twobjshelbys
GT Owner
I had a h pipe on a mustang like x but bridged. I think the h cross needs to be tuned to the system but it sounded sweet
Exhaust upgrade
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fjpikul
GT Owner
Yes. If you want a bumper delete, you have to decide which one you want (really only 2 available). Bumper delete needs shorter exhaust pipes. and while you're doing this, put on a transmission cooler if you don't have one already. The Ford one is unobtanium, look at Kendall's CoolTech option.
extrap
GT Owner
The X pipe replaces the muffler. And you choose an X pipe (re tip length, that is) based on whether or not you will keep the bumper or remove it.
Tomcat
GT Owner
My wife and I listened to about 8-10 different options (side by side) at Carlisle Ford Nationals (10 years ago) and selected the H-pipe...I'm guessing its ~modern X-pipe.
FWIW….I have a Hefner x-pipe and back in the day when my hearing was still sharp, the drone was very annoying. Alas, like Chip, my compromised hearing allows me to ignore the drone but at highway speeds, conversation is still challenging.
The Grey Ghost
GT Owner
After purchasing our GT in 2009, one of the first things I noticed was it didn't have the muscle car sound I appreciated from some of my other cars.
Rather than jumping at the first option I could get, I did what others have mentioned and waited for an opportunity to hear several options in person, including riding in other members cars to see what it sounded like from the inside and at different throttles. (Thanks again Frank & Blake!)
The GTG set up fit what I was looking for and we are still happy with that choice. I found the minimal drone we might experience is at a point that is easily avoidable for the most part.
Jeff
Thanks for all the help. Sounds like the GTG is what I need.
Jeff, I appreciate the information.
Jeff, I appreciate the information.
white out
GT Owner
- Jun 22, 2011
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Ford Performance/Borla makes a sound that should have been stock.
GTG or Boden for muffler delete.
Muffler delete and cat delete does not seem to be too loud.
I run 3" titanium delete with valves (2.5" bypass pipes & no muffler), on non-merged system. Cruising windows up is quiet. On throttle & windows down is a different story.
GTG or Boden for muffler delete.
Muffler delete and cat delete does not seem to be too loud.
I run 3" titanium delete with valves (2.5" bypass pipes & no muffler), on non-merged system. Cruising windows up is quiet. On throttle & windows down is a different story.
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texas mongrel
GT Owner
Hands down, go with Rich's bumper delete and retro exhaust that puts the pipes where they belong!
Tomcat
GT Owner
CanadaGT
GT Owner
I have a couple of Ford Racing used mufflers. one was done in polished chrome and the other way ceramic coated black Both for sale
analogdesigner
GT Owner
PeteK
GT Owner
Calling another exhaust system an "upgrade" is a misnomer, unless you consider louder as an upgrade. They sound different, but don't give you more performance. I went to the Borla/Ford Racing muffler, partly because it weighs 20lbs less. It is louder when you accelerate, but at cruise it's pretty close to the OE muff. No drone either.
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Twturbo
GT Owner
Stock Racing Muffler was just too quiet for me ,i recently removed mine & put it in storage & replaced it with the Boden titanium exhaust & kept my cats ,i love it so far & like the note from the titanium ,i'm guessing all these options sound better than the Oem exhaust .I would agree go to a FGT event so you can hear all the options as they are little different it seems .I have the Ford headers but haven't put them on yet .
I have a buddy here in Indy, Pete W. with a red 2005 GT. His exhaust sounds great, my wife mentioned how much better his sounds than our stock exhaust. He was not sure what was on his car, as it was on when he purchased it. I will try to see what he actually has on his.
KennethClay
GT Owner
Rick, not a lot of wives opine on exhaust notes--I'd say you've got a "keeper" there!
