Complete Rally Exhaust Compilation
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BlackICE
GT Owner
I am in Northern CA, where abouts are you?
How does the car feel compared to the stock blower?
Any before and after dyno numbers?
Many people have the 19 lbs pulley with 91 octane and are doing fine with that combination, but I guess it will depend on how you intend to run the car. One forum member has the 19 lbs system and will be on the track this weekend. I can wait to get the report on how well that works with 91 octane on the track.
- Aug 25, 2006
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First of all; the 19PSI pulley properly tuned for CA 91 = fine.
Now as for the Stainless Works exhaust.
I have shared to many my feelings on the system and in the end for most it comes down to sound more than anything. Certainly there are many side bar benefits such as being much lighter, it results in much cooler engine bay temperatures and then add to this the cool looks factor of the headers; OMG.
Now back to the sound; I personally like an aggressive exhaust however I also like to be able to operate the gal in such a manner so as to have her accepted by the masses when need be with heavy emphasis on the local constables.
I can share that when driven with a light foot she causes no issues with the local constables “HOWEVER” if you put your foot into her and truly begin to exercise her all bets are off; it is at that very moment that she becomes a beast and loud. Now I have one customer that enjoys the system but would like to temper it a bit as such I have asked about the cones used however even without them he said that he smiles every time he fires her up and goes for a drive.
Now do I feel the system is for everyone; “NO” and I have said so to many however after speaking to many I have recommended it feeling certain that their experience will be similar to mine.
Lastly; if considering a cat back then I would recommend the AccuFab as I had and enjoyed it however if you want a cat back with a bit more style when it comes to the tips then one of the others such as Heffner would be the direction I would suggest however if you want an exhaust that looks stunning with many secondary benefits while offering a tolerable and aggressive sound all in one package there is no doubt that the Stainless Works is my exhaust of choice.
BTW: Stainless Works now has a separate part number for the rear “H” pipe if you are going with the rear bumper delete. With my blessing they took the custom “H” pipe as I installed them on Bony and my gal and have made them available to all that ask. The style of the “H” pipe for Bony and me mimics what the ass of the gal would have looked like in the 60’s with the tips pointing in a bit and down as if exiting for the header layout from days gone past. I remember when Denis aka The GT Guys first saw my gal he smiled ear to ear and said “wow” now that looks great !!
Takes care
Shadowman
Now as for the Stainless Works exhaust.
I have shared to many my feelings on the system and in the end for most it comes down to sound more than anything. Certainly there are many side bar benefits such as being much lighter, it results in much cooler engine bay temperatures and then add to this the cool looks factor of the headers; OMG.
Now back to the sound; I personally like an aggressive exhaust however I also like to be able to operate the gal in such a manner so as to have her accepted by the masses when need be with heavy emphasis on the local constables.
I can share that when driven with a light foot she causes no issues with the local constables “HOWEVER” if you put your foot into her and truly begin to exercise her all bets are off; it is at that very moment that she becomes a beast and loud. Now I have one customer that enjoys the system but would like to temper it a bit as such I have asked about the cones used however even without them he said that he smiles every time he fires her up and goes for a drive.
Now do I feel the system is for everyone; “NO” and I have said so to many however after speaking to many I have recommended it feeling certain that their experience will be similar to mine.
Lastly; if considering a cat back then I would recommend the AccuFab as I had and enjoyed it however if you want a cat back with a bit more style when it comes to the tips then one of the others such as Heffner would be the direction I would suggest however if you want an exhaust that looks stunning with many secondary benefits while offering a tolerable and aggressive sound all in one package there is no doubt that the Stainless Works is my exhaust of choice.
BTW: Stainless Works now has a separate part number for the rear “H” pipe if you are going with the rear bumper delete. With my blessing they took the custom “H” pipe as I installed them on Bony and my gal and have made them available to all that ask. The style of the “H” pipe for Bony and me mimics what the ass of the gal would have looked like in the 60’s with the tips pointing in a bit and down as if exiting for the header layout from days gone past. I remember when Denis aka The GT Guys first saw my gal he smiled ear to ear and said “wow” now that looks great !!
