Brullen Cat-Back for SVT

all dual exhaust will work on a zetec, you just need a piece of pipe.

Remember this is a Group Buy for the duratec system. If you can make the duratec system work with your Zetec than go for it but they do offer a system for the Zetec and the he and I is willing to offer it in a GB also, but there needs to be enough interest. I'll ask him if we can combine the GBs for a low price on both or get them separate.

Here is the site.

Zetec system

Post your interest

Originally posted by Russell:
all dual exhaust will work on a zetec, you just need a piece of pipe.

I thought you guys with the zetecs drove fred flintstone style? or do you use rubber hoses?

kidding!

Originally posted by Kevdogg410:

Originally posted by Russell:
all dual exhaust will work on a zetec, you just need a piece of pipe.

I thought you guys with the zetecs drove fred flintstone style? or do you use rubber hoses?
kidding!

i got a duratec

color me badd oh [censored]

...i mean color me interested...not committed but at least waiting for details...im guessing 550-575 range???

From what he is saying it will be cheaper than that even with only 10 people. But I'll call him tonight and get all the prices. Sorry about the wait.

If the price is low enough, then I'm very interested!

I was like one of the first ones to ever get one from Alessandro.. I LOVE THIS SYSTEM.. Brullen tips destroy all other.. Borla/Bassani/ even the new Bosal.. and the customization is sweet. I wish I had choosen the 4" tips but I got the 3 1/2" angle-cut tips.
I love this system so much I just might get in this group buy and buy another just to hang on my wall.

Eric

Is this system compatible with the turbo and vortech? Not only does it work but, is it the ideal size @ 2.5"? (I forget what was said in the forced induction forums).

Brian Dors
99 SVT

The ideal size is really 3" but considering Borla/Bassani and from what I've heard Bosal that are 2.25" the Brullen is better at 2.5" for forced inductions or 3L.

Eric

I am very interested but the only problem I have with the Brullen is that it is not stainless. For those of you who do have the system how is it holding up and is there any rust or discoloration. Thanks.

who in the world told you it wasn't stainless?

LOL

here you go:

"Here at Brullen Exhaust Systems Inc., we strive to offer our customers the highest quality exhaust products possible. Our products are manufactured using 304 stainless steel, featuring a fully welded construction. This, combined with continuous quality control inspections, provides products which surpass the expectations of our customers.

At Brullen Exhaust we have two types of performance mufflers to meet your needs. The original straight-thru design, that delivers maximum flow and performance and, a chambered muffler, that delivers great performance (compared to stock) with a quieter sound. Both of these mufflers give you the performance you want with that unmistakable deep throaty sound that Brullen is famous for. Combine these mufflers with mandrel bent 304 stainless steel tubing and you end up with the very best sounding and fitting Cat-Back systems in the market!

All Brullen mufflers come painted in black (standard), for a small cost any muffler can be polished. Call dealer for details."

http://www.brullenexhaust.com/Information.html

Thanks
Eric

Hey I just got off the phone with the supplier and he said that for 10 people to get the system the cost would be $540. If we are to get 15, the price will drop even more and 20 people........

Sorry about the delay. He said hw will be at the Brullen shop tommorow and will get the prices for the bigger shippments. thanks

Originally posted by whitegt:
I am very interested but the only problem I have with the Brullen is that it is not stainless. For those of you who do have the system how is it holding up and is there any rust or discoloration. Thanks.

Yo man! Pass that pipe over here!

Who told you it's not stainless? Evey Brullen system uses TT-304 stainless steel with 16 gauge thickness. I have it and I like it a lot. The only problem I have with it other than a tiny bit of rust on the non-stainless flanges is the passenger side muffler sort of hangs down like it's falling off if you don't have the SVT rear bumper to cover it up.

BTW, $540 is a decent price considering I paid $617 installed last time I was in the group buy.

hey airknight was 617 with shipping cause on the web site its only 589..
On another note. i couldnt imagine more than 10 people are gonna get in on this, i mean there have been 2 other gb on exaust in like the past month. you can count me in for sure thow

hey airknight was 617 with shipping cause on the web site its only 595..
On another note. i couldnt imagine more than 10 people are gonna get in on this, i mean there have been 2 other gb on exaust in like the past month. you can count me in for sure thow

$617 installed. I went there to get it installed. The last GB wasn't much of a GB. It basically didn't really work out.

Originally posted by fast4drsvt:

I love this system so much I just might get in this group buy and buy another just to hang on my wall.

Eric

ladies and gentlemen, that is a car guy

okay now request that the potential supplier give us a realistic timetable like keep the buy open til u get 10 or more committed buyers and the money...dont pull the barely a month shiz that msds pulled last month

i want the quiet system but i know im gonna have to have a resonator installed..only car i've been in w/o a resonator is my girls bros se-r and the drone will kill u...good thing its almost quick enough to outrun the noise

have them give us til april

Originally posted by fast4drsvt:

I love this system so much I just might get in this group buy and buy another just to hang on my wall.

Eric

Or you could get another one and sell it to me on a payment plan..

sucks being a poor college student

i think i'd be interested if the price was right. is the 540 shipped. can i put the system on myself. i know some have said they've run into snags w/ fitting. i'd get the quiet system without the resonator. supposedly the brullen's have no rasp or major drone. pfords.com said the quiet system w/ res seemed too quiet so they removed it. i'll take their word for it. any way to get it closer to 500. how many people would u need for that.

Originally posted by fast4drsvt:
I was like one of the first ones to ever get one from Alessandro.. I LOVE THIS SYSTEM.. Brullen tips destroy all other.. Borla/Bassani/ even the new Bosal.. and the customization is sweet. I wish I had choosen the 4" tips but I got the 3 1/2" angle-cut tips.
I love this system so much I just might get in this group buy and buy another just to hang on my wall.

Eric

why would u have gotten the 4". do the 3.5 still look too small?

The 4inch tip look so f**kin

sexy on our cars why would you not get them.

Here is the list of interest in the Bullen system:

i there are any more please post.

Originally posted by SVTCuervo:
The 4inch tip look so f**kin sexy on our cars why would you not get them.

they dont look ricey or starting to reach coffee can appearance? i'm asking sincerely cuz now you got me thinking.

Originally posted by hmouta:

Originally posted by SVTCuervo:
The 4inch tip look so f**kin sexy on our cars why would you not get them.

they dont look ricey or starting to reach coffee can appearance? i'm asking sincerely cuz now you got me thinking.

hell no.. those things are beautiful.. just wish I had the money... maybe I should rob a bank or something... (note to self.. illegal.. not a good idea) alright back to reality.. how long will the GB be around.. if I do come accross the money I will be interested..

When I get at least 10 people i will put a date on it. i'll give enough time to get the rest of the interested in and maybe get to 15 or more(LOWER PRICE$$$$$$$$$$). The systems will be shipped directly from the factory to your homes. No middle shippments

Can we do a self install or do we need to weld?

Is it $540 shipped?

How many people do we need to get to $500 even?

Is the GB price for the black mufflers as noted in the earlier link?

Thx

He seems to be a very busy person and He is in the process of calculation our prices for everything. As for getting the price down to $500, we will need at least 15 people to see a difference from the original $540 price. Spread the news about this system because at $540 it is still a good price(but we need it lower if possible!!!!!)

if you can make it 540 shipped now. who/were do i right my check to?

make the check out from one dub to another...make it for $1080 so i can get u a system too

by the way i would only want one system so my name really doesn't have to be on the list twice

seriously though if the timetable is a couple months or so then i'll most likely definitely be in

Ok if it's like the end of February then count me in. I'm tired of the stock exhaust anyway after 63,000 miles. I'll take 3 inch tips so it doesn't look like a honda fart-can.

Jim

Valrico, FL

Making prgress!!!!!!!!!
dubkatz
bkent
Contour_LXsport
thisgirls98.5SVT
whitegt
gdub520
jthursby

We should post on that cougar site, I'm sure we'll get a few takers...

They have a different system for the Cougar. It's not the same. But i dont know if it fits. If it does then I could try it.

I am interested!

Hey we have 8 people on the list.

dubkatz
bkent
Contour_LXsport
thisgirls98.5SVT
whitegt
gdub520
jthursby
XKontour98

Two to go and the deal is for sure.

Hopping we get 15 or more for that lower price.

Hey just got off the phone with the supplier and he said if we get 15 or more he would drop the price to $500

Does the $500 include shipping? If not, how much would it run?

It doesn't fit the Cougar. They have a different gas tank, and their muffler sits closer to the center. And DAMN! $500 shipped! That's $100 cheaper than what I got mine for!

500 shipped? 15 people. is this the case? can the brullen be put on diy? i wouldn't be able to afford to pay someone to mount it and "correct" it.

The $500 dollars is only if we get 15 people and it does not include shipping

. But thats still way lower than regular. We have only 8 people listed right know.

Okay, so how much for shipping?

i was thinking the same thing. But path why do you ask? are you already tired of your new setup

What new set-up? If you're talking about my temporary intake,

. Ahem...

He told me shipping will be around $40 dollars depending on where you live(He can ship to Canada). So in the end if we get 15 people we will have to pay about $540 for everything.
So lets get 15 people.

From experience, all I can say is this is a definate do it yourself job! No welding whatsoever! I did mine in less than 45 minutes farting around at that. My recommendation after removal of the stock which is EASY! Once the car is on jack stands (wd-40 before 1/2 hour) assemble the Brullen outside the car *** leave the protective wrapping over the tips intact!!! *** Slide the system under your car then just attach to the hangers one part at a time.
I also recommend buying new rubber hangers as the old one might be to weak for this powerful system

, anyways it should take the novice ceg'r 45 minutes max!

Thanks
Eric
ps I installed it all by myself

Is there anyone not on this list that is interested? We need more interest

dubkatz
bkent
Contour_LXsport
thisgirls98.5SVT
whitegt
gdub520
jthursby
XKontour98

dubkatz
bkent
Contour_LXsport
thisgirls98.5SVT
whitegt
gdub520
jthursby
XKontour98
whitegt
CMurderSHO

Just need one more to get started!!!!!!!!!!! Still would like 15.

fast4dr, so u had no fitment problems? did the tips line up nice and even? the pf.com pics show the tips sticking out a decent amount. they were going to fix that so they stick out less and not look as awkward. can anyone say how far the tips stick out from the bumper, specifically the angle cuts.

The guy a PF said that all earlier problems with the fittings has been fixed and every system is hand made. He is calling me back tomorow and We're gonna start a new GB for the Zetec.

Hell do they even have these?

I could not find a Contour listing on their website. does anyone have a picture of one on a tour? Thanks.

Jim

The Web site was posted at the start of this forum. but I'll re-post the web site.
Brullen Cat-Back

there are pictures of the system on the page. You have to click on the red letters.

The site lists it for $595, a 9% discount for you bringin them $5400 worth of business kinda sucks @$$.

How does that suck? $595 did not include shipping, the $540 quoted price includes shipping. I think that's a great deal!

We still need more people for this buy. maybe the non-SVT duratecs out there don't know about it because of the original Post title. Well i need to know if the people on the list are going to go throug with it. I'm not closing the GB but I still need to relay informaiton to the guy we'er getting them from.

I'm in

come on people raise your hand!! i realy need an exaust. the drone of stock svt without a res has finnaly gotn to me 2 after 2 years

Quote:

He told me shipping will be around $40 dollars depending on where you live(He can ship to Canada). So in the end if we get 15 people we will have to pay about $540 for everything.
So lets get 15 people.

The $540 does not include shipping, unless I can't read. I want this exhaust, but I just thought that the supplier would give a better discount if we collectively spent $5400 vs. $8000.

Did anyone post on fordcontour.org about this?

No, do you think i should. I could possibly get more people. I'll look into posting there. thanks. and the price will be $500 if we get 15 people plus the $40 dollar shipping which equals $540. The store price is $600 plus $40 shipping which equals $640. In my book thats a deal.

I would say if you post on Ford Contour.org we will hit 15 people!

I posted last night on fordcontour.org we'll see what happens. Possibly a new discount at 20 people.

Originally posted by bkent:
The $540 does not include shipping, unless I can't read. I want this exhaust, but I just thought that the supplier would give a better discount if we collectively spent $5400 vs. $8000.

Just because you bring them revenue doesn't mean they make more money. If they sell them at cost, it doesn't matter if you bring him $100mil revenue, he's not making money. This is exactly why there is no aftermarket for Contour, people are so cheap they always think whoever makes stuff are out to make big bucks.

performance fords sells them for 600$ and i gaurantee there making at least 75$ a pop

The said they would drop to $500 if we had 15 people ($7500). What I was saying is why wouldn't they give us that price for 10 people ($5000 vs. $5400). They probably get it or make it for < $400 a pop if they will sell it for $500.

who cares...they set up the price...if we like the terms they give for a group buy then we buy, if we dont like it then we dont simple as that

group buys probably sound like they're doing the company a favor but its only doing us a favor by trying to get something cheaper than its regular price...just because we may like to buy in bulk doesn't mean the company hosting the buy is getting any benefit whatsoever

businesses are in business to make money...most group buys, if they discount enough, could be close to a losing deal for many

meanwhile, cmon 20 buyers!!!!!!

Any sound clips besides three dyno runs? Real world audio clips? The dyno clips sound incredibly loud.

The only sound clips i've seen are the ones at the bottom of the site. but When i talk to him today, I'll ask him for some. I believe Airknight has the system but i think he has a 3.0. Ask him what he thinks.

Just got an email form PF and here is what it said.

(((((((((((I am sorry that I have not been in touch over the last day or two,
things have been a little hectic for me.

Basically we are looking at $540US plus shipping for 10 systems and
$510US plus shipping for 15+ system.

I was thinking of leaving the group buy open til the end of the month
unless you feel we need leave it open longer. We can adjust the
timeline if need be. If we reach 15 people by the deadline than we can
start producing the units at that time and billing people as well.

Let me know if that sounds reasonable to you.)))))))))

Well i need to know what everybody thinks.

Originally posted by SVTCuervo:
The only sound clips i've seen are the ones at the bottom of the site. but When i talk to him today, I'll ask him for some. I believe Airknight has the system but i think he has a 3.0. Ask him what he thinks.

The video clip of mine was before the 3L and anything else - http://AirKnightsOnline.dyndns.org/ContourVids/95_Contour_with_Brullen.WMV

keep it open looooooooonger

I am ready !

guys, you won't be dissapointed TRUST ME

2.5" and the baddest tips available for the SVT!

Eric

fast4, did you recommend the 4" tips?

Hey i just got off the phone with the guy from PF and he had some good news. First he needs to know how long ya'll want to keep the GB open. All these systems are hand made by Brullen and need to be purchased at one time for the maximum discount. He is willing to keep it open as long as we need within reason. Secondly,

this is good

, he said that all of the people wanting a bigger system like 3 inch piping all the way down, could have their systems customized if you need a bigger system. These systems will be in with the GB, but price will reflect what you actually upgrade with the system. But the good thing is they are at a discounted price

. He also said that the tips will not stick out as much as the pictures of his SVT will. That was the prototype and our systems are more refined. So I really need to know about the time frame of this GB. How long do ya'll need. And We already have people interested on fordcontour.org. We're getting closer and closer to 15

Also tell all your friends with Zetecs because I'm about to start a GB on the Zetec System form Brullen. Tell them to check the GB section.

will the zetec be included in our 15 people or is that a seperate group buy all together. And how much diiferent is the zetec from the duretec is it dual as well or is it a single exaust.

If you look in the GB Section there is a seperate thing for the Zetecs that doesn't include our systems. But with fordcontour.org and the time we have, i think we'll get 15 or more. there is already people wanting it on fordcontour.org.

would there be any benefit for the 3" piping for a stock svt with a drop in filter or openintake.

The 3in pipe is mostly for people who are possibly getting a turbo soon and dont want to have to upgrade their exhaust later on.

We now have ten people

dubkatz
bkent
Contour_LXsport
thisgirls98.5SVT
gdub520
jthursby
XKontour98
whitegt
CMurderSHO
Bleed_Black_Label_Society(a guy form fordcontour.org)

We still need more people to get to 15.

Do you guys need a sound clip from my car or something to convince you guys...

Eric

That may help!!!

For those of you listening to the sound clips of their dyno runs at PF, note that this is the LOUD system. I asked them.

hey fast4, why dont you give some sound clips and pictures of your system for the post to see. I it isn't any trouble. and if ya'll havent seen Airknights then his video is on this post on an earlier page.

To satisfy my curiosity which system do most plan to go with? The quiet or the loud system. Myself I do a lot of highway driving and I don't wan't it "droning" at 3 to 4 thousand rpm.

If there isn't a performance difference I'll stick with the quiet one.

Jim

He said there is no performance difference. The mufflers offer the same amount of flow. I'm going with the quiet and probbably the

4in tips

. He said the sound was not affected by the tip size and i think the 4in look awesome.

i'd go with the quiet system...now if i can just get my wallet to go along with any of this...i'd need a couple months and i doubt everyone wants to wait that long...if everyone is ready to get their system sooner i'd have to drop out, eventhough i never officially committed to the buy

and i still have a 2.25 magnaflow sitting in my bdroom that i haven't decided what to do with yet

I would go with the queit system also. The cops here gave me a ticket for windsheild lights on my hood. They would have a field day with a loud exhaust system. I am thinking 3" tips.

