Question: Exhaust upgrades?

azmark30 · #1 03-09-2011

What can i do to make the exhaust sound louder and deeper??
replace the magnaflow mufflers with flowmaster 40's ?
get a O/R H pipe ? which brand?
anyone have any sound clips?

any help would be great.. i dont like the raspy sound..

06281E · #2 03-09-2011

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Originally Posted by azmark30

What can i do to make the exhaust sound louder and deeper??
replace the magnaflow mufflers with flowmaster 40's ?
get a O/R H pipe ? which brand?
anyone have any sound clips?

any help would be great.. i dont like the raspy sound..

I would do the research, look up the brands you would put on a mustang and then look up sound clips online for that product on a mustang..

azmark30 · #3 03-09-2011

the sound will be different because of the saleen exhaust.. right?

06281E · #4 03-09-2011

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Originally Posted by azmark30

the sound will be different because of the saleen exhaust.. right?

Yeah anything you do will change the sound, if you remove the cats and add an H-pipe it will sound louder and deeper. If you leave cats and add an H it will pretty much sound the same. What i did was long tube headers with a catted X-pipe and a full custom rear section eliminating the center exit exhaust but had the tips welded in to stay at the center exit, they are just for show now and always stay shiny! The car is not too loud unless you really get on it, it is just very deep and toned with hardly any rasp.

mosaleen · #5 03-09-2011

I went with Pypes High flow cats mid pipe and love the sound not to loud going down the hwy but get on it and its loud. 05 Saleen up have the Magnaflow mufflers stock. Id put in a brand you like H pipe with high flow cats , if thats not enough get headers equal lenght shorties if thats not load enough get those Flowmasters it will be loud LOL.

Dave · #6 03-09-2011

A few threads about S197 Saleen exhaust upgrades:

- http://saleenforums.soec.org/showthread.php?t=5605

- http://saleenforums.soec.org/showthread.php?t=7717

- http://saleenforums.soec.org/showthread.php?t=7685

- http://saleenforums.soec.org/showthread.php?t=6805

- http://saleenforums.soec.org/showthread.php?t=6030

- http://saleenforums.soec.org/showthread.php?t=2607

Enjoy!

azmark30 · #7 03-10-2011

I think im going to get this -

Pypes Off-Road H-Pipe HFM23

Stanghungry · #8 03-10-2011

I kept the cats and just added a JBA x pipe and I have sound.

azmark30 · #9 03-10-2011

do you have any sound clips?

Saleen12c · #10 03-12-2011

Can someone please tell me the difference? Other than the cost and one comes with cats and the other one doesn't. I want to know what one is easier to install, and if I go with #15485 (OEM cats) will it produce less HP than the other one because they are different ie: "HIGH FLOW CATS"?
Will there be any point in getting the #15448 because I can just get #15485 because I have HIGH FLOW CATS?

PART #: 15448
DESCRIPTION: V8 4.6L
Performance Pipe; 2.5in. Tubing; Off Road Use Only; (w/ Converter)
http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/d...rtnumber=15448

V.S

PART#: 15485
DESCRIPTION: V8 4.6L
Performance Pipe; 2.5in. Tubing; (Clamp-On Behind OEM Converter)
http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...e=main&id=3577

Thanks,
Saleen12c

2008 S281 S/C Vert

1MEANSALEEN · #11 03-21-2011

I had just a magnaflow off road x pipe and it was raspy and sounded like ****.. but now i have American Racing long tubes with an off road x pipe w/ the stock magnaflow exhaust and the sounds is amazing!! Not that annoying loud and it sounds awesome when i hit the gas, and when i downshift i get a nice sounding backfire :D

Jason @ 281m · #12 03-21-2011

Our favorite flavor is Dynatech Long tube, Dynatech intermediate tube w/cats, and Magnaflow "Magnapack" mufflers in place of the Saleen/Magnaflow mufflers. Sounds MEAN!

1MEANSALEEN · #13 03-21-2011

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Originally Posted by Jason @ 281m

Our favorite flavor is Dynatech Long tube, Dynatech intermediate tube w/cats, and Magnaflow "Magnapack" mufflers in place of the Saleen/Magnaflow mufflers. Sounds MEAN!

how hard is it to change out to those mufflers?

Jason @ 281m · #14 03-21-2011

It takes a little finessing but its not a huge ordeal.

jaymoo7 · #15 03-25-2011

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Originally Posted by Jason @ 281m

Our favorite flavor is Dynatech Long tube, Dynatech intermediate tube w/cats, and Magnaflow "Magnapack" mufflers in place of the Saleen/Magnaflow mufflers. Sounds MEAN!

Any pics of this set up? I had the magnapacks on my 98 GT but it would be different with the turn downs and center exhaust right?

Jason @ 281m · #16 03-25-2011

Here's the best picture I have. The mufflers are hidden by the diffuser.

Aleks07-0518 · #17 03-26-2011

I think I will be going with the magnaflow xpipe w/cats and stock Saleen magnaflow muffler for now then i will see how that sounds.

FR500GT · #18 03-26-2011

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Originally Posted by Aleks07-0518

I think I will be going with the magnaflow xpipe w/cats and stock Saleen magnaflow muffler for now then i will see how that sounds.

Here you go:

DAVESIKE · #19 09-22-2011

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Originally Posted by 06281E

Yeah anything you do will change the sound, if you remove the cats and add an H-pipe it will sound louder and deeper. If you leave cats and add an H it will pretty much sound the same. What i did was long tube headers with a catted X-pipe and a full custom rear section eliminating the center exit exhaust but had the tips welded in to stay at the center exit, they are just for show now and always stay shiny! The car is not too loud unless you really get on it, it is just very deep and toned with hardly any rasp.

