New Subframe Connectors Installed!

[twogts4us]

See pics... these are the new Maximum Motorsport XL Series full length subs - they were bare, but my install guy painted them grey - which works for me - helps them stand out a bit. He also had to adjust the midpipe and catback due to interference, and still had to roll thelip on the heat shield on the driver's side cat. He really did a nice job. Performance Specialities - Tarpon Springs, FL.
(Also note the crap still on my driver's side cat - a result of getting a plastic bag caught on it about a month ago - the smell is finally gone, but the crap remains.)

 

[triggz]

Pics are broken

I'm curious as to how these compare to the older MM subframes that I have..


I had an entire garbage bag stuck to my exhaust, i know how you feel. I rode the fumes for 300 miles and I was so high and f'd up I thought I heard my motor knocking at over 100dB, I was tearing my hair out.

 

[zcs626]

those red X subframe connectors are schhhhhhweeeeeeeet!

 

[twogts4us]

:damnit: Alright, sorry guys - having a bit of a problem with my website. Hopefully these pics are ok.

 

[1low03gt]

 

[twogts4us]

:damnit: Alright, sorry guys - having a bit of a problem with my website. Hopefully these pics are ok.

DAMMIT ALL TO HELL - what is the deal?!?!?!
OK, for those who give a sh1t, here is my website, currently being redone - so all that is there are these 4 pics. TwoGTs4Us
Also, I've uploaded them as attachments to StangNet - so, here are two of them -

 

[twogts4us]

Here are the other 2 -
Peace!

 

[slvrgt]

Here are the other 2 -
Peace!

those look cool, and i noticed that u have a mac catted h with flow masters, ive have the 40's 2 and was wondering if the h made a big diffrence in sound because i was thinkin of ordering one

 

[twogts4us]

those look cool, and i noticed that u have a mac catted h with flow masters, ive have the 40's 2 and was wondering if the h made a big diffrence in sound because i was thinkin of ordering one

On my car, the one in the pictures, that is an MRT catted H. With Flowmasters, I wouldn't have anything but an H. Not that the X sounds bad, but the H is distinct, muscle car sound, deep, throaty - perfect IMO!

 

[slvrgt]

yea thats the sound im lookin for, did the h make the flowmasters alot louder

 

[Sick96Stang]

How did the new full length SFC's compare to the old ones? I'm looking at buying SFC's real soon and wondering if its worth going to the full length ones or if the regular ones are just as good.

 

[twogts4us]

yea thats the sound im lookin for, did the h make the flowmasters alot louder

NO, not a considerable amount - the biggest difference when going to an aftermarket midpipe is the tone (as well as about a 5HP gain), both due to increased volume/flow characteristics.

 

[twogts4us]

How did the new full length SFC's compare to the old ones? I'm looking at buying SFC's real soon and wondering if its worth going to the full length ones or if the regular ones are just as good.

Well, if you already have the full lengths, no , I wouldn't rush out to buy the new ones. From what I understand the are a big longer and a bit thicker, but you should also know there is considerable welding to be done - even the seat brackets are not attached and all the gussets (8 of 'em) need to be welded as well.
For $119 (and about $24 UPS 3 day shipping), I think it's a great value. These suckers are big time beefy and heavy duty. I couldn't imagine spending about $90 or so on something that might be comparable - why bother - get the real deal - get the beef!

 

[1low03gt]

They look good ,and beefy compared to the older style,which i have.

 

[fr96ss]

ah i hate to be a party pooper but whoever welded those in didn't do them right.. you are supposed to weld the seams also not just the little metal tabs.

 

[StangPro]

ah i hate to be a party pooper but whoever welded those in didn't do them right.. you are supposed to weld the seams also not just the little metal tabs.

I was waiting for someone to catch that. The weld job isn't finished. There should be stitch welding all along the seams like fr96ss said

 

[rjstaaf]

I was waiting for someone to catch that. The weld job isn't finished. There should be stitch welding all along the seams like fr96ss said

Unless I am missing something, it looks like it is done according to the MM instructions.

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/instructions/MMFL-3r2.pdf

 

[StangPro]

Unless I am missing something, it looks like it is done according to the MM instructions.

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/instructions/MMFL-3r2.pdf

You must have stopped reading before you got to step 12

 

[twogts4us]

You must have stopped reading before you got to step 12

Go back and re-read step 12 - Is says, "If so desired,..." If I was anywhere near 11 secs, I might be worried, otherwise, that is welding overkill.

 

[Torinalth]

overkill on welding subframes? is that possible? i suppose its all preferance, however i would make any optional welding manditory welding. why spend the money any only 1/2 install? though maybe i'm alone on this one.

Torinalth