Steeda Catback - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Tut · 05-02-2011, 01:15 PM

I'm about to grab one off of craigslist, but I was wondering why this isn't as popular of a catback. any input, before I buy would be nice.

I will post video of catback on car when installed.

cruzmach1 · 05-02-2011, 01:29 PM

I liked it a lot. Very easy catback to install, you don't have to drop the axle when installing it. It's king of quite with the stock mid pipe but with an O/R X-pipe it sounds great. Very similar to regular Magnaflows.

Tut · 05-02-2011, 01:37 PM

cool, yea I have a catted bassani X-pipe, so it should be a good match. glad to hear its an easy install. I was just worried because I dont read much about them on this forum.

DSG2003Mach1 · 05-02-2011, 01:59 PM

i have them as well, love them with bassani catted x

Tut · 05-02-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DSG2003Mach1

i have them as well, love them with bassani catted x

so an easy install for you too?

DSG2003Mach1 · 05-02-2011, 03:33 PM

yep..the magnapacks I had before were a flipping nightmare, when I saw how many pieces made up the steeda kit I thought I was gonna cry but amazingly it all went together pretty quickly

Tut · 05-02-2011, 04:20 PM

I guess I will bbe bying a set tonight

ASH302 · 05-02-2011, 06:19 PM

i dont see anything wrong with em, i just dont like the cost of em, i had bassani first and now i have slp lm1s but i have heard the steeda CB and they do sound good, i would for sure get em if your looking

ASh

Tut · 05-02-2011, 06:22 PM

meeting witha guy that said they only have about 3k on them, decided to go louder. he wants $300, depending on how they look i'm going to get them

ASH302 · 05-02-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tut

meeting witha guy that said they only have about 3k on them, decided to go louder. he wants $300, depending on how they look i'm going to get them

that sounds alright and for sure depends on what they look like, i believe they are stainless steel

ASh

WNTAMACH1 · 05-02-2011, 08:30 PM

Did you get it? PICS!!

ASH302 · 05-02-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by WNTAMACH1

Did you get it? PICS!!

im sure he will once he see it or buys it

ASh

Tut · 05-02-2011, 09:31 PM

just got home, they hardley have any carbon in the pipes, he still had the bubble wrap that came with them. so i had to geth them. hope to have them on by the weekend.

DSG2003mach1 do you have any pics of the tips, he said that the pipes almost rub the bumper

WNTAMACH1 · 05-02-2011, 09:39 PM

Good deal man, sounds like a good find!! Those are RARE!

ASH302 · 05-02-2011, 10:42 PM

congrates on getting em, really kewl, make sure to post a exhaust clip

ASh

Tut · 05-03-2011, 07:11 AM

why are they so rare, they are not any more expensive then borla or bassani?

smith30 · 05-03-2011, 07:19 AM

maybe they are "rare" becasue no one wants them

JK I don't know.

Congrats, I picked up an SSS catback 2 weeks ago. Get that put on and pics!

WNTAMACH1 · 05-03-2011, 09:38 AM

Get them installed yet?

Not sure why they're rare, the ones I've heard sound great.

Tut · 05-03-2011, 10:25 AM

debating on tackling myself on my garage floor or not.
seeing how you dont have to drop the axel to put them on, how do you get the stocks off, does the stock piping just unbolt and come off or do i need to cut?

DSG2003Mach1 · 05-03-2011, 10:53 AM

we cut my stock exhaust off. I cant remember for sure, I wanna say if you unbolt the shocks at the axle and jack the car up enough you can lower the rear end enough to clear but you might wanna try searching to double check that.

smith30 · 05-03-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DSG2003Mach1

we cut my stock exhaust off. I cant remember for sure, I wanna say if you unbolt the shocks at the axle and jack the car up enough you can lower the rear end enough to clear but you might wanna try searching to double check that.

I agree, I don't see the stock exhaust coming out even with taking the lower shock bolts out and jacking the car up. I believe you have to disconnect the DS etc and drop the whole rear out to get it out in one piece.

