Why can't ford racing make an exhaust that fits????
#1
Why can't ford racing make an exhaust that fits????
I sold my stingers (to loud) and bought the GTA's. I'm not sure why I was expecting a better fit at the pipe, but I sure didn't get it. The stock mufflers fit snug and you don't have to tighten them much to get a good seal, but these frpp mufflers are crap in comparison.
Maybe it's just me, but the pipe they use seems way bigger than necessary. Are they just over expanding the 2.5 inch pipe?
How well do JBA's, Corsa, etc. fit?
Maybe it's just me, but the pipe they use seems way bigger than necessary. Are they just over expanding the 2.5 inch pipe?
How well do JBA's, Corsa, etc. fit?
#2
RE: Why can't ford racing make an exhaust that fits????
How do you like your GTA's. I put some on my car a couple of weeks ago and love them. I cheated a little and had a muffler shop install them. I wanted to make sure there were no exhaust leaks. Plus I'm getting a little too old to chimmy under the car to get er done!
#3
RE: Why can't ford racing make an exhaust that fits????
AH........So I am not the only one, with my auto 06 It was very hard to get a seal and to also get them even at both tips, had to bend hangers and retighten several times and left rear pipe kept hitting the stupid crossmember over the axle!
Thats why my 07 is still stock!
Thats why my 07 is still stock!
#4
RE: Why can't ford racing make an exhaust that fits????
I put GTAs on mine this past weekend. They sound great!
They weren't real snug when first sliding them on, but they weren't super loose either. After tightening the clamps they are pretty tight.
Edit: One of them had a hanger bar that was apparently bent during shipping. I bent it back into place and made sure they were all level. They centered up perfect when installed.
They weren't real snug when first sliding them on, but they weren't super loose either. After tightening the clamps they are pretty tight.
Edit: One of them had a hanger bar that was apparently bent during shipping. I bent it back into place and made sure they were all level. They centered up perfect when installed.
#5
RE: Why can't ford racing make an exhaust that fits????
I haven't started the car yet. Put them on when I got home from work at 7pm. The wife had to go to bed because of work so i couldn't start the car. Mine centered fine, but to top it off there's a blemish on one of the tips, right at the bottom of the roll.
to top that off Ninosports packaging was a freaking joke! There was a nice hole in the box where the end of the exhaust pipe was poking through. Luckily it did not get bent. Oh, they put a thin piece of bubble wrap around the tips and muffler to keep them from clanging, but that's it!
to top that off Ninosports packaging was a freaking joke! There was a nice hole in the box where the end of the exhaust pipe was poking through. Luckily it did not get bent. Oh, they put a thin piece of bubble wrap around the tips and muffler to keep them from clanging, but that's it!
#6
RE: Why can't ford racing make an exhaust that fits????
I didn't have much problem with the clamps on my GTA's. I did have to loosen one H pipe clamp & shift the over-the-axle pipe a bit to align the tips evenly, but that was the only issue I had with mine. I'm quite happy with them.
#7
RE: Why can't ford racing make an exhaust that fits????
well I have no doubts that these will leak, i'm going to pick up some cheap clamps to hopefully get them sealed. I can't see the clamps provided making a perfect seal because of the pipe allready being to large in diameter.
I will say they weren't as bad as the stingers, but not much better.
I will say they weren't as bad as the stingers, but not much better.
#8
RE: Why can't ford racing make an exhaust that fits????
Just go out there and crank it up. Hell, she is going to get mad at you for something sooner or later so make it a good cause! Just joking, You'll love the sound. If she is like my ole lady she'll just roll her eyes when she hears it.
#9
RE: Why can't ford racing make an exhaust that fits????
Did you check for leaks using soap and water?
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I didn't have much problem with the clamps on my GTA's. I did have to loosen one H pipe clamp & shift the over-the-axle pipe a bit to align the tips evenly, but that was the only issue I had with mine. I'm quite happy with them.
I didn't have much problem with the clamps on my GTA's. I did have to loosen one H pipe clamp & shift the over-the-axle pipe a bit to align the tips evenly, but that was the only issue I had with mine. I'm quite happy with them.
#10
RE: Why can't ford racing make an exhaust that fits????
Sorry yours didn't fit right, man - mine fit just right, without any adjustments. I bought mine from Ninosport, too. I don't think the packing is from them. I had mine delivered to my office (Ninosport is in Houston), and when he delivered it, one of the hangers was already sticking out of the box - he said that Supreme sent them that way.
Anyway, hope you like the sound of them. From what I've been told, the Stingers are twice as loud. If you were looking for an exhaust with a decent sound that doesn't drone, I think you found the right one.
Nick
Anyway, hope you like the sound of them. From what I've been told, the Stingers are twice as loud. If you were looking for an exhaust with a decent sound that doesn't drone, I think you found the right one.
Nick