Originally posted by gdub520:
i'd go with the quiet system...now if i can just get my wallet to go along with any of this...i'd need a couple months and i doubt everyone wants to wait that long...if everyone is ready to get their system sooner i'd have to drop out, eventhough i never officially committed to the buy

and i still have a 2.25 magnaflow sitting in my bdroom that i haven't decided what to do with yet

Sell the magnaflow and buy the Brullen.

I need to know how many of you people still are interested. If you have decided not to buy it then tell me so I don't come up short. Also I've gotten no reply on how long you want need the GB to be open.

dubkatz
bkent
Contour_LXsport
thisgirls98.5SVT
gdub520
jthursby
XKontour98
whitegt
CMurderSHO
Bleed_Black_Label_Society(a guy form fordcontour.org)
cruises8

I wouldn't consider myself in on this. I'm somewhat interested, but not a definite. Sorry for any confusion.

I am in for the $540 price and I can either pay now or wait it doesnt matter to me. Something in the next couple of months would be nice if some people need to get their money together. I am not going to be putting it on my car until I get my body kit anyway and we are not sure as to when that will be done.

I know I'm waiting for your body kit to be completed so I can wait for mine.

I also have the Brullen on my car, actually my car is the one in the pictures for the quiet system.

I love it and it sounds nice. Not too loud but you do notice its there when you want to.

Just thought I would give my 2 cents.

How would this GB work, would we send the money directly to Performance Ford or to the facilitator? I'm considering this system, especially if there are enough buyers to get the $510 price. I considered the Bosal system but did not do it because I had not seen a picture of the system on a car. The picture just posted of a 98 SE tells me I was right not to get it. I'm sure it is a great system but I don't care to see the mufflers, tailpipes and rear split in plain view under the bumper. Even the rear valance on an SVT would not cover those. I really like the low, deep pitch of a Borla. My problem is that I have never heard either of the Brullen systems. Sound wise, how do they compare to a Borla?

Im in. If you end it right now ill paypal,send a check, money order. whatevers convinent. Im gonna get the quite system with either 3.5 or 4 slanted tips. The slanted look is amazing

Originally posted by musicnut:
How would this GB work, would we send the money directly to Performance Ford or to the facilitator? I'm considering this system, especially if there are enough buyers to get the $510 price.

Money will be sent directly to Performance Fords so everything is legit. Most of the people want to wait or don't mind waiting. I'll talk to the guy Monday and see whats going to go down. Who is opposed to a March 31 ending. We should get at least 15 by then. I think we have 11 right know. If anyone has a problem with that please post because its all about what you all want.

First of all, Thanks to SVT Cuervo for moderating this GB!! I wanted to get in on this GB, but I was hit for a 500$ repair bill last week which I was going to use towards the purchase of this cat-back (considering my SVT system is rusting away already w/40k on it-Damn road salt!!). I would get in on this if I knew for sure I would have 500$ extra, but I can't say that I will now. If you could keep this open till March 31, I could at least pool my resources and see if this is a workable purchase.

March 31st is cool with me.

Jim

March 31st is fine by me!

Originally posted by SVTCuervo:

Originally posted by gdub520:
i'd go with the quiet system...now if i can just get my wallet to go along with any of this...i'd need a couple months and i doubt everyone wants to wait that long...if everyone is ready to get their system sooner i'd have to drop out, eventhough i never officially committed to the buy

and i still have a 2.25 magnaflow sitting in my bdroom that i haven't decided what to do with yet

Sell the magnaflow and buy the Brullen.

okay..so that leaves only another $500 or so i'd need to come up with

...or rather 400-something if we get down to the cheaper price offered...my vote is for apr 10...that gives me 4 checks of which 2 have to deal with rent including next weeks payday

Does anyone know if a U-haul hitch will interfere with mounting the Brullen system? I would guess that if the stock muffler clears it on the drivers side then it should work, but was curious if anyone had a aftermarket system with a tow hitch that could verify this.

Jim

Hey just got off the phone with PF and he said the March 31 ending was good. As for the U-haul hitch, I need you to email me a picture so I can email it to him and He'll say if it will fit ( josequervo@bellsouth.net ). He also told me that the tips are a 9 degree angle cut if anyone was wondering. And there is no difference in performance or air flow between the loud or quiet. The mufflers are just packed different. If ya'll have any more questions just post. thanks

Also these systems can be paid for with Credit Card

if you want. Other options for paying are available also.

Would that refer to some sort of payment plan??

(Hoping, hoping....)

Would it be safe to assume the Canadian Price would be in the 825 dollar range?

What "wontgrowup" said brought a question to mind:

How fast are you northern Contour owners finding that the original system rusts through? Mine's 40k miles, almost 4 years, and still looks really good.

Also, I noticed that PF's setup has an optional resonator. Do you think the dyno #s will change between straight pipe and their resonator? I am definitely going quiet if I do this.

Brian Dors
99 SVT

PF said that the quiet sounds is deep and throaty without being overly loud. and the quiet also has no drone

FYI:
The dyno plot on their site is of a completely stock exhaust vs. the quiet system with NO resonator. I was wondering so I had to ask them.

OH so sexy

4 inch tips

More

Not as hot but still sexy:

3.5 inch tips

More

someone on here had a pic of either the 4 or 3.5 inch with the slant cut. now those are

Does anyone know whos car or pic that was

4" is too big IMO, that's why I have the 3.5" tips

4inch tips for Brullen =

3.5 inch tips also =

But on my system I'm getting the

4inch

Hey list is growing!!!!!!!!

dubkatz
bkent
Contour_LXsport
thisgirls98.5SVT
gdub520
jthursby
XKontour98
whitegt
CMurderSHO
Bleed_Black_Label_Society(a guy form fordcontour.org)
cruises8(maybe)
ButtonPuncher(has a Zetec but wants Duratec duals)

there are several more "maybe" people that if they came through we'ed have 15 but we are stedily getting enough.

Ok, ok, I just got into reading this GB, and have come across some money....count me in guys! lets get 15!

SVTcoop

Hey list is growing!!!!!!!!

dubkatz
bkent
Contour_LXsport
thisgirls98.5SVT
gdub520
jthursby
XKontour98
whitegt
CMurderSHO
Bleed_Black_Label_Society(a guy form fordcontour.org)
cruises8(maybe)
ButtonPuncher(has a Zetec but wants Duratec duals)
SVTcoop

We have many Zetecs who want the duals like the Duratec so they will be added as soon as they decide. We will definetly hit 15

ok i'm in but i have a few questions

should i go with the loud or quiet system with my atx zetec?

also, i am going to be getting a rear bumper from the hellahydro group buy going on. i need to ask him how the measurements will be before the order goes through here to insure the spacing of the tips is correct

i want 4"

dubkatz
bkent
Contour_LXsport
thisgirls98.5SVT
gdub520
jthursby
XKontour98
whitegt
CMurderSHO
Bleed_Black_Label_Society(a guy form fordcontour.org)
cruises8(maybe)
ButtonPuncher(has a Zetec but wants Duratec duals)
SVTcoop
slick 95 gl

If the maybes come through then we have 15

. Some people I havent put on the list because they are maybes.

SVTCuervo,
Here's my official, "I want this puppy for my Zetec" post. Please make sure that I'm not included on both brullen threads. Thanks.

I'm definetly in. I want the...

Quiet system
No resonator
2.5'' main
split to dual 2.25''
3.5'' angle cut tips
Polished mufflers

This system is for my Zetec.

Rock n' roll,
BP

if we get 15 before the deadline can we order before that?

We can start ordering as soon as every one is ready!!!!

But will it still be open until March 31st?

I don't want to hold everyone up, I'd just like to get it at this price.

We will order when everyone is ready. We wont leave anyone out. So for those who need till March 31, we'll be waiting. PF says that if we get 15 before then, we can start ordering them sooner and they can start making them, and we can start sending in money. I'll call him and ask.

if it waits till the end of march, i'm in too!

I would love to be on the list, but, if you check out my thread in the New England room, you will see that I have some other issues to address right now, and I may need the money for "defensive" purposes, shall we say??

Sorry.....Damn something ALWAYS comes up.......

Iam interested what does it look like do u have any pics??

Joka,

Go to http://performancefords.com/products/exhaust/contour.html for information.

I have a question. The photos on PP's site show the standard tips with their rolled edge and perforated inserts. Do the angle cut tips also have rolled edges and the perforated inserts? Does anybody have a photo of the angle cut tips?

Hey we are getting lots of people comming into this and we are getting close to 20

. I'm about to call him and see what the discount for 20 people is.

When can we start ordering these through the group buy?

He is going to the Brullen shop Monday to get the rest of the information. The GB is still open till March 31, but I need to know who many people are ready to order now. This dose not affect anything, I just need to know what ya'll want. I'll have you call him with a special code and you can pay with Credit Card or whatever. I know some people have to wait till the end so don't get worried. He is going Monday to check everyhing at Brullen and we may get another discount at 20 people

. I'll let all of you know then. thanks

guess im out...as i stated theres no way i can order by march 31

I'm in.

Any chance for photos of the angle-cut tips?

dubkatz
bkent
Contour_LXsport
thisgirls98.5SVT
jthursby
XKontour98
whitegt
CMurderSHO
Bleed_Black_Label_Society(a guy form fordcontour.org)
cruises8(maybe)
ButtonPuncher(has a Zetec but wants Duratec duals)
SVTcoop
slick 95 gl
chikmagnet340
musicnut

Please tell me if i've forgot anyone on the list.

For the tips, you can either get a flat tip, a 9 degree angle tip, or a 27 degree angle tip. He is sending me some pictures and I'll post them up soon.

Im definetly interested per it stays till March 31. I need the time to get some money together for the system. But count me as a pretty sure "maybe."
-Matt

1. dubkatz
2. bkent
3. Contour_LXsport
4. thisgirls98.5SVT
5. jthursby
6. XKontour98
7. whitegt
8. CMurderSHO
9. Bleed_Black_Label_Society(a guy form fordcontour.org)
10. cruises8
11. ButtonPuncher
12. SVTcoop
13. slick 95 gl
14. chikmagnet340
15. musicnut
16. slvr98svt

Post if I've left anyone off.

Whats the discount on 20?

...And when can I order mine! Today?

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2. bkent
3. Contour_LXsport
4. thisgirls98.5SVT
5. jthursby
6. XKontour98
7. whitegt
8. CMurderSHO
9. Bleed_Black_Label_Society(a guy form fordcontour.org)
10. ButtonPuncher
11. SVTcoop
12. slick 95 gl
13. chikmagnet340
14. musicnut
15. slvr98svt

Post if I've left anyone off.

I'm gonnna call PF today, post later tonight

any news?

The Performance Ford site is down and The guys there havent been able to go to the Brullen Shop. But he is going tommorow. I'll have all the shipping informaiton and when we can start ordering and everything.

Anyone have any pics of this setup on their contour?? I was considering the Bosal but now that the gb for that ended I'm turning to Brullen..

Originally posted by brian8064:
Anyone have any pics of this setup on their contour?? I was considering the Bosal but now that the gb for that ended I'm turning to Brullen..

yea cuervo you said you were gonna post pics of tours with the diff angle tips on them. Id like to see before i order. Just to make sure i get the best looking tip since there are so many to choose from

If you havent noticed, the PF web site is down and the email service to PF is run with the site. This means he cant send or receive email at this moment. I talked to hime today, and he is tying to figure out the problems with the site. He is also going to Brullen shop tommorow and He'll find out the rest of the information we need. The pics will be up as soon as he send them. Sorry for any confusion.

Originally posted by SVTCuervo:
If you havent noticed, the PF web site is down and the email service to PF is run with the site. This means he cant send or receive email at this moment. I talked to hime today, and he is tying to figure out the problems with the site. He is also going to Brullen shop tommorow and He'll find out the rest of the information we need. The pics will be up as soon as he send them. Sorry for any confusion.

I would just like to thank you on behalf of all of us getting in on this, Im very exited, And i can appreciate all the hard work your doing, you are very

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2. bkent
3. Contour_LXsport
4. thisgirls98.5SVT
5. jthursby
6. XKontour98
7. whitegt
8. CMurderSHO
9. Bleed_Black_Label_Society(a guy form fordcontour.org)
10. ButtonPuncher
11. SVTcoop
12. slick 95 gl
13. chikmagnet340
14. musicnut
15. slvr98svt
16. brian8064

Post if I've left anyone off. shootin for 20.

For anyone trying to access our website to get more details on the system, our website is temporarily down.

In the meantime please use this url to access our website

www.performancefords.netfirms.com

Ok guys lets get this thing going

. I just got off the phone with PF and we're going to get started know. Don't worry if you still need time, because it will still run untill March 31. But he has told me that he wants ya'll to call him and get all the payment informaiton done. He will accept Visa, Mastercard, Pay Pal, INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDERS, and personal checks(must clear 5-10 days). Chances are he wont pick up the phone but you MUST leave a Voicemail with your contact information. Again, YOU MUST LEAVE A VOICEMAIL. When you call him, tell him your with the CEG Group Buy and give him this number #CB122.

The number to his shop is 905-833-0564.

This is still running till March 31 for those who need the time. The price stands at $510. This is a great price that can't be beat, and this system shows better dyno results than the Borla, Bosal, or Bassani.

I'll be posting the pictures of the tips as soon as he sends them to me. Also, all the guys who have Zetecs and want the Duratec system, He said it can be done and you need to tell him you have a Zetec when you call him. Thanks

Hey I was wondering if you could get the decibal readings off the exhuast. I would like to get the loud system but I dont want to be getting ridiculous amounts of tickets. I live in NY but will be going to college in MI so I will be checking both area for legality reasons, but if its close then i wont mind. Thanks
-Matt

I'll call him and find out. But if your ready then just call him your self at the above listed number. You can ask him and he'll tell you. If he does, make sure to post it for everyone else.

Just called in a couple minutes ago, went with the loud system with the 4" angle cut tips. He said they toned down the "loud system" quite a bit from the audio clips, but said you can still here it coming down the street.

Hope that helps. Hurry up and at least call him guys, they are going to wait till they get at least 10 names before they go ahead and start putting these together and sending them out.

SVTcoop

You had better change your signature then

So is there more of a discount on 20?

Right know the price stands at $510. Sorry That is our price.

Originally posted by SVTCuervo:
You had better change your signature then .

What do you mean?

Is $510 shipped?

IF you read the entire post it says everything, but no $510 does not include shipping.

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2. bkent
3. Contour_LXsport
4. thisgirls98.5SVT
5. jthursby
6. XKontour98
7. CMurderSHO
8. Bleed_Black_Label_Society(a guy form fordcontour.org)
9. ButtonPuncher
10. SVTcoop
11. slick 95 gl
12. chikmagnet340
13. musicnut
14. slvr98svt
15. brian8064

If my memory serves, the shipping was 40$.....Not bad considering the last catalog I looked in that had a Borla (Summit Racing) it was 660$ w/o shipping!!!

Cuervo-PM on it's way

Do we have to call and pay, then wait for 10 people to pay prior to them shipping out?

I'm confused.

On a side note, I'm thinking loud systems with 4" angle cut, what are you guys gonna get???

You just call in, and just give him your info, and once 10 people call in, he will start sending them out. He won't charge you till he is ready to send em out.

btw, I got the system you are looking to get.

SVTcoop

I'm in
I'll call next week

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2. bkent
3. Contour_LXsport
4. thisgirls98.5SVT
5. jthursby
6. XKontour98
7. CMurderSHO
8. Bleed_Black_Label_Society(a guy form fordcontour.org)
9. ButtonPuncher
10. SVTcoop
11. slick 95 gl
12. chikmagnet340
13. musicnut
14. slvr98svt
15. brian8064
16. Bridge
17. wontgrowup

All people on the list can start calling Performance Fords if your ready. The GB will close March 31. PM or post and questions.

To contanct PF, call 905-833-0564.

When you call make sure if he does not pic up, YOU MUST LEAVE A VOICEMAIL if you want him to call you back. call anytime and leave a voicemail with your contact information so he can call you back. thanks

Any chance you can post those pics, or should we go to the PF site??

I'm about to call him and see whats going on with the pictures. But I believe his site is back up and they have pictures of the tips there. I'll post them as soon as possible.

I just called him and he said he will have the pictuers of the tips Tuesday at the latest. he has to go to the Brullen shop to take these pictures and he will be there Monday.

when is the best time to call, when is he open or is this is pager/phone that he carries along with him?

Hey does any one know on the Brullen exaust website which sound clip is for wich car iam not sure what system i want the quiet or loud but iam in for sure..????

1. dubkatz
2. bkent
3. Contour_LXsport
4. thisgirls98.5SVT
5. jthursby
6. XKontour98
7. CMurderSHO
8. Bleed_Black_Label_Society(a guy form fordcontour.org)
9. ButtonPuncher
10. SVTcoop
11. slick 95 gl
12. chikmagnet340
13. musicnut
14. slvr98svt
15. brian8064
16. Bridge
17. wontgrowup
18. joka

i believe that the system on the site sound clips is the loud. But the clipps are poorly done. He said the queit is a little throatier and deeper than stock. The loud is much louder but it won't kill you. But as for the best times to call him, it could be anytime if you leave a Voicemail. He wont pick up the phone on Sunday but if you leave him a message, he'll call you back on Sunday if he can. if ya'll have any more querstion let me know.

