More Balanced Exhaust. - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

A I R · 02-20-2014, 07:37 PM

Hey guys I wanted to ask for some suggestions. So, I had the stock midpipe and the SLP LM1, and the car sounded good.

But I bought longtubes and a catted X, which I love but just have one small gripe. At 7 rpm, the car sounds AMAZING no problem with having a loud car there. But in medium rpms (about 3000-4000) the car is a little too raspy now.

So basically, is there a good muffler for it to be a little deeper down low, but still sing at those high rpms? The cheapest option would but just to swap in LM2s, but how good would that do?

Lonestar77777 · 02-21-2014, 03:33 AM

Borla Stingers.

LS

torchinmach · 02-21-2014, 08:09 AM

LM2's would sound good I had a buddy who had them on his gt. They would probably be a little louder or around the same as magnapacks. I would think there wouldn't be much hassle in fitment form lm1 resonator to lm2's. I have the stingers with the same setup (longtubes,catted x) and personally I think it sounds amazing all through the rpm range.

96gt02 · 02-21-2014, 08:32 AM

I had LM1 when I bought my car, which weren't terrible with the stock pipe. Once I put the O/R X on with the LM1s it sounded terrible I had to change it right away. It is far too raspy at all RPM. I prefer a much deeper rumble so I went with MAC, which is similar to flowmaster but deeper. Borla is also another good option its kinda in between the LM1 and a MAC catback. Its not as raspy as the LM1 but not as deep as a MAC. Borla makes a nice sound only thing that gets me is it reminds me of a boat sometimes lol very bubbly! I would not recommend the LM2's though get borla over those and any of the above will still sing at high RPMs lol

Turk2k5 · 02-21-2014, 09:59 AM

Pypes violator or stingers

Mach828 · 02-21-2014, 12:01 PM

Anything that is actually a muffler instead of a straight pipe

Gouffers · 02-21-2014, 02:59 PM

Have kooks longtubes and xpipe no cats with slp lm1. I like the raspyness it has and still has a nice rumble to it.

But if had a chance to change my exhaust I would def go with borla stingers

Mach828 · 02-21-2014, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gouffers

Have kooks longtubes and xpipe no cats with slp lm1. I like the raspyness it has and still has a nice rumble to it.

But if had a chance to change my exhaust I would def go with borla stingers

I dont know how you can stand that. That is a totally straight pipe exhaust.

Sent with a shot of DROID go fast

96gt02 · 02-21-2014, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach828

I dont know how you can stand that. That is a totally straight pipe exhaust.

Sent with a shot of DROID go fast

^ THIS!

torchinmach · 02-21-2014, 04:15 PM

I had a buddy with that setup on his bullitt it was LOUD.

Gouffers · 02-21-2014, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach828

I dont know how you can stand that. That is a totally straight pipe exhaust.

Sent with a shot of DROID go fast

The loudness is very controllable.. It's not like I romp on it every where I go.

I haven't had a single person tell me it sounds bad nothing but good comments. So I'll be keeping this setup for a little while longer.

That's just me tho

Krashdavus · 02-22-2014, 02:29 PM

Borla Turbos. Sound great with an x-pipe.

03sh8ker · 02-22-2014, 04:08 PM

I love my bassani's. It sounds like a cross between straight thru and chambered.

devous1 · 02-22-2014, 06:33 PM

I had Bassanis on my old set up and personally never liked the sound. I was running full Bassani exhaust, mid length headers, no cats and catback. For me it was very raspy at idle but sounded great under power.

I have Mac on my Kenny Brown and they may not be the highest quality but they sound awesome.

Current setup on the Mach is ARE long tubes, and custom Stainless Works from header back. It sounds good but a little too quite unless you open the cutouts.

02-20-2014, 07:37 PM	#1
A I R Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 6	More Balanced Exhaust. Hey guys I wanted to ask for some suggestions. So, I had the stock midpipe and the SLP LM1, and the car sounded good. But I bought longtubes and a catted X, which I love but just have one small gripe. At 7 rpm, the car sounds AMAZING no problem with having a loud car there. But in medium rpms (about 3000-4000) the car is a little too raspy now. So basically, is there a good muffler for it to be a little deeper down low, but still sing at those high rpms? The cheapest option would but just to swap in LM2s, but how good would that do?

