Compiling a comprehensive exhaust database, help!

Originally posted by D Davis:

Originally posted by Pollo_loco69:
Like Darrel said "Very subdued at idle and when casually rowing the gears. Really wakes up under hard accelaration and has a very, very nice tone when engine braking. My CAI makes more noise than the exhaust usually"

But you don't "row" the gears

Maybe it is an ATX thing.

ddmd3216

atx,zetec

stock single pipe to magnaflow res 10425, to svt exhaust

75 for res, 100 for exh, 80 for install

sounds loud at 3500-4000 rpm when i pass daydreamers on street otherwise quiet, louder than what i had but no drone, also sounds good at hiway speed just cruising along

not a bad start, would like to enlarge piping from res forward, maybe a hi flow cat, then better mufflers

MTX Zetec
Mandrel bent 2.25" cat back exhaust (flex pipe replaced with larger 2.25" as well) to a Magnaflow muffler with 2.25" exhaust outlet.
$185 For parts & labor.
Good sound, not raspy & not angry bees.
Droany in the mid rpm range.

Name: ZetecNinja
Board name: JiggaJerry
Engine/Tranny: Zetec/MTX
Detailed list of your exhaust mod: Everything stock at the moment except for the DTM style muffler
Cost/Installation Charge: $70.99 shipped, $40 install
Opinion: It gives off a pretty deep sound, everything else is stock still so its not real loud but when I do the rest of the exhaust it will come out nice and deep...no angry bees
Misc. Info: Very happy with the muffler so far...2.5" piping on the way hopefully

Jigga, i like your muffler. It looks a lot better in the origional picture

Do you have pics of it on your car yet...if so PM me or something

Name: Tom Oliver
Board name: One Tan MDer
Engine/Tranny: (Zetec VCT/ ATX)
Detailed list of your exhaust mod: (2.25" Mandrel bent single pipe with no resonator to Ravin muffler with single 4" tip.)
Cost/Installation Charge: $600 for everything
Opinion: very deep sound for a 4cyl. when reving hard still sounds deep (no mosquitos)

might be a while til I have pictures...need a digi cam

Let me know when you get them...I can't wait to see how it turned out

Heather D.
LocoChick'95
ATX Zetec
SVT Exhaust w/resonator
$90 for exhaust/$85 for install
I'm happy with it even though it won't wake the neighbors.

Originally posted by LocoChick'95:
Heather D.
LocoChick'95
ATX Zetec
SVT Exhaust w/resonator
$90 for exhaust/$85 for install
I'm happy with it even though it won't wake the neighbors.

About time you put the exhaust on.

Originally posted by LoCoZ2.0:

Originally posted by LocoChick'95:
Heather D.
LocoChick'95
ATX Zetec
SVT Exhaust w/resonator
$90 for exhaust/$85 for install
I'm happy with it even though it won't wake the neighbors.

About time you put the exhaust on.

Aww, now you see. Yeah, it took awhile, but it is ON.

Brad Pollock
Locster
Zetec ATX
SVT exhaust (intact)
125 for the exhaust; 70 install
Sounds sweet like the others said.

ATX... still got a factory one but looking to replace it - what would ya folks recommend? I reckon that most of the exhaust systems available for Contours are for Duratech... Is that rite?

Originally posted by RGSOUNDF:
ATX... still got a factory one but looking to replace it - what would ya folks recommend? I reckon that most of the exhaust systems available for Contours are for Duratech... Is that rite?

Get a used SVT exhaust. You can find some in the classifieds.

OKKI "looking for SVT exhausts"

Sean McDonald
SMcD
Zetec ATX
SVT exhaust (intact)
$100 parts, $65 labor for install

"And in the lonely cool before dawn,
you hear their Zetecs roaring on.
When you get to the porch
they're gone on the wind......"

(with apologies to the Boss)

Board name:WestCoastAjax
Engine/Tranny: Zetec MTX
Detailed list of your exhaust mod: Brullen 2.25 Mandrel bent with Resonator & Muffler(quiet style)
Cost/Installation Charge: 795.00 CDN parts only
Opinion: Deep sound throughout RPM range. Quiet! More Sports Car sound than Tuner Car sound.
Misc. Info: Easy DIY in One hour including jacking the car up, removing old system, installing new
and putting the car back down. Comes in Black. Fits all stock mounts.