Is there going to be another discount if you hit 20 people? If so I would be more than likely in then. Thanks, Jason D.

Just an FYI for those in this GB.....I spoke with one of the guys at PF (i didn't get his name, but he was VERY pleasant to speak with!!) to make arrangements for payment, and this is what he told me about the "loud vs. quiet" debate:

First of all, those soundclips were recorded inside of a closed dyno "cell", so it sounds much louder than it really is. However, he said that in Canada (and elsewhere) people have been getting citations for exhaust noise, so they switched to a different set of mufflers for the loud system; same power, just quieter. He said that the way the systems are designed, if you feel that the loud is simply too loud, they can sell you a resonator rather cheaply to quiet it down. The best part is the resonator they have is straight through and doesn't kill the dyno figures.

He also apologized for the confusion with the exhaust tips and said he was going to Brullen to get some pics to post for us. i told him we were all very appreciative of the time and trouble he and SVTcuervo were going through to get this GB off the ground for us....he just gave a simple "thanks"-gotta love understated people!!!

on this system.. I want to get the vibrant performance tips.. how easy is it to swap tips?

I am trying to make sacrifices to get this system.

Here is a poll that asks one question(so we can keep track)

Originally posted by wontgrowup:
Just an FYI for those in this GB.....I spoke with one of the guys at PF (i didn't get his name, but he was VERY pleasant to speak with!!) to make arrangements for payment, and this is what he told me about the "loud vs. quiet" debate:

First of all, those soundclips were recorded inside of a closed dyno "cell", so it sounds much louder than it really is. However, he said that in Canada (and elsewhere) people have been getting citations for exhaust noise, so they switched to a different set of mufflers for the loud system; same power, just quieter. He said that the way the systems are designed, if you feel that the loud is simply too loud, they can sell you a resonator rather cheaply to quiet it down. The best part is the resonator they have is straight through and doesn't kill the dyno figures.

He also apologized for the confusion with the exhaust tips and said he was going to Brullen to get some pics to post for us. i told him we were all very appreciative of the time and trouble he and SVTcuervo were going through to get this GB off the ground for us....he just gave a simple "thanks"-gotta love understated people!!!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

Decisions decisions........ I was originally going to get the quiet system, but I don't want to miss out on anything.....

(thinking.....)

what is the GB price on this down to now? still over 5?

The price is $510. This will be the price for the GB and it is still on till March 31. But as posted before, you can start ordering your systems now. The number to call is

905-833-0564

When you call, you must leave a voicemail if he doesn't pick up the phone. He'll call you back if you leave your contact information. Sorry for posting this again, but I need everyone to see this.

Know the feeling Bridge

I asked because I don't need the a**holes who do ispections to give me a headache about an aftermarket exhaust system!!

Just called him and he said that he will email me the pictures of the tips tommorow. and everybody needs to check their PMs because i sent out like 20 of them. thanks

hey i just got an email from PF and this is what is said.

(((((I have decided that for anyone that participates in our
group buy, I will offer a 10% discount on our downpipes and this offer will be
open say until August 31, 2003.

Thanks,
--
Alessandro
Sales, Customer Service & Webmaster
905-833-0564
www.performancefords.com )))))

I don't know if any of you are interested but it will save you about $35-$40. The purchase of this down pipe will not affect the GB in any way. thanks

Hey I had never seen this before but here are the dyno results for the Brullen versus Stock cat-backs.

Thats a 10.2HP gain over stock!!!!!!!!

Originally posted by Bridge:
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
Decisions decisions........ I was originally going to get the quiet system, but I don't want to miss out on anything..... (thinking.....)

Well if it help any( it probably won't), they have like these driving impressions on the PF website about the differece between the quiet and loud. they are on the same page as the exhaust for the Duratec is.

alesandro, does that mean i have to buy the exhaust system now and the downpipe later at the 10% discount. or can i order the exhaust AND downpipe before the august date at the gb discount and downpipe discount (understanding that BOTH must be orderd to get the gb price and downpipe discount by the august date). i've had my eye on this for a long time (getting it w/ the swappable test pipe and cat).what kind of cat is included? any particular brand?

if the loud has been quieted down and we can add in a res later if still too loud, what does it sound like compared to the quiet without a res.

As I understand, you can buy the downpipe anytime before August 31. I would think you could get the cat-back and the downpipe at the same time. I'll call him and ask.

I was looking at that dyno plot on PF's site and I noticed that they had swapped a K&N onto the car along with the exhaust....I wonder what the dyno numbers would be without a filter. But, was it the Panel or Cone type?!?! Doesn't say....

doesn't the svt only accept a cone type filter?

You are correct!!!

What i meant to say is was it the "drop in" or "open-element" type of filter...Geez, I need some more coffee!!!

to correct any confustion, you don't have to buy the downpipe. Its only offered extra for those who are in the GB. If you want the 10% discount on the downpipe, you have to buy the Cat-Back. Hopefully he'll send me the pictures of the tips today. I'll have them up as soon as he sends them. thanks.

I am waiting on the photos of the angle-cut tips to make up my mind.

SVTCuervo, you have sure put a lot of work into this GB. Thank you.

Well the guy form PF didn't send me the picutres today so I'll have to wait and see if I get them tommorow Sorry about the delay on the pictures, but the guy just got out of that reck and he has to deal with alot of other crap so just hold tight. They should be in tommorow. I'll keep ya'll posted.

And don't forget, all those who are ready to order, you can start ordering buy calling PF and giving your information. Again, you must leave a Voicemail if he doesn't pick up the phone. He'll call you back. sorry for posting this so many times, I jsut want everyone to see it.

the number is: 905-833-0564

Thanks.

Hey the pics of the tips are in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and here they are:

the first pic is of the inside of a resonated tip

sencond is the 27degree and cut not resonated

third is a picof the DTM style tip

The 4th is a cut-away of a muffler

5th is the 9degree standard tip

another as above

3.5 9degree cut

there are more pics to come possible

sweet!

Very nice....except for the DTM tip, IMHO.....

dude i've had this system for about 6 month now. i'm new to this forum but i've read them for awile. i have the quiet system cuz up here in canada the cops wont let your car speek its mind. but this system is the coolest i've ever seen. it sound great and i get rice burners trying to race me all the time. wel just thought i'd give you all my opinion.

Cool!! It isn't raspy with that y-pipe either???

dude to tell you the truth there is a very minimal amount of rasp with the y pipe around 3000-3500 range but that was only after i put on the y pipe and its very minimal.

How do you like the power?? Is it noticeable?? How was it before and after the Y-pipe??

Hey, PF added the pictures of the tips to there web site under the Brullen exhaust pictures.

And DuraSVT, do you possible have some sound clips of your system because the people on this post would like ot hear the system if it's not to much of a problem. thanks

I can't wait to get this system, and hope everyone calls in ASAP so we can get this ordered!!! I am getting nervous about the loud system, thats what I preorderd(and am thinking about changing it to a quiet system). Anybody have the loud system out there? Everyone I have heard has the quiet system. I just dont want too overpowering of an exhaust sound.

Thanks,
SVTcoop

SVTCuervo just sent me a pm asking about sound clips. I just snapped a short sound clip the other day. It's some idle, and a few throttle blips.

With some help, I'd like to get some better clips...soon.

I have the MSDS headers, a Catco cat, resonator, and quiet mufflers. Email me dd5junk@yahoo.com and I can send you the clip.

ill be calling tomorow i have the day off as well as i know exactly what im ordering

Originally posted by wontgrowup:
How do you like the power?? Is it noticeable?? How was it before and after the Y-pipe??

dude with the catback by itself you feel the power more at the top end. but when you put on the y pipe you begin to fell the power more down low.

Ask Citation how the brullen power is opened up all the way.. I think he could barely see me on I-75 in florida coming home one night

can you hea..um see me now citation

Eric

I just want to know if there is anyway to make the the tips more flush with the valance? The ones I have now stick out a little and I can't stand it. The ones in the pics above look similiar to mine.

I called and ordered my quite with 4 tips and i also ordered one of there downpipe, I figure you only live ounce

I'm calling in on the 15th and orering my system. No downpipe I'm going with the one from spmotorsports.

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:
I just want to know if there is anyway to make the the tips more flush with the valance? The ones I have now stick out a little and I can't stand it. The ones in the pics above look similiar to mine.

The guy at PF said our tips would not stick out as much.

Not that it matters any but I want to know who is gonna order towards the very end of the GB. I believe PF said they would start to ship them out after 10 orders. I'm just curiouse how many are gonna hold out to the end. thanks

I'm ordering next week

I'm ordering next week also.

Next week.

I spoke with PF, but didn't order anything per se', as I still need to give him a deposit (will be sending via Paypal soon!!). I also need to figure out which tips I will order with it....Does someone have a sound clip with the stock exhaust on?? The headers and pipe will change the tone of the exhaust....

Yeah!! I spoke to Alex at PF and gave him all my info. I didn't give him my cc # yet. He said he would contact me as soon as they were ready to start charging $ and making the systems. I'm so excited!! Whoo hoo!

Sorry for the confusion...I had the K&N filter in both in the before and after...its just the operator at the dyno never wrote in the details the first time around. K&N filter was installed in June 2000....dyno on the exhaust was done in sept. 2001.

Originally posted by wontgrowup:
I was looking at that dyno plot on PF's site and I noticed that they had swapped a K&N onto the car along with the exhaust....I wonder what the dyno numbers would be without a filter. But, was it the Panel or Cone type?!?! Doesn't say....

Just wondering what the final numbers were in the group buy.. how many people and what the price is now. I would like to get in depending..?

I will be ordering towards the end of the GB due to a vacation I just went on.
-Matt

i am ordered, and waiting on the rest of the GBers...:)

I will be ordering towards the end of March. I'll have to wait for my bonus to show up on the 22nd.

1. dubkatz
2. bkent
3. Contour_LXsport
4. thisgirls98.5SVT
5. jthursby
6. XKontour98
7. CMurderSHO
8. Bleed_Black_Label_Society
9. ButtonPuncher
10. SVTcoop
11. slick 95 gl
12. chikmagnet340
13. musicnut
14. slvr98svt
15. brian8064
16. Bridge
17. wontgrowup
18. joka
19. 303GreenDestiny
20. gabrielito23
21. some guy in Canada
22. some guy in Canada

People who have ordered:
1. thisgirls98.5SVT
2. SVTcoop
3. slick 95 gl

Sorry for all this but PF said he had already gotten 8 orders and ya'll have only posted the above. We need to keep this in track. So if you've ordered and haven't posted, then PM or post please

OK guys here is the plan:

Every who is in this Group Buy MUST call Performance Fords ASAP if you havent already talked to him. This is not for billing. He wants to start making them now so we can have our systems as soon as possible.

So I need every one who has not call PF to call and just tell them the the type of system they want. This meens telling him Loud or Quiet and the tip size, mufflers pollished.............

But this is to everyones benefit(spelling?). You don't have to give him the billing information if your not ready, but he wants to start building the systems all at once(the reason we get them cheaper

). So get calling. The number is:

905-833-0564

And if you don't get him you MUST leave a voicemail with your contact informaiton so he can get back in touch with you. Thanks guys. This isn't one of those Group Buys that doesn't move

. We'll have our systems as soon as he makes them and thats how all of my future GBs(if I have any) will work. Thanks

um i called last friday and gave my order so you can enclude me on that list.

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2. bkent
3. Contour_LXsport
4. thisgirls98.5SVT
5. jthursby
6. XKontour98
7. CMurderSHO
8. Bleed_Black_Label_Society
9. ButtonPuncher
10. SVTcoop
11. slick 95 gl
12. chikmagnet340
13. musicnut
14. slvr98svt
15. brian8064
16. Bridge
17. wontgrowup
18. joka
19. 303GreenDestiny
20. gabrielito23
21. some guy in Canada
22. some guy in Canada

People who have ordered:
1. thisgirls98.5SVT
2. SVTcoop
3. slick 95 gl
4. dubkatz

Sorry for all this but PF said he had already gotten 8 orders and ya'll have only posted the above. We need to keep on track with this. So if you've ordered and haven't posted, then PM or post please

Come on guys lets get this going. All you have to do is make a phone call!!

Just ordered mine and he asked for my payment info as well. He said we could have them shipped in a week or two.

I called today and ordered

This is much smaller than the full list:

People who have ordered:
1. thisgirls98.5SVT
2. SVTcoop
3. slick 95 gl
4. dubkatz
5. brian8064
6. Bridge

Keep em coming guys and girls, at least just call in, so we can get these things shipped out!!

I've called twice today but have not heard back from Allesandro (sp?). Where are they located so I know what time zone I'm dealing with?

If you leave a message then he'll get back with you. I called him about an hour ago(cell phone) and he is a the Brullen Exhaust shop. He said if we get enough calls this week, we can send the first 10 or so system out

. I can't wait to put this on my car.

To get more in detail, PF said that if we have enough orders this week, they will ship them out at the end of the week. I already think we have enough people called in(something around 11 so far).

Ordered today.

Alex said Brullen was bending the pipe today and would be building the mufflers and tips early next week. Systems may start shipping by end of next week but most likely during the last week of March.

So if i gave him my order, do i have to call again and give him payment, or is he gonna email me a bill?(we agree'd on paypall, how is everyone else paying?)

I'm glad we got enough people for the discount. But sadly I have to drop out. Well maybe I'll be able to get involved with the next one. Some emergency family issues arose causing me to drop out of this one. Sorry guys I wanted to come thru.

Hey, I just put an order on mine earlier tonight. I'm putting down a deposit first, I'm on hard times right now. I should have the system soon though. BTW, my nic on fordcontour.org is Bleed_Black_Label_Society. So count me in, I just have to send him the cash deposit now.

Mines ordered. I have been talking back and forth with Alex for a couple of weeks now. I must say he is going above and beyond to make me a "custom" system that will clear my towhitch. A lot af calls with measurements and outlet size and placement on the mufflers. (mine need to be offset a bit 3 inches) Got a quiet one with the biggest tips Alex can fit in my situation. BTW, where do I get one of the steel hanger straps to make up a passenger side hanger? The part that the isolator hangs on. Thanks.

Jim

Originally posted by jthursby:
Mines ordered. I have been talking back and forth with Alex for a couple of weeks now. I must say he is going above and beyond to make me a "custom" system that will clear my towhitch. A lot af calls with measurements and outlet size and placement on the mufflers. (mine need to be offset a bit 3 inches) Got a quiet one with the biggest tips Alex can fit in my situation. BTW, where do I get one of the steel hanger straps to make up a passenger side hanger? The part that the isolator hangs on. Thanks.

Jim

I'm happy they figured something out for you. Alex had been telling me about how they had to modifey your system. They should be shipping soon and I know everybody can't wait.

Hey guys this GB ends in 2 weeks. Lets start getting the rest of the orders in as soon as you can. If there is still anyone who wants to get in on this GB then you still can, but your system must be ordered by March 31. Thanks

If you forgot PF's number: 905-833-0564

Hey guys I just got an email from Alex at PF and he said this:

.............Hopefully by Friday the first systems will start shipping.... will let you know who is getting theirs shipped........if things stay the way they are (hoping no war etc), I will be in California from Mar 27 to Mar 31. Not sure if you can, but if all those in the GB can contact me by Mar. 26 that would be great, I can hold off on billing til April 1st if need be...otherwise extend the deadline one day and let people know I will not returning
calls for 4 days....

What do ya'll think? Can we have them all ordered by Mar. 26? If even one person needs the last 4 days then by all means he can use them. Your system will just ship later than the rest of the people. I'll have a list of all those whose systems will be shipped this Friday. Thanks

I'd like to be in on this one, but i don't ike the way the tips stick out. Is there any way to make them a little more flush? If so i'm in!

well i def. want mine as soon as possible do i need to call him again to pay or is he gonna contack us? I already called and ordered weeks ago.

He will only be shipping out those who have paid by this Friday(He probably needs your money before that). If you want yours shipped out on Friday, then you need to pay. IF you haven't called and given your specifications yet then you'll probably get in on the next shippment. Everyone will get there systems sooner if they order sooner. But if you need the extra time till March 31, then go for it. Thanks

1. dubkatz
2. bkent
3. Some guy in Canada
4. thisgirls98.5SVT
5. jthursby
6. XKontour98
7. CMurderSHO
8. Bleed_Black_Label_Society
9. ButtonPuncher
10. SVTcoop
11. slick 95 gl
12. chikmagnet340
13. musicnut
14. slvr98svt
15. brian8064
16. Bridge
17. wontgrowup
18. joka
19. 303GreenDestiny
20. gabrielito23
21. some guy in Canada
22. jeff649

This is all the people who are in our GB. People can still get in if they pay before March 31. I'm still adding people as they come so don't miss out if you want an awesome Cat-Back at a great price. Thanks

SVTCuervo, did you receive my PM ?

Whoo hoo!! Alex from PF just called me and got my payment info!! He said the first 8 to 10 systems should go out on Friday. I can't wait!! Does anyone want to volunteer to put mine on for me?! J/K!

I just called and ordered the 4inch 9degree quiet system! He said the Y-pipe was somewhere around $300 and would be good for another month or two as long as we ordered the cat back. Id $300 a lot for the y-pipe I havent looked at any? Will it make much of a difference from my stock or other y pipes? He said they are making systems all week so they will be shipping soon!

