As you may know, I'd like more volume but of the same stock quality sound, and to keep it smog inspection legal. Performance gains are a plus but secondary, and tend to go with the noise increase anyhooo...
1) I want to go with a high-flow "H" with two cats. The MAC highflow "H" is the only one on the market right now, so that's my only option. BBK won't be making an "H" for the 01's.
I may wait, though, and get one from Sean Hyland, part number 22001C, when they become available. Theirs will be ~$600, totally 409 stainless steel, with madrel 2.5" and expected 10HP increase. Hopefully this will be a super option for all 4.6L owners who want the musclecar sound of the "H" along with a quality stainless product. http://www.seanhylandmotorsport.com/html/cat11.html
2) If I'm happy after the "H" install I'll keep the stock catback. If not, I'm highly considering the new Ford Motorsport catback for the 01 GT's. It is part number M-5230-M52 and is 100% 409 stainless steel, 2.5" mandrel with 3.0" polished tips, and lists for $280 (a bargain for a full SS system!). Since it's produced to Ford Racing specs by Arvin Industries (the same folks who did the Bullitt mufflers) I think there's a fair chance at having a really high performance exhaust system while keeping it "Ford" and keeping the sound as similar as possible. What do you guys think? Any experience with this catback system? http://www.buyfordmotorsport.com
Any input on these decisions would be much appreciated, as usual. Thanks!!!
1) I want to go with a high-flow "H" with two cats. The MAC highflow "H" is the only one on the market right now, so that's my only option. BBK won't be making an "H" for the 01's.
I may wait, though, and get one from Sean Hyland, part number 22001C, when they become available. Theirs will be ~$600, totally 409 stainless steel, with madrel 2.5" and expected 10HP increase. Hopefully this will be a super option for all 4.6L owners who want the musclecar sound of the "H" along with a quality stainless product. http://www.seanhylandmotorsport.com/html/cat11.html
2) If I'm happy after the "H" install I'll keep the stock catback. If not, I'm highly considering the new Ford Motorsport catback for the 01 GT's. It is part number M-5230-M52 and is 100% 409 stainless steel, 2.5" mandrel with 3.0" polished tips, and lists for $280 (a bargain for a full SS system!). Since it's produced to Ford Racing specs by Arvin Industries (the same folks who did the Bullitt mufflers) I think there's a fair chance at having a really high performance exhaust system while keeping it "Ford" and keeping the sound as similar as possible. What do you guys think? Any experience with this catback system? http://www.buyfordmotorsport.com
Any input on these decisions would be much appreciated, as usual. Thanks!!!