Another muffler thread...Ford Racing or Gibson?

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  1. MontereyDave New Member

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    I searched and read through all of the muffler threads I could find but still felt compelled to ask your opinions/advice on a CA legal (emmissions and noise) set of axle back mufflers that won't void the factory warranty on a 2006 Mustang GT. I'd like it to be louder than factory but not loud enough to attract too much attention from cops. These are the two I'm considering. Your thoughts?

    Ford Racing 4"
    http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=53650

    Gibson
    http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=65229&SortOrder=1

    Thanks
    MontereyDave, Jan 8, 2008
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  2. fobra559 At least it's more erect and not floppy anymore.

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    fobra559, Jan 8, 2008
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  3. DarkFireGT Playing with my wife's really makes me want one.

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    I was wondering how the Gibsons would sound on a 281 3V. That's what Saleen used for the PJ car, but that's a 302. Those sound great. Now I just need to find out what they sound like with an o/r H. I love my sound, but I think I like that even better.
    DarkFireGT, Jan 8, 2008
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  4. fobra559 At least it's more erect and not floppy anymore.

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    My buddy in the vid is getting his prochamber in sometime soon. I'll keep you posted. The Gibsons sound great in person on the 3V's.
    fobra559, Jan 8, 2008
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  5. walter Founding Member

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    That's odd I thought I saw an Edelbrock ad glorifying their exhaust as the choice of Steve Saleen for the PJ Mustang.
    walter, Jan 9, 2008
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  6. DarkFireGT Playing with my wife's really makes me want one.

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    Oopps. That was Edelbrock, wasn't it? I thought I remembered someone using Gibson... Hrmm....
    DarkFireGT, Jan 9, 2008
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  7. walter Founding Member

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    Meh anything that goes VROOM is fine by me as long as my brain isn't blended into mush after my 30mi commute.

    I went with Steeda and I earned a cookie in the process.
    walter, Jan 9, 2008
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  8. SpartaPerformance StangNet Sponsor

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    I had Gibson on my 2003 Expedition and loved it, quiet when cruising and loud when bruising. As for my Mustang I'm waiting for the Bullitt exhaust to be released and I'm buying it whoever sells it for bigger discount to me Ford or Borla. :D
    SpartaPerformance, Jan 9, 2008
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  9. DarkFireGT Playing with my wife's really makes me want one.

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    Bullitt exhaust is already available. partscheap.com sells it.
    DarkFireGT, Jan 9, 2008
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  10. walter Founding Member

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    I think texashotrods and ninosport have them too.
    walter, Jan 9, 2008
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  11. Reverendbiker New Member

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    I had the Gibson axle-backs on my '07 and the drone was so annoying that I sold 'em in less than a week. Went with the FRPP GTA's and couldn't be happier. Great sound at idle, a nice bark but not obnoxious at WOT and best of all-zero drone. I have sound clips comparing the stock mufflers with the Gibson and the GTA's on my website here:
    Exhaust Sound Clips
    Reverendbiker, Jan 9, 2008
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  12. fobra559 At least it's more erect and not floppy anymore.

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    Not good for highway driving right? I think in city driving, it sounded great.
    fobra559, Jan 9, 2008
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  13. Maza4ever14 New Member

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    I have GTAs and I couldn't be happier.

    I just got my Pypes O/R H from brenspeed yesterday, and I'll install it this Saturday. I haven't heard of people with that combo yet so I might be the first with vids.

    I'll post some vids right after that.
    Maza4ever14, Jan 9, 2008
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  14. gashog Member

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    Dave,

    I will have the Mac o/r prochamber installed soon, when i get some time. I will be posting sound clips as well.

    My gibsons are kind of quiet if you ask some of my friends. the highway drone is not too bad. its definitely louder inside the car. listened to a 06 with flows and it was very close.
    gashog, Jan 10, 2008
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  15. fobra559 At least it's more erect and not floppy anymore.

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    You might need to help me with some sound clips too:D
    fobra559, Jan 10, 2008
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  16. Stang_It New Member

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    I haven't posted on here in quite some time, so long in fact that I looked at my old signature and notice how much has changed on my '05. Anyways, I thought I'd post a couple of clips of what the FRPP Borla/Stingers sound like with the addition of FRPP Shorty Headers and Magnaflow High Flow Catted X Pipe. Not too loud when normal driving, but loud deep growl when you mash the "GO" pedal and no "trumpets". (High pitched tinny rasp)


    Here's an old clip of the FRPP Stingers with an Off Road H Pipe.

    http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=25854778

    If you want to hear them with a catted x pipe, just click on the link in my signature.
    Stang_It, Jan 11, 2008
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  17. MontereyDave New Member

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    That's great! Thanks for all of the info and the awesome sound clips :nice: One last question...most of these mufflers (Ford Racing, Gibson, Mac) are pretty simple to install aren't they? No pipe cutting or welding required? Thanks again.
    MontereyDave, Jan 12, 2008
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  18. bigcat start with the upper hole, and if more traction is

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    axlebacks have a clamp, and two hangers per side. the hangers are easier to reach with a ratchet-wrench. other than that, pretty easy.
    bigcat, Jan 12, 2008
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  19. Stang_It New Member

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    Uninstalling the stock cans is a PITA. There are tight spaces for guys with large hands. If you were to install the FRPP Stingers it would be an easy bolt on with lots of room to get your hand in there.
    Stang_It, Jan 12, 2008
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  20. Maza4ever14 New Member

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    Maza4ever14, Jan 14, 2008
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