Hey guys, it's Chris from Steeda, and today we're going to show you how to
install an LTH Resonator Delete X-Pipe for your 2016 +
Shelby GT350 or GT350R
If you're looking to take your Shelby GT350's exhaust note to an entirely new
level, this Resonator Delete from LTH will do
exactly that. This Resonator Delete X-Pipe is made from 304 stainless steel.
It's a direct fit replacement for your factory resonators,
and it features a lifetime warranty from LTH. So, we'll hop right in and show you
how to install this Resonator Delete X-Pipe, and stay tuned because we'll show
you some sound clips stock vs. how this Resonator Delete
transforms the exhaust note on your GT350. Before we start, some of
the tools you'll need for installation include: a sawzall with a metal cutting
blade, safety glasses, a sharpie, a flathead
screwdriver, a socket wrench, a 15-millimeter socket,
an impact gun, and a grinder with a cutting wheel.
Alright, so once you have your GT350 up in the air, whether it's a jack and jack
stands or a lift, you'll want to grab your mid-pipe - you make
sure the step-down portion is towards the front.
It reuses the factory exhaust clamps. right here for your head pipes.
And you grab a buddy to help you hold it up.
The portion of the mid-pipe that steps out goes towards the passenger side.
You grab your sharpie,
and you mark here. Allows enough penetration for the
intermediate pipe to go far enough in on the mid pipe.
Mark right here. You'll also want to make sure that you
cut off the heat shield, otherwise it will rattle, since you're
going to be slicing right through it right here.
So what you want to do, is loosen these two clamps here. Those four bolts,
15 millimeters each.
Take a screwdriver, make sure this comes out,
so you're able to slide the mid-pipe off of the head pipes.
So then, what you'll want to do, is take a hammer
and tap the clamps back so the head pipes fall off the mid-pipe.
And the rest of the exhaust system should stay up because it's held by the
hangers in the rear. So next, you'll want to grab your sawzall.
Go ahead and measure twice, measure three times,
and cut once. You have your buddy hold the pipe in place as you cut.
So once you have the factory mid-pipe off the car, you want to set it on the
ground and take your factory clamps and transfer them over to the LTH
mid-pipe. So now that we have the two pipes next to each other,
you can really see the weight difference between both, and the fact you'll be
cutting off these resonators, meaning you'll get more exhaust volume
and tone out of your system. So next what you want to do, is grab your
cutting wheel and get these heat shields off.
If you don't do this step, this stuff's going to rattle as you're driving down
the road.
So real quick, before you grab your mid-pipe and line things up,
just make sure you grab a file tool and go ahead and clean up the edges. Make
them nice and smooth, so things slide right on.
Should slide right on the back. Make sure your clamps are slid back
on the mid pipe.
And things should slide right in. Make sure you line up the notch with the slot
right here on the clamp, so things slide right up.
Then after that, you're ready to take your supplied clamps and tighten things
down. And after you have everything lined up, you'll want to head to the back of
the car and make sure the exhaust is centered in
the valance. The best way to do that is grab a buddy to stand out back
while you tighten up the clamps for the
mid-pipe.
And after that your installation is complete. At this point, you want to lower
the vehicle, start it up, make sure there are no leaks,
and you're good to go. So we went ahead and checked for leaks.
We're good to go, so we're going to take this thing outside,
do some sound clips for you comparing stock versus the X-Pipe.
As you can see, great upgrade for this GT350.
The exhaust tone not only a little bit changed, but also the volume.
Not as much noticeable on normal, but definitely noticeable in sport whether
it's cruising around or down the highway. It isn't overbearing, which is great. So
if you're looking for an awesome upgrade for your GT350,
this is it when it comes to exhaust. If you like the content of this video,
go ahead and subscribe, comment below , let us know what you think of the LTH
Resonator Delete X-Pipe for the GT350. And don't forget the most important
thing, speed matters!