Okay guys I ordered the 3in 9degree angle cut tips on my system. I am just wondering what everyone else is going with. Should I go with the 3.5in? Please help me out guys before its too late to change my mind.

After talking with Alex a LOT lately, I decided to go with the loud system, with the biggest, straight-cut tips they could fit around my towhitch. Alex claims the quiet one makes about as much noise as a stock SVT. Well we can't have that now can we? I can always add a resonator if it's too loud. I was more concerned about cabin drone and Alex assured me there would be none. Besides I already torment my neig-boors (spelled that way purposely) with the bike and plane so why not?

Jim

Well I decided to change my order to the 3.5in tips instead of the 3in. I am still going with the quiet system though, b/c I don't want it too loud. I can't wait to get this on my car!!

So what do I have to do to get in on this group buy? Also What tips do you guys recomend for the load system??? What is the price again??? And what is the cost for shipping to MI???? Thanks, Jason D.

Hey guys. Sorry about not replying but my computer went out and I havent been able to get on since about 8 last night. The price for the GB is $510 plus shipping. As stated befor if you want in this GB just call Performance Fords at 905-833-0564. The first 10 or so are shipping Fiday. Thanks

I've been calling for the last couple days and can't get anybody! Left a message but no responce yet. I'd like to get it by friday so i'll pay up front.

paid!

Originally posted by jthursby:
After talking with Alex a LOT lately, I decided to go with the loud system, with the biggest, straight-cut tips they could fit around my towhitch. Alex claims the quiet one makes about as much noise as a stock SVT. Well we can't have that now can we? I can always add a resonator if it's too loud. I was more concerned about cabin drone and Alex assured me there would be none. Besides I already torment my neig-boors (spelled that way purposely) with the bike and plane so why not?

Jim

Ahh man you shouldnt have told me that now all of a sudden i want the loud system too, I ordered the quite system cause the drone of my stock with no res. has been killing me but if the load sytem doesnt drone maybee i should order that. AARRGG

I went with the super safe route: Quiet, resonator, 3.5" angle tips. It sounds great. Of course, I do have headers and a high flow cat.

Cuervo, did you ever get my video clip of my exhaust?

NO I never recieved your video. But thanks anyway.

I'd be interested in it!!

gouterbridge@nf.sympatico.ca

I was worried about it too, but Alex said it would be easyer to add the resonator later than to remove it. So I said the heck with it. My SE has no res. now and I really didn't notice much difference sound wise, and it's a little bit stronger midrange. I'll let you know when it's on.

Jim

I went with the Qiuet and the 4inch 9 degrees. Can't wait to get it.

Ordered and paid today. 3.5 in, quiet type, slashed cut.
Alex was very friendly and informative. Props to u.

Can't wait for the set-up. SVTCuervo props to u too for setting up this group buy.

EVERYBODY will be very happy with this exhaust.

proven power gains
Best looking tips in the market(contour cat-back)
customization option
most importantly 2.5" mandrel bends, perfect for 3L conversions..

and I forgot, even after over a year of spirited driving my tips look AWESOME! talk about quality ss.

Eric

Just ordered mine
Quiet/3.5/9degrees

Thank you SVTCuervo for this GB

Simon-Pierre

just payed via paypal 4" quiet 9deg.

Has anybody heard if any systems have shipped and if so, whose have shipped?

Alex said mine was going out Friday the 21st. Nya nya!

Jim

He told me he was going to send out over 10 of them on the 21, but I havent been able to get in touch with him since. I'll post as soon as I get the information. Thanks

Cool!! Thanks for the info!! I'm sure we can bve patient...."Good things come to those who wait":) Can't wait to get this on my SVT....it's going to be sweeetttt

I just got off the phone with him and he gave me the facts:

All the people who have ordered the Loud systems will get theirs first. He made and shipped out the Loud system orders Friday and a couple speacial ones. I'll keep ya'll posted on whats to come. He said he will start the Quiet systems this week and they should be on our doors next week sometime. Thanks

Originally posted by SVTCuervo:
I just got off the phone with him and he gave me the facts:

All the people who have ordered the Loud systems will get theirs first. He made and shipped out the Loud system orders Friday and a couple speacial ones. I'll keep ya'll posted on whats to come. He said he will start the Quiet systems this week and they should be on our doors next week sometime. Thanks

Hey that's just not fair!!

J/K! Oh well I guess I'll just have to wait. I know it will be worth it though! Thanks again SVTCuervo for starting such a great GB!

hey dudes,
is this buy closed now?

If not I'm interested...

Yes this GB is still open and it will continue to be open till March 31. Please hurry because its ending soon. PM me if you have any querstion. Check your PM Conor7seven. Thanks

Well it just seems like I can never get enough of these Group Buys going so here is the next one. I talked with Performance Fords today and we came up with the idea of offering the Ypipe from Brullen for in a GB. I know all who where in the Cat-Back GB already get a 10% discount off a Brullen Y-Pipe, but this will be another GB and will be handled the same way. This will not end for a while and has nothing to do with the current Brullen Cat-Back GB. Performance Fords has proven that adding the Brullen Y-Pipe, which is equal length, actually reduces the amount of drone your exhaust makes. This has been proven and compared to the other Y-pipes that actually produce more drone. It has also been dyno proven. I'll be opening a new post in the GB section for anyone who wants in on this. I realize that I may have just drained all your money, so I'll wait a little while before this one ends. Thanks

I am in on the GB, but havent paid for it yet. I was waiting until probably friday to pay because of the MAF I just bought and such, but in an earlier post he said he would be gone from wed. on. So I was wondering about how to go about paying or can I just call him and tell him I will pay after he gets back?
-Matt

That will be a good idea. I talked to him about this and he said to just call and leave a message. You may still be able to get him tonight, but I'd leave a message and he'll get back with you fro payments. Thanks

Hey I just talked to Alessandro and He has good news. All the ordered and paid quiet systems will ship out by Friday.

Also for all who still want in this Group Buy or havent paid, Alessandro will be out of town for the next 4 days and will not be able to answer your calls. You can leave him a message and he'll get back with you when he gets back on the 1st. He will only accept the last of the orders and payments on the 1st after 12:00. This is the end of it guys and its gone great. Several people should be getting there systems soon. Thanks

NEWSFLASH! I got my system today. WOOHOO!

Sitting on my back porch all S&M-ish looking wrapped in black plastic! I'm so exited I'm getting a chubby!

Damn I gotta put it on tonight. Well, maybe Friday night. I got to make a passenger side mount first. I'll let everyone know if I made a mistake getting the loud system as soon as it's on.

Only gripe is Brullen should have dressed the hanger ends down with a file or grinder, as they are pretty sharp as of now. Be careful with them. BTW, it came Fed-Ex if that makes a difference for anyone.

Jim

We need pics like now.

Any one else recieve their loud system???? It's kinda funny that the first person to get it was in Florida....all the way at the opposite end of the country

Originally posted by wontgrowup:
Any one else recieve their loud system???? It's kinda funny that the first person to get it was in Florida....all the way at the opposite end of the country

Just kidding, I'll post some pics soon.

Jim

Just ordered my quiet dual system for my Zetec.

Originally posted by SVTCuervo:
Hey I just talked to Alessandro and He has good news. All the ordered and paid quiet systems will ship out by Friday.

Also for all who still want in this Group Buy or havent paid, Alessandro will be out of town for the next 4 days and will not be able to answer your calls. You can leave him a message and he'll get back with you when he gets back on the 1st. He will only accept the last of the orders and payments on the 1st after 12:00. This is the end of it guys and its gone great. Several people should be getting there systems soon. Thanks

Yeah!! Thanks for the update SVTCuervo!

Well not so much woohoo and no more chubby.

I got my old one off in 5 minutes only to find that the front pipe doesn't fit. The 2nd and 3rd hanger mounts are off by a couple of inches and the 2nd bend from the front is more angle than needed. This causes the pipe to hit the fuel tank. It needs to be re-bent in two places. I think I may just put it in the classifieds and get a custom one done locally. At least then I don't have to ship it back to Canada for service. I'm not a happy camper.

Well. I'm off to reinstall my original system.

Jim

I think Brullen designed their pipes on a 98. My Brullen had the same fit problems, and it's a '00 just like yours, Jim. I thought Brullen fixed this issue.

Originally posted by Derk2000:
I think Brullen designed their pipes on a 98. My Brullen had the same fit problems, and it's a '00 just like yours, Jim. I thought Brullen fixed this issue.

What did you do for your system to get it to fit? Or did you go get a Borla?

Jim

NOW we hear of a fit problem with 2000's? I would have thought this would have come up earlier in this thread. Problem is Alex is out of town and can't be questioned about this. Great.

Well I'll really be hacked if I find out that somebody that had these made, I.E. Performance Ford or, Brullen, knew that there was a fit problem with 2000 Contours at one time and kept on making them the exact same way.

Does anyone know how long Alex is MIA? I would sure like to get this resolved. I have a picture of the differences if anyone wants to see. PM me and I'll mail it to you.

Jim

Hey everyone. If ya'll don't already know, Alex had to make jthursby's system off of measurments given to him by jthursby. Jthursby has some kind of hitch on the back of his car that required Brullen and Alex to build one on an existing contour off of your measurements. I wouldn't say this problem is so much Brullen as it may be the measurement by you. I'm not saying its you fault. But Alex will be back on the 1st to fix your problem. I have his emergency number and will call him as soon as I get a chance. Have faith people.

Originally posted by SVTCuervo:
Hey everyone. If ya'll don't already know, Alex had to make jthursby's system off of measurments given to him by jthursby. Jthursby has some kind of hitch on the back of his car that required Brullen and Alex to build one on an existing contour off of your measurements. I wouldn't say this problem is so much Brullen as it may be the measurement by you. I'm not saying its you fault. But Alex will be back on the 1st to fix your problem. I have his emergency number and will call him as soon as I get a chance. Have faith people.

The hitch is at the back bumper of the car. It has absoulutely nothing to do with how the front pipe (Cat. to axle) fits on the car. My system differed in location of the outlets on the mufflers only. Like I posted before. the new one is bent NOTHING like my original. I also am sure Alex will be forthcoming with a solution, but seeing as I found this out the hard way,

I wanted to forewarn other 2000 owners.

Well guys, As I said before, this system was made as an odd ball of the group and at a different time thant he rest( ther reason he got his before us). I'm not blamming anyone for the problems but if anyone has any worries than please look at this: Warranty

Everything will be fixed. Thanks

Well, I guess mine was odd as well...Theres no way its going to fit

And that warrenty says that it doesn't cover shipping charges...Mine has to be sent back and I really don't feel that I should pay for shipping or to have a exhaust shop modify it in any way for it to fit..Anyone get a kit yet that is a direct bolt-on???

Originally posted by brian8064:
..Anyone get a kit yet that is a direct bolt-on???

My Bassani exhaust bolted on just fine!!!

*looks for sharp flying objects heading this way*

Jared

all i know is mine better fit. Some of your were talking about 98 being dif. from newer years, how so?

All I can say guys is that Alex will have to handle this. Haven't gotten my system yet so I don't know what the exact problem is. I have complete confidence that this will be resovled as soon as possible. He'll be back in town on the 1st so We'll get this fixed then. Thanks

Mine just got dropped off by my friendly UPS guy...going to install it tomorrow morning. Wish me luck guys, heh. I will post pics after I am all done too.

Anyone with a 2000 NOT have a problem with their system???? Anyone manage to get it installed?? How does it sound ?? (loud or quiet)

Still waiting for mine
Hoping to have it for the end of the week

were's it being shiped from? im pretty sure they said mine/quiet should have been sent out on friday.

They are comming from Canada.

And for those who are posting crap about me in the other forums, WTF. I did everything I could for this GB and ya'll talk Schitt about me. A$$ holes.

Alex will be back on April 1st you won't be able to reach him the first part of the day, but he'll pick up in the afternoon.

Thanks for all the support

Richard at Brullen said he would do all he could to make theses systems right. He is the guy who actually made the systems. I will be having a long cnversation with Alessandro today and We are gonna get this whole thing figures out.

Brullen is a top class Exhaust producer. They have had only one problem with this ONE exhaust system(meaning this enitre group of Contour Exhaust) and that is all. They make world class products and nothing less will be accepted on our systems. He will make thinkgs right. Thanks

SVTCuervo, I haven't seen whatever is being said about you but I will say that you have run this GB extremely well. You respond right away to questions and concerns and have been in constant contact with the vendor. You can't ask for more.

Since I have a 2000, I am concerned with any possibility of the system not fitting correctly, but since the issue seems to only have shown up on one system so far, I will wait (im)patiently for mine to be delivered.

Originally posted by musicnut:
SVTCuervo, I haven't seen whatever is being said about you but I will say that you have run this GB extremely well. You respond right away to questions and concerns and have been in constant contact with the vendor. You can't ask for more.

Since I have a 2000, I am concerned with any possibility of the system not fitting correctly, but since the issue seems to only have shown up on one system so far, I will wait (im)patiently for mine to be delivered.

I agree. I have to say that I think that everyone on here b***** about their systems needs to realize that SVTCuervo didn't make the systems. He has been very helpful throughout this entire ordeal. Just remember that if it wasn't for him you wouldn't have such a great product at a great price.

I have complete faith that if your system aren't what they're supposed to be that PF and brullen will take care of them. I'm not trying to step on any toes or anything, but I just wish that people would think about things before running off at the mouth.

Sorry to offend anyone, but for a change I decided to put in my $0.02. I usually just sit back and keep quiet, but this really irritated me.

To be honest, I held off on this group buy until I heard whether there are any problems regarding fitment for the 2000's. So far we've only heard from one person who had a custom build for a 2000 which doesn't necessarily apply. If it happens that there are no problems or the problem will be addressed, do you think Alex would be willing to extend this group buy a little longer so us leery 2000 owners could get in?

Thanks Cuervo. I've been following this thread and you've done a great job.

I wasn't going off on anyone, I was just expressing my disapointment that mine didn't fit either..By the way, I have a '99. Looks like the '98's might be in luck and anything after will be having fitment problems but I could be wrong. I'll wait and see how everything unfolds...

Hey all,

I am not sure exactly what years are affected as some here have mentioned 99s issues and definitely 2000s. I have installed them on a few 99s withouth any problems but will look into it.

The earlier contours (95-98) did have a tighter bend around the gas tank and it appears there was a change made by ford sometime in 1999. If you ordered a unit and own a 2000 contact me right away and we will make sure it ships right or send the right piece if its already shipped.

I just got off the phone with Jim that was the one that posted his problem, it was a custom built system to take into account his trailer hitch but that should not have affected the problem he is experiencing.

I apologize for the inconvinience anyone may experience but we will fix any problems that arise as always!!!!

See people, Alex has will keep his word and get everyone happy. He said it will be a minor bump in the road that he'll fix. Thanks

Excellent! Alex's post goes a long way in instilling consumer confidence with a company's product and ultimately with the company. Good show.

Of course, this means I'll have to wait even longer before I can install my system, but I will just have to learn to be patient.

(My problem is that I don't have the patience to learn patience!)

I need to see pics of Brullen installed on one of our Contours. Mine still insn't in; maybe tommorow

Well guys, I couldn't be happier!!! The exhaust went on PERFECTLY

...granted I have a '98, but the exhaust is more than I could have asked for. The sound makes me wet my pants everytime I rev the engine, and I can't stop looking at it

. Thanks SO much to SVTquervo for putting this on, anyone who talks crap about him can go to hell

. I will post pics as soon as I give my car it's spring buff and wax. Thanks again quervo!

SVTcoop

Originally posted by SVTcoop:
Well guys, I couldn't be happier!!! The exhaust went on PERFECTLY ...granted I have a '98, but the exhaust is more than I could have asked for. The sound makes me wet my pants everytime I rev the engine, and I can't stop looking at it . Thanks SO much to SVTquervo for putting this on, anyone who talks crap about him can go to hell . I will post pics as soon as I give my car it's spring buff and wax. Thanks again quervo!

SVTcoop

That awesome. Pics, Video, SOMETHING. I need to be held over till my system gets here. I realy happy it all worked out and everyone will have there Brullens sooner or later(hopefully sooner). Thanks of the post. I feel better now.

OK everyone...

Only one individual has contacted me to verify the year of their contour. This is very important for me to know to speed things up. I want to make sure everyone gets their system without any problems.

I have a list of over 20 people I am trying to contact and verify model year. PLEASE EMAIL ME OR CALL ME ASAP if you own a 2000 Contour and even late 99s. I am holding back shipments of exhausts that I do not know what vehilce year they are for so it is imperative we try to contact each other....

I pm'ed u about mine...Am I going to need to ship back the piping that did not fit? Also, when should I expect the new piece to be finished?

Thanks,
Brian

Hey guys, don't PM Alessandro. He rarely gets on the forums and its best to call him and leave a voicemail. He will not reply to a PM so please call. Look at his registering date and his number of post. He's not on often enough to be well informed through PMs. Thanks

OK, quick update.

We will be bending new piping for all 2000s and any others that may have issues with clearance. This will delay things slightly as the new dimensions will have to be sent to the benders and we have to wait to get these in. Hopefully we will have these in our hands by the end of next week.

