Roush vs GT500 axle back exhaust
03-12-2011, 05:50 PM
#21
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man, i listened to sound clip after sound clip. one day it was roush for sure then the next i was sure the hushpowers were for me. then i heard the roush in person and was taken aback by how loud they actually were. i asked the dude if he'd done any other exhaust mods and he said that the axle back roush was it. i just couldn't see being that conspicuous. maybe 15 years ago but now, nah. went back to the forums and read several posts about how guys were liking the GT500 mufflers and when i saw the price i figured to give them a try. so, short story long, they're en route from american muscle. less than $300 after mustangforums.com discount. will post when i've swapped them out.
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03-13-2011, 10:16 AM
#22
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thanks for posting big_T - good clip. i do like how the roush sounds inside the car. i was really scared off by hearing it in person. you're probably right, though, when you say you can't go wrong with any of them.
03-13-2011, 08:39 PM
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03-14-2011, 07:29 PM
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just put the GT500s on this afternoon and, well, they're pretty much what i was hoping for: little bit louder/throatier at cold start & under acceleration but still civil enough for this soon-to-be-42 yr old man (tomorrow, in fact, is the big b-day thank you very much). at idle they are just like the stock mufflers, fairly subdued but with a little rumble. you won't have everybody giving you dirty looks but, when you do want attention, you know what to do - hint: it involves your right foot and and the gas pedal. 
03-15-2011, 05:43 AM
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03-15-2011, 09:33 PM
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just put the GT500s on this afternoon and, well, they're pretty much what i was hoping for: little bit louder/throatier at cold start & under acceleration but still civil enough for this soon-to-be-42 yr old man (tomorrow, in fact, is the big b-day thank you very much). at idle they are just like the stock mufflers, fairly subdued but with a little rumble. you won't have everybody giving you dirty looks but, when you do want attention, you know what to do - hint: it involves your right foot and and the gas pedal.
03-15-2011, 10:24 PM
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With a little patience you can do it yourself. I installed mine myself. It took a little longer than expected, but well worth the work. Very happy with the finished result- and saved a little money to be put towards other mods!
03-16-2011, 09:42 AM
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put them on myself. took a couple of hours tops. i would think a shop would charge no more than an hour so it's kind of a toss up whether you do it yourself or have it done by a mechanic. i didn't want to wait so i just backed the car up on some ramps and got after it. if you plan on the DIY route, do yourself a favor and lube up the hanger pins with some 3-in-1 oil or equivalent - it will make it easier to slide them out of the rubber hanger mounts. also, there is a stamped/formed steel strut (not sure of its technical name - not much on suspension lingo) that will make your life a biotch getting the driver's side muffler off and on. i backed out the two bolts attaching it to the car and just left it connected on the other side. pull it down out of the way and you'll be happy you did.
