Roush "Off-Road" exhaust installation with pics and video

DiMora · May 20th, 2009, 09:29 PM

Picked up a Roush Off-Road exhaust from an excellent member.

Big props to him as he shipped it once we had an agreement before he was even paid.

Did the install in my driveway on my home-made wooden ramps. I love the sound in the driveway...going for a ride.

I know many like the Extreme better...I'll see how this goes and maybe add a catted H or X to go with it (I have emissions testing here in Atlanta - cats mandatory)

Pics of installation:

My homemade car ramps...high enough to easily do exhaust, and also get to the bolts just aft of the H-Pipe.

Tools:

16MM Deep Socket
I used some white lithium grease to lube the exhaust hanger mounts
Rust Penetrating "stuck bolt" lubricant spray
Torque wrench

I lubed up all the bolts and clamps and let them soak for 15 minutes.

Then you loosen all the bolts with the 16MM deeep socket. - 4 just aft of the H-pipe (2 on each center pipe clamp), one on the front and rear of each muffler, and one on each of the exhaust tip clamps:

Exhaust tip clamp:

4 bolts just aft of H-Pipe. Note: There is a "button release" on a metal strap - like on a metal vacuum cleaner tube. You gently pull it out to release it so the center clamps can slide aft if needed.

Clamp in front of muffler:

Comparison of stock Roush can vs. Off-Road. Off road on RIGHT:

All done:

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifVdAc-sJ40

Flynnster · May 20th, 2009, 09:32 PM

Sounds great man, makes it lots deeper.

DiMora · May 20th, 2009, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by Flynnster

Sounds great man, makes it lots deeper.

Yeah, the video camera is not properly conveying how much deeper and raspier it is. It sounds lots better - especially when driving.

fastregalwe2 · May 20th, 2009, 10:30 PM

I like that, it sounds really good

06RedfireGT · May 20th, 2009, 10:51 PM

Sounds good.

Seabee · May 20th, 2009, 11:11 PM

Very nice, wonder if i could put it on mine, or is that against the rules

Mr.Stang08 · May 20th, 2009, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by NavySeabee87

Very nice, wonder if i could put it on mine, or is that against the rules

You can I got them on mine. Only with cats.

navyman8903 · May 20th, 2009, 11:35 PM

looks sweet, can't see the vid yet........

DiMora · May 20th, 2009, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by NavySeabee87

Very nice, wonder if i could put it on mine, or is that against the rules

Go for it.

They are made by Borla anyway...it is just a Borla "Stinger" (Also known as Borla "S type" exhaust) setup with different tips.

If you Google search for Borla 11750 you will find it with tips...available at Summit, Jegs, and a zillion other places...maybe even a few of the forum sponsers can steer you correctly and hook you up.

Seabee · May 20th, 2009, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Stang08

You can I got them on mine. Only with cats.

Yea well i mean its roush exhaust on a saleen, is that against the rules ya know lol. It still sounds good

2006GTARPD3 · May 21st, 2009, 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by NavySeabee87

Yea well i mean its roush exhaust on a saleen, is that against the rules ya know lol. It still sounds good

If you want a similar exhaust but for your saleen order FRPP stingers and use an X pipe

Mr.Stang08 · May 21st, 2009, 09:40 AM

Seabee · May 21st, 2009, 02:32 PM

yea i like the x pipe, but mac sounds good too. Ive wanted to try borla stingers for awhile just the price is kinda high. Its so hard choosing as exhaust for this one, cuz it has to be just right.

05GTXR · May 21st, 2009, 02:56 PM

sick set up

ixmotoxi · May 21st, 2009, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by NavySeabee87

yea i like the x pipe, but mac sounds good too. Ive wanted to try borla stingers for awhile just the price is kinda high. Its so hard choosing as exhaust for this one, cuz it has to be just right.

the stingers are worth it. plain and stimple

DiMora · May 21st, 2009, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by ixmotoxi

the stingers are worth it. plain and stimple

I have to have cats since there is emission testing here...but the next question is X pipe or H pipe, and by which manufacturer?

I will eventually add ARH / American Racing full length headers.

UrbanRedneck · May 21st, 2009, 09:32 PM

X pipe. You have the stingers, so you have the first step towards a man's exhaust. Now you will just need longtubes and an X pipe and you will never want tog et out of your car.

