Pypes Violators, vs Mac axle back. opinions needed!
#1
Pypes Violators, vs Mac axle back. opinions needed!
Hey guys, I just got a new GT, looking for a set of axlebacks. I've it narrowed down to either chrome violators, or Mac axlebacks. In your opinion what has a better sound, and what is louder? an offroad pipe will eventually be added as well but for now I'm just keeping it as axleback because I don't want to buy a tuner to clear an engine light yet
#2
You'll be all day debating the answers to this.
I see you're in the Utah area...there's NUMOA, Utahstangs.org, 801muscecars...these are full of S197 owners. Keep an eye on these groups on FB and go to the next get together posted up. The guys will be more than happy to let you hear their setups.
Smarter this way so you spend your money once and get the exact sound you want
I see you're in the Utah area...there's NUMOA, Utahstangs.org, 801muscecars...these are full of S197 owners. Keep an eye on these groups on FB and go to the next get together posted up. The guys will be more than happy to let you hear their setups.
Smarter this way so you spend your money once and get the exact sound you want
#4
Thanks for the info on the Utah groups Ricardo! Is there a group you would suggest over the others? I followed 801musclecars on FB already. Thanks for the heads up CMcNam. I'm just having a hard time finding a sound in an axleback I like... I really like the sound with an offroad x but don't want to go way too loud. I actually enjoy the sound of the violators a lot with the offroad x especially but I've heard it can be way loud, I want it loud but not so bad I hate driving the thing... hmm I'll have to find some to listen to in real life! I like the raspy deep sound, I don't like the smooth deep sound some of the muffler deletes have, sounds too much like a truck to me. So many choices!
#6
It probably looks ok to the average person, but it bugs me every time I see it.
They were very cheap, so I guess its another example of getting what you pay for.
#7
I've heard a lot of fitment issues with Pypes, but I know at least twice as many people who are using them, so I guess you just have to take a chance if you go with them. I'll be going with Mac axlebacks paired with my O/R Prochamber personally. Never had any issue with Mac products. I've heard a few videos with the axle backs and stock manifolds and midpipe and they sound pretty decent like that as well to me. I'd go with Mac over Pypes.
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Hey guys, I just got a new GT, looking for a set of axlebacks. I've it narrowed down to either chrome violators, or Mac axlebacks. In your opinion what has a better sound, and what is louder? an offroad pipe will eventually be added as well but for now I'm just keeping it as axleback because I don't want to buy a tuner to clear an engine light yet
#10
I know our cars are different, but both have the same engine, well except you have an extra INTAKE valve in each Cyl . I put a set of MACs on my '03 GT back in 2004. And I have to say I was glad I did. Great sound and not obnoxious. And they're almost 10 years old! Not pushing the MACs, just letting you know how well they worked for me.