Roush 421428 Exhaust installed on my 5.0
#275
Rust
The pipes (but not the tips or the resonator) developed rusty looking blotches almost immediately, but the factory exhaust on my '01 Taurus is still intact, and it looks about the same. I think it's natural. Also, I had an issue during my install, and the tech at Roush went out in the shop to photograph the shop truck, whose exhaust looked even worse than mine.
I don't know why I paid for the Sirius XM subscription. I never turn the stereo on, because it's so enjoyable to listen to my engine thrum. Noise inside the cab has either gotten quieter, or I've gotten used to it. It doesn't really drone until you get down on it in a real pull, and then it really talks to you, and fills up the cab with heavy waves of sound pressure that massage you all over.
I love my truck!
I passed state inspection, incidentally. Which I should have, right, because this is an on-road exhaust, right? I'm pretty sure that's what it said. "ON ROAD USE ONLY."
I did almost get in trouble with the po po one time when I came off a ramp and lit it up under an overpass. It sounded REALLY good. I didn't realize the car ahead was a cop, and when I got on the gas, he dove for the shoulder so he could get behind me. I passed him going exactly the speed limit, and driving like Grandpa, and he changed his mind. Whew!
After one year and 10,000 miles, my factory tires are about gone. Something about this truck and this exhaust has caused lead flowing through my bloodstream to deposit itself into my right foot.
I don't know why I paid for the Sirius XM subscription. I never turn the stereo on, because it's so enjoyable to listen to my engine thrum. Noise inside the cab has either gotten quieter, or I've gotten used to it. It doesn't really drone until you get down on it in a real pull, and then it really talks to you, and fills up the cab with heavy waves of sound pressure that massage you all over.
I love my truck!
I passed state inspection, incidentally. Which I should have, right, because this is an on-road exhaust, right? I'm pretty sure that's what it said. "ON ROAD USE ONLY."
I did almost get in trouble with the po po one time when I came off a ramp and lit it up under an overpass. It sounded REALLY good. I didn't realize the car ahead was a cop, and when I got on the gas, he dove for the shoulder so he could get behind me. I passed him going exactly the speed limit, and driving like Grandpa, and he changed his mind. Whew!
After one year and 10,000 miles, my factory tires are about gone. Something about this truck and this exhaust has caused lead flowing through my bloodstream to deposit itself into my right foot.
#276
So I just put this system on my '13 SCREW 3 days ago. At idle and around town I am in love with it. Tuesday when I took it to work on my commute....I HATE it. When you are in 6th gear cruising on the interstate, you get a bad drone and a thrum thrum thrum pulse at low rpms that gave me a migraine.
I have read every post here, as well as many others, and I am trying to find the "right" resonator to put on. I do not like the idea of going back to the factory one and dealing with all the differences in pipe diameters. I have looked at putting on an MBRP, a Magnaflow, or a Vibrant resonator on it. My issue is I have not seen any one person say they found the best combination and which resonator.
I have no issues cutting the Roush pipe to add in a slip on resonator. I want the sound of the Roush but the drone and thumming gotta go.
So has anyone tried any of the Vibrant resonators? If yes, which one?
I have read every post here, as well as many others, and I am trying to find the "right" resonator to put on. I do not like the idea of going back to the factory one and dealing with all the differences in pipe diameters. I have looked at putting on an MBRP, a Magnaflow, or a Vibrant resonator on it. My issue is I have not seen any one person say they found the best combination and which resonator.
I have no issues cutting the Roush pipe to add in a slip on resonator. I want the sound of the Roush but the drone and thumming gotta go.
So has anyone tried any of the Vibrant resonators? If yes, which one?
Last edited by weave; 03-11-2015 at 12:03 PM.
#277
So I just put this system on my '13 SCREW 3 days ago. At idle and around town I am in love with it. Tuesday when I took it to work on my commute....I HATE it. When you are in 6th gear cruising on the interstate, you get a bad drone and a thrum thrum thrum pulse at low rpms that gave me a migraine.
I have read every post here, as well as many others, and I am trying to find the "right" resonator to put on. I do not like the idea of going back to the factory one and dealing with all the differences in pipe diameters. I have looked at putting on an MBRP, a Magnaflow, or a Vibrant resonator on it. My issue is I have not seen any one person say they found the best combination and which resonator.
I have no issues cutting the Roush pipe to add in a slip on resonator. I want the sound of the Roush but the drone and thumming gotta go.
So has anyone tried any of the Vibrant resonators? If yes, which one?
I have read every post here, as well as many others, and I am trying to find the "right" resonator to put on. I do not like the idea of going back to the factory one and dealing with all the differences in pipe diameters. I have looked at putting on an MBRP, a Magnaflow, or a Vibrant resonator on it. My issue is I have not seen any one person say they found the best combination and which resonator.
I have no issues cutting the Roush pipe to add in a slip on resonator. I want the sound of the Roush but the drone and thumming gotta go.
So has anyone tried any of the Vibrant resonators? If yes, which one?
#278
Member
This is what I ordered back then
#279
I went with magnaflow additional muffler and couldn't be happier. I have had the system like this since July 2012 and have had no issues.
This is what I ordered back then
Amazon.com: Magnaflow 14319 Stainless Steel 3" Oval Muffler: Automotive
This is what I ordered back then
Amazon.com: Magnaflow 14319 Stainless Steel 3" Oval Muffler: Automotive