Jack the car up and support it with 4 stands, cut the stock exhaust on the backside of the mufflers, unbolt it from the midpipe and drop the front section. Then fish out the over axle pipes. To gain more room you can undo the lower shock bolts to gain about 2 inches or more.

It's real straightforward and easy to do. Ive had catbacks off (all aftermarket) about 5 times in the past 2 months.

Make sure you jack the car up enough to get the rear tires off the ground to allow maximum drop of the rear axle.

Any questions PM me, I'd be happy to help.

MAD_MACh1 · 05-03-2011, 12:12 PM

Unbolt the upper control arms at the axle (along with the lower shock bolt) and you'll have all the room you need. I did it that way and took it out as one piece in case I want to put it back stock. More work for sure, but a hack saw isn't much fun either, as I don't have a saws-all.

Tut · 05-03-2011, 01:14 PM

thanks for the help, I guess it depends if I do it on the floor of the garage or if I get hold of a lift, and good tools. I'm kinda itching to get it on so I may give in and pay to get it done, but on the other hand thats around $100 for new toys and the joy of installing.

MAD_MACh1 · 05-03-2011, 06:51 PM

I like doing stuff myself too. I'd rather be slow doing it myself than fast by just paying for it. For the record I did mine in my drive with just floor jack and jack stands.

Tut · 05-03-2011, 07:59 PM

o called a few more shops, and one shop said anywhere between 250 and 300 for an install. I was blown away, and thought I would share

05-02-2011, 01:15 PM	#1
Tut Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Humble, Tx Posts: 255	Steeda Catback I'm about to grab one off of craigslist, but I was wondering why this isn't as popular of a catback. any input, before I buy would be nice. I will post video of catback on car when installed.

05-02-2011, 01:29 PM	#2
cruzmach1 cruzmach1 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bronx NY Posts: 801	Re: Steeda Catback I liked it a lot. Very easy catback to install, you don't have to drop the axle when installing it. It's king of quite with the stock mid pipe but with an O/R X-pipe it sounds great. Very similar to regular Magnaflows. __________________ 2004 Mustang mach 1 (5-Speed) Vortech V-2 with intercooler 455RWHP & 396RWTQ Mustang Magic Tune 3/8 PHP Intake Spacer Mac 5/8 Long Tube Headers Mac Catted H-Pipe Magnaflow Cat Back Steeda Short throw shifter

05-02-2011, 01:37 PM	#3
Tut Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Humble, Tx Posts: 255	Re: Steeda Catback cool, yea I have a catted bassani X-pipe, so it should be a good match. glad to hear its an easy install. I was just worried because I dont read much about them on this forum.

05-02-2011, 01:59 PM	#4
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: Steeda Catback i have them as well, love them with bassani catted x __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

05-02-2011, 03:33 PM	#6
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: Steeda Catback yep..the magnapacks I had before were a flipping nightmare, when I saw how many pieces made up the steeda kit I thought I was gonna cry but amazingly it all went together pretty quickly __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

05-02-2011, 04:20 PM	#7
Tut Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Humble, Tx Posts: 255	Re: Steeda Catback I guess I will bbe bying a set tonight

05-02-2011, 06:19 PM	#8
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Steeda Catback i dont see anything wrong with em, i just dont like the cost of em, i had bassani first and now i have slp lm1s but i have heard the steeda CB and they do sound good, i would for sure get em if your looking ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

05-02-2011, 06:22 PM	#9
Tut Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Humble, Tx Posts: 255	Re: Steeda Catback meeting witha guy that said they only have about 3k on them, decided to go louder. he wants $300, depending on how they look i'm going to get them

05-02-2011, 08:30 PM	#11
WNTAMACH1 WNTAMACH1 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 2,394	Re: Steeda Catback Did you get it? PICS!! __________________ 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1-315 RWHP/ 336 RWTQ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Auto- 421/406 SOLD 2013 Ford Taurus SHO PP - Daily Driver

