Too Loud

ponypower · 08-05-2005, 02:59 PM

I never thought that I would say such a thing but my Stang is TOO loud.
I just recently installed a BBK O/R X-Pipe. I love the power but the resonation at highway speeds is a bit much. Any ideas on toning it down just a wee bit? How about baffled tips? Any suggestions?

*4.6 Love* · 08-05-2005, 03:45 PM

Other than getting a catted x ...I have no idea!

dannyb785 · 08-05-2005, 03:46 PM

I initially didnt like my exhaust bc its pretty loud(and I mean LOUD). But after you drive by enough peopole and see their heads turn as you pass by, you'll like it. Yeah it sucks if im trying to be quiet, but I enjoy it more than I dont enjoy it. Just stick it out for a few months. I'm sure you'll like it.

FritoBandito · 08-05-2005, 04:07 PM

He's right, I thought mine was way too loud for a daily driver, but after a couple weeks, it doesn't seem loud enough. My only complaint is that the flows ping a little in the 2100-2500 rpm range. Other than that, I love the sound. My car is completely stock motor wise and no one believes it when they hear it (the average person).

You won't believe how many people will ask you at stop lights what your car has in it. Add a set of 17x10.5 and no one will even want to run you.

Mustangs are supposed to be loud, it is the good kind of noise. People will notice it in a good way on your car. They are pobably just tired of listening to ricer's pissed off bumble-bee, lawn mower plugged up with wet crabgrass, weed-eater shredding a wet paper bag exhaust.

08-05-2005, 07:33 PM

First couple of days after i had my xpipe and straights installed i would get headaches from the droning.

Now?
I wish it was even louder. <grin> You get used to it. Ride it around for a couple weeks, soon you wont even notice it.

plus the mach 1000 does a good job of overpowering it if need be.

dannyb785 · 08-05-2005, 07:47 PM

yeah, I now catch myself around parking lots intentionally staying 1st gear up to around 4k and letting it flow back down. The crackling is a beautiful sound and most people like the sound. Those who dont like it are usually old fogies and they can keep their 2 dB jag-U-ar.

*venom* · 08-05-2005, 09:35 PM

There is an adjustment period so give it a couple of weeks.

*Lances03SVT* · 08-06-2005, 04:59 AM

Is there really such a thing as too loud?

*03gtmustang* · 08-06-2005, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannyb785

yeah, I now catch myself around parking lots intentionally staying 1st gear up to around 4k and letting it flow back down. The crackling is a beautiful sound and most people like the sound. Those who dont like it are usually old fogies and they can keep their 2 dB jag-U-ar.

I hate when people do that.

ponypower · 08-06-2005, 10:58 AM

Thanks for the encouragement...I am sure that I will eventually see the light.

Stevoneo · 08-06-2005, 01:46 PM

same here, when i got mine done, thought is was too loud. You will get used to it. Now that i have my S/C its even louder, however you can get some mufflers that can muffle it real well. The drone is from the mufflers not coming from the x pipe

StangMan04 · 08-06-2005, 02:57 PM

I just put my SLP O/R X pipe on with my SLP LM catback, it is LOUD, i like the rumble until I hit about 2k-3k and it gets raspy, i guess I will grow to like it, I want to buy some cats just to tone it down alittle.

*madmatt* · 08-08-2005, 06:48 AM

I had flows and a prochamber at first, and got sick of listening to the drone on the highway so I swapped out the flows for some magnaflows and it made all the difference in the world. If I want my car to be loud, I can make it loud, but I can actually make this exhaust be quiet if I need to. I love it.

StangMan04 · 08-08-2005, 07:58 AM

I had to order myself the Powerflo Mufflers for my SLP LM1 because the SLP O/R X pipe I installed for some reason was making a VERY LOUD, not raspy but like my resonators were vibrating kind of sound, I think it could be the resonators, so I ordered the mufflers. I am going to check today and make sure everything is tight and everything. It just sounds like it isnt the right sound its supposed to make. When its below 2k its fine, but when it hits 2k then it makes that loud sound, and when I am on the highway and after it shifts and she stays in gear and I stay at 65mph, I don't hear anything, its like its only on acceleration.

ponypower · 08-08-2005, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StangMan04

I had to order myself the Powerflo Mufflers for my SLP LM1 because the SLP O/R X pipe I installed for some reason was making a VERY LOUD, not raspy but like my resonators were vibrating kind of sound, I think it could be the resonators, so I ordered the mufflers. I am going to check today and make sure everything is tight and everything. It just sounds like it isnt the right sound its supposed to make. When its below 2k its fine, but when it hits 2k then it makes that loud sound, and when I am on the highway and after it shifts and she stays in gear and I stay at 65mph, I don't hear anything, its like its only on acceleration.

It sounds like your pipes may be vibrating against your frame or possibly the gas tank. I had that problem after the first install and had to readjust things a little for proper clearance.

StangMan04 · 08-08-2005, 06:22 PM

something is going on, Im going to have to make a video clip and let people hear it and help me diagnose the problem.

