Exhaust tips

[GEE-TEE]

ARE THERE ANY CHOICES OF SIMPLE TO INSTALL EXHAUST TIPS FOR FGT? ANYTHING COOL WHICH COULD LOOK SIMILAR TO THE ONES ON GTX1? I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP ORIGINAL EXHAST AND MUFFLER. jUST CAME BACK FROM A LONG DRIVE IN THE CANYONS AND JUST LOVE TH WAY THE CAR RUNS AND SOUNDS AS IS. I JUST WANT TO HAVE WIDER TIPS TO FILL THE HOLES IN THE REAR...:confused

 

[shelbyelite]

Borla tips are about your only option. They are pricey. Bout $400

 

[GEE-TEE]

Thanks Shelby

 

[shelbyelite]

They are not exactly an "EASY" install, but are really your only choice for the stock exhaust

 

[Fast Freddy]

the corsa tips are the best but i am not sure if they will fit the stock exhaust though

 

[GEE-TEE]

tried looking tem up on Borla but could not find them the right size for GT.

 

[Awsum GT]

Had a set of Borla tips welded to the end of my stainless exhaust...

 

[Specracer]

I would suggest calling Borla, they have 2 legnths, one for stock bumper, and one for delete. I got the short ones over the winter, Roketman, had the GT guys use these tips for thier x-pipe a couple months ago, so seems like they are out there still. I have found that if you call them, you can get very helpful people (probably many more in the "know" can tell you who) but from their website: 877-462-6752

 

[GEE-TEE]

Thanks guys. So they do need to be welded on?

 

[Specracer]

On the FRPP / Borla exhaust the tips use a clamp to attach to the stub pipes that are at the "exit" of the "bread box" muffler system, vs the OEM which is all one piece. A question that I could not answer with out measuring is the pipe size of the OEM, vs the Borla at this exit point. If the exit pipes are the same dia, then you will only have to cut the OEM and install these. If there is a diameter delta, a reduction / step up piece will be needed. I am sure some one will add the answer, and if not I could measure later this week, when I am at my shop.

Thanks guys. So they do need to be welded on?

 

[Heffner Performance]

You can get away with just cutting the factory tips off leaving about 1.5 inches protruding from the muffler and clamp the CDC / FRPP tips on. Are you totally certain that you want to live with the stock muffler forever? If not it may be wise to replace it now with an exhaust that already has nice tips on it.

 

[shelbyelite]

You can get away with just cutting the factory tips off leaving about 1.5 inches protruding from the muffler and clamp the CDC / FRPP tips on. Are you totally certain that you want to live with the stock muffler forever? If not it may be wise to replace it now with an exhaust that already has nice tips on it.

This is what I was refering to with the Borlas. Only prob is you are more than likely gonna have to remove some things from the car to gain access to where you need to cut, then re-install everything :thumbsup

 

[Awsum GT]

Was not enough room at the end to use the clamps with the stainless exhaust and headers. We had to weld them on.

 

[GEE-TEE]

No Absolutely not content on keeping stock exhaust for ever. But for now I think I want to. MJ found me a good Borla Set up almost brand new but Im just not wanting to deal with taking the car in and leaving it with somone here in LA. Do you guys know anyone in LA who can do this? I also am concerend with legal isues in CA and the smog tests in the future. SO the tips were just a quick fix for now. Still dwelling all this.

 

[shelbyelite]

I think Kendall at cooltech is close to you.... forum user nota4re

 

[sandman]

Changing out the stock muffler with some other "cat back" set-up causes no smog check issues where I am in northern California. When you get into the cats and manifolds is where problems arise. This is just anecdotal but when I brought in my 8 mile mso GT from Florida, the smog techs spent more time taking pictures of each other and the car with their cell phones than they did visually inspecting the car. They really don't see these things often and when they do the little boy in them takes over. I spent more time chatting with them about the car than the check took.
Being in Kalifornia but wanting a full exhaust I went Shadowmans because his shorty headers use the same mounting points as the oem system. I can pull the tail section flowmasters put my oem cats and an Accufab x-pipe on and pass the smog sniffer. I am gambling on them not noticing the shorty but it looks so much like an oem piece that I'm willing to take my chances. The Stainless works on my other car are obviously an aftermarket long tube header and I would be leary of taking that set-up to be checked. Then again at the right place it wouldn't surprise me if it passed the visible.
As for other legal issues I'm not sure what you're referring to.

 

[GEE-TEE]

went for a drive to Malibu yesterday nd an F430 next to me with whatever Tuby exhaust system next to me sounded so nice and made my car seem like a Nissan as we were kind of goofing around on PCH. I could see wanting to turn up the volume in the near future. I just am so jaded now as everytime I have done mods to my past cars it screwed up other things and timing and stuff. Almost everytime, I wished I had kept it original at the end as it became a project with mods. That is the main reason I am so leary to do any of the mods you boys talk about. Especially with a car that is no longer made and parts being scarce...I also need to read more about the Whipple set up as it seems like everyone likes it and there are no real isues with that.

 

[sandman]

It's good to be cautious about modding the car. Any of the x-pipes are easily reversable and present no issues with their use. You also lose the weight and heat of the stock muffler with something that to most looks and sounds much better than the toaster.
If you want a full exhaust Shadowmans is the best their is.
As for the Whipple I like it so much that I put one on my second GT. The cars drivability is excellent the same as oem just much more power! It's also a no brainer for us in California as it has an EOD # and is smog compliant.

 

[nota4re]

Hi Arya,

Yes, you are right around the corner from me. We've modified more than 40 GTs.... so you might say we have some experience on the topic. I PM'd you my cell phone. Give me a call and we can chat.

I know exactly what you mean about taking a car and modifying it and ending up with something that is somehow less than where you started. With the quality of components and tunes (largely because of this forum and the great people and tuners), we don't have this problem at all with the GT. Really, the biggest decision you will make is on the exhaust - to make sure that you select the set-up with the right loudness and quality to match your preferences. We've done about every exhaust set-up possible and I'd be happy to share my opinions and can point you to some nearby owners for getting their feedback when you narrow the field.

As others have said, the exhaust systems available are mostly cat-back and will have NO adverse effect on check-engine lights, driveability, or smog tests procedures.

Beyond exhausts, the GT is still a wonderful and unique car to modify - again mostly due to the well-known ECU architecture (thank-you Mustang owners) and the skills of the people in this community. If you go with something like a pulley & tune for a quick 80-100HP adder at the wheels, I can assure you that we have done this countless times and the driveability of the car is identical to stock. Starting, idling, driving in slow traffic, etc. are all impeccable. The only difference is the additional push of your torso into the seat when you use the go-pedal. The same can be said as well of the Whipple. The Whipple "whirs" just a tad louder than OEM at idle - some find this desireable, but the driveability is the same as OEM.... except for the aforementioned push of the torso!

Regarding CA Smog, the pulley upgrades aren't specifically exempted, but they cannot be discerned from stock and they have absolutely no effect on the tune in closed-loop ECU mode (the basis of the entire CA smog test). As such, a pulley upgrade will not adversely effect a CA smog test. The Whipple has been CARB certified by Whipple - at no small expense of time and trouble, and kits come with the appropriate EO sticker to be applied to the car.

 

[AlohaGT]

EFFER-MAN, give Kendall a call. A nicer, more accommodating, experienced, meticulous and knowledgeable FGT expert you will not find. You'll be glad you did. :thumbsup