DiMora · May 22nd, 2009, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by UrbanRedneck

X pipe. You have the stingers, so you have the first step towards a man's exhaust. Now you will just need longtubes and an X pipe and you will never want tog et out of your car.

Some folks have told me the X sounds rice...and they say get the H for a more "old school" sound. I need to spend some time on youtube and at some car shows and find out what I like.

Others swear by the X.

UrbanRedneck · May 23rd, 2009, 03:59 PM

X pipe doesn't sound rice at all. Rice sounds like a long, continuous fart. With the wrong mufflers, an X pipe sounds like shit but I would describe it more as a euro car sound than rice. But with the right muffler, it sounds smooth, aggressive, and awesome. To me H pipes are too deep, crackly, and drone a lot. They sound more like a redneck pickup truck. I don't get that "old school sound", most old muscle cars had straight exhaust, no crossover pipe. That sounds like 2 4-bangers fighting each other. They usually sounded real choppy and weren't all that deep either because of high compression. You want to sound like a muscle car, then you need a lopey cam to make up for the smoothness of EFI, real high compression, and quieter mufflers.

An X pipe with stingers sounds purely awesome.

May 20th, 2009, 10:30 PM	#4
fastregalwe2 Regular 2008 Saleen S281AF 11.83@118 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OKC Posts: 350 iTrader: 0 reviews	I like that, it sounds really good __________________ Military Crew (SCW/AW) E6 08-0192 Saleen S281AF

May 20th, 2009, 10:51 PM	#5
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	Sounds good. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

May 20th, 2009, 11:11 PM	#6
Seabee Whatever it originally would be 05 Saleen #824 Fast as fuck Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Ca/Beach Park IL Posts: 7,463 iTrader: 4 reviews	Very nice, wonder if i could put it on mine, or is that against the rules __________________ MILITARY CREW ANTI ILLEGALS CREW FOUNDER

May 21st, 2009, 09:40 AM	#12
Mr.Stang08 Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Premium 13.30@101.67 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 0 reviews	__________________ Paxton/Vortech Crew Founder #1 Kooks LT's with Catted X-pipe, Roush Stingers, Paxton NOVI 2200 H.O., Hurst STS, BMR Stage I Suspension Kit, FRPP Dampers, Tuned by VMP.

May 21st, 2009, 02:32 PM	#13
Seabee Whatever it originally would be 05 Saleen #824 Fast as fuck Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Ca/Beach Park IL Posts: 7,463 iTrader: 4 reviews	yea i like the x pipe, but mac sounds good too. Ive wanted to try borla stingers for awhile just the price is kinda high. Its so hard choosing as exhaust for this one, cuz it has to be just right. __________________ MILITARY CREW ANTI ILLEGALS CREW FOUNDER

May 21st, 2009, 02:56 PM	#14
05GTXR Enthusiast 05 GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SC Posts: 586 iTrader: 0 reviews	sick set up __________________ MODS IN GARAGE

May 21st, 2009, 09:32 PM	#17
UrbanRedneck Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT 13.124@105.52 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,138 iTrader: 1 reviews	X pipe. You have the stingers, so you have the first step towards a man's exhaust. Now you will just need longtubes and an X pipe and you will never want tog et out of your car. __________________ Hurst Crew Member #20 2008 GT - ARH, C&L, Hurst, BORLA, BMR, Bilstein, FRPP, Axle Exchange. Awesome.

May 23rd, 2009, 03:59 PM	#19
UrbanRedneck Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT 13.124@105.52 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,138 iTrader: 1 reviews	X pipe doesn't sound rice at all. Rice sounds like a long, continuous fart. With the wrong mufflers, an X pipe sounds like shit but I would describe it more as a euro car sound than rice. But with the right muffler, it sounds smooth, aggressive, and awesome. To me H pipes are too deep, crackly, and drone a lot. They sound more like a redneck pickup truck. I don't get that "old school sound", most old muscle cars had straight exhaust, no crossover pipe. That sounds like 2 4-bangers fighting each other. They usually sounded real choppy and weren't all that deep either because of high compression. You want to sound like a muscle car, then you need a lopey cam to make up for the smoothness of EFI, real high compression, and quieter mufflers. An X pipe with stingers sounds purely awesome. __________________ Hurst Crew Member #20 2008 GT - ARH, C&L, Hurst, BORLA, BMR, Bilstein, FRPP, Axle Exchange. Awesome.

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