Takes care
Shadowman
I installed the Ford Racing Performance Parts full rear exit header exhaust system (P/N M-9430-GTX), which has an EGR port at the end of the passenger side header, an O2 sensor port at each header collector, and final O2 sensors right after the racing mufflers. I have gotton no engine malfunction indications with this system, so I wonder if they may have put some palladium catalyst in the racing mufflers as an alternative to the cats.
Additionally, the removal of the OEM muffler, cat pipes with flanges, and cast iron manifolds and replacement with the M-9430-GTX exhaust system reduces the weight by 70 to 90 pounds. Feels like maybe 25-40 hp gain.
When standing on it, there is no doubt that from the volume that this is a full race exhaust system. Yet, at constant throttle, and mild acceleration, it is not noticable in the enclosed cockpit. I'm very happy with both the tone and the loudness factors.
The system is made for FRPP by Borla in Oxnard, CA, and they sent me the original installation manual as a 8 page PDF file, which shows all the installation photos in color, and they can be blown up full screen as they obviously were taken in high resolution digital form. If anyone would like to have a copy, I'll send it to you. Contact me at rlehots@aol.com
Ralphie
PS - the tips on its exhaust pipes are also much better looking
Additionally, the removal of the OEM muffler, cat pipes with flanges, and cast iron manifolds and replacement with the M-9430-GTX exhaust system reduces the weight by 70 to 90 pounds. Feels like maybe 25-40 hp gain.
When standing on it, there is no doubt that from the volume that this is a full race exhaust system. Yet, at constant throttle, and mild acceleration, it is not noticable in the enclosed cockpit. I'm very happy with both the tone and the loudness factors.
The system is made for FRPP by Borla in Oxnard, CA, and they sent me the original installation manual as a 8 page PDF file, which shows all the installation photos in color, and they can be blown up full screen as they obviously were taken in high resolution digital form. If anyone would like to have a copy, I'll send it to you. Contact me at rlehots@aol.com
Ralphie
PS - the tips on its exhaust pipes are also much better looking
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analogdesigner
GT Owner
I guess I spoke too soon regarding the engine malfunction light...for after about 500 miles, the yellow indicator came on, indicating the Cats were malfunctioning (true - since they were removed). In talking with the FRPP people at the SAAC Convention in Salt Lake City, they said that a correction to eliminate the light can be obtained from Dallas Mustang Parts, Dallas, TX, 75238, (800) MUS-TANG. In my case, I ran 110 octane leaded gas at the track at Miller Motorsports Park, where the lead destroys the O2 and Cat sensors, and turns off the light. A simple solution, but I purchased new ones in case the original system ever has to go back in the car.
Ralphie
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Kirby Vieira
GT Owner/B.o.D
Shoboat
GT Owner
dhbydesign
Member
- Aug 21, 2007
- 19
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ford has the borla exhaust that is street legal and not street legal, its just not listed... if you ask for it, but they do not have tubes or headers that are
ford has the borla exhaust that is street legal and not street legal, its just not listed... if you ask for it, but they do not have tubes or headers that are
Piana
GT Owner
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
'Don't recall which one that is, but if you really want LOUD - what you want is Ford Racing's 'straight thru' header system (for track use) regardless.
With that setup, you'll be saying, "HUH????", a lot in your future years ... guaranteed.:willy
(I just checked. The last one WAS the 'Racing setup!!!)
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Shoboat
GT Owner
racing
The last car on the video is mine. " loud pipes makes your adrenlin flow" the are the Ford Racing Headers. Their only loud when you stand on it, sounds like a freight train on steroids. Absolutely awesome! I love it!!!!!!:biggrin:banana
The last car on the video is mine. " loud pipes makes your adrenlin flow" the are the Ford Racing Headers. Their only loud when you stand on it, sounds like a freight train on steroids. Absolutely awesome! I love it!!!!!!:biggrin:banana
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
Hey, 'boat, do the local law types bug you at all? 'Ever ticketed for noise?
How about the smog inspection crapola?
B O N Y
MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
I'm running shadowman's stainless works headers into short cats.
I passed the smog test on the dyno. If I nail the car it is loud and will get any cops attention. Of course to get their attention it would mean violating a law or two. I never break the laws of man or nature.
I passed the smog test on the dyno. If I nail the car it is loud and will get any cops attention. Of course to get their attention it would mean violating a law or two. I never break the laws of man or nature.