Side Exhaust on my vert

ivan12 · Jan 19, 2010

I found a Borla side exhaust for my stang over at the corral forums for $250. Couple of questions: how much of a power loss will I see compared to my flowmasters? I want to install subframe connectors, I've heard that the exhaust won't work with these, does it mean they won't work with full length connectors, or any length at all? The reason I'm leaning towards the exhaust is mainly for looks, I've been waiting for a deal like this and now it's here. What do you guys think?

Magic · Jan 19, 2010

There are subframe connectors that are made to clear with side exhaust.

As far as power loss, NO you will not loose any power.

ivan12 · Jan 20, 2010

Thanks for the info, I'll keep you guys posted if I do get it

Win · Jan 20, 2010

flow crappers have the worst flow.... my dynomax are rated at the very very top of the list of best flowing mufflers.

ivan12 · Jan 20, 2010

Where did you get the flow info? Not challenging you, just want to learn more

spdtrip · Jan 20, 2010

Get the sides. I got the svo's on mine would never go back best visual mod for these cars
I dont have subs on my car and didnt know about the different subframes that you need
but my .02 get them

ivan12 · Jan 20, 2010

Yeah I plan on getting them, I'm looking for the SVO covers but haven't had any luck other than ABC exclusive. Anyone know someplace else other than eBay? (I check everyday)

spdtrip · Jan 21, 2010

Good luck on the svo covers I got lucky and found the whole kit on craigslist. not sure about any other
co.that would have them. if I find some I'll let you know.

ttocs · Jan 23, 2010

the svo specific covers are hard to find because of licensing BS from what I understand. There is a guy on ebay that has the molds and makes a few sets per year with out the svo writting and they fit great on mine. Don't forget paint and good install could be $500-800 depending on your location and how they do it. Once all the money is down though you will love the look, the compliments and even just sitting at a light on a cold night watching it......

spdtrip · Jan 23, 2010

I love it when im sitting in traffic at a cruise and im next to a ricer I let him sniff my off road exhaust lol lol

ivan12 · Jan 23, 2010

Hahaha I was hoping to do that to ricers too, I posted a WTB thread on the classifieds, and someone offered to sell me his ABC exclusive covers. I'm just waiting to hear back from him. I'm not worried about paint right now, I picked up an svo cowl hood, a kaenen s281 wing, and a pair of stock side skirts, and I painted everything flat black. It doesn't look too bad, it'll be temporary untill I put enough money together for A full paint job.

OnyxCobra · Jan 23, 2010

If they don't make power over Flowmasters I'll eat it, Flows flow horrible lol.

ivan12 · Jan 23, 2010

Hmm I've seen people eat glass and little bits of metal but never mufflers. Hahaha. I'm going to do more research, this I have to see

OnyxCobra · Jan 23, 2010

A while back there was a huge chart of all the mufflers in order by flow and power output, Flowmasters were at the bottom of the list.

duh09 · Jan 23, 2010

OnyxCobra said:
If they don't make power over Flowmasters I'll eat it, Flows flow horrible lol.

I love the sound of mine though. They might not be the best flowing, but does that really make any worthwhile improvements in power? Just wondering, not really trying to step on toes.

OnyxCobra · Jan 23, 2010

Yeah i liked the sound of mine too but I'll probably never go back to using them. I don't think any muffler compared to others is going to give you a power increase you can actually feel. That being said, no i would not pick a muffler based on power gains, but on the other hand don't worry about Borla not flowing as much as Flowmasters because i don't think that's going to be a problem.