in your opinion best sounding cat-back

97PonyGT · March 17th, 2010, 01:52 AM

Folks,

Undecided between 2 right now (looking at sound of course

and quality)

Either MAc-CAtback or American Thunder (FlowMAster).

I will have a aftermarket H-Pipe from BBK or Mac ... not sure which one and not sure it makes a huge diff (either one) I know it's a H-Pipe wth no cats.

Thx ...

97Roush · March 17th, 2010, 03:06 AM

I have the flowmaster roush side exhaust kit with the performance mufflers that make it sound insane with shorty headers...but before I got that set up i had a the Magnaflow 'Magnapack'..got it off of americanmuscle.com that thing was by far the loudest exhaust system i've heard...granted i had an off road X pipe and bbk shorty's helping me out, but that thing was by far the best kit in my opinion

red01 · March 17th, 2010, 06:23 AM

I run a Mac catback and o/r H and would never change it, souds mean as hell.

97PonyGT · March 17th, 2010, 06:26 AM

Originally Posted by red01

I run a Mac catback and o/r H and would never change it, souds mean as hell.

Mean is good .... did you like or do you like the quality ?

sharkbait · March 17th, 2010, 06:47 AM

Magnaflow with magnapacks FTMFW

fofiddykid · March 17th, 2010, 09:00 AM

i have slp lm1 cat back as for sound with o/r pipe there to loud but quality is amazing been on there for 2 years and they still look like the day i bought them.

Speedstang302 · March 17th, 2010, 11:43 AM

+1 slp loudmouth 1 with a catted prochamber or catted x-pipe and your golden...top notch quality cant beat it!

M.P. Cobra Fan · March 17th, 2010, 11:53 AM

What type of sound do you want? Do you want ear splitting loud, or do you want something a little more ear friendly?

We have an exhaust clip thread, and youtube is your friend when it comes to this. You can find almost any combo. Personally, I would go to some Mustang meets and see what folks are running and see what you like.

ReverendDexter · March 17th, 2010, 12:04 PM

I'd also suggest forgoing the prefab catback and talking to your local muffler shop. You'll pay less money to have a custom system made and installed than you will for the catback, much less the catback + shipping + installation (if you have someone else do it).

Phoenixx · March 17th, 2010, 12:33 PM

X2 on MPs comment. Go to a meet, if you hear something you like, ask what they have. I personally don't like ear splitting, but a whole lot of people do.

tfofkyle · March 17th, 2010, 04:06 PM

ive got flowmaster and recently heard my same setup, but with mac mufflers instead. they have some insane bass that make my flowmasters sound like tin cans.

BigBallin · March 17th, 2010, 05:26 PM

i know you didnt mention it but spintechs sound awesome

97PonyGT · March 17th, 2010, 09:27 PM

I'm looking for that classic muscle car rumble. I got an aftermarket H-Pipe from either MAC or Pacesetter that I will be installing that I got at the Ford Nationals last year at Carlisle, PA for 35$ (can't beat that). I know that the X-Pipe will give me that trumpet sound that I don't want.

Flowmaster I know has the classic sound that I hear almost everywhere ... I've gone to Youtube and such but most of the people try jamming the camera recording the sound into the exhaust pipe so you hear shit ...

Thanks again for all the opinions .. anyone else ??

Ralph

97PonyGT · March 17th, 2010, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by 97PonyGT

I'm looking for that classic muscle car rumble. I got an aftermarket H-Pipe from either MAC or Pacesetter that I will be installing that I got at the Ford Nationals last year at Carlisle, PA for 35$ (can't beat that). I know that the X-Pipe will give me that trumpet sound that I don't want.

Flowmaster I know has the classic sound that I hear almost everywhere ... I've gone to Youtube and such but most of the people try jamming the camera recording the sound into the exhaust pipe so you hear shit ...

Thanks again for all the opinions .. anyone else ??

Ralph

Oh ya .. one more thing ... it's a convertible ... so I want to hear the sucker .. right now with the Magnaflows I hear ... but ya know ..

Speedstang302 · March 17th, 2010, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by 97PonyGT

Oh ya .. one more thing ... it's a convertible ... so I want to hear the sucker .. right now with the Magnaflows I hear ... but ya know ..

you might like slp loudmouths with a catted x or prochamber. you can deffinately hear it...and its not that loud..i mean i have a friend that has a 96 gt with bbk shortys, bbk o/r h-pipe and flowmaster catback...and my slp lm1 catback and bassani catted x is louder at idle...but about the same when you take off..here is a few revs and idle of my car

YouTube - 1996 Mustang GT SLP Loudmouth 1

its not you typical flowmaster sound you here everywhere with every type of car. but with cats its not real raspy. plus like stated before..flowmaster's rust within months..slp will look and sound good for longer than you'll probably have the car

97PonyGT · March 18th, 2010, 06:28 AM

Sounds nice

but I think it's too raspy to my ears ...

I think I would prefer more the deeper H-Pipe Sound ...

tfofkyle · March 18th, 2010, 11:23 AM

man the guy is comparing mac and flowmaster guys. all you straight through muffler people can leave

to the o.p, mac mufflers sound much more musclecar-like than flowmasters.

