To dump or not to dump, that is the question

**lazer96gt** · 09-11-2006, 04:28 PM

I just dumped the exhaust today. I've noticed so many 4.6s with full pipes and they all sound the same. Pretty much.

I loved the sound of my flows because they weren't "ratty" sounding like some of the exhaust I've heard (glass pack-ish), but I just wanted a lower Idle ehaust note. I definately got that today. It sounds like the 5.0s that I grew up hearing rumble up and down the streets, but it still has a little of that metallic high rpm scream that I liked so much from my full pipe setup. I came to the conclusion that I would dump the exhaust after many days of contemplation and once I heard code03gt's sound clips on moddedmustangs.com. he had the before and after clips. BTW thanks for postin that, I found it on a search for sound clips. So now I ask what is the Mustang community's opinions? Dump or no dump?

racer99 · 09-11-2006, 04:50 PM

It gets old after awhile.Run them out.

StAnGaLaNg · 09-11-2006, 05:15 PM

definetly run them out. u want everyone to see the beast breathing. plus u gotta give them something to look at besides taillights.

311-420 · 09-11-2006, 05:37 PM

wait till your clothes start to smell like exhaust and you cant talk to your gf or hear your music. i had them and couldnt take it for more than a few months. but, to each their own. atleast you're happy right now.

Scottyboy · 09-11-2006, 07:22 PM

Nah, ill pass.

**bighoss88lx** · 09-11-2006, 09:21 PM

Having dumped exhaust gets real old fast on a DD.....It does sound good tho. I have been both ways a few times but I thing im staying with tailpipes for now until my next project car.

**12second5.0** · 09-11-2006, 10:28 PM

I like mine quiet...........I do not like the added attention dumps give ya if you know what i mean.........

superGT2000 · 09-11-2006, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12second5.0

I like mine quiet...........I do not like the added attention dumps give ya if you know what i mean.........

as if driving a mustang doesn't aready....

**lazer96gt** · 09-12-2006, 04:08 PM

You know I an see how it will get old quick. My big thing is that with the pipes they always sound louder than they are fast. With aftermarket exhaust of course. For example if I shift to 3rd from fifth on the hwy it's screaming but not going anywhere. I've hear MANY mustangs do this same thing. Especially 03 & 04 Cobras before the boost kicks in. With the dumps it just sound healthy all around. My biggest problem is from 900-1100 rpms. That's when its anoying both to me and I'm sure my neighbors. For the most part the volume isn't an issue at cruising speeds. I'm actually suprised at how quiet the car is for having dumped 2 chambers. I'll probably go back with the pipes though. I just wanted to know what you all think.

**lazer96gt** · 09-13-2006, 11:04 AM

Going back with pipes today.

**lazer96gt** · 09-14-2006, 10:15 AM

After the dumps they just finish off the look, and aren't nearly as bothersome. I felt like the car was going to vibrate apart at low rpm. Thanks for the input.

GSGZZLR · 09-16-2006, 10:30 AM

I have dumps on my GT because I installed the 5link before the 5link2 came out. I originally had 1 chambers and it was WAY too loud. I then went to 2 chambers and it was OK, but ultimately went with really quiet Magnaflows. When I want loud, I just jump into the Mach.

95 GTS · 09-17-2006, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racer99

It gets old after awhile.Run them out.

+100

been there done that 3 times, it gets old welding them back up.

If you want a mix, get warlock mufflers

Oh help you dont ever have a girl with a headache in your car

09-11-2006, 04:28 PM	#1
lazer96gt LSS Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,494 Trader Rating: (6)	To dump or not to dump, that is the question I just dumped the exhaust today. I've noticed so many 4.6s with full pipes and they all sound the same. Pretty much. I loved the sound of my flows because they weren't "ratty" sounding like some of the exhaust I've heard (glass pack-ish), but I just wanted a lower Idle ehaust note. I definately got that today. It sounds like the 5.0s that I grew up hearing rumble up and down the streets, but it still has a little of that metallic high rpm scream that I liked so much from my full pipe setup. I came to the conclusion that I would dump the exhaust after many days of contemplation and once I heard code03gt's sound clips on moddedmustangs.com. he had the before and after clips. BTW thanks for postin that, I found it on a search for sound clips. So now I ask what is the Mustang community's opinions? Dump or no dump? __________________ 96 SVT#6858 of 7496 http://videos.streetfire.net/video/9...bra_193899.htm Click the link below. Inventory updated regularly. http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dd...um_records=100 210-658-6296 or call toll free 1-866-221-1190