05-02-2011, 09:31 PM	#13
Tut Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Humble, Tx Posts: 255	Re: Steeda Catback just got home, they hardley have any carbon in the pipes, he still had the bubble wrap that came with them. so i had to geth them. hope to have them on by the weekend. DSG2003mach1 do you have any pics of the tips, he said that the pipes almost rub the bumper

05-02-2011, 09:39 PM	#14
WNTAMACH1 WNTAMACH1 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 2,394	Re: Steeda Catback Good deal man, sounds like a good find!! Those are RARE! __________________ 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1-315 RWHP/ 336 RWTQ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Auto- 421/406 SOLD 2013 Ford Taurus SHO PP - Daily Driver

05-02-2011, 10:42 PM	#15
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Steeda Catback congrates on getting em, really kewl, make sure to post a exhaust clip ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

05-03-2011, 07:11 AM	#16
Tut Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Humble, Tx Posts: 255	Re: Steeda Catback why are they so rare, they are not any more expensive then borla or bassani?

05-03-2011, 07:19 AM	#17
smith30 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: walton, ky Posts: 1,131	Re: Steeda Catback maybe they are "rare" becasue no one wants them JK I don't know. Congrats, I picked up an SSS catback 2 weeks ago. Get that put on and pics! __________________ 95 Camaro Z28 - current (DD and autocross toy) 99 Cobra - sold 04 GTO M6 - sold 03 Mach 1 - sold 04 GT - sold

05-03-2011, 09:38 AM	#18
WNTAMACH1 WNTAMACH1 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 2,394	Re: Steeda Catback Get them installed yet? Not sure why they're rare, the ones I've heard sound great. __________________ 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1-315 RWHP/ 336 RWTQ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Auto- 421/406 SOLD 2013 Ford Taurus SHO PP - Daily Driver

05-03-2011, 10:25 AM	#19
Tut Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Humble, Tx Posts: 255	Re: Steeda Catback debating on tackling myself on my garage floor or not. seeing how you dont have to drop the axel to put them on, how do you get the stocks off, does the stock piping just unbolt and come off or do i need to cut?

05-03-2011, 10:53 AM	#20
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: Steeda Catback we cut my stock exhaust off. I cant remember for sure, I wanna say if you unbolt the shocks at the axle and jack the car up enough you can lower the rear end enough to clear but you might wanna try searching to double check that. __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

05-03-2011, 12:12 PM	#22
MAD_MACh1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wyoming, MI Posts: 425	Re: Steeda Catback Unbolt the upper control arms at the axle (along with the lower shock bolt) and you'll have all the room you need. I did it that way and took it out as one piece in case I want to put it back stock. More work for sure, but a hack saw isn't much fun either, as I don't have a saws-all. __________________ SLP Long tubes and O/R X pipe, Magnaflow cat back, K&N CAI, PHP intake spacer, 01 Cobra intake cam, 4.10s

05-03-2011, 01:14 PM	#23
Tut Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Humble, Tx Posts: 255	Re: Steeda Catback thanks for the help, I guess it depends if I do it on the floor of the garage or if I get hold of a lift, and good tools. I'm kinda itching to get it on so I may give in and pay to get it done, but on the other hand thats around $100 for new toys and the joy of installing.

05-03-2011, 06:51 PM	#24
MAD_MACh1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wyoming, MI Posts: 425	Re: Steeda Catback I like doing stuff myself too. I'd rather be slow doing it myself than fast by just paying for it. For the record I did mine in my drive with just floor jack and jack stands. __________________ SLP Long tubes and O/R X pipe, Magnaflow cat back, K&N CAI, PHP intake spacer, 01 Cobra intake cam, 4.10s

05-03-2011, 07:59 PM	#25
Tut Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Humble, Tx Posts: 255	Re: Steeda Catback o called a few more shops, and one shop said anywhere between 250 and 300 for an install. I was blown away, and thought I would share

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