97PonyGT · March 18th, 2010, 11:26 AM

thanks

I have nothing against the other setups but it's all about preference.... and u'r right .. .the more I hear on youtube etc ... the more I'm leaning on MAC ... found a place in Texas THR (shipped) 10$ + 313$ .... not a bad price eh ???

if anyone has a site where the deals are better .. let me know !
Thanks
Ralph

Speedstang302 · March 18th, 2010, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by tfofkyle

man the guy is comparing mac and flowmaster guys. all you straight through muffler people can leave to the o.p, mac mufflers sound much more musclecar-like than flowmasters.

your just mad that there's 300+ mustangs in your neighborhood with the same LT's, o/r x, flowmasters

wraitherx · March 18th, 2010, 11:59 AM

here is the link to what MP was talking about.
modular exhaust clips

March 17th, 2010, 01:52 AM	#1
97PonyGT Regular 1997 Mustang GT VERT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 64 iTrader: 0 reviews	in your opinion best sounding cat-back Folks, Undecided between 2 right now (looking at sound of course and quality) Either MAc-CAtback or American Thunder (FlowMAster). I will have a aftermarket H-Pipe from BBK or Mac ... not sure which one and not sure it makes a huge diff (either one) I know it's a H-Pipe wth no cats. Thx ...

March 17th, 2010, 06:23 AM	#3
red01 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 330 iTrader: 0 reviews	I run a Mac catback and o/r H and would never change it, souds mean as hell. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT 04 PI 2V, bolt ons, gears, tune 255/292 www.covertmotorsports.net

March 17th, 2010, 06:47 AM	#5
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	Magnaflow with magnapacks FTMFW __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

March 17th, 2010, 11:43 AM	#7
Speedstang302 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.64@101mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 5,830 iTrader: 1 reviews	+1 slp loudmouth 1 with a catted prochamber or catted x-pipe and your golden...top notch quality cant beat it! __________________ 1990 GT- GT40p Heads\| Anderson N41 cam\| Crane 1.6 RR's\| Trickflow Intake\|MGW Short Throw\| Aluminum d/s\| 3.73's.....still slow....

March 17th, 2010, 11:53 AM	#8
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	What type of sound do you want? Do you want ear splitting loud, or do you want something a little more ear friendly? We have an exhaust clip thread, and youtube is your friend when it comes to this. You can find almost any combo. Personally, I would go to some Mustang meets and see what folks are running and see what you like. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

March 17th, 2010, 03:06 AM	#2
97Roush Regular 1997 Mustang GT - Roush Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NH Posts: 186 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the flowmaster roush side exhaust kit with the performance mufflers that make it sound insane with shorty headers...but before I got that set up i had a the Magnaflow 'Magnapack'..got it off of americanmuscle.com that thing was by far the loudest exhaust system i've heard...granted i had an off road X pipe and bbk shorty's helping me out, but that thing was by far the best kit in my opinion

March 17th, 2010, 09:00 AM	#6
fofiddykid Newbie 1997 mustang gt uknown Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: mass Posts: 36 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have slp lm1 cat back as for sound with o/r pipe there to loud but quality is amazing been on there for 2 years and they still look like the day i bought them.

March 17th, 2010, 12:04 PM	#9
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd also suggest forgoing the prefab catback and talking to your local muffler shop. You'll pay less money to have a custom system made and installed than you will for the catback, much less the catback + shipping + installation (if you have someone else do it). __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

March 17th, 2010, 12:33 PM	#10
Phoenixx Smokin' Hot Blonde Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 681 iTrader: 0 reviews	X2 on MPs comment. Go to a meet, if you hear something you like, ask what they have. I personally don't like ear splitting, but a whole lot of people do. __________________ You make sure your 'stang is covered in case of an accident, let us do the same for you. We'll make sure you're getting just the right benefits, at just the right price. PM me or visit us online!

March 17th, 2010, 04:06 PM	#11
tfofkyle Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,682 iTrader: 0 reviews	ive got flowmaster and recently heard my same setup, but with mac mufflers instead. they have some insane bass that make my flowmasters sound like tin cans. __________________

March 17th, 2010, 05:26 PM	#12
BigBallin Regular Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 135 iTrader: 0 reviews	i know you didnt mention it but spintechs sound awesome

March 17th, 2010, 09:27 PM	#13
97PonyGT Regular 1997 Mustang GT VERT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 64 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm looking for that classic muscle car rumble. I got an aftermarket H-Pipe from either MAC or Pacesetter that I will be installing that I got at the Ford Nationals last year at Carlisle, PA for 35$ (can't beat that). I know that the X-Pipe will give me that trumpet sound that I don't want. Flowmaster I know has the classic sound that I hear almost everywhere ... I've gone to Youtube and such but most of the people try jamming the camera recording the sound into the exhaust pipe so you hear shit ... Thanks again for all the opinions .. anyone else ?? Ralph

March 18th, 2010, 06:28 AM	#16
97PonyGT Regular 1997 Mustang GT VERT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 64 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sounds nice but I think it's too raspy to my ears ... I think I would prefer more the deeper H-Pipe Sound ... Last edited by 97PonyGT; March 18th, 2010 at 06:58 AM.

March 18th, 2010, 11:23 AM	#17
tfofkyle Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,682 iTrader: 0 reviews	man the guy is comparing mac and flowmaster guys. all you straight through muffler people can leave to the o.p, mac mufflers sound much more musclecar-like than flowmasters. __________________

March 18th, 2010, 11:26 AM	#18
97PonyGT Regular 1997 Mustang GT VERT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 64 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks I have nothing against the other setups but it's all about preference.... and u'r right .. .the more I hear on youtube etc ... the more I'm leaning on MAC ... found a place in Texas THR (shipped) 10$ + 313$ .... not a bad price eh ??? if anyone has a site where the deals are better .. let me know ! Thanks Ralph __________________ Ralph http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3118377

March 18th, 2010, 11:59 AM	#20
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,568 iTrader: 11 reviews	here is the link to what MP was talking about. modular exhaust clips __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

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