SpinTech or Magnapack....Or other?

[01RoushSnake]

Well I have had the stock Roush side exhaust for awhile now and I just don't care for the sound. Even with the Bassani X pipe it’s still way to quite. So here is where I'm at. I know Spintechs are weld in and I can do that my self at my shop but I know the Magnapacks will require custom piping from the x pipe back. Has anyone here had both and which one did they like better? As far as sound? By the way, this is going on an 01 Cobra. I have a ton of performance parts going on this winter (built 5.0L short block, H/C, T-56, Built IRS, suspension ect ect) I just want the sound to match the power. Thanks for your guys help in advance!

[cstylesroush]

FYI Borla also makes a side exit exhaust muffler - I had them on my '00 matched to an o/r H. No rasp, throaty when idling and driving casually and absolute monsters above 3k. I loved them - they had a very smooth sound to them, as opposed to the "Harley Davidson" sound you sometimes get with the magnapacks. Spintechs can be a little raspy too, especially with an X pipe but many people here love them.

My vote is for the Borla side exhaust mufflers! I will see if I can find a link...

Edit - after searching Borla's new catalog online, it appears they no longer make this muffler, so you may be out of luck unless you can find a used set somewhere. Too bad, because they really were wicked!

[2blowncodds]

I like my Pacs, but they go out the back.

[NoMoRoush]

If youre complaining about quietness then youve already answered your question. Spintech or nothing at all

[Tim99GT]

I aslo had the borla side pipes, didn't care for them. They were not loud enough for me. Now i have slp mufflers comming out the side. They are awsome. Very mean sounding at idle, and just rediculous at full throttle.

[Tim99GT]

I still have the borla mufflers.

[keith_bennett]

I have Dynomax Bullets out the back and they sound awesome. When i get my stage 3 kit i will be keeping these mufflers. Sound is deep and throaty. Loud as hell when you floor it.

[cstylesroush]

Originally Posted by Tim99GT

I aslo had the borla side pipes, didn't care for them. They were not loud enough for me. Now i have slp mufflers comming out the side. They are awsome. Very mean sounding at idle, and just rediculous at full throttle.

What kind of mid-pipe did you have matched to the Borla's? I find the midpipe is usually the determining factor in how good a muffler / resonator sounds. I agree though, the Borla's are not the loudest, but they were PLENTY loud with an o/r h-pipe and had some personality to them as well, as opposed to the "BWAP BWAP BWAP" sound emitted from many of the straight-through type mufflers when matched to an o/r pipe.

Best exhaust combo I have ever heard in my life regardless of exit orientation is the Bassani catted X pipe with Borla Stingers on a 4v (Cobra) motor - if budget isnt an issue, seeing as you have a 4v I would have the exhaust shop fab up a custom piece to get the stingers out the side

[01RoushSnake]

Originally Posted by 03AZRoush

If youre complaining about quietness then youve already answered your question. Spintech or nothing at all

So SpinTech is louder than magnapacks out the side?

[01RoushSnake]

Originally Posted by cstylesroush

FYI Borla also makes a side exit exhaust muffler - I had them on my '00 matched to an o/r H. No rasp, throaty when idling and driving casually and absolute monsters above 3k. I loved them - they had a very smooth sound to them, as opposed to the "Harley Davidson" sound you sometimes get with the magnapacks. Spintechs can be a little raspy too, especially with an X pipe but many people here love them.

My vote is for the Borla side exhaust mufflers! I will see if I can find a link...

Edit - after searching Borla's new catalog online, it appears they no longer make this muffler, so you may be out of luck unless you can find a used set somewhere. Too bad, because they really were wicked!

Yeah I considered those but I couln't find them anywhere. I would love some Borla Stingers but the just seem to pricy for me

[01RoushSnake]

Originally Posted by cstylesroush

What kind of mid-pipe did you have matched to the Borla's? I find the midpipe is usually the determining factor in how good a muffler / resonator sounds. I agree though, the Borla's are not the loudest, but they were PLENTY loud with an o/r h-pipe and had some personality to them as well, as opposed to the "BWAP BWAP BWAP" sound emitted from many of the straight-through type mufflers when matched to an o/r pipe.

Best exhaust combo I have ever heard in my life regardless of exit orientation is the Bassani catted X pipe with Borla Stingers on a 4v (Cobra) motor - if budget isnt an issue, seeing as you have a 4v I would have the exhaust shop fab up a custom piece to get the stingers out the side

Yeah I have yet to here that combo or anything like it....That is what I would want if I could get some stingers at a decent price. However I my just bite the bullet and get'em from Borla anyway.

[NoMoRoush]

Without a doubt.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=zwS0NX3gLOw

That just sounds so tame to me after hearing an O/R H pipe with Spintechs

Heres Spintechs on a 4v

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/N...-on_108704.htm
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/S...-in_108713.htm
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/R...s-I_108714.htm

[mustangdaveg]

I like both...the Spintechs I had previous to purchasing the Roush...were on a V6...and had a good tone...for the V6...I have the magnapacks on the Roush...and LOVE the snarl...and they exit out the back

[cstylesroush]

Originally Posted by 01RoushSnake

Yeah I have yet to here that combo or anything like it....That is what I would want if I could get some stingers at a decent price. However I my just bite the bullet and get'em from Borla anyway.

Well jesus christ you better listen to these before you decide on anything then!

4v motor, Bassani Catted X + Borla Stingers:

Light acceleration / driveby

WOT




My best advice it to spend some $$$ and have this setup mandrel-bent and shoved out the side.

Another edit: FYI you can get the stinger mufflers by themselves for pretty damn cheap around the net (called Borla S-type muffler) - if your going to have the exhaust custom fab'd anyways, you dont need any extra piping like you would get buying a cat-back system.

[NoMoRoush]

I think the rear exit and side exit is a different tone with most setups.

[Blkstg2x]

Originally Posted by 01RoushSnake

So SpinTech is louder than magnapacks out the side?

The Magnapaks take the cake on the loudness scale, but I can tell you there is no other muffler that can mimic that of the Magnapak. I've been running them for a few yrs now and I have no complaints. Tons of complements and I have experienced the spintechs too....Paks are cheaper, and an easier install IMO. I am running the paks with an off road X pipe from BBK.

[NoMoRoush]

Originally Posted by Blkstg2x

The Magnapaks take the cake on the loudness scale,

[360Rocket]

magnapacs? the loudest? yeah right. Here's Spintechs on a Roush Cobra.

static:

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/N...-on_108704.htm

flybys:

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/S...-in_108713.htm

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/R...s-I_108714.htm


on the dyno:

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/3...-on_117300.htm

[cstylesroush]

Originally Posted by 360Rocket

magnapacs? the loudest? yeah right. Here's Spintechs on a Roush Cobra.

static:

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/N...-on_108704.htm

flybys:

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/S...-in_108713.htm

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/R...s-I_108714.htm


on the dyno:

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/3...-on_117300.htm

I have come to the conclusion that even a kitchen sink would sound great on a cobra! I don't think I have ever heard a 4v I didn't like... 2v on the other hand, it is very hit and miss.

[Roushinator]

Here is some Spintechs.....