Hey guys, Stephanie with AmericanMuscle.com, here with this SR Performance Cut and Clamp
Resonator Delete X-Pipe, available for 2015 and up GT Mustangs. This Resonator Delete
X-Pipe from SR Performance is going to be for the S550 GT owners out there that are
looking to increase the sound level of their car quickly and without necessarily having
to spring for an entirely new exhaust system. This makes it perfect for those of you out
there that are on a budget but that need to open up some value and create more of a muscle
car sound. Replacing the resonator with an X-Pipe can totally change the sound of the
car, even with the stock axleback still installed. The Resonator Delete is firstly going to free
up some power and, of course, volume, since it will be replacing that restrictive factory
resonator with a 409-grade, stainless steel X-Pipe that is more free-flowing.
So not only are you going to have a major change in sound with this X-Pipe, but you'll
also be freeing up some power as well. While this does reuse the factory cat so it stays
smog-legal, you're still going to have those sound and power gains here and reusing the
stock cats will save you money, which is always a plus. This X-Pipe is 2.5" in diameter and
madrel bent and like I said, it is 409-grade which is great for those cars that
are daily drivers or those that see weather conditions other than the sun. It's going
to offer great corrosion resistance and, like I mentioned earlier, one of the cool things
about this X-Pipe is that you can pair it with your stock mufflers for a change of exhaust
note, or you can run it with an aftermarket axleback. So you'll cut and remove the factory
resonator and clamp into place the new X-Pipe, no matter what axleback you back.
But either way you'll still maintain the use of the stock cats. So like a typical X-Pipe,
this X-Pipe from SR Performance is going to force the exhaust gases to cross and even
out. It's going to create a raspy note and a lot more volume, even with the factory components.
On a scale of one to five, with five being the loudest, and keeping in mind that you're
still going to have your stock cats, I would rate this X-Pipe with a solid two with the
factory axleback. It definitely opens up some sound, but it's not overbearing or crackly
or too raspy with the factory axleback. But if you're planning on swapping your factory
axleback anytime soon, just know that this X-Pipe will help make things a lot louder.
Depending on which axleback you end up choosing, you could be looking at more of a four on
the loudness scale.
As far as price goes, this X-Pipe Resonator Delete is the most affordable on the site,
especially when you start to consider how much exhaust costs for the S550. This X-Pipe
costs just a little over $100 and there currently is only one other X-Pipe that even comes close
to this price. But the real kicker is, this other option is made from aluminized steel,
while the SR Performance X-Pipe is that 409-stainless that I mentioned. At the end of the day, I
would say that this is a great deal. You have a fast and easy way to totally change your
exhaust and it's also a high-quality material. And if you think about it, if you pair this
with an aftermarket axleback, you've effectively created a cat-back for your GT and you've
paid a lot less for it.
As for the install, you do have some flexibility here. Like the name suggests, there will be
some cutting involved but nothing too difficult. If you take your time, it's going to take
about two hours to complete, maybe less. And I'm going to call this a two out of three
wrenches on the difficulty meter, but mainly just because of the cutting that's involved.
The X-Pipe does come with brand new clamps that SR Performance has upgraded so they'll
perform correctly, and like I just mentioned, you always have the option of clamping the
front and welding in the rear of the X-Pipe. But that's up to you and your shop. A lot
of people like welding in the rear better but that's not something that you have to
do.
I will say that the X-Pipe is 2.5" out the rear as well, which means that you will need
to slit or expand the ends so you can slip it over your factory exhaust. That's going
to be the only downside here, but ultimately that's really just a small bump in the install
road. It's nothing to really rain on the parade of the value of this piece, especially if
you have a good shop installing it. So overall, this is a high-quality, stainless steel Resonator
Delete X-Pipe that can work with either the factory axleback or an aftermarket one. It
also works with the factory cats and it's going to free up some sound and volume from
the GT. It's a great way to inexpensively change your exhaust note, and as always check
it out more online for yourself. And for all things Mustang, keep it right here at AmericanMuscle.com.