08-05-2005, 02:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
ponypower Proud Vert Owner Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 13	Too Loud I never thought that I would say such a thing but my Stang is TOO loud. I just recently installed a BBK O/R X-Pipe. I love the power but the resonation at highway speeds is a bit much. Any ideas on toning it down just a wee bit? How about baffled tips? Any suggestions? __________________ 2004 GT Convertible...BBK CAI, Underdrive Pulleys, O/R X-Pipe MAC Cat Back, Hypertech Programmer I dont get high, but sometimes I wish I did. That way, when I messed up in life I would have an excuse. But right now theres no rehab for stupidity! Chris Rock

08-05-2005, 03:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
4.6 Love Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mexico Posts: 6,145	Other than getting a catted x ...I have no idea! __________________ Go Cowboys! X pipe and flows

08-05-2005, 04:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
FritoBandito Married. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: OK Posts: 1,234	He's right, I thought mine was way too loud for a daily driver, but after a couple weeks, it doesn't seem loud enough. My only complaint is that the flows ping a little in the 2100-2500 rpm range. Other than that, I love the sound. My car is completely stock motor wise and no one believes it when they hear it (the average person). You won't believe how many people will ask you at stop lights what your car has in it. Add a set of 17x10.5 and no one will even want to run you. Mustangs are supposed to be loud, it is the good kind of noise. People will notice it in a good way on your car. They are pobably just tired of listening to ricer's pissed off bumble-bee, lawn mower plugged up with wet crabgrass, weed-eater shredding a wet paper bag exhaust. __________________ 2004 OXFORD GT Parts that matter:K&N,O/R-H,Flow 40's,Xcal2,FRPP 4.10s, Bullitt Susp. kit

08-05-2005, 09:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,348	There is an adjustment period so give it a couple of weeks. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

08-06-2005, 04:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,224	Is there really such a thing as too loud? __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

08-05-2005, 03:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
dannyb785 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,176	I initially didnt like my exhaust bc its pretty loud(and I mean LOUD). But after you drive by enough peopole and see their heads turn as you pass by, you'll like it. Yeah it sucks if im trying to be quiet, but I enjoy it more than I dont enjoy it. Just stick it out for a few months. I'm sure you'll like it.

08-05-2005, 07:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jack The Ripper Posts: n/a	First couple of days after i had my xpipe and straights installed i would get headaches from the droning. Now? I wish it was even louder. <grin> You get used to it. Ride it around for a couple weeks, soon you wont even notice it. plus the mach 1000 does a good job of overpowering it if need be.

08-05-2005, 07:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
dannyb785 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,176	yeah, I now catch myself around parking lots intentionally staying 1st gear up to around 4k and letting it flow back down. The crackling is a beautiful sound and most people like the sound. Those who dont like it are usually old fogies and they can keep their 2 dB jag-U-ar.

08-06-2005, 10:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
ponypower Proud Vert Owner Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 13	Thanks for the encouragement...I am sure that I will eventually see the light. __________________ 2004 GT Convertible...BBK CAI, Underdrive Pulleys, O/R X-Pipe MAC Cat Back, Hypertech Programmer I dont get high, but sometimes I wish I did. That way, when I messed up in life I would have an excuse. But right now theres no rehab for stupidity! Chris Rock

08-06-2005, 01:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Stevoneo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 598	same here, when i got mine done, thought is was too loud. You will get used to it. Now that i have my S/C its even louder, however you can get some mufflers that can muffle it real well. The drone is from the mufflers not coming from the x pipe __________________ 2004 Mach 1 - New Baby Numbers Coming Soon 2001 Mustang GT - In Mustang Heaven 399.65 RWHP 384 Torque

08-06-2005, 02:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
StangMan04 Ricer Abuser Join Date: May 2005 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 430	I just put my SLP O/R X pipe on with my SLP LM catback, it is LOUD, i like the rumble until I hit about 2k-3k and it gets raspy, i guess I will grow to like it, I want to buy some cats just to tone it down alittle. __________________ 2004 GT SLP Loudmouth 2 Catback,SLP Catted X-pipe,SLP LT Headers,JLT RAI,4:10s, XCal2. Waiting to go in: VT Stage 3 Blower Cams, 3200 Stall

08-08-2005, 06:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,922	I had flows and a prochamber at first, and got sick of listening to the drone on the highway so I swapped out the flows for some magnaflows and it made all the difference in the world. If I want my car to be loud, I can make it loud, but I can actually make this exhaust be quiet if I need to. I love it. __________________ RPMPlanets

08-08-2005, 07:58 AM	#14 (permalink)
StangMan04 Ricer Abuser Join Date: May 2005 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 430	I had to order myself the Powerflo Mufflers for my SLP LM1 because the SLP O/R X pipe I installed for some reason was making a VERY LOUD, not raspy but like my resonators were vibrating kind of sound, I think it could be the resonators, so I ordered the mufflers. I am going to check today and make sure everything is tight and everything. It just sounds like it isnt the right sound its supposed to make. When its below 2k its fine, but when it hits 2k then it makes that loud sound, and when I am on the highway and after it shifts and she stays in gear and I stay at 65mph, I don't hear anything, its like its only on acceleration. __________________ 2004 GT SLP Loudmouth 2 Catback,SLP Catted X-pipe,SLP LT Headers,JLT RAI,4:10s, XCal2. Waiting to go in: VT Stage 3 Blower Cams, 3200 Stall

08-08-2005, 06:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
StangMan04 Ricer Abuser Join Date: May 2005 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 430	something is going on, Im going to have to make a video clip and let people hear it and help me diagnose the problem. __________________ 2004 GT SLP Loudmouth 2 Catback,SLP Catted X-pipe,SLP LT Headers,JLT RAI,4:10s, XCal2. Waiting to go in: VT Stage 3 Blower Cams, 3200 Stall

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