09-11-2006, 04:50 PM	#2
racer99 Box Foxes Rule!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 1,379 Trader Rating: (1)	It gets old after awhile.Run them out. __________________ Never underestimate the unpredictability of stupidity! 78 Zephyr, 82 Granada Wagon, 88 Mustang 2.3T 94 GT

09-11-2006, 05:15 PM	#3
StAnGaLaNg s197 here I come! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NoRthSiDe Posts: 1,137 Trader Rating: (2)	definetly run them out. u want everyone to see the beast breathing. plus u gotta give them something to look at besides taillights. __________________ "There are three constants in life... change, choice and principles."

09-11-2006, 05:37 PM	#4
311-420 you smell that?! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in between colleges Posts: 4,153 Trader Rating: (0)	wait till your clothes start to smell like exhaust and you cant talk to your gf or hear your music. i had them and couldnt take it for more than a few months. but, to each their own. atleast you're happy right now. __________________ 94 Steeda- sold- 355rwhp on a 75 02 Roush 360R- sold- 400rwhp at 8psi 04 Mach 1- K&N drop-in, Roy's 3/8 spacer, Steeda tri-ax, Pypes o/r X, Super 44s, 04 Cobra IRS, 4.10s

09-11-2006, 09:21 PM	#6
bighoss88lx Killing is my Business...And Business is Good! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Elmendorf, Tejas Posts: 5,960 Trader Rating: (1)	Having dumped exhaust gets real old fast on a DD.....It does sound good tho. I have been both ways a few times but I thing im staying with tailpipes for now until my next project car. __________________ 1988 Mustang LX

09-11-2006, 07:22 PM	#5
Scottyboy Man law? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Converse Posts: 4,529 Trader Rating: (1)	Nah, ill pass.

09-11-2006, 10:28 PM	#7
12second5.0 Sie lieben, mich zu hassen! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Marion,Texas Posts: 9,015 Trader Rating: (0)	I like mine quiet...........I do not like the added attention dumps give ya if you know what i mean......... __________________

09-12-2006, 04:08 PM	#9
lazer96gt LSS Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,494 Trader Rating: (6)	You know I an see how it will get old quick. My big thing is that with the pipes they always sound louder than they are fast. With aftermarket exhaust of course. For example if I shift to 3rd from fifth on the hwy it's screaming but not going anywhere. I've hear MANY mustangs do this same thing. Especially 03 & 04 Cobras before the boost kicks in. With the dumps it just sound healthy all around. My biggest problem is from 900-1100 rpms. That's when its anoying both to me and I'm sure my neighbors. For the most part the volume isn't an issue at cruising speeds. I'm actually suprised at how quiet the car is for having dumped 2 chambers. I'll probably go back with the pipes though. I just wanted to know what you all think. __________________ 96 SVT#6858 of 7496 http://videos.streetfire.net/video/9...bra_193899.htm Click the link below. Inventory updated regularly. http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dd...um_records=100 210-658-6296 or call toll free 1-866-221-1190

09-13-2006, 11:04 AM	#10
lazer96gt LSS Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,494 Trader Rating: (6)	Going back with pipes today. __________________ 96 SVT#6858 of 7496 http://videos.streetfire.net/video/9...bra_193899.htm Click the link below. Inventory updated regularly. http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dd...um_records=100 210-658-6296 or call toll free 1-866-221-1190

09-14-2006, 10:15 AM	#11
lazer96gt LSS Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,494 Trader Rating: (6)	After the dumps they just finish off the look, and aren't nearly as bothersome. I felt like the car was going to vibrate apart at low rpm. Thanks for the input. __________________ 96 SVT#6858 of 7496 http://videos.streetfire.net/video/9...bra_193899.htm Click the link below. Inventory updated regularly. http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dd...um_records=100 210-658-6296 or call toll free 1-866-221-1190

09-16-2006, 10:30 AM	#12
GSGZZLR New to TX Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spring Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0)	I have dumps on my GT because I installed the 5link before the 5link2 came out. I originally had 1 chambers and it was WAY too loud. I then went to 2 chambers and it was OK, but ultimately went with really quiet Magnaflows. When I want loud, I just jump into the Mach. __________________ '91 GT - Stolen/Total Loss '94 GT - POS Sold '99 GT - 9 lbs of KB Boost '03 Mach 1 - Mostly Stock

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