Update....I have a Flowmaster 40 series muffler....still LOUD!

well hmm i have a skunk 2 exhaust cost 190 install was 160 very pleased i believe they took my cat completely out so ok

First off I'm back on after some how losing my user information but anyway.

I've got the SVT exhaust no resonator
I can see gains in sound as well as HP and Torque
96 Mystique ATX
Costs $100 exhaust
$40 to install

Duratec
Local muffler shop. Aprox $325. 2.5" pipe starting after flex. Custom y-pipe just before fuel tank. Splits to two small glass packs and then very nice large tips. Was too loud so I put a third large inline resognater ater the cat, before the fuel tank. Starts/idles very nice. Sounds great in the car, especially when revving. I found, however, that it only sounds good when you are inside the car, probably due to induction (giant AFE cone filter, no air box). When wifey drives it down the strett and gases it, it sounds just a tad ricey and I don't like that. Maybe I'm crazy, but I really wanted it to sound just like a stock Mustang GT!!! Also, in low RPMs, like 1,200, under heavy load (stupid ATX), the drone can still be somewhat loud even with third large glass pack resognator (stock resognator removed).

where can i find this exhaust system at

Another update: Dynomax ultraflow in resonator location....no muffler at the rear of car. Nice and quiet at idle and cruising...get on it...the loudest Zetec out there!

<<No resonator and no muffler,, pretty loud and decent performance/cost ratio.

I have the same exhaust almost my can is slightly different but I love it to death sounds awsome when the car is modified and looks great from behind.

I went to my local muffler shop and got 2.25 pipe put on in place of resonater, and then all the way to the back into a magnaflow muffler. Nice sound, not loud at all but has a little growl, can feel it nicly when going around a corner.

Brandon
Obsidian
Zetec ATX
Nothing really. Used to have no muffler. That was a little nice. Sounded like crap when it was idling or coming down while placed in a gear. Now I have a Type RS muffler (It is really good! I promise) which can be Fairly loud when needed. Nice and loud when WOT (Intake is still louder... intake is REALLY loud) and it is deep. Not ricey AT ALL.
Cost was 60 bucks for the muffler off e-bay and 77 tohave it installed. I had about 5 feet of 2.25 of new exhaust put on.

Originally posted by bk4293:
Steve Jones
Bk4293
Zetec ATX
SVT exhaust
$125 for exaust shipped, $75 for the install
Agreed, nice low growl, but won't wake the neighbors.

Here's the newest video...
http://www.ameritech.net/users/bk4293/MVI_0304.avi

Originally posted by tourman113:
Let me know when you get them...I can't wait to see how it turned out

Another addition: Magnaflow muffler

Engine/Tranny: SVT V6/MTX
Ehaust mod: SHM long tube headers -> Edelbrock -> Bassani
Cost/Installation Charge:
SHM longtube headers - $1200
Edelbrock muffler - $100
Bassani - $600
Install - $400
Opinion: No rasp or drone thanks to the Edelbrock. Sounds pretty good - should sound better when I go true duals.

Whew....wrong forum!

update:

No rear muffler or resonator

Recommendation: DON'T do it, sounds horrible

1995 Contour w/ no rear muffler. Supposedly sounds like a bong! LOL!

I like my exhaust loud, sooo... center resonator will be removed. The cheapest thing I've done to this car is the exhaust. 20 bucks altogether. I get quite a few compliments.

Name:Vincent Oliveros
Board name: Batmobile
Engine/Tranny: Zetec/ATX
Detailed list of your exhaust mod: Removed Resonator and HP Racing M18
Cost/Installation Charge: Muffler- $109 shipped Install- $40. Resonator Removal: $20
Opinion: It sounds better than stock, that's for sure.
Misc. Info: Got the muffler off ebay and the shop that did all the work was Performance Muffler in Norman Oklahoma.

Muffler Picture:

This will be GREAT!! But this thread has been around for some time now & I have not seen any links to a sound clip database or web page.

Obviously, there will be separate listings for I-4 & V-6 cars. Would it be a waste of time to further delineate single Vs dual exhaust exit categories?

