Magnaflow Street with H-pipe?
07-17-2017, 04:05 AM
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Magnaflow Street with H-pipe?
Hi guys,
Has anyone had any experience with the Magnaflow Street exhaust system with an h-pipe? I've seen videos of the Competition version with an h-pipe, and while it sounds amazing, I think it'll be way too loud for me. Plus a lot of folks have mentioned that the Competitions have a pretty noticeable drone. I've opted to go for the Street catback system since they're on the quieter side and have less drone. It comes with an x-pipe, but I wouldn't mind swapping it out for an h-pipe to get an even deeper tone... as long as doing so won't increase the amount of drone. Any thoughts?
Thanks!
Has anyone had any experience with the Magnaflow Street exhaust system with an h-pipe? I've seen videos of the Competition version with an h-pipe, and while it sounds amazing, I think it'll be way too loud for me. Plus a lot of folks have mentioned that the Competitions have a pretty noticeable drone. I've opted to go for the Street catback system since they're on the quieter side and have less drone. It comes with an x-pipe, but I wouldn't mind swapping it out for an h-pipe to get an even deeper tone... as long as doing so won't increase the amount of drone. Any thoughts?
Thanks!
07-18-2017, 04:45 AM
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My '08 Bullitt had a Ford OEM H pipe, designed specifically for that car. Paired it up w/a set of Steeda mufflers and it was a glorious exhaust sound.
Just added a Shelby H pipe and FR500S mufflers to my current GT500 and it's even more awesome sounding- it's my former Bullitt on steroids.
X pipe sound vs H pipe sound is more preference than anything else but H pipe provides a lower, bassier sound, more like old school muscle car sound, which is what I prefer.
I'd imagine an H pipe w/the Magnaflow Streets would sound pretty awesome.
Good luck!
Lee
Just added a Shelby H pipe and FR500S mufflers to my current GT500 and it's even more awesome sounding- it's my former Bullitt on steroids.
X pipe sound vs H pipe sound is more preference than anything else but H pipe provides a lower, bassier sound, more like old school muscle car sound, which is what I prefer.
I'd imagine an H pipe w/the Magnaflow Streets would sound pretty awesome.
Good luck!
Lee
07-18-2017, 04:50 AM
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My '08 Bullitt had a Ford OEM H pipe, designed specifically for that car. Paired it up w/a set of Steeda mufflers and it was a glorious exhaust sound.
Just added a Shelby H pipe and FR500S mufflers to my current GT500 and it's even more awesome sounding- it's my former Bullitt on steroids.
X pipe sound vs H pipe sound is more preference than anything else but H pipe provides a lower, bassier sound, more like old school muscle car sound, which is what I prefer.
I'd imagine an H pipe w/the Magnaflow Streets would sound pretty awesome.
Good luck!
Lee
Just added a Shelby H pipe and FR500S mufflers to my current GT500 and it's even more awesome sounding- it's my former Bullitt on steroids.
X pipe sound vs H pipe sound is more preference than anything else but H pipe provides a lower, bassier sound, more like old school muscle car sound, which is what I prefer.
I'd imagine an H pipe w/the Magnaflow Streets would sound pretty awesome.
Good luck!
Lee
07-18-2017, 05:43 AM
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It'd probably be a lot cheaper to go to a muffler shop and have them weld up an hipe rather than buy an aftermarket h pipe, anyway! My Bullitt's OEM H pipe had a small washer placed in the cross tube, to help replicate the sound of McQueen's original Bullitt. W/the Steeda cans, that sucker just sang a beautiful song.
I was lucky enough to snag a new/leftover/old stock Shelby H pipe for my GT500. I have no idea if they did likewise w/their H pipe. All I know is that the Shelby H pipe, along w/the FR500S cans, sounds even sweeter than the Bullitt did and mimics old school muscle car sound even more so.
But I can't imagine that nobody sells an H pipe that fit the Streets. You might also want to shop Craigslist as I often see Ford OEM Mustang GT H pipes posted f/s; might be able to modify it pretty cheaply too.
Lee
I was lucky enough to snag a new/leftover/old stock Shelby H pipe for my GT500. I have no idea if they did likewise w/their H pipe. All I know is that the Shelby H pipe, along w/the FR500S cans, sounds even sweeter than the Bullitt did and mimics old school muscle car sound even more so.
But I can't imagine that nobody sells an H pipe that fit the Streets. You might also want to shop Craigslist as I often see Ford OEM Mustang GT H pipes posted f/s; might be able to modify it pretty cheaply too.
Lee
07-19-2017, 10:59 PM
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You were right, man. I called up a local muffler shop and they said they can weld up an h-pipe for me for around $150 installed. Sounds a bit TOO cheap based on my experience shopping around for h-pipes online... they usually run above the $200 mark for stainless steel piping. I'll start off with the included x-pipe the Streets come with and see how those sound before making the decision to swap out to an h-pipe. Maybe I'll record a few vids and post em up to get your opinion on the x-pipe sound. If you're willing to check them out, that is!
07-20-2017, 04:47 AM
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Actually, I think that price sounds a tad steep- I was thinking $70-100 bucks so if you were thinking more, then it sounds like a good deal!
X vs H is all about preference of sound. I know what I like, ergo the H pipe. Your mileage may vary. Get what you like- that's the beauty of Stangs! Mod heaven.
Lee
X vs H is all about preference of sound. I know what I like, ergo the H pipe. Your mileage may vary. Get what you like- that's the beauty of Stangs! Mod heaven.
Lee
07-21-2017, 11:54 PM
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Just installed the Streets! Not sure if it's supposed to sound this way... and it might just be me not being used to hearing a louder, throatier exhaust... but it kinda gurgles at around 1,500 to 1,800 rpm?? At idle it's noticeably rougher and I feel it jerk very slightly (it's an automatic). Never did that before with the stock exhaust. Any ideas?
07-22-2017, 08:03 AM
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The Streets are a pretty mild muffler. Should just louder than stock. But other than sound, you shouldn't really notice anything different w/the car. Mufflers don't do that much other than control exit sound.
07-22-2017, 08:05 AM
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And might I add that finding that 'right' exhaust sound is different for everyone. Like I mentioned, I love the old school muscle car type sound- low, bassy, w/a gurgle and thump. Some folks like the higher pitch and raspiness afford by an X pipe and something like a Pypes set up. Others remove the cats & do muffler deletes for the loud factor.
You might have to figure this one out.
You might have to figure this one out.