So I just bought my first stang ('11 GT Premium, very excited about it) and am absolutely loving the power. That being said, some added power and kick wouldn't be the worst thing in the world either..... So I have two main questions to kick this thread off:
#1 . I want to upgrade my exhaust to really achieve that full muscle car sound. The stock exhaust just doesn't have the exact right feel for me. After extensive research, I have decided that the Borla S-type exhaust is the perfect sound and rumble (with NO DRONE) for me. However their catback systems are priced at around $1300 which is no small price for a kid trying to finish his senior year of college Is there any significant benefit to the catback system over the axleback s-type system they offer? Will the sounds be any different? Does the catback provide more power because of the better flow it gives? I have read in a couple of threads that the catback is only really necessary if you are planning on doing a forced induction set up, which leads me to my second question.....
#2 . I am looking to squeeze some more power out of my 5.0, but I am hoping to stay away from any forced induction set ups. This is mostly due to the fact that this car is a daily driver for me so I don't want to affect the reliability, as well as because frankly I don't have anywhere near the sufficient amount of funds to buy and install one of these set ups with the supporting mods. What kind of bolt on modifications can I install to get some boosts in power? I am hoping to buy a CAI/tuner kit soon, so I guess I am asking what mods would be most optimal after these... I have searched many forums and found many conflicting answers. For example, I have read some people say that with the proper tune, a catback with shorty headers can pack a real punch, while other people say it won't and that this set up is only really necessary for forced induction set ups... so what bolt ons would you guys recommend?
#1 . I want to upgrade my exhaust to really achieve that full muscle car sound. The stock exhaust just doesn't have the exact right feel for me. After extensive research, I have decided that the Borla S-type exhaust is the perfect sound and rumble (with NO DRONE) for me. However their catback systems are priced at around $1300 which is no small price for a kid trying to finish his senior year of college Is there any significant benefit to the catback system over the axleback s-type system they offer? Will the sounds be any different? Does the catback provide more power because of the better flow it gives? I have read in a couple of threads that the catback is only really necessary if you are planning on doing a forced induction set up, which leads me to my second question.....
#2 . I am looking to squeeze some more power out of my 5.0, but I am hoping to stay away from any forced induction set ups. This is mostly due to the fact that this car is a daily driver for me so I don't want to affect the reliability, as well as because frankly I don't have anywhere near the sufficient amount of funds to buy and install one of these set ups with the supporting mods. What kind of bolt on modifications can I install to get some boosts in power? I am hoping to buy a CAI/tuner kit soon, so I guess I am asking what mods would be most optimal after these... I have searched many forums and found many conflicting answers. For example, I have read some people say that with the proper tune, a catback with shorty headers can pack a real punch, while other people say it won't and that this set up is only really necessary for forced induction set ups... so what bolt ons would you guys recommend?