WHAT did u do to the rear section..i have kooks long tubes w cats but the saleen mufflers..what mufflers did u use..? i want it a little deeper..im willing to do a custom job like yourself..i know jr a jdm did something like this..

DAVESIKE · #20 09-22-2011

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Originally Posted by Jason @ 281m

Here's the best picture I have. The mufflers are hidden by the diffuser.

wanted to take a minute to thank you jason for answering some of my questions on the phone today..btw i didnt hang up on you ..lol
dave

Jason @ 281m · #21 09-22-2011

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Originally Posted by DAVESIKE

wanted to take a minute to thank you jason for answering some of my questions on the phone today..btw i didnt hang up on you ..lol
dave

I see how it is Dave!

JK, I know your phone is a piece i could hear it the whole time. LOL Let me know if we can be of anymore help!

saleen191 · #22 10-15-2011

Jason,

as you know my current set up is Kooks LT with high flow catts and a H-pipe. Will adding the Magnaflow "Magnapack mufflers" make a louder sound than the regular Magnaflow mufflers?

Thanks.

Terry

Jason @ 281m · #23 10-15-2011

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Originally Posted by saleen191

Jason,

as you know my current set up is Kooks LT with high flow catts and a H-pipe. Will adding the Magnaflow "Magnapack mufflers" make a louder sound than the regular Magnaflow mufflers?

Thanks.

Terry

Terry,

Yes, absolutely!

saleen191 · #24 10-15-2011

Okay, I'll need a quote for this as well? My wife is going to put me out the house soon...lol

Jason @ 281m · #25 10-15-2011

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Originally Posted by saleen191

Okay, I'll need a quote for this as well? My wife is going to put me out the house soon...lol

Can you bring the car by for some measurements?

saleen191 · #26 10-15-2011

Jason,

sorry, didn't realize the thread shows Saleen191. It's Terry Norris.

Jason @ 281m · #27 10-15-2011

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Originally Posted by saleen191

Jason,

sorry, didn't realize the thread shows Saleen191. It's Terry Norris.

LOL, HEY TERRY! Ill work on that for you as well!

saleen191 · #28 10-15-2011

Thanks, Jason.

lacloche · #29 10-15-2011

hi

what is the red link its a watt link saleen or ???

saleen191 · #30 10-15-2011

Jason will have to answer that, not my car. Sorry.

redflagsc · #31 10-15-2011

Griggs torque arm powder coated

Jason @ 281m · #32 10-15-2011

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Originally Posted by lacloche

hi

what is the red link its a watt link saleen or ???

Yes that is a Griggs unit. We offer the Griggs unit which is literally the best unit on the market.

lacloche · #33 10-16-2011

where i can buy it thx

Jason @ 281m · #34 10-17-2011

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Originally Posted by lacloche

where i can buy it thx

Give me a call and we'll get one ordered up for you!

lacloche · #35 10-17-2011

ok but i dont speak english many and i live to canada (québec)
waht is the price for this watt link and torque arm thx

Jason @ 281m · #36 10-17-2011

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Originally Posted by lacloche

ok but i dont speak english many and i live to canada (québec)
waht is the price for this watt link and torque arm thx

Shoot me an email and we'll discuss the options.

FR500GT · #37 11-14-2011

Anybody ever see this custom exhaust? I came across it randomly while searching on google. Looks similar to the Boss 302 track exhaust

http://www.mustang50magazine.com/fea.../photo_07.html

03fridge · #38 11-14-2011

I'd like to see under car shots of that side exhaust. Wonder what hit it to rip through the metal right at the bottom of the rocker.

Jason @ 281m · #39 11-14-2011

Wait till you see what we just built exhaust wise!

Char259 · #40 11-15-2011

I would think that exhausft would melt or deform the rocker

Jason @ 281m · #41 11-16-2011

It doesn't appear to be getting actually used.

seelye76 · #42 11-18-2011

Can anyone post a sound clip of the dynatech long tubes with the dynatech midpipe and stock magnaflows? I have looked and cannot find anything.

OneQwkStang · #43 11-18-2011

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Originally Posted by seelye76

Can anyone post a sound clip of the dynatech long tubes with the dynatech midpipe and stock magnaflows? I have looked and cannot find anything.

I'm sure it sounds like a Kooks set up, can't see header brands changing the sound that much.

Jason @ 281m · #44 11-18-2011

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Originally Posted by seelye76

Can anyone post a sound clip of the dynatech long tubes with the dynatech midpipe and stock magnaflows? I have looked and cannot find anything.

We're doing a Dynatech header install on a E-car next month. But when it comes to comparing sound, Kooks or American Racing Headers will be pretty compareable when it relates to sound. We prefer the Dynatech headers the best. I have a car in the shop right now with Kooks, and they are nice, but setting side by side we prefer the Dynatech.

redflagsc · #45 04-07-2012

Wondering about comparability to swap out stock mufflers? A friend is parting his car that has Bassanni race mufflers but wasn't sure what works with the dumps. I haven't really investigated down there but thought I'd check before installing my diffuser

Jason @ 281m · #46 04-07-2012

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Originally Posted by redflagsc

Wondering about comparability to swap out stock mufflers? A friend is parting his car that has Bassanni race mufflers but wasn't sure what works with the dumps. I haven't really investigated down there but thought I'd check before installing my diffuser

We just installed a pair of Magnaflow "Magnapacks" on a 06 S281 and it sounds amazing! We were able to even keep the center exhaust functional! Sounds AMAZING!