If everyone that I have not spoken to please drop me an email to confirm your year. I will not ship out until I can reach you by phone or if you are able to email me more information.

Please also contact me if you received your system already and have had said fitment problems (email or phone). Please hang on to that piece and I will let you know what to do with it shortly.

Also, due to me being away and the delays with respect to the above, I am willing to keep this GB open say til mid month (April 15).

Thanks for your patience.

Sounds good, thanks for your quick replies

my sig says what year i have

But i emailed you as well

I just wanted all to know that I have been in contact with Alex at PF and Richard at Brullen and I have gotten nothing but total cooperation and help during this. I am positive that this will be resolved shortly and we will all be rumbling through our respective nieghboorhoods sporting killer exhaust systems!

Jim

P.S. Some thanks to SVTCuervo for all his work ( a lot) are in order also. Thanks SVTC!

I'm glad to hear things are working out. PF has always been good to me, and I wouldn't expect anything less than excellent customer service from them. Good luck, and enjoy your Brullen

Has anyone else gotten theres. Alessondro said they had to call the shipper and hold back all the orders we thought we sent out and have every bodies car year double checked. He sent some of them out last Friday and he said they usuall take 4-7days, so several of ya'll should have your systems before the end of next week. Thanks

P.S. SVTCoop, where are the pics and clips

Well we(Minnesotans), just got a pretty nice cold spell, and it is WAY too cold outside for pics... they will be coming soon!

i haven't gotten mine yet

just wanted to say that i wish i coulda got in on this...outstanding efforts by u svtcuervo and to performance fords

Man it's still on the go until April 15th! (As far as I know!)

...On an unrelated note, I think I speak for everyone when I say; DAMN I hope I get my system this week

<---- (me without Brullen)

lol

Okay, Time to stop now.

How do you think I feel having actually had a system in my grubby little hands?

Jim

Yes everyone the Group Buy is still open untill the 15th. After that there will be no more extensions.

But just like the rest of you, I don't have my system either and I can't wait to get it. I'm hopeing for a Wednesday delivery from are good friends a UPS(I wanna race the truck).

I talked to Alessondro today and he'll have all my information tommorow. He told me the 2000 models will be shipping later next week due to the time it took the pipes to be bent. Some people should be getting their system as soon as tommorow(Wednesday). As soon as this Group Buy is finished, The other Group Buy for the Brullen Y-Pipe will begin and I think I'll hold it out for a while so ya'll can get some money together if ya'll want in. Again, thanks for all of ya'll participation.

Yep, I got my exhaust today. It arrived at my door just a little bit ago. I'm still at work right now, but I can't wait to get home to see it. It will be installed this weekend! I'll post some pics soon.

I'm envious. Mine better be there when I get home

What The Frick!?!? How much longer is this going on???? Can someone please give me a recap of what exactly is being offered here, i attempted to read the beginning but there's tooooo many Frickin pages to read. I seen something about a "Y" pipe and a down pipe, and the exhaust. Can someone give me a summary of what exactly is going on, I spoke with Alessandro (really great guy) over a year ago about getting the catback loud system with the 4" tips, but ended up putting the car up for sale, now i'm keeping it (long story)

The Brullen 2.5" catback w/4" tips, that's what i want. Is it too late????

What's the deal with the down pipe and Y pipe, speaking of downpipe, is that before the cat or would it be in the catback system along with the Y pipe? Thanks

It is not to late! The dead line is April 15th to order $510 plus I believe $45 shipping. The downpipe is another GB that will be starting when this one ends. So just call Alesandro give him your info before April 15th.
-Matt

Thanks for the help, but I already talked to him. I talked to Alessondro today. he sent me a list of all who have ordered and I believe we'll be ending this Group Buy with about 24 or 25 peopl so far. It's been one of the most succesful I seen. Thanks

how do i know if he shipped mine yet? I emailed him the year of my car a week ago and havent heard anything since i first talked to him at the very biging of the buy i payed with paypall like a month ago. IS there a list that he/you can post of whos got shipped.

Richard from Brullen has given him a list but It is still at the Brullen Shop. Alessondro was there yesterday and they where doing all the shipping and other stuff for the Group Buys. He will send me the list as soon as he goes back to Brullen. Thanks

People Should be recieving systems anytime from today till whenever. thanks

As of now I know that at least one guy has this on his car from my GB and is holding out on posting us some of those pictures. This is very evil

and I need to see some pictures because I'm dying to get mine

.

Maybe(Better BE) in tommorow. I need to sleep more.

OK, OK! We are finally getting some beautiful weather, so I will FOR SURE have pictures on here within a couple days!!!

cooper

I should hopefully have pics after the weekend!!

You guys (and girls

) are going to love your exhausts!! I've had mine for about 5-6 months now and I think it is the best one out there. My g/f has several pics of it but I dont' have access to her stuff...

Originally posted by chknhwk:
You guys (and girls ) are going to love your exhausts!! I've had mine for about 5-6 months now and I think it is the best one out there. My g/f has several pics of it but I dont' have access to her stuff...

Well tell her to post em!!

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:

Well tell her to post em!!

I have been riding her (watch it!) for quite some time now and it just ain't going to happen...

Originally posted by chknhwk:

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:

Well tell her to post em!!

I have been riding her (watch it!) for quite some time now and it just ain't going to happen...

LOL!! Well hopefully I can post mine soon and you won't have to. Thanks for the input though. It makes me even more excited about getting mine put on! Have I mentioned that I can't wait?!?

Don't rub it in so much. The rest of us are still (im)patiently waiting! I probably won't see mine for another two weeks since I have a 2000.

So...who wants to sell me their used SVT exhaust....In the Classified's of course

Guess who got their system today?!?!?
WAAAAAHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

lol

Mad props to SVTCuervo for setting this up!!
I can't wait until she's installed!!

Its here!! Thanks SVTCuervo
-Matt

AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhh

you guys are making me so jealouse. I need my Brullen.

I got an email saying mine was shipped on friday so now im counting the seconds

Jim

(polishing my lovely mufflers while I wait)

Sooooo.....what do they sound like????

Well all those people who have their systems just don't feel like giving the rest of us who don't have our systems yet. I understand. Gotta keep it all to your selves. Don't even post pictures. J/K

can't wait till I get mine.

Originally posted by SVTCuervo:
Well all those people who have their systems just don't feel like giving the rest of us who don't have our systems yet. I understand. Gotta keep it all to your selves. Don't even post pictures. J/K

can't wait till I get mine.

I wish that was the reason. Well guys I still haven't recieved the rest of my exhaust. I recieved the mufflers last week, but somehow the piping got re-routed so it will not be here until Wednesday!

This is why I haven't posted any pics or anything. Hopefully the rest of it will come and I can get it on!

patience Amanda, trust me I KNOW

I have the 3.5" angle cut tips..think I will be orderting the 4" angle cut..soon.

eric

sorry don't mean to tease

Originally posted by FlechaAutoSports:
patience Amanda, trust me I KNOW

I have the 3.5" angle cut tips..think I will be orderting the 4" angle cut..soon.

eric

sorry don't mean to tease

I'm trying to have patience, but its sooo hard. I've had my mufflers sitting there just staring at me and no piping to put them on. I think my favorite part about the system so far is the black mufflers!! They are awesome looking! Man, I can't wait.

By the way, just to let everyone know, this isn't anyone's fault. The package somehow got re-routed and it just slowed everything down. SVTCuervo and Alessedro have been very helpful in helping me track down the package. Thanks guys!!

Mine just came today. I was heading out the door to work and I open the door and to my surprise the were two huge packages sitting outside my door. I hurried back in the house and called work to say I would be taking the morning off to get my exhaust put on. I will work on some pictures tonight and tommorow. I will also let everyone know how it sounds.

Originally posted by CMurderSHO:
I hurried back in the house and called work to say I would be taking the morning off to get my exhaust put on.

Haha, that's classic.

We'll be waiting for those pictures!

Originally posted by CMurderSHO:
I hurried back in the house and called work to say I would be taking the morning off to get my exhaust put on.

I'll bet your supervisor has "heard that one before". Didn't you use that excuse once last year?

If anyone still wants in on this Group Buy then they will have to call Alessondro either today or tommorow. This will end on the 15 and there will be no further extensions. Its been succesfull but very long and its nice to fianlly wrap it up. Tommorow will be the end and thats it. Its been real fun and many are now getting their systems. If you still want in on this call now or tommorow. Thanks for everyone who particiapsted.

Now I must began the long jorney on th Y-pipe Group Buy from Brullen. Check the Group Buy for prices soon. thanks

The exhaust sounds great and in a month I am sure it will sound even better.I have the 4 tips and from the rear they look very good. I had to say something good first about the setup.

The fit all the pieces was poor. The bend that goes aroung the gas tank was totally off. I had to heat it up and try and bent it over as far over off the gas tank that I could. The last hanger in the middle was welded on the wrong side of the tube. It was on the bottom so that did no good to hang the exhaust. And last my drivers side tip sticks out further then the passenger side one. I would have hoped for better fitament but when you buy online you take those risks.

Do not do this in a driveway you will be very upset when you go to bolt everything on and everything is off mark from the factory points. You will need to heat and bend. I have a 99SVT.

Thankyou SVTCuervo for setting up the group buy. You can only work out the pricing. You don't control the fitament.

After the issue with the fit of the 99 and 2000's came up, did you contact Alex at Performance Fords to tell him you have a 99? I'm still waiting on my system since they had to get the dimensions from Ford and bend new systems for 99's and 2000's. I have not heard anything from PF since.

He contacted me via email and I sent him my specs. I am sure with some more work I can get it to fit teh way I want but I just felt for the price there would have been no problems as it was advertised as a bolt up job. I am going back to my friends garage this weekend to Try and bend the tailpipes to be more even.

Does anyone have any pics of what the 98.5 mufflers should look like? The bracket on mine seemed to be turned the wrong way. TIA.

If you read my first post I already stated it is on the bottom instead of the top. I have a 99 and emailed him my specs before he shipped mine out.

Originally posted by CMurderSHO:
If you read my first post I already stated it is on the bottom instead of the top. I have a 99 and emailed him my specs before he shipped mine out.

No, my brackets are on the top, but I think they are on the wrong side. They should be on the left side of the muffler and they are on the right.

I just got off the phone with Alessondro and he told me that the 2000 models will ship next week because by then they will have gotten the pipes bent. As for the rest of us they are being sent gradually and the next shipment will be tommorow or Friday. I'll have a list of all who have been in this Group Buy and all whose systems have been shipped later to night hopefully. Thanks

Got mine today! What is reccomended for a 98, professionally done or in the drive way? What parts do I need or should i replace I didnt have the svt dual exhaust set up? I have a SE

Just a bolt on job. But if you don't already have the SVT exhuast, then you'll need to add a new hanger to the passanger rear side for the other muffler. besides that it's just a couple of hangers and bolts.

Thanks for the advice and putting this group buy together!

Originally posted by XKontour98:
Got mine today! What is reccomended for a 98, professionally done or in the drive way? What parts do I need or should i replace I didnt have the svt dual exhaust set up? I have a SE

Well if your system is anything like mine you will probably have to have it take it to the shop. The brackets on my mufflers are on the wrong side and I haven't had a chance to even see if its going to fit without modifications. I am taking mine on Saturday to have it put on. I will let everyone know how it goes.

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:

Originally posted by XKontour98:
Got mine today! What is reccomended for a 98, professionally done or in the drive way? What parts do I need or should i replace I didnt have the svt dual exhaust set up? I have a SE

Well if your system is anything like mine you will probably have to have it take it to the shop. The brackets on my mufflers are on the wrong side and I haven't had a chance to even see if its going to fit without modifications. I am taking mine on Saturday to have it put on. I will let everyone know how it goes.

Goodbye GB savings...

A custom system with quality pieces from Summit Racing and local install would have been way cheaper...

But you all did get the little Brullen sticker..

Originally posted by mcgainer:

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:

Originally posted by XKontour98:
Got mine today! What is reccomended for a 98, professionally done or in the drive way? What parts do I need or should i replace I didnt have the svt dual exhaust set up? I have a SE

Well if your system is anything like mine you will probably have to have it take it to the shop. The brackets on my mufflers are on the wrong side and I haven't had a chance to even see if its going to fit without modifications. I am taking mine on Saturday to have it put on. I will let everyone know how it goes.

Goodbye GB savings...

A custom system with quality pieces from Summit Racing and local install would have been way cheaper...

But you all did get the little Brullen sticker..

It's gonna cost me anywhere from $50-100 to get it put on! Yippy! However, I still love the look of the system. The black mufflers and piping is damn sexy. Even if you can't see it, you know its there!! I know after its all said and done I will be happy!

I will have pics by Monday!

hell yes! there is nothing sexier than a girl with an SVT and black mufflers.. did I say that out loud? Hey SVTCuervo... did you talk to him about my mufflers yet?

i've stumbled upon some money suddenly and am finding this is a pretty good deal. if it's not too late, can any of you indicate to whom i should talk to? thanks a lot.

jim

PM SVTCuervo he will set you up.

Originally posted by dumerili03:
i've stumbled upon some money suddenly and am finding this is a pretty good deal. if it's not too late, can any of you indicate to whom i should talk to? thanks a lot.

jim

I'll ask Alessondro but I can't promise anything. Thanks

what's so good about brullen? are there better gains or sound than from a custom system of universal mufflers? or is it just the name that entices?
i hate spending money,
jim

Just the way they make it and the piping and mufflers that alows for better flow that the other cat-backs on the market which mean better gains.

Quiet system with 3.5in tips!!
You can view my album here.
Linky

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:
Quiet system with 3.5in tips!!
You can view my album here.
Linky

Those tips look great!!!! IMHO, the perfect size for this car. Oh Yeah, your car also looks great, nice and clean.

Originally posted by Ed98.5SVT:

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:
Quiet system with 3.5in tips!!
You can view my album here.
Linky

Those tips look great!!!! IMHO, the perfect size for this car. Oh Yeah, your car also looks great, nice and clean.

Thanks! I love them. There's not really too much of a difference in sound, but they look so good! I can tell a difference when I accelerate as well.

BTW - This setup didn't fit at all. They actually had to cut the pipe and put in an extension to fit it around the gas tank. But it was worth it!!

Lookin good Amanda! I can't wait to see it in person Saturday!

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:

Originally posted by Ed98.5SVT:

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:
Quiet system with 3.5in tips!!
You can view my album here.
Linky

Those tips look great!!!! IMHO, the perfect size for this car. Oh Yeah, your car also looks great, nice and clean.

Thanks! I love them. There's not really too much of a difference in sound, but they look so good! I can tell a difference when I accelerate as well.

BTW - This setup didn't fit at all. They actually had to cut the pipe and put in an extension to fit it around the gas tank. But it was worth it!!

Car looks great Amanda. I love the look of those tips.

hey svtcuervo, did you find out if the zetecs got finished last week

He told me last week he was going to the shop sometime last week and buiding them on his Zetec. He was gonna do the entire pipping instead of leaving it open so ya'll should be able to just bolt these on. Since he built them last week sometime I would think they should be in soon. Thanks

So has anybody's exhaust from this group buy fit?!?!? At first it was just the 2000's that didn't fit, then some of the 1999's, now a 98.5 didn't fit either!

What's the deal? Are these custom cat backs or just pre-packaged parts that each of us will have to have fitted and welded? I thought I was buying a bolt-on system here. to quote: "All Cat-Back systems use all original hanger locations and do not receive any modifications (Bolt-On system)...."

I sure hope that Brullen and PF are going to stand by their claims of a bolt-on cat-back system and reimburse us for any labor costs associated with cutting, welding and basically fixing a system that was supposed to just bolt on. I for one will be pivved if it doesn't fit - a ~14.5% discount isn't worth it, if i have to pay somebody else the same to fix inferior build quality.

mine fit. i don't have pics or anything, but it went together pretty well.

Originally posted by chikmagnet340:
mine fit. i don't have pics or anything, but it went together pretty well.

What year is it?

Amanda, In the top right picture, do I see it correctly that the shop had to rework the muffler hanger also?

And what is the piece bolted to the tie-down bracket? From the pictures I can tell you that your muffler hangers are not even CLOSE to the position of where mine are. I wonder why?

Jim

i have a 98 svt.

Originally posted by jthursby:
Amanda, In the top right picture, do I see it correctly that the shop had to rework the muffler hanger also? And what is the piece bolted to the tie-down bracket? From the pictures I can tell you that your muffler hangers are not even CLOSE to the position of where mine are. I wonder why?

Jim

Yep! Pretty much everything had to be reworked. The brackets were on the wrong side of the mufflers when I received them. Mine was definitely not a bolt-on job. After spending money on the installation I didn't really save too much $$ on this GB. I am, however, very happy with it though.

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:

Yep! Pretty much everything had to be reworked. The brackets were on the wrong side of the mufflers when I received them. Mine was definitely not a bolt-on job. After spending money on the installation I didn't really save too much $$ on this GB. I am, however, very happy with it though.

Well if I have to pay to have rework done on mine I won't be happy as I would install it myself otherwise. If it needs welding I'm SOL because the one metal I can't weld very well is stainless.

Kinda defeats the whole savings thing.

Jim

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:
Quiet system with 3.5in tips!!
You can view my album here.
Linky

Check out the album again. I took some pics of underneath the car. You can see the brackets and the extention I was talking about.

