'01 cobra exhaust systems

subterfuge · 03-13-2002, 01:12 PM

Anybody out there have any opinions on the exhaust systems and what to go with? I was thinking flowmaster with some sort of h or x pipe. It sounds pretty damn good stock, and i don't want to lose the growl or get that rappy sound you here so often. I also obviously don't want to sound like a freakin import. I do do quite a bit of highway driving so i don't want something that will be obnoxiously loud either.

As far as the x or h pipe, what are the pros and cons? Who makes the best ones? What is the sound difference between the x vs. the h, and the cats vs. no cats?

Sorry for all of the questions, but the mustang is a new toy, i always played with trucks before.

tireburner163 · 03-13-2002, 01:50 PM

First of all there is NO WAY IN HELL you car will sound like a import.

I would got with a X pipe. They are more suited to you Cobra's powerband. As for mufflers, Flowmasters are popular, MAC's are good too. It's really a matter of opinon.

You will get a good bit more power with no cats. Plus a off-road X pipe is cheaper. If you live in a area that requires emission testing, either get one with cats or keep you stock one and put it on when you get tested.

subterfuge · 03-13-2002, 04:34 PM

ok so x pipe with no cats, but which one? bassani, BBK, borla? how mutch louder than stock is a x pipe with flows gonna be?

GTJim · 03-15-2002, 11:14 AM

The rule of thumb on the Cobra's is that if you go with an X-pipe (as opposed to an H-pipe) you want a flow-through type muffler like a Dynomax Ultra-Flo or a MagnaFlow. If you go with an H-pipe, then you should use a chambered type muffler such as the Flowmasters. If you mix the two, people say it sounds shi**y.

The H-pipe combo has a deeper sound, but makes a few less ponies. The X-pipe combo has a little bit higher pitch sound, but still sounds really good in my opinion, it is quiet at low rpms but really screams at WOT....... and it makes a few more hp too.

fiveohpatrol · 03-15-2002, 12:26 PM

Quote:

2001 Mineral Grey Cobra

It's people like you!

that make people like me drool

I almost wreck everytime I see a mineral grey cobra, man i love that color on that car.

sorry bout the random post

GTJim · 03-15-2002, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fiveohpatrol

It's people like you!

that make people like me drool

I almost wreck everytime I see a mineral grey cobra, man i love that color on that car.

sorry bout the random post

Thanks, it took me a while to find this color, but perseverence paid off! It's a blast to drive

03-13-2002, 01:12 PM	#1
subterfuge Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Zeeland, Mich. Posts: 16	'01 cobra exhaust systems Anybody out there have any opinions on the exhaust systems and what to go with? I was thinking flowmaster with some sort of h or x pipe. It sounds pretty damn good stock, and i don't want to lose the growl or get that rappy sound you here so often. I also obviously don't want to sound like a freakin import. I do do quite a bit of highway driving so i don't want something that will be obnoxiously loud either. As far as the x or h pipe, what are the pros and cons? Who makes the best ones? What is the sound difference between the x vs. the h, and the cats vs. no cats? Sorry for all of the questions, but the mustang is a new toy, i always played with trucks before.

03-13-2002, 01:50 PM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	First of all there is NO WAY IN HELL you car will sound like a import. I would got with a X pipe. They are more suited to you Cobra's powerband. As for mufflers, Flowmasters are popular, MAC's are good too. It's really a matter of opinon. You will get a good bit more power with no cats. Plus a off-road X pipe is cheaper. If you live in a area that requires emission testing, either get one with cats or keep you stock one and put it on when you get tested. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

03-15-2002, 11:14 AM	#4
GTJim Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 32	The rule of thumb on the Cobra's is that if you go with an X-pipe (as opposed to an H-pipe) you want a flow-through type muffler like a Dynomax Ultra-Flo or a MagnaFlow. If you go with an H-pipe, then you should use a chambered type muffler such as the Flowmasters. If you mix the two, people say it sounds shi**y. The H-pipe combo has a deeper sound, but makes a few less ponies. The X-pipe combo has a little bit higher pitch sound, but still sounds really good in my opinion, it is quiet at low rpms but really screams at WOT....... and it makes a few more hp too. __________________ 2001 Mineral Grey Cobra - #2277 of 3867 - MM SFC's, Bilsteins, Rear: H&R race springs, PHP IRS brace, Steeda IRS bushings, Front: MM Coilover conversion w/ Hypercoils - JBA Headers, Bassani X-pipe, Dynomax Ultra-Flow catback - Procharger P-1SC Stage II

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03-13-2002, 04:34 PM	#3
subterfuge Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Zeeland, Mich. Posts: 16	ok so x pipe with no cats, but which one? bassani, BBK, borla? how mutch louder than stock is a x pipe with flows gonna be?