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Will Axle-Backs effect Tune???

Old 08-23-2007, 02:45 AM
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Default Will Axle-Backs effect Tune???

I ordered a C&L CAI and Evolution Tune yesterday (having them overnighted, CAN'T WAIT)... Anyway, I forgot to list that I have Flowmasters 40's(axle-backs only). I can't see this being an issue, but I just want to make sure....
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Old 08-23-2007, 05:59 AM
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Nope, no tune needed for the muffs.
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Old 08-23-2007, 06:00 AM
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Nope you'll be fine.
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Old 08-23-2007, 06:47 AM
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Ditto the above. Straight-thru muffs wouldimpact the tunebut not the Flowmaster 40's.

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Old 08-23-2007, 08:33 AM
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straight through mufflers dont either...NO axleback will have anything to do with the tune.....only LTs or a Midpipe change will
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Old 08-23-2007, 08:39 AM
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I hate waiting for interweb purchases but when they come in

Especially if they come in like 2 days later thats the best.
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Old 08-23-2007, 09:55 AM
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ORIGINAL: howarmat

straight through mufflers dont either...NO axleback will have anything to do with the tune.....only LTs or a Midpipe change will
If you say so. I thought I saw them ask that (straight thru muffs or not) on one of the tuner suppliers website for the info they needed to set up the tunes...
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Old 08-23-2007, 11:32 AM
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Axle backs dont affect anything but the right sound you are looking for at best. And with the CAI & tune it will 1) sound alot better & 2) pull even HARDER. All I can say is ENJOY and I love how the car looks. One of the nicer blacks out there.
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Old 08-23-2007, 01:13 PM
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Axle-backs do nothing for performance, just sound.
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Old 08-23-2007, 01:35 PM
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That's interesting that the general consensus is that no real benefit is gained from the axle backs other than sound.

I was considering a mild axle back for a teeny bit of added performance (such as the Ford racing muffs), but did not desire a louder sound. I think the stock sound is just loud enough to sound cool, but not attract too much attention from the police. After reading this, I think I will just forego the axle backs, and stick with the stock system. I don't want to attact any more attention speeding around than I already do!
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