I also suggest that we standardize the recording location (6" behind the driver side tail light) so all clips can be compared directly.

So, any collection of files yet?

UPDATE:

Possibly the final exhaust mod for this zetec.

SVT Exhaust w/ stock resonator and rear mufflers replaced with straight pipe.

IMO fairly quiet, no rasp and cannot be heard over the CTA intake.

I give it a thumbs up, looks nice too.

UPDATE: 2.5" from cat back.

Originally posted by TourDeForce:
This will be GREAT!! But this thread has been around for some time now & I have not seen any links to a sound clip database or web page.

So, any collection of files yet?

I have a sound clip of my CTA stock exhaust. But it's big-ish 40 MB and I don't know how to shorten it.

compress it into an MP3... what format is it now? If you have MSN messenger or AOL instant messenger, you could send it to me and I'll do it for you if you like.

It's a Video clip with no video only sound. Type of file....I checked, all it said was Video File, and it opens with WMP. Could I Winzip it? I don't know how to Mp3 it.

If you could zip it, I could run it through my video editing software and pull the audio track out, then convert it to MP3. That's the only way to get it to a native audio format at this point. The file sounds like it's an MPEG-1, but that's a good thing for pulling the audio off...

Name: Jason
Board name: jason732
Engine/Tranny: Zetec MTX
Detailed list of your exhaust mod: 2.25" Mandrel bent single pipe with no res from flexpipe to a Magnaflow rear muffler and 2.25" turndown tip.
Cost/Installation Charge: $230 installed.
Opinion: At idle, it sounds almost stock. At moderate throttle it's definately louder than stock. At WOT, it's a helluva lot louder than stock. Just cruizing around the grocery store parking lot, you could tell it was louder, but not obnoxious. It won't take any trophies for loudness, but it's got a mellow, deep and even tone with a little rasp when cold, but that's it. Even on the freeway at +/- 75 there's no drone.
Misc. Info: If you want a nice, mellow sounding exhaust that's not going to get you a ticket, this is it. I'm very impressed with the increase in the low end torque I've gained and I wouldn't have it any other way. It's loud when I want it to be, but quiet when I need it to be. I had a guy standing next to the car when I first started it and he said "You just had exhaust work done?" then I floored it, and then it floored him.

His expression was priceless. Something like:

Originally posted by LoCoZ:
UPDATE: 2.5" from cat back.

How does that sound now?

name- Mark L.
1999 contour se atx
terminator muffler - 50 dollars
resonator removal - 20 dollars
sounds like a stock V8 at idle... i am not kidding... acceleration is a bit different tho.. it sounds like a mazda

Tony Archer

4banganda5spd

'96 Zetec MTX

2.25" aluminized pipe from after flex pipe back to aluminized Flowmaster 40 series Delta Flow muffler in stock muffler location, no resonator.

$57 for muffler
$10 shipping
$275 for pipe and installation

very deep at idle with slight burble. smooth, healthy, agressive sound while accelerating. no angry bees or rice rocket cans. deceleration in gear creates a deep resonation in and outside of the car with no popping or undesirable noises. just slightly louder than stock while cruising with no droning,.. very livable. will rasp a little initially after start up for a short time if engine is cold, but will go away quickly as motor warms. overall a very clean, sporty sound, from a system that provides much improved flow resulting in more horsepower, torque, and fun.

click below for photos

Dynomax Ultraflow with 2.25" piping
~$65 for muffler
$85 for install
Good sound, waiting for it to get louder as it settles in.

I have a question for you guys, What would a I-4 sound like with no resonater and mufflers? I am contemplating that or a full exhaust...

STeve

Do a high flow resonator and no mufflers.

Oooops... i meant an SVT exhaust

What would an SVT exhaust sound like without the resonater but with the mufflers.

Steve

First: Scrapped everything from rez back and upped pipe to 2�?¼. Then y"d off at next to last bend and on back to 2 nice chrome angle cut with rolled edges tips. looks great but too loud.

Second: replaced rez with glasspack. Better but still to loud for me.