02-21-2014, 03:33 AM	#2
Lonestar77777 Guest Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tomball TX Posts: 415	Re: More Balanced Exhaust. Borla Stingers. LS

02-21-2014, 08:09 AM	#3
torchinmach Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 72	Re: More Balanced Exhaust. LM2's would sound good I had a buddy who had them on his gt. They would probably be a little louder or around the same as magnapacks. I would think there wouldn't be much hassle in fitment form lm1 resonator to lm2's. I have the stingers with the same setup (longtubes,catted x) and personally I think it sounds amazing all through the rpm range. __________________ 2004 Torch Red Mach 1 IUP 319hp 333 tq Performance: Mac Longtubes, Catted X, SSS Adrenaline Catback, JLT Ram Air Intake, Nitto Drag Radials, Pro-dyno tuned, Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter, FRPP 4.10 Gears, Mcleod Super Street Pro Clutch, Mcleod Billet Steel Flywheel, FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft, MM Clutch Quadrant and Firewall Adjuster Suspension: Eibach Pro-Kit, Eibach Front and Rear Sway Bars Appearance: 17X9/10.5 Silver FR500's, 8" Shorty Antenna, Pioneer Double Din, MGW Shift Knob, Mach 1 Trunk Mat

02-21-2014, 08:32 AM	#4
96gt02 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jersey Posts: 442	Re: More Balanced Exhaust. I had LM1 when I bought my car, which weren't terrible with the stock pipe. Once I put the O/R X on with the LM1s it sounded terrible I had to change it right away. It is far too raspy at all RPM. I prefer a much deeper rumble so I went with MAC, which is similar to flowmaster but deeper. Borla is also another good option its kinda in between the LM1 and a MAC catback. Its not as raspy as the LM1 but not as deep as a MAC. Borla makes a nice sound only thing that gets me is it reminds me of a boat sometimes lol very bubbly! I would not recommend the LM2's though get borla over those and any of the above will still sing at high RPMs lol

02-21-2014, 12:01 PM	#6
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Re: More Balanced Exhaust. Anything that is actually a muffler instead of a straight pipe __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

02-21-2014, 09:59 AM	#5
Turk2k5 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: EAST LONGMEADOW MA Posts: 254	Pypes violator or stingers

02-21-2014, 02:59 PM	#7
Gouffers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fernandina Beach Posts: 59	Re: More Balanced Exhaust. Have kooks longtubes and xpipe no cats with slp lm1. I like the raspyness it has and still has a nice rumble to it. But if had a chance to change my exhaust I would def go with borla stingers

02-21-2014, 04:15 PM	#10
torchinmach Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 72	Re: More Balanced Exhaust. I had a buddy with that setup on his bullitt it was LOUD. __________________ 2004 Torch Red Mach 1 IUP 319hp 333 tq Performance: Mac Longtubes, Catted X, SSS Adrenaline Catback, JLT Ram Air Intake, Nitto Drag Radials, Pro-dyno tuned, Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter, FRPP 4.10 Gears, Mcleod Super Street Pro Clutch, Mcleod Billet Steel Flywheel, FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft, MM Clutch Quadrant and Firewall Adjuster Suspension: Eibach Pro-Kit, Eibach Front and Rear Sway Bars Appearance: 17X9/10.5 Silver FR500's, 8" Shorty Antenna, Pioneer Double Din, MGW Shift Knob, Mach 1 Trunk Mat

02-22-2014, 02:29 PM	#12
Krashdavus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Whitby, Ontario - Canada Posts: 184	Re: More Balanced Exhaust. Borla Turbos. Sound great with an x-pipe.

02-22-2014, 04:08 PM	#13
03sh8ker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Crockett, Ca Posts: 289	Re: More Balanced Exhaust. I love my bassani's. It sounds like a cross between straight thru and chambered. __________________ Black 2003 Mach 1-5spd, IUP, K&N FIPK, Flowmaster American Thunder catback, MRT catted H, Steeda Tri-ax, Brembo slotted rotors, Black AFS 17x9 & 17x10.5 Mach wheels

02-22-2014, 06:33 PM	#14
devous1 Chairman of "The Bored" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: A CORNFIELD IN OH Posts: 2,001	Re: More Balanced Exhaust. I had Bassanis on my old set up and personally never liked the sound. I was running full Bassani exhaust, mid length headers, no cats and catback. For me it was very raspy at idle but sounded great under power. I have Mac on my Kenny Brown and they may not be the highest quality but they sound awesome. Current setup on the Mach is ARE long tubes, and custom Stainless Works from header back. It sounds good but a little too quite unless you open the cutouts. __________________ 2014 GT500 Black/Black 03 TORCH RED MACH V7 YSI and Some Other Stuff 03 DSG MACH 90 Kenny Brown Super LX 89 LX BBF as seen on Pinks 5/11-SOLD 11 F450 Lariat A Couple Tuber Buells

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