Ummmmmmmm... Yeah..... Your muffler hangers do not even resemble the location mine are in???? Are you sure somebody did not do some work back there?????

Strange... Yours was built in June, Mine was built in April, such a big difference.

holy batman does that look like A LOT of work!

I wouldn't pay $100 for an exhaust if I had to or pay someone to do ALL that to it! No Offense, I have the Brullen to and everything bolted on, I have a 99 by the way.

I think Brullen see's this as some sort of stepchild car or something thrown together because I hear constant fitment issues, I guess I got lucky, although my driver's side tipe sticks out about an 1 1/2 to far. I love the performance though.

eric

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:
Quiet system with 3.5in tips!!
You can view my album here.
Linky

Check out the album again. I took some pics of underneath the car. You can see the brackets and the extention I was talking about.

Dumb question... In picture 29 it seems that you still have the stock resonator on there?????

Did you tell them to do that. This would explain why you did not notice a sound difference. Am I just seeing things??? It sure doesn't look like the main cat.

Originally posted by Ed98.5SVT:

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:
Quiet system with 3.5in tips!!
You can view my album here.
Linky

Check out the album again. I took some pics of underneath the car. You can see the brackets and the extention I was talking about.

Dumb question... In picture 29 it seems that you still have the stock resonator on there????? Did you tell them to do that. This would explain why you did not notice a sound difference. Am I just seeing things??? It sure doesn't look like the main cat.

As far as I know the stock resonator was removed before I purchased the car. I dunno! So are you guys saying that my exhaust should look like that? I'm confused now!

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:

Originally posted by Ed98.5SVT:

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:
Quiet system with 3.5in tips!!
You can view my album here.
Linky

Check out the album again. I took some pics of underneath the car. You can see the brackets and the extention I was talking about.

Dumb question... In picture 29 it seems that you still have the stock resonator on there????? Did you tell them to do that. This would explain why you did not notice a sound difference. Am I just seeing things??? It sure doesn't look like the main cat.

As far as I know the stock resonator was removed before I purchased the car. I dunno! So are you guys saying that my exhaust should look like that? I'm confused now!

Don't mean to confuse you. All I am saying is that your muffler hangers on your car are in a different location than the muffler hangers on my car and they are only 3 months apart.

And I still think there is some sort of muffler towards the front of your system in picture 29. It looks like the shape of the stock resonator, but it could be a replacement.

I dunno! I guess I'll have someone look at it. I'm not sure what its supposed to look like under there so I wouldn't know it anything was wrong or out of place. I'll have the SE CEGer's check it out Saturday at our meet.

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:
I dunno! I guess I'll have someone look at it. I'm not sure what its supposed to look like under there so I wouldn't know it anything was wrong or out of place. I'll have the SE CEGer's check it out Saturday at our meet.

Yeah, have them look at it for sure. This will help if you want to look yourself. From the side of your car just behind the front tires look under the car and you will see your catalytic converter and then behind that the main cat back flange where the Brullen should bolt up to (Black pipe should start here!!!!). Behind that on a stock exhaust is a large muffler at roughly the center of the car (you can't miss it). This should not be there with the Brullen. You should just see all black pipe. Just look under the car to make sure this is gone. If it isn't, the exhaust shop has a little explaining to do.

I went out and snapped a couple more pics of the catalytic converter and the piping. Now tell me what you think. Pics

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:
I went out and snapped a couple more pics of the catalytic converter and the piping. Now tell me what you think. Pics

OK, its not there. That is a good thing!!! hehe

Originally posted by Ed98.5SVT:

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:
I went out and snapped a couple more pics of the catalytic converter and the piping. Now tell me what you think. Pics

OK, its not there. That is a good thing!!! hehe

Well now I'm still pissed b/c my new system isn't any louder than the stock system!!!! Oh well.

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:
Well now I'm still pissed b/c my new system isn't any louder than the stock system!!!! Oh well.

Well I'm pissed off cause my Bosal seems a lot louder than stock. Looks like I should have gone with Brullen quiet and you should have gone with either the Brullen loud or Bosal. But like you said, oh well.

well i 'think' that was why it was the quiet system...its pretty much advertised on performance fords as being pretty close to same sound as stock svt

Originally posted by EvlBill:

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:
Well now I'm still pissed b/c my new system isn't any louder than the stock system!!!! Oh well.

Well I'm pissed off cause my Bosal seems a lot louder than stock. Looks like I should have gone with Brullen quiet and you should have gone with either the Brullen loud or Bosal. But like you said, oh well.

No I don't want it super loud. I just wanted to be able to tell a difference!

on the amanda's car its seem the previous owner weld a pipe in place of the resonator, instead of bolted it. Normaly it suppose to be a 2 bolt bracket right after the main cat instead of the long pipe
That's probably why she gots all of those problem to fit the system ?

??? what do you think

Originally posted by SPGVT:
on the amanda's car its seem the previous owner weld a pipe in place of the resonator, instead of bolted it. Normaly it suppose to be a 2 bolt bracket right after the main cat instead of the long pipe
That's probably why she gots all of those problem to fit the system ? ??? what do you think

That might explain one of them, but not the rest of us. BTW Alessandro told me I might have mine next Friday (May 2

) and I can put it on finally?

Jim

Am I supposed to be waiting for the corrected pipe to be shipped out to me or are we just stuck paying extra money to get this system to fit???

Originally posted by brian8064:
Am I supposed to be waiting for the corrected pipe to be shipped out to me or are we just stuck paying extra money to get this system to fit???

Well shizit Brian, call Alessandro and tell him you need the new pipe! Tell him yours is (mis)fitting exactly the same as Jim's in Valrico. He'll know who you mean. And yes for $580.00 (or whatever you guys paid) it should do as advertised, bolt right on.

Jim

I was doing some research on SVT exhausts and noticed that the Bassani has two different part numbers for the SVT. I think the cutoff date was November of 1997. Also, Borla states that the exhaust only fits 98.5 and higher SVT's. I am assuming they are both aware of some change that was made some time in late 1997 with the cat-back on the SVT. Just found this interesting with some of the problems people are having.

Surely by now most of the people in this group buy have received their exhaust systems (except me

). Anybody else experience problems or have it bolt on w/no hassle? Any more photos? Would like to hear the experiences from more of you.

Don't feel left out. I haven't gotten mineeither, but more than likely it will be in today. He did say that 2000's would be shipping this week with the new pipes though. I'm gonna call him today and see what He has to say. thanks

just an FYI, I paid the balance on my Brullen today, and Alex had indicated via e-mail that the fitment issues with the pipe going around the tank had been corrected. I have to say that SVTCuervo and Alex have done an outstanding job getting this whole project off the ground!!!

Other than the shipping time and fitment issues this has been a great GB! Thank you SVTCuervo and Alessedro! You guys are awesome! I am very happy with my system.

I agree, except for that fitment thing. mine was perfectly fine!

Thanks guys. Its been a long GB and Its good to be over. And guess what......................I GOT MY BRULLEN TODAY. It looks so good. I'm putting it on tommorow. Can't wait. Thanks

P.S. Everyone who is intersted in the Brullen Y-Pipe, I'm also doing a Group Buy for that as well. There is already alto of interest and It should be getting off teh ground shortly.

Well, I just went ahead and had it altered and thrown on...Got sick of waiting..Not a bad system although a lot quieter then I had thought..

Does anyone have the loud system installed??? Just curious.....

Originally posted by wontgrowup:
Does anyone have the loud system installed??? Just curious.....

I will......someday.

Jim

I've got it on. OH MY GOD................. This system sounds awesome. and you feel the car pull harder. It went on without a single problem. Only took like 20 minutes. I've got pics:

are the tips diff from a loud to a quiet system?

no the tips should be universal

I thought some were resonated and some were not

No, you can get a resonator put on to the exhaust for an additional $40 or something, but the tips are standard.

Originally posted by SVTCuervo:
no the tips should be universal

How big are your...ahem...tips anyway?

BTW, my 3'' Zetec turbo exhaust ended up costing $677 (with shipping). Ouch. You only live once, right?

well I got the 4inch tips.

Man, did you get the polished mufflers and the resonator?

Dubkatz, they have both resonated and standard tips. Based on my foggy memory, they have 27 degree angle cut and dtm style standard tips, the rest of the choices are resonated tips. They have pics and descriptions on their web site.

got mine friday. sitting in the basement for now. have to get in my new rear bumper before i can install

Got mine on with the 4inch tips and quiet system. Sounds awsome and looks great!

Originally posted by XKontour98:
Got mine on with the 4inch tips and quiet system. Sounds awsome and looks great!

Man I want to see some else who ahs the same setup as me. We all need some pics or sound clips. Please

Originally posted by SVTCuervo:
well I got the 4inch tips.

Man, did you get the polished mufflers and the resonator?

I got the 3.5'' tips and the polished mufflers. No resonator. I hope my Zetec won't be too raspy.

BP

I have not yet even been told that mine is even scheduled to be shipped yet. Even with the fitment problem, it is iritating that I sent my money in 6 weeks ago and have not heard anything except that the pipes should be bent any day and I should expect delivery within a week. This is what I have been told by Alex both times I called during the past two weeks.

Is there any way we can get a list posted of who has received their exhaust and those who have not received it yet and the status???? I think this would be very helpful to everyone.

Originally posted by Ed98.5SVT:
Is there any way we can get a list posted of who has received their exhaust and those who have not received it yet and the status???? I think this would be very helpful to everyone.

I am one of the 2000 guys. I haven't gotten mine yet. I'm not in a big hurry though; I'd rather have them take the time and make sure it fits the first time. It does make me a little envious to see the pictures of everyone else's, but I am patient. All these years of fishing must have taught me something.

this is the list i got from going back thru several pages. let me know if you are not on the list and have received yours....

jthursby
svtcoop
brian8064
thisgirls98.5svt
bridge
slvr98svt
cmurdersho
xkontour98
chikmagnet340
slick 95 gl

Originally posted by slick 95 gl:
this is the list i got from going back thru several pages. let me know if you are not on the list and have received yours....

jthursby
svtcoop
brian8064
thisgirls98.5svt
bridge
slvr98svt
cmurdersho
xkontour98
chikmagnet340
slick 95 gl

jthursby
svtcoop
brian8064
thisgirls98.5svt
bridge
slvr98svt
cmurdersho
xkontour98
chikmagnet340
slick 95 gl
svtcuervo - How could you forget him???

hahaha thats great. I was gonna get one of these going sooner. But I'll talk to Alessondro soon and see whats happening with the 2000 systems. If I can remember correctly the 2000 pipes should soon be finished from the benders and shipped soon. I can't give an exact date, but I'll talk to him tonight and see whats goin on. Thanks

I absolutely agree that I am in no rush and would rather have them straighten out the pipe problems before shipping.....

Originally posted by xdouble:
I am one of the 2000 guys. I haven't gotten mine yet. I'm not in a big hurry though; I'd rather have them take the time and make sure it fits the first time. It does make me a little envious to see the pictures of everyone else's, but I am patient. All these years of fishing must have taught me something.

The problem is that the 2000 Contour was not brought into Canada. Brullen has never had and most likely never will have a 2000 to do a test fit on. They are relying on measurements and photos sent to them by fellow CEGers. I was told two weeks ago that the design info had been sent to Brullen and the pipes had been bent. All I had to wait on was the shipping. I was told this two weeks ago and again last week. I don't know about you but I get VERY nervous when I have sent money to someone and am told more than once the product will be delivered and it isn't. Don't tell me something and then do not deliver on your word. I'm not trying to be a hardass about this, I'm just wondering what the holdup is all about.

I can see where your comming from, but you have nothing to worry about. Brullen is a top rate business just like Performance Fords. I admit, that this particular product needs some tunning and research, but don't ever think they will rip you off. I'm not taking anyones side, but you have nothing to worry about. Business sometimes doesn't go the exact way we plan. But I agree I'd be a little nervous as well. But in this case I know the people and they do the right things. Thanks

I am also "slighty" upset by all this. I called the usually helpfull Alessandro this morning for an update and he said he would get back to me this afternoon. (Jim looks at his watch

still waiting?) I'm concerned. Maybe they are tired of my calling every week but, tuff shizit, I'm not butchering a $580.00 stainless steel exhaust system to make it fit my car.

I'm not trying to be a hardass but make it fit or make restitution.

Jim

Thank you for the response, SVTCuervo. By the way, the tips on your system look very good, or as Billy Crystal would say, "mauvvvvolus".

Originally posted by musicnut:
Thank you for the response, SVTCuervo. By the way, the tips on your system look very good, or as Billy Crystal would say, "mauvvvvolus".

Thanks for understanding.

Originally posted by musicnut:
Thank you for the response, SVTCuervo. By the way, the tips on your system look very good, or as Billy Crystal would say, "mauvvvvolus".

Yes they do you %$#tard! Mine look nice polished up on my workbench! I'd post a pic if I knew how.
BTW I'm Kidding SVTCuervo

Jim

I'm "one of those 2000 guys" also. I'm a little upset with the delays and the fit issues too, but in talking with Alessandro and the way SVTCuervo responds to this thread and I feel reassured and am willing to see if they "do us right". The fitment issue is a tough thing and after some research, I find it hard to cast blame. Afterall, they seem to be working in good faith to fix things.

Anyway, like i said I did some research: I called my brother (the little &@#$@# works in engine development at Aston Martin -what a beyond cool job- but used to build cars from crates for Export Inventory Control at Ford) and he made some calls. The thing is, not a single Contour in Canada received the "third supplier" gas tank. We aren't talking about a year to year change or anything. There were actually three suppliers of gas tanks for the Contour program. One was added in midrun of '98 model year and because of import/export logistics and blah, blah, blah (i don't always listen to everything my bro says)...that specific supplier's gas tank never went on a Canadian export. that same supplier became the sole supplier in 2000 and that among many other reasons added to Canada not getting any Contours in 2000. I will place the following disclaimer: "At least, that what my brother said."

im sure alex has a lot on his plate right now cause to add to the fitments problems now he had to file a claim at fed ex cause they delivered my exaust 4 days earler than scedualed and no one was her to get it so they just left it on my front door step and now its not her,( i live in the ghetto)

So know i have to wait until fed ex processes the claim, So needless to say ill probably be the last person to get his exaust, And i payed for it at the very begining.

Originally posted by dubkatz:
im sure alex has a lot on his plate right now cause to add to the fitments problems now he had to file a claim at fed ex cause they delivered my exaust 4 days earler than scedualed and no one was her to get it so they just left it on my front door step and now its not her,( i live in the ghetto) So know i have to wait until fed ex processes the claim, So needless to say ill probably be the last person to get his exaust, And i payed for it at the very begining.

OMG!! That sucks! I'm sorry to hear that! Well they did the same at my house, but luckily it was still there when I got home from work!

Originally posted by ToltecSVT:
Anyway, like i said I did some research: I called my brother (the little &@#$@# works in engine development at Aston Martin -what a beyond cool job- but used to build cars from crates for Export Inventory Control at Ford) and he made some calls. The thing is, not a single Contour in Canada received the "third supplier" gas tank. We aren't talking about a year to year change or anything. There were actually three suppliers of gas tanks for the Contour program. One was added in midrun of '98 model year and because of import/export logistics and blah, blah, blah (i don't always listen to everything my bro says)...that specific supplier's gas tank never went on a Canadian export. that same supplier became the sole supplier in 2000 and that among many other reasons added to Canada not getting any Contours in 2000. I will place the following disclaimer: "At least, that what my brother said."

That makes sense and would explain the situation, however it makes you wonder, would Ford use a supplier that made parts outside of their specs? It wouldn't make sense for Ford to use parts of one design from two vendors and entirely differently designed parts from a third vendor and then mix the parts up within the same year model runs.

Brullen and Performance Fords are trying to get their arms around this situation and in the future will probably list multiple sku numbers for their systems based on model year and country of origin but I haven't heard of similiar fitment problems with Bassani, Bosal or Borla. Just food for thought.

just my 2 cents, but, under the circumstances, i think Alex and his Brullen counterparts are trying to do the best they can with a tough situation. I'm going to bring my car into a local muffler shop anyway (some a**hole stole my jackstands!!)so, if there's a fitment issue, i'll let them deal with it....they have been VERY reasonable on my other project cars, so i doubt they are going to screw me to fix what is probably a small fitment issue....like I said, my 2 cents

Who has their exhaust and who is still waiting? Can we get a tally?

Jim

Originally posted by thisgirls98.5SVT:

Originally posted by slick 95 gl:
this is the list i got from going back thru several pages. let me know if you are not on the list and have received yours....

jthursby
svtcoop
brian8064
thisgirls98.5svt
bridge
slvr98svt
cmurdersho
xkontour98
chikmagnet340
slick 95 gl

jthursby
svtcoop
brian8064
thisgirls98.5svt
bridge
slvr98svt
cmurdersho
xkontour98
chikmagnet340
slick 95 gl
svtcuervo - How could you forget him???

Originally posted by musicnut:

I haven't heard of similiar fitment problems with Bassani, Bosal or Borla. Just food for thought.

I haven't either, but I do believe both Borla and Bassani ask you to specify your Contour's build date.

Originally posted by jthursby:
Who has their exhaust and who is still waiting? Can we get a tally?

Still waiting.