Third: Added mini GP's just before the tips. Now we're getting somewhere, it's much more better although I'm thinking about replacing the mid GP with a Cherry Bomb twin tube GP. They say it gives you the performance of a GP but the quite of a turbo muffler

$'s: Don't ask!

Yeh i have a ? about cutting out the resinator. Do i need 2.25 ID or OD pipe and how long should i get it. Another ?, weld it or clamp it. I work for AutoZone, so parts are CHEAP for me. Thanx

Engine/Tranny: Zetec MTX
Detailed list of your exhaust mod:Mystery mod, SVT exhaust, with aftermarket resonator (cant remember brand) with polished Magnaflows (were on the exhaust when I bought it) running into ~3.5" tips.
Cost/Installation Charge: <$150
Opinion: Quiet at idle. The vibrations from the (4) poly motors mounts make more noise then the exhaust puts off. Interior drone is there, especially at 3500 RPMs and when shifting. Again I believe this is due to the mounts and not the exhaust. Up into the RPMs it has somewhat of a ricey sound, but a lot deeper. Im happy with it.
Misc. Info: I doubt its going to be calling the cops to come get me, but if I was in a quiet neighborhood and someone had their windows open, they would hear me. Cant judge power differences as it was installed when I did my ATX/MTX swap.

Engine/Tranny: zetec/atx
Detailed list of exhaust or mod:Flowmaster turbo muffler installed @ local exhaust shop W/chrome down tip, all else stock.
Cost/Installation: $64 total.
Opinion: Sounds a bit louder than stock when driving normal, half thottle, a bit louder, WOT, really loud.
Misc. info:Catches people at the track by supprise everytime. When down RPMs, has a slight wine. Really good, suggested. Im about to remove the res and go w/the 2.25" piping and see what happens.

he i have a 96 mystique with the rear muffler cut out and the rest is stock..it was realy quite but then i think the resonater blew out or something cause man its loud now..but only at certain points..if i have it har don throttle it isnt to bad sounds like a truck ahha serioulsy it does and when i down shift lets say to second gear at 60 kmh which is at 4000 it has a cool vibration sound and man it echoes off of buildings sucha unique sound to it..but i was thinking of putting a glass pack in place fo the resonter or a jsut a straight through smaller resonater into a magnaflow aluminized wiht 1 3/4 in and 1 3/4 out jsut so that it will have that sotck look ahah i dont want ot give anyhting away here for them civc guys haha so what do u guys think ? will it sound nice..or maybe shoul si jsut put a straight pipe in place of the resonater and that magnaflow muffler at the rear give me some ideas guys..i want a loud car under throttle something to scare people aahh casue around here cops dotn care...

Originally posted by mystiqueness:
i want a loud car under throttle something to scare people aahh casue around here cops dotn care...

I hate people too.

header (www.zxtuner.com), 2.5" backerds, magnerflow resomonator in middle, dynomazimer muffler at back. Mandrell bit.

i had a post before when my name was mystiqueness who just had a cut off muffler at back..i got an update now and i have a cherrybomb placed in the middle where the resonater sat fyi a cherry bomb is jsut a glass pack.it doesnt sound to bad it is a bit quiter than before but still sounds good when u come onto it..

i have a
cat back piper stainless steel system
very good built
looks good
sounds ace too ,not to loud at 70mph crusing and a nice roar when floor and a nice burble on tick over
and a good price to $300 dollars roughly and �?£280 sterlin
and loads of tips/trims to pick and duel system exits too

Kyle Blindauer
99contourdriver
99 Contour SE Zetec ATX
SVT exhaust: $125.00
Cut off stock exhaust, weld on SVT exhaust...done by shop: $135.00
2" Stock Flexpipe to 2.25" SVT duals w/no resonator
Little rasp on cool mornings for about 10 min. till warms up, but sounds AWESOME!!

Doesn't sound like a ricer, but still makes some noise for a 4 cyl! I am very happy with it! Doesn't wake the neighbors, but still sounds great!

Originally posted by WestCoastAjax:
Board name:WestCoastAjax
Engine/Tranny: Zetec MTX
Detailed list of your exhaust mod: Brullen 2.25 Mandrel bent with Resonator & Muffler(quiet style)
Cost/Installation Charge: 795.00 CDN parts only
Opinion: Deep sound throughout RPM range. Quiet! More Sports Car sound than Tuner Car sound.
Misc. Info: Easy DIY in One hour including jacking the car up, removing old system, installing new
and putting the car back down. Comes in Black. Fits all stock mounts.

