Dumped Magnaflows on an 03 Cobra?

Question

I just bought a 545rwhp 03 Cobra (my 2nd 03 Cobra) that currently has a catted Magnaflow X and a Magnaflow catback with stock manifolds. However I want a slightly more aggressive sound, the Magnaflows are a little "bubbly" for me. Now I LOVE the look of an 03-04 Cobra with no tailpipes which would mean dumping the exhaust right after the mufflers and throwing on turndowns/outs. The only thing is I have NO idea how it would sound on my car. When I think of dumps I think of a nasty raspy sound but I've been told it can sound good. I don't want something TOO loud and I don't want anything raspy. Just want the no-tailpipe look with a little more beefy sound. Thanks!

Answer 1

on the 4V motors, dumps sound very odd, i cant even describe it. they do sound good on the GT's because of their old 2V roots.

the 4V's have (kinda) a "honda scream" at higher rpm's with dumps. its really odd.

personally, i think the magnaflows aren't bad. i had flowmaster 40's and then switched to SLP "loudmouth 2's" before finally sticking with flowmaster 20's (they are like 1 or 2 chamber and they sound mean as F#*K!!!

if you like the "deep rumble" that you feel in your chest, go flowmaster.

if you like waking up everyone in a 5 block radius, go with the loudmouth's!!!

but, you will p**s off every neighbor in your block. unless they are all gearheads!! either way, do your thing and keep the 4V's dominating out there. i started with a GT and did a 4V swap after i realized their potential. but i went w/ twins instead of the factory eaton blower. their not bad though, considering you can hit the 600 mark with them!!

Edit: i forgot to mention i had a catless X pipe, they have more of the "scream" at higher rpms but they are worth it considering they pulse the exhaust gases better than the stock H pipes.