Originally posted by xdouble:

Originally posted by jthursby:
Who has their exhaust and who is still waiting? Can we get a tally?

Still waiting.

Me Too.

Ditto.

double ditto? I was the first, and now I'll probably be the last!

BALLS! Irony at it's finest.

Jim

Still waiting as well.....

Yesterday Alex told me that due to the design change needed for the 2000's, it took three weeks rather than the usual one week to get the pipes back from the pipe bender. If I understood him correctly, the pipes are at Brullen now. They need to make the straight pipes, weld on the hangers, etc. The 2000 systems should ship next week. In fact, since the later model SVT factory systems seem to fit all Contour models, Brullen may go with the 2000 system as their future Contique offering.

Glad we could help Brullen out

Hey guys. I've just talked to Alessondro and he is very sorry about the wait. The benders did hold the pipes for longer than usuall because they had gotten an order form like BMW or something and put Brullen to the side. I appreciate the patience and can't wait for every one to have there system. Thanks

Well, it definitely didn't take them that long, because I recieved mine today!!! It's not in a box, just wrapped togather, so I hope all the parts are there. I'm goignt ottake this to an exhaust shop to have it welded together (instead of clamped), so hopefully, if there's any missing peices, they will ave the right ones on hand. I'll let you guys know how it sounds.....I'll have it installed tomorrow afternoon.

Originally posted by wontgrowup:
Well, it definitely didn't take them that long, because I recieved mine today!!! It's not in a box, just wrapped togather, so I hope all the parts are there. I'm goignt ottake this to an exhaust shop to have it welded together (instead of clamped), so hopefully, if there's any missing peices, they will ave the right ones on hand. I'll let you guys know how it sounds.....I'll have it installed tomorrow afternoon.

Biotch!!!!!

Originally posted by wontgrowup:
Well, it definitely didn't take them that long, because I recieved mine today!!! It's not in a box, just wrapped togather, so I hope all the parts are there. I'm goignt ottake this to an exhaust shop to have it welded together (instead of clamped), so hopefully, if there's any missing peices, they will ave the right ones on hand. I'll let you guys know how it sounds.....I'll have it installed tomorrow afternoon.

All of them come with the wrap. And watch out for the pieces. They are inside the pipe in a little bag. But don't let the bag break or you'll spend some time wiggling them all out of the tubbing

.

Good to hear you got it. Tell us how it goes.

Will do!!! i can't wait to irritate the freakin civic's and Del Sol's that appear to be in abundance here:)

Originally posted by wontgrowup:
Will do!!! i can't wait to irritate the freakin civic's and Del Sol's that appear to be in abundance here:)

OOOOOOOOHhhhhhhhhh. I love it when those damn Del Sols pull up next to me with their fart pipes. Then I just hit the pedal and the Brullen roars like a REAL EXHAUST is supposed to. Then I smoke their a$$(on the track of course).

life blows sometime...this weekend i will have the money for a brullen set up

hope u all enjoys yours

I got mine yesterday too!! i love bubble wrap

! it's going on this afternoon i will post pics tonight (if everthing fits right). I get my K &N and new rim/tires tomorrow, man i love spring!

IT'S ON THE CAR!!!!

First impresiions....the install was fairly easy, although I don't think i could've done it out in my driveway....luckily I'm friendly with the local muffler shop, where they allowed me to assist in the install-a few observations:

1) The fasteners that come with the kit sheared in two when trying to torque them down...those locking nuts were not a great idea. We had plenty of extra SS fasteners on hand, so it was not a big deal.

and

2) The mufflers didn't want to line up right for some reason....we had to play with the way we torqued down the bolts on the flange, just to keep the tips off of the valence panel.

Thats it.....Really!!! That and some judicious welding

We were all impressed with the quality and the shop guys (one owns a 78 Z28 with a 383 stroker and the other a 69 F100 pick-up) were very impressed with the exhaust note!! not "rice-farty" at all!!!! Very, very similar in sound to the GReddy that was on my 95 Probe GT.

Definitely more throaty than the "quiet" system!! I have no clue how to post pics, or i would....can I use imagestation???

Thats great to hear. Hope everyone else goes well with the installation. Alessondro said like 4 more would be shipping out tommorow and after that he only had to make like 2 more. So good luck and thanks.

like I said, it really wasn't a big deal, just some "fine tuning" and that sound......god.....that sound....DEFINITELY worth the work!!!!!

And you know what would make that exhaust sound 10 times deeper and throatier(as if its not imaculate already

), the Y-pipe from Brullen:

Check the GB section if your interested

I got mine yesterday as well and installed it last night. The tips ended up pushing against the rear bumper pretty hard, so I went out tonight and adjusted it enough so they aren't touching any more. The fitment was great... and the sound. Well, the sound wasn't quite what I expected. I had ordered the quiet system, but I am 99.999% sure I got the loud mufflers. You know what though, I really like it, so I'm not gonna complain. I may need to get a resonator though because it is a little bit intrusive. The sound really is awesome though.

..and now we've got Cuervo posting pictures of the y-pipe all over the place just taunting us to spend more money. I'm contemplating what to do about that.

Thanks again Cuervo!

I think exhaust tone is definitely something that everyone will "agree to disagree on"....i really like the tone of the "loud' system though....froze my a** off driving around last night with the windows down.

Originally posted by wontgrowup:
....froze my a** off driving around last night with the windows down.

Just crank up your heater and fantasize about a warm summers night with the windows down and the sunroof open with your best girl/guy/friend/lover

in the passenger seat and nowhere in particular to go.

P.S. I threw in the "guy" part for Amanda and the other female members.

mine is on and looking sweet. i have to do some adjusting for the mufflers tomorrow for the same reasons as the rest...but it does sound nice!! Brullen Exhaust on Mi Gatica (SVT)

Originally posted by ToltecSVT:
mine is on and looking sweet. i have to do some adjusting for the mufflers tomorrow for the same reasons as the rest...but it does sound nice!! Brullen Exhaust on Mi Gatica (SVT)

Those look sweet!!!!

Originally posted by ToltecSVT:
mine is on and looking sweet. i have to do some adjusting for the mufflers tomorrow for the same reasons as the rest...but it does sound nice!! Brullen Exhaust on Mi Gatica (SVT)

I agree with Ed, those look awesome on your car.

Two months and still waiting. This is my second experience with a group buy. ONCE THIS IS RESOLVED, I'll have to think long and hard before I get involved in another one. This really bites.

Originally posted by musicnut:
Two months and still waiting. This is my second experience with a group buy. ONCE THIS IS RESOLVED, I'll have to think long and hard before I get involved in another one. This really bites.

Hey, man settle down. I know how you fell but, you have to understand what went on with this GB. Nothing went as planned and we have been trying to make up for it big time. I know its alot of money and what I'm about to ask may be alot for you, but just have a little more patience. All the systems will be finished and shipped soon. Thanks

Originally posted by SVTCuervo:
All the systems will be finished and shipped soon. Thanks

exept mine

Originally posted by musicnut:

Originally posted by wontgrowup:
....froze my a** off driving around last night with the windows down.

Just crank up your heater and fantasize about a warm summers night with the windows down and the sunroof open with your best girl/guy/friend/lover in the passenger seat and nowhere in particular to go.

P.S. I threw in the "guy" part for Amanda and the other female members.

Thank you for thinking of me!!

Not wanting to sound corny, but there's nothing like a woman who knows (and appreciates) cars-especially a woman who works on her own "wheels"

Anyone else get their exhausts on?? What do ya think???

I just received my custom Zetec system today. I only had a chance to open up and look at the driver side muffler. While I'm glad I now have a custom exhaust for my Contour, I'm dissapointed at the quality. I was expecting some beuatiful TIG welds. The back of my muffler has an ugly weld that looks like it was done on a stick welder with the wrong settings. The weld is pitted and just plain bad. I ordered the polished mufflers and there is spatter EVERYWHERE. I'm sorry but if this is what to expect from Brullen, I will never buy another one of their systems.

Also, the flange on the muffler isn't stainless. WTF!?! I'm guessing that none of the flanges are stainless.

I'm hoping that the sound and performance make up for the looks.

BP

It would seem that even the one-off custom systems for zetec's have shipped, YET I'M STILL WAITING FOR MY STANDARD SYSTEM. I have called Alex three times and each time I hear the same answer, "everything is in and should ship on Friday. You should get your system next week." "Next week" has come and gone three times!

IS ANYBODY ELSE STILL WAITING FOR THEIR EXHAUST SYSTEMS?

Originally posted by musicnut:
It would seem that even the one-off custom systems for zetec's have shipped, YET I'M STILL WAITING FOR MY STANDARD SYSTEM. I have called Alex three times and each time I hear the same answer, "everything is in and should ship on Friday. You should get your system next week." "Next week" has come and gone three times!

IS ANYBODY ELSE STILL WAITING FOR THEIR EXHAUST SYSTEMS?

I am still waiting for mine, but I think I was the last to order.

Originally posted by musicnut:
IS ANYBODY ELSE STILL WAITING FOR THEIR EXHAUST SYSTEMS?

Yes I am also.

Jim

I got my second one Friday. Thats all I'll say here.

Jim

I got mine also on Friday and installed it Sat. I spent quite a bit of time trying to adjust it to where the tips do not rub against the inside of the valance cutouts on both side. It seems the y section in the rear is not wide enough. Also, the passanger tip is too short, it bearly clears the valance. I will spend some more time with it today and will probably have to take it to a muffler shop to be adjusted with a torch.

I have to say that I am dissapointed with the fit of this Brullen system after having waited so long for them to work the bugs out of the design. Also, for a do-it-yourself bolt-on system, I found their instructions and installation suggestions for adjusting the fit of the system a bit lacking.

How the hell do you get the tips away from the valence cutouts? Since Brullen did not send installation instructions much less installations tips with their do-it-yourself bolt-on systems I'm winging the adjustment part. I've used my floor jack to hold the whole system in place while tightening bolts. The mufflers each have two bolts that can be tightened or loosened. The passenger side is good but the driver side is high and very tight against the inside of the valence cutout or visa versa. This is with the outside bolt TIGHT and the inside bolt so loose the gasket isn't sealed. (Makes the car sound like a tank). It appears the rear y section was made too narrow.

I initially bolted the whole system together and installed it that way. The muffler tips would not even fit into the valence cutouts. So I resorted to bolting the system together one piece at a time.

SVTCuervo and others, am I missing something here in how to properly install this system? I'm posting here to get answers. If I don't get them here I'll go to Performance Fords for answers or an allowance to take a defective system to a muffler shop to be butchered to fit.

I'm being very civil with this post while in actuality I'm very pissed.

same problem for me, the tips rub against the inner valence + the section around the fuel tank rub this one too

Here is what I did to get the tips to line up (and they will line up right if you screw with them enough!). Try torquing the REAR bolts on the muffler flanges up more than the FRONTS. This will swivel the tips outwards away from the valence. Mine aren't lined up perfect, but fairly close.

When I bought my Brullen a year ago I had the same problem plus I didn't like how the tips stuck out so far so I had a muffler shop light up the exit perfectly and shorten it so it's more flush with the exhaust cutouts. Pain in the ass since I expected more from $500/600 exhaust but all was forgotten when you turn on that engine and let her rip

Originally posted by jthursby:
I got my second one Friday. Thats all I'll say here.

Jim

Okay I changed my mind. Lets just say that my SECOND system fit worse than the first!

When I mounted the front pipe with the mufflers attached the tips are 8 inches off the bottom of the bumper! You should see the pictures! They hang down at a 70 or 80 degree angle. WTF? It wont fit without a sawzall and a tig welder. I'm royally pissed now! Twice I've had my old exhaust off only to have to reinstall it again. I should have done a straight dual setup like DemonSVT did. Would have been faster (by far) and at least done correctly. I might have enough parts to build a decent system but WTF? why should I for $580.00?

I fully expect bullshizit about Brullen taking this crap back, but we'll see. Personally I'm not enthused about Brullen's quality control either. The first system had a washer welded on the hanger rods to stop the isolator from sliding about, there aren't any on the new pipe. And so much for an all stainless system as the flanges are mild steel. All of them.

Brullen would have to go above and beyond to make their company shine in my eyes at this point.

Jim

Originally posted by wontgrowup:
Here is what I did to get the tips to line up (and they will line up right if you screw with them enough!). Try torquing the REAR bolts on the muffler flanges up more than the FRONTS. This will swivel the tips outwards away from the valence. Mine aren't lined up perfect, but fairly close.

That is what I have done to the point that the front bolts are actually loose and you can see light THUR the flange on either side of the gasket. Both sides are like this. Needless to say, my car is LOUD and sounds like a car with a nice system that has a hole in the muffler. I still don't know what a Brullen system sounds like. Mine sounds like a junker with a bad exhaust. With all of this, both tips are still rubbing the inside of the valance cutouts to the point where the chrome is getting scuffed. My tips are approximately 1 - 1.5" too close together. I guess I'll have to put my stock system back on until Performance Fords/Brullen does something to rectify the problem.

Some people said their system bolted on with no problems in 15 minutes. Others of us are having mild to major fitment problems. It seems Brullen is having quality control problems. Do they have more than one jig with one more accurate than another? Is someone that handles a cutting torch and welder drinking his lunch? We will never know. I just know that I bought a system that is supposed to fit my car as a do-it-yourself bolt-on system that doesn't fit and I expect Performance Fords/Brullen to make it right.

I used to sell audio equipment at retail. Sometimes a customer would get a lemon. We did what was necessary up to replacing the unit (and I would personally install and setup the system, although I do not expect PF to do that) to make the customer happy. I am now an accounting consultant to businesses and I see instances where companies book loses on a transaction while trying to correct a transaction that went bad. The companies I work with understand it is better to lose money on one transaction and make the customer happy than to try to make a few bucks and piss-off the customer. Happy customers are good unpaid advertising. Really pissed-off customers will tell far more people their bad experiences every opportunity they can.

I hope PF understands that they experienced a few unexpected problems with this group buy that they gained new knowledge from. They can turn it into a big positive event with lots of good word-of-mouth advertising or they can try to save a few bucks and brush off the problems and know that they will be trashed all over the net on every automotive board possible. The outcome of this is up to Performance Fords/Brullen.

Originally posted by musicnut:
I hope PF understands that they experienced a few unexpected problems with this group buy that they gained new knowledge from. They can turn it into a big positive event with lots of good word-of-mouth advertising or they can try to save a few bucks and brush off the problems and know that they will be trashed all over the net on every automotive board possible. The outcome of this is up to Performance Fords/Brullen.

You summed it up perfectly for me in a way my pissed-off mind wasn't capable of right now. Alessandro was supposed to get back to me Monday,

but I'm not sure if he has even looked at the pictures I sent him yet.

Jim

Originally posted by jthursby:
Alessandro was supposed to get back to me Monday, but I'm not sure if he has even looked at the pictures I sent him yet.

Jim

Performance Fords was most likely closed Monday due to that being Victoria Day, a Canadian holiday.

I spoke with Alessondro regarding my problem with not being able to keep my tips from severely rubbing the inside of the valence cutout. He had just run into the same situation with a system he had installed. The problem is caused by excessive heat buildup in the flanges during welding which causes the flanges to warp. He suggested taking the system apart, placing each flange facedown on the floor and hammering the flanges flat. I'll try this if it will fix the problem so that I won't have to pay a muffler shop to fix it or have to ship the system back to Canada.

musicnut, once the tips are lined up, you torque down from back to front so there isn't any leaks....worked for me.....

Mine lined right up. i haven't had the chance to speak to Alessondro since Friday. All i can suggest is to call Alessondro. I'm sorry to have this happen in one of my GB and I know how ya'll feel. But again all I can suggest is calling Alessondro. Thanks

im getting a little impatiant too. Im the guy who got his system misdelivered, And now i have to wait for brullen to file a claim against fedex. Exept everytime i email alex. i get "im gonna go to brullen tomorow "and ill see whats going on" This was like a month ago.

And im curious if brullen has even filed the claim

So you guys might have systems that dont fit, But i dont have a system at all, And i have no idea when i will be getting it.

Originally posted by wontgrowup:
musicnut, once the tips are lined up, you torque down from back to front so there isn't any leaks....worked for me.....

Sounds logical but won't work for me. My back bolts are as tight as they will go, ie: the flanges are flush together. My front bolts are loose enough that the flanges are spread apart enough that the flanges do not seal against the gasket resulting in blubbery exhaust leaks on both sides and the tips are still tight against the inside of the valence cutouts. In fact, they are still so tight against the valence that any movement of the exhast system causes a squeak from the chrome tip rubbing against the plastic. On top of this, the passenger tip barely clears the valence. The driver tip protrudes a good 1.5" further than the passenger tip. Also, when viewed slightly from the side, you can see that the driver tip angles slightly down while the passenger tip angles slightly up.

I tried Alessondro's tip regarding hammering the flanges flat. First, the flanges weren't really that warped when checked with a straight edge. Second, about all I accomplished with a mini-sledge was to round the edges of the flanges and make myself deaf. Third, upon examination, I noticed that none of the four flanges were flush with the pipes they are on. In fact, the pipe of one of the mufflers protruded at an angle beyond the surface of the flange right where the front bolt is, thereby adding to the problem.