UPDATE:
Kamikazi Shorty header-Ceramic coated 225 + 125
Custom made 2.5" downpipe with Stainless Steal flex pipe - 2.5" I.D., made from supplied pipe -Ceramic Coated 80
Now its sounds like a Sports Car!

Chris Koromvokis
98 Contour Gl Zetec Atx

Custom 2.5 full exhaust.
No resonater
HP Racing (High Performance Racing) Canister
Very loud. will wake up nieighboors

Had headers but to many cels.....

Zetec ATX. Focus 4into1 stainless shortie header. Cat removed. Runs into 2.5" stainless pipe(instead of cat) for 1 foot. Drops to 1 7/8" makes a hard right and goes for 6 inches and goes straight back to stock flex pipe. stock exhaust till pipe turns to go straight back to bumper (removed secondary muffler) and installed a 2" cherrybomb with a center exit exhaust. Nice low tone at idle and nice mellow tone cruising. When you get on it, it does blat a bit and sounds quite raspy whether or not it is cold or warm. Not the way I would recommend doing an exhaust. Didn't seem to help power at all.

Originally posted by WestCoastAjax:

Originally posted by WestCoastAjax:
Board name:WestCoastAjax
Engine/Tranny: Zetec MTX
Detailed list of your exhaust mod: Brullen 2.25 Mandrel bent with Resonator & Muffler(quiet style)
Cost/Installation Charge: 795.00 CDN parts only
Opinion: Deep sound throughout RPM range. Quiet! More Sports Car sound than Tuner Car sound.
Misc. Info: Easy DIY in One hour including jacking the car up, removing old system, installing new
and putting the car back down. Comes in Black. Fits all stock mounts.

UPDATE:
Kamikazi Shorty header-Ceramic coated 225 + 125
Custom made 2.5" downpipe with Stainless Steal flex pipe - 2.5" I.D., made from supplied pipe -Ceramic Coated 80
Now its sounds like a Sports Car!

could u feel much more hp with the shorty header i was alwasy wondering if i was to get the obx shorty that connects on the cat if it would a good difference ro if u need to replace that massive cataylic

update: gutted cat, louder everywhere. rasps a lot during full throttle and at a couple of rpm points when downshifting to slow while in gear. sounds throaty and burbly at part throttle and putting around. looking to replace flowmaster with off the shelf dynomax super turbo muffler

dynomax on with 4" chrome rolled tip slant cut. sounds real good! deeper, sportier sound. rasp is gone unless reving it high in nuetral yet still a performance tone to it. very happy.

the other davis
caleb
2.0 Zetec Contour GL
SVT Exhaust minus mufflers

Sound: decent, not too ricey good rumble, but almost non-existant when idling at a light

anybody actually use a 1 3/4 dynomax or do you step it up to 2 inch? i work at napa, i can actually get the 2 inch for $35

y split before the mufflers. No resonator, Thrush Turbo Mufflers, Cheap tips from the car store........

Nice little rumble, not ricey, nice when starting up or driving on the freeway. A little rasp when you go WOT.

I can get the thrush turbo mufflers for $19

$21 shipped for my Summit racing turbo muffler. Its in place of the resonator with no rear muffler on stock pipe. Nice sound, kind of deep.

Originally posted by the other davis:
the other davis
caleb
2.0 Zetec Contour GL
SVT Exhaust minus mufflers

Sound: decent, not too ricey good rumble, but almost non-existant when idling at a light

put the mufflers back on and it's all welded up and sounds great.

Does anyone know if the Focus Headers for the zetec will bolt on to the contour zetec?

Originally posted by chriseichman:
Does anyone know if the Focus Headers for the zetec will bolt on to the contour zetec?

It will with some modification......search around this forum and you will find some answers.

thanx I found what I was looking for, but I probably should have read a little more b4 asking, but I appreciate your help.

