system. Coming very soon, 4.10 gears, trany upgrading, Saleen body kit, and some medium suspension work.

06-21-2000, 08:39 AM	#1
King Snake Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Warner Robins, GA, USA Posts: 210	Exhaust Upgrade Wouldn't replacing only my mufflers be 99.9% as good as getting a complete cat-back system with mandrel bent tail pipes? There is a flat spot on my factory tails near the rear tires, but I wouldn't think that will really make much of a difference. The factory pipes are 2.5". What do you guys think? ------------------ '97 Cobra, K&N, Rio Red

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06-21-2000, 09:09 AM	#2
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	To be honest, a whole cat-back system won't give you much, if any, performance increase. (If that's what you are looking for) If you are looking for sound only, the muffler only option is a good one. For a noticable performance increase in your exhaust, an X/H pipe is the way to go. Of course, If you spring for an X/H-pipe and mufflers, you might as well get the entire cat-back with the mandrel bent pipes. (What's another 100-150 dollars? If your curious about the sound, I've got a Bassani X pipe with Dyno-max cat backs.... You can check the sound out by clicking on the sig below.. ------------------ 1998 Mustang GT 14.18@100.56 "Traction Impaired" or "Nitto Needy"

06-26-2000, 08:04 AM	#3
King Snake Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Warner Robins, GA, USA Posts: 210	Which do you think would perform/sound better: Flowmaster 2-chamber or Borla?

06-26-2000, 01:14 PM	#4
St_Brawler Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 77	By a long shot, BORLA would sound and perform better. Nothing sounds like Borla and nothing even can compare. As soon as my Saleen kit come in, I'm changing to Saleen/Borla cat back..... ------------------ '97 GT, full lenght MAC headers, MAC Pro chamber h-pipe, Mac 2.5" Cat-back w/chrome tips, AODE 4W70R, K&N, Eibach springs and a 150 NOS wet shot system. Coming very soon, 4.10 gears, trany upgrading, Saleen body kit, and some medium suspension work.