powerband

It's been 4 minutes since the last exhaust thread, so here is another.

Currently I have a single Borla. Will changing to dual Borla with the X pipe give me a louder sound?

If so, then is it the two mufflers that make sound louder or is it the mid pipe with the X pipe?

I want to hear more exhaust.

Thank you, everyone!

addison85

Not sure, but Borlas aren't very loud to begin with.

powerband

Yep. If I recall, you're a fan of the FRPP exhaust? I believe they're made by and are the same as the Borlas.

XtremeRage

IMO, quality of sound>overall loudness, thats why I own the Borlas. IMO best sound, but yea not the loudest.

SOHCman

The loudest mufflers I've heard in person are the Pypes Street Pros.

Cold idle is 97dB.

Interior noise @ 80MPH approx 87dB.

Soundwhile cruising is DEEP, sound under full throttle is unique...

http://media.putfile.com/SOHCman---2...nd-Street-Pros

http://media.putfile.com/SOHCman-Pypes-Acceleration

http://media.putfile.com/Maxxine-Mak...he-Driveway-27

http://media.putfile.com/2006-Mustan...ing-on-Highway

It is very loud under heavy throttle, but can be VERY QUIET when coasting by the Staties...

powerband

SOHCman, thank you for your reply. The Pypes system sounds great!

For me, to get the second Borla muffler, the midpipe and X pipe to go dual, it would cost me over $400. This means I should go ahead and just order the Pypes catback dual from one of the internet companies for less than $400.

My question: Did you (or anyone with Pypes) have fitting and alignment issues with the installation?

Thanks!

jakecat22

I have the system in my sig, no fit problems at all. Lined up great. I like the tone with the GT mufflers, it's not the loudest, but it doesn't get rhaspy.

SOHCman

No problems with fit or finish.

Only 1 problem I had was after 40,000 miles on them (11 months to the day)I broke the passenger side "X" pipe mounting rod off at 100+...

Just kinda "rattled" the weld right out of the little bugger and left a hole in the pipe. Sounded like RICE!

http://media.putfile.com/Hole-in-Exh...unting-bracket

Had my dealer replace the piece on Monday.

Good as new.

And yes, I did say 40,000 miles in 11 months... she has 88,000 miles on her since 4/5/06...

My club is aptly named, don't ya think?



SOHC

SOHCman

I hear ya!

When the Pypes are cold, they SCREAM LIKE BANSHEES if you get on it!

Haven't got an accurate dB reading when cold, but its enough toscare the Timber Wolves around here.



SOHC

PS: My GT mufflers are still in box... LOL... "Just in case"...

powerband

88,000 miles?! That's great! I'm really glad to hear a higher mileage Mustang. Any issue with the car?

I've concluded that the Pypes are the ones. Thank you.