Name: Armin
Board name:
Engine/Tranny: zetec I4 ATX

Detailed list of your exhaust mod: Custom Mandrel Bend after Gastank. 2.25". Dynomax Magnum Glasspack Muffler in place of the RES. No Mufflers just straight tips.

Cost/Installation Charge: Muffler was 20 from jegs, cost $30 to put muffler on and 80 to put the straight pipes on in place of the mufflers.

Opinion: Nice sound when started. Cold or hot no rasp. Deep sound when normal driving and nice drone when on the freeway......

BTW, What would a dynomax ultra flow sound like in place of the res with no mufflers. Will it be a loud obnoxious sound or will it sound good? Good as in kind of deep nice drone, not that loud of rasp.

Hello Folks,
I am returning to the mod scene. I have a 96 Contour GL-Sport, Zetec MTX.

I am looking to perform some serious mods:
1) CTA Intake.
2) Magnecor 8.5 wires, Bosch Platinum +4 plugs, voltage stabilizer. Am
considering an Accel CDI ignition as well
2) Brakes. Anyone know of how to convert drum to disc?
3) Strut bars and rear 21mm BAT bar, urethane bushings everywhere
4) Exhaust. Headers and catback
5) Fidanza alum flywheel, Unorthodox U/D pulley
6) Cyl head work, cams, intake manifold matching (to cyl head)

I have a bracket from A/C connecting to head, making the shorty Focus header impossible. I like the shorty b/c it allows me to use the stock cat.
However, I am looking at long tube headers (4-1, NOT 4-2-1) so that I can increase power. I plan to remove the stock resonator and put the stock cat down in it's current location. Is this a good idea?

I want to remain street legal.

Thanks,
Shamun

Originally posted by shamun:
I plan to remove the stock resonator and put the stock cat down in it's current location. Is this a good idea?
I want to remain street legal.

Just for the proper function of the unit, it might be a little too far downstream at that location. Additionally, you may want to keep the res to quiet the headers, then later on have the option to delete or upgrade to a Magnaflow.

For my daughters Zetec, I added the 4-1 headers and placed a new 'bullet' cat right after the headers. Kept the stock res which I plan to replace with a Magnaflow or similar in the next week or two.

NAME Mike Jordan

Board Name: supertouringmike

Engine/tranny: Zetec MTX

Exhaust: removed res,stock pipe to rear,Flowmaster 40 with turn down (stock type )tip. Looks Stock.

Sound: slighty throaty at idle, not loud but deep at 100MPH
and I've never heard it from the outside (drive by etc) Sorry

SOrry for the newbie post, please don't flame me! I am looking for an exhaust system for my 96. I recent purchased a Tsudo header from eBay. It is a long-tube 4-1 type, with O2 senson bung. Unfortunately, my current O2 sensor seems to attach to the cat (it looks like it). I am going to purchase a high-flow cat that I wish to place just aft of the header collector.
1) Do you recommend any particular high flow cat (brand, size, flanges (two or three bolt))?
2) I wish to replace the center resonator with a straight pine. Can the stock muffler handle the extra flow?
As for install, I sure hope that DanG is up for a project!

Many thanks,
Shamun

95 mystique
zetec atx

2.0" v6 contour pipes (walker)
flowmaster delta 60 muffler
turn down tip (flat black)

not loud, very deep, looks oem

2 1/4" pipe from flex back with 5x8 Magnaflow muffler in Resonator location. Exhaust was painted black with a 2.5" slash cut chrome tip at the end. Quiet as stock w/ res cut out but gets louder as your right foot goes down. Nice and mellow sound cruising.

Originally posted by ev1lbry4n:
95 mystique
zetec atx

2.0" v6 contour pipes (walker)
flowmaster delta 60 muffler
turn down tip (flat black)

not loud, very deep, looks oem

***EDIT***
i got the new system put on today

2.25" piping
Brullen mid muffler and rear muffler
Ractive oval tip

sounds like a touring car

Originally posted by blakjak:
the other davis
caleb
2.0 Zetec Contour GL
SVT Exhaust minus mufflers

Sound: decent, not too ricey good rumble, but almost non-existant when idling at a light

Intake????

did you stand outside your car and let someone else drive around?

I got oober compliments with this set-up....see the vids posted earlier.

Steve