It looks to me like whoever welded the flanges on did not use a jig to properly position the flanges. SVTCuervo, I spoke with Alessondro yesterday and will call him again today. It looks like Brullen's one year warranty will either have to replace my system from the slip connector back or they will have to pay a local muffler shop to rework my existing system. In the meantime, I have put my stock system back on.

Update for those with fitment problems: Alessondro is still waiting for a decision from Richard at Brullen as to how they want to deal with the problem and honor their warranty.

Well today I brought mine to a custom exhaust shop and with a sawzall and a tig welder, I am now the owner of a installed Brullen system.

Some quick thoughts. Very nice deep sound without any raspyness or droning from 0 to oh, well into triple digits.

To the folks that got quiet systems, I'm sorry as my loud system "isn't" very loud. Slightly menacing maybe, but not very loud. Take off your resonators.

And with a "non SVT" rear bumper, you can see my (muffler) tips very well. BTW who can post pics?

Jim

Originally posted by jthursby:
Well today I brought mine to a custom exhaust shop and with a sawzall and a tig welder, I am now the owner of a installed Brullen system. Some quick thoughts. Very nice deep sound without any raspyness or droning from 0 to oh, well into triple digits. To the folks that got quiet systems, I'm sorry as my loud system "isn't" very loud. Slightly menacing maybe, but not very loud. Take off your resonators. And with a "non SVT" rear bumper, you can see my (muffler) tips very well. BTW who can post pics?

Jim

Send them to me. I"ll post them josequervo@bellsouth.net

Well, I received my exhaust last night. The only problem I found was one of the flange welds has a hole in it.

I guess this will not be a bolt on mod for me as well. I will have to take it somewhere and get that hole fixed before it is installed.

QA anyone......

Come on, Ed!!! Just heat that sucker up and stuff some "metal weld" into that hole....that'll take care of your issue!!

Seriously, does Elky or someone have a MIG welder you could borrow?? I mean , you only need one bead, right??

Ed, try a trial fit first. Hopefully, the system will bolt up with no problems. If it does, it should be a minimal charge at an exhaust shop to hit that hole with a torch. If your system doesn't line up, schedule time at an exhaust shop and contact Performance Ford about a reimbursement for the charge. It only took about 45 minutes but they ended up replacing the flanges with sections of stainless steel pipe. They also added another hanger to take advantage of an unused rubber biskit installed at the factory next to the rear split. We figured I might as well take advantage of it.

Originally posted by musicnut:
Ed, try a trial fit first. Hopefully, the system will bolt up with no problems. If it does, it should be a minimal charge at an exhaust shop to hit that hole with a torch. If your system doesn't line up, schedule time at an exhaust shop and contact Performance Ford about a reimbursement for the charge. It only took about 45 minutes but they ended up replacing the flanges with sections of stainless steel pipe. They also added another hanger to take advantage of an unused rubber biskit installed at the factory next to the rear split. We figured I might as well take advantage of it.

Thanks for the tip. I think that is exactly what I am going to do. Try a trial fit this weekend and I already have a time set up on Wednesday just in case.

With the help of Elky, we manged to bolt on the Brullen yesterday and the tips don't line up. We fooled around with the rear flange bolts, but it is just too far off for that to solve the problem. I am taking it in on Wednesday to hopefully get the tips lined up.

The sound is awesome!!!! It makes the car sound so much different. I love how it sounds from a stop in 1st gear....

It does sound nice, doesn't it Ed?? I also had pneumatic tools at my disposal, so lining up the tips wasn't that hard, just time consuming.

I have to admit I stopped watching this thread after I received my exhaust. However my car has been off the raod since october I today I finally got to the point where I could put my exhuast on. Well I opened all the packages when I first got my exhaust just to see if everything was there. Well I get mine bolted on today, not only to the tips squeeze the inside of the bumber, but to my huge embarassment, I now have one 9 degree slash cut, and one straight cut one. Now whats up with this. I have emailed Alessandro to see if we can swap them out because that just sucks. It wasnt enough of a difference when I did a quick glance at them when I got them. So im really upset about the screw-up, but even more at myself because I didnt check everything carefully.
Thanks for listening
-Matt

how could they have over looked two diff. tips when they wraped it up to be shipped

Does a blind guy do the shipping? And you have a 98 with fitment issues. So its not just 99 and up that dont fit. WOW!!! Brullen def. screwed up on this one. Im realy looking foreward to getting mine

Tips are all lined up after my appointment today. They pried apart the rear section so the tips would line up horizontally and then they "adjusted" the hangers so they would line up vertically. The left tip sticks out just a tad bit more than the right, but is barely noticeable if you inspect it like you know what you are looking for.

So, $25.00 later, the exhaust fits almost perfect.

Installed mine tonight and I think I might have gotten the loud system, although I ordered the quiet. Oh well sounds great anyways!! Although I too am having the same fit issues with the tips and the pipe that goes around the fuel cell dosen't fit quite properly. I also couldn't get that hanger on because of it not going around the cell properly.

Overall I love the sound and look of the system

. If it didn't have the fit issues

I'd give it a 10/10...

Any word on what will be done since it dosen't fit properly? (ie Do I have to take the fall on the bill I will get from the exhaust shop to fix the tips?)

Bridge

P.S 1998.5 SVT

EDIT: There is also a small leak in one of my mufflers on the weld

.... Looks like Brullen didn't take their time on this one!

So i got my Quit system on

yes i ordered the quiet too, but it is pertty loud and i dont have a res. But i like it cause, there is NO drone. Only problem is the tips rub the inside pretty bad, and the left tip sticks out an inch farther then the right. And the little slip joint leaks a little(but im gonna have that welded together)
Does anyone have any recomendations to fix the rubing and tip sticking out to far.

Take it to a muffler shop.

Hey Gang,

The "sound" quality of the Quiet Brullen Catback Exhaust has me interested but after reading this thread, I can't help but wonder "Why bother if the workmanship is this shoddy and it sounds like there was false advertising concerning the materials of construction?"

The thread indicates that there were several systems that didn't come close to fitting and required cutting and rewelding at independent muffler shops to fix.

The exhaust system was apparently advertised as being a "stainless steel" system yet the flanges were mild steel which will rust out.

I don't know if there are any other deficiencies but what I want to know is "How were all these deficiencies resolved?"

"Did you guys get fully, partially, or not compensated at all for the additional labor charges from independent muffler shops?"

"Did Brullen offer to pay for ceramic coatings to help protect the mild steel flanges from rust?"

OR

"Did Brullen send stainless steel flanges for free, you went to an independent shop to get them welded on, and Brullen compensated for this additional welding?"

Just doing research here to see if I want to risk the money on this exhaust system.

Dave Keller
1995 Contour SE
1999 Contour SVT

if they don't test fit these things before selling them why bother...

Ok well I see ya'll are starting the bashing again and didn't read the whole million pages before hand so here is goes. Throughout the production run of the SVT Ford used Three different Gas tanks that had varrying deminsions. Well Brullen Exhaust is located in Canada, and all Canadian SVT's got the same gas tank(We had an insider at Ford conferm this). But the US didn't recieve the same gas tank and actually US SVT will have one of the Three different ones. But no one knew this. So you have a Canadian built system that will fit only 1/3 of the US SVT's(they tend to be early 98's). And we figured this out when the first several orders shipped out. But Brullen has fixed the problem and the system still sounds better, produces more HP, produces more TQ, and looks better then any other Cat Back on the market. Now Since the GB has been over for months now, lets let this thread die. Thanks

Nope, sorry, the thread ain't going to die yet because my other question still hasn't been answered:

"How was the issue resolved concerning the exhaust being advertised as a stainless steel system when the flanges were clearly mild steel?"

I have no desire to purchase an expensive exhaust system that is going to fall off a few years later due to rust.

As for the gas tank variation, I didn't see anybody mention that until now in this thread. All I saw was the initial string of people saying whether they would commit to the group buy and then all hell broke loose once the product was delivered. The thread stopped in June with people wondering how they were going to be compensated for mild steel flanges and the outside labor they had to pay for to get the system to fit.

Thanks for letting me know about the gas tank variability issue. That does resolve one of my questions.

Dave Keller
1995 Contour SE
1999 Contour SVT

Originally posted by mrspindlelegs:
Nope, sorry, the thread ain't going to die yet because my other question still hasn't been answered:

"How was the issue resolved concerning the exhaust being advertised as a stainless steel system when the flanges were clearly mild steel?"

I have no desire to purchase an expensive exhaust system that is going to fall off a few years later due to rust.

As for the gas tank variation, I didn't see anybody mention that until now in this thread. All I saw was the initial string of people saying whether they would commit to the group buy and then all hell broke loose once the product was delivered. The thread stopped in June with people wondering how they were going to be compensated for mild steel flanges and the outside labor they had to pay for to get the system to fit.

Well you obviously didn't read the whole thing and if you would have you would have seen the gas tank part and you would have read that the Brullen comes with a Lifetime Warranty which meens that if your system does not fit correctly, they they will fix it. Many of the people in the Group Buy were very eager to put on their system, and didn't want to wait to have a new one sent, so they just had an exhaust shop do a $20 fit for them. As for the flanges, Brullen will be offereing SS ones later this year. Any more question?

EDIT: And also, I have yet to hear any regrets about purchasing this system from anyone who has bought it, and its still #1 on the market. Thanks

Actually, as I mentioned in another thread, I'm interested in the Brullen, and I already knew about the fitment issues, so I think its good that these questions are being raised (and answered).

Cuervo, please don't view this as bashing, but I think its absolutely fair for someone willing to pay over half a grand for an exhaust system to make sure everything about their purchase works properly. I would also have been quite frustrated and angry if I had encountered the problems that a few people did. Having said that, I think you did the absolute best you could despite the problems, and the whole GB could have gone so much worse than it did. Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment, but I read through the entire thread today, and I'm still willing to purchase. As you said, few problems were not able to be resolved by a trip to the exhaust shop for a small adjustment. If anyone wants to dispute that, please speak up.

I hope that PF and Brullen learned from the experience and that they updated everything to run smoother. If there's enough interest in the future for another GB, count me in.

Originally posted by hetfield:
Actually, as I mentioned in another thread, I'm interested in the Brullen, and I already knew about the fitment issues, so I think its good that these questions are being raised (and answered).

Cuervo, please don't view this as bashing, but I think its absolutely fair for someone willing to pay over half a grand for an exhaust system to make sure everything about their purchase works properly. I would also have been quite frustrated and angry if I had encountered the problems that a few people did. Having said that, I think you did the absolute best you could despite the problems, and the whole GB could have gone so much worse than it did. Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment, but I read through the entire thread today, and I'm still willing to purchase. As you said, few problems were not able to be resolved by a trip to the exhaust shop for a small adjustment. If anyone wants to dispute that, please speak up.

I hope that PF and Brullen learned from the experience and that they updated everything to run smoother. If there's enough interest in the future for another GB, count me in.

Well even with the trouble we had, I would still buy the Brullen today, because the system is just that danm awesome. But Me, PF, and Brullen are positive that the fitment issue has been fixed and If there is interst in the future, I'll be more than happy to host another Group buy for you guys. Thanks

Cuervo, you got PM

Damn you guys are fast lol

SVTCuervo,

Thanks for the rest of the information. I read the whole thread but for some reason, didn't retain the information on the gas tank issue. Could be all that "hard living" in the 80's that's coming back to haunt me.

I'll just have to make sure I provide all the correct data to get the correct exhaust when I'm ready to purchase (group buy or no group buy).

Dave Keller
1995 Contour SE
1999 Contour SVT

Thats cool guys. If ya'll have any more questions, then I'll be happy to answer them. I've come to know this particular system a little too much now lol. Thanks

Yeah can you possibly get ahold of Alessandro for me. I have emailed several times with no return. I never have time to call during hours. But my system was the one with 2 different tips, plus I received my reciept last week to find that my LOUD system is actually a QUIET system. If possible I would like to exchange my mufflers for the slash cut and LOUD that I ordered in the first place.
-Matt

Originally posted by SVTCuervo:
Well Brullen Exhaust is located in Canada, and all Canadian SVT's got the same gas tank(We had an insider at Ford conferm this). But the US didn't recieve the same gas tank and actually US SVT will have one of the Three different ones.

I have a Canadian SVT and my kit didn't go around the gas tank properly!

Originally posted by Bridge:

Originally posted by SVTCuervo:
Well Brullen Exhaust is located in Canada, and all Canadian SVT's got the same gas tank(We had an insider at Ford conferm this). But the US didn't recieve the same gas tank and actually US SVT will have one of the Three different ones.

I have a Canadian SVT and my kit didn't go around the gas tank properly!

and i have a early 98. and my left tip sticks out over an inch farther than the right, and both tips rub very heavely on the inside of the bumper. And i order a quite system and can gaurantee i got a loud. Other than that the kit kicks azz

Did you have an exhaust shop look at it yet? I would think the fitment issue is fixable.

Originally posted by SVTCuervo:

so they just had an exhaust shop do a $20 fit for them. As for the flanges, Brullen will be offereing SS ones later this year. Any more question?/quote]

Unless of course the shop has to make one system fit out of two that did not. Then the price goes on up. The guy spent four hours with mine and it cost me $150.00 dollars. Between taking my original system on and off three times, to $90.00 in phone calls to Canada, I figure I have an extra three bills invested in it now. Yes, my time is worth $60.00 to take that damn thing off and on three times! For all that Brullen offered me about a $125.00 discount on the Y-pipe. At first I thought it was okay but I believe they should GIVE me the pipe for my time and trouble and the fact that yes, someday in the future I will have rotting exhaust flanges due to them being carbon steel and not stainless. "All stainless system"? I think not. While the system sounds great and the car is making good power, the hassles to get it on the car were not worth the trouble. For every one person who "bolted it on, no trouble" there is another who had major fitment issues. and bite your tongue Cuervo about "jthursby's custom system," as it has already been verified that my system was stock SVT with the exception of the outlets on the mufflers only. I could show some pictures that would make you cringe if I had a place to put them. Okay, I've said my piece.

Hey man I bite the tougue for no one

Originally posted by SVTCuervo:
EDIT: And also, I have yet to hear any regrets about purchasing this system from anyone who has bought it, and its still #1 on the market. Thanks

Well, Cuervo I'm not sure how you learned to put such a rosy tint on everything. I mean I read a lot of regret in this thread. so I guess I'll be the first to say I regret purchasing my Brullen system. Afterall, I ordered a quiet system and Got a loud system whose tips weren't centered in my valence and the right tip stuck out an inch more than the left when installed. But heck I'm being way too critical. It only took one trip to the muffler shop and a measly $90 of my hard earned cash (but heck with that money i had them cut off my mild steel flanges, the silly slip fit joint, er, i mean customizing system length compensator and weld the system together). But hey, I have no regrets...............well, maybe one: I regret that I'm not stupid enough to buy something from PF or another Brullen product - I'll miss the weight reducing stress it gave me.

Originally posted by ToltecSVT:

Originally posted by SVTCuervo:
EDIT: And also, I have yet to hear any regrets about purchasing this system from anyone who has bought it, and its still #1 on the market. Thanks

Well, Cuervo I'm not sure how you learned to put such a rosy tint on everything. I mean I read a lot of regret in this thread. so I guess I'll be the first to say I regret purchasing my Brullen system. Afterall, I ordered a quiet system and Got a loud system whose tips weren't centered in my valence and the right tip stuck out an inch more than the left when installed. But heck I'm being way too critical. It only took one trip to the muffler shop and a measly $90 of my hard earned cash (but heck with that money i had them cut off my mild steel flanges, the silly slip fit joint, er, i mean customizing system length compensator and weld the system together). But hey, I have no regrets...............well, maybe one: I regret that I'm not stupid enough to buy something from PF or another Brullen product - I'll miss the weight reducing stress it gave me.

Well guy I can see how you feel and I know why you feel this way. I would have been royally pissed too. Lets let the thread die since Brullen has indeed fixed the problem. Thanks

To answer some of the questions regarding how the problems were fixed by Brullen - THEY WEREN'T. I took my system to an exhaust shop. The flanges were replaced with stainless pipe and the whole system welded and adjusted at a cost of $50. Per Alessondro's instructions, I faxed a copy of my exhaust shop receipt to him to forward to Brullen for reimbursement. To make a long story short (and compress the weeks I waited) Performance Fords sent a $50 check to me.

BRULLEN WOULD NOT REPLACE MY DEFECTIVE SYSTEM, WOULD NOT REWORK MY DEFECTIVE SYSTEM OR REIMBURSE MY OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSE TO CORRECT THEIR DEFECTIVE SYSTEM. SO MUCH FOR THEIR WARRENTY! Performance Fords had to step up to the plate and cover the expense that should have been covered by Brullen. I think that says all you need to know about Brullen and their business ethics.

I will admit, my system sounds nice, but looks like crap due to the skuff marks on the chrome tips caused by the rubbing on the valence cutouts.

Thanks goes to Alessandro and Performance Fords for making things right when Brullen would not. Bottom line? Deal with Brullen at your own risk and add $50 - $100 to the price to determine your real world cost for one of their systems.

i listened to the sound clips....it sounds great....im seriously thinking about it...let me know how much when you find out

i'm not sure who you are talking to, but this group buy was over long ago. check the dates on the posts as a helper before you post.....

Originally posted by SVTCuervo:
Lets let the thread die since Brullen has indeed fixed the problem. Thanks