How to Fix a New Car - Steeda ‘Resonator Delete’ H-Pipe | DIY Installation + b/a Sound Clips
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- The US Environmental Protection Agency is putting pressure on the performance car community, and wants to make it illegal to modify many aspects of your car’s performance. This exhaust mod offers a boost in performance, but has no effect on your car’s carbon emissions, keeping your vehicle EPA friendly. Plus, it’s completely reversible if the need arises!
Full DIY ‘garage floor’ installation of a Steeda resonator delete H-Pipe on a new Mustang GT with the Active Exhaust option. Deleting the resonator lets the car breathe better and gives it a deep muscle car growl.
I’ll share my tips for working on a project solo - and doing it safely and efficiently!
After the installation there’s stereo hi-fi Before-and-After SOUND CLIPS of the Ford Mustang’s factory Active Exhaust in all 4 exhaust modes, vs. what the car sounds like with the resonator delete H-pipe.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:15 What is a Resonator Delete?
1:52 X-Pipe or H-Pipe?
2:52 Tools required for installation
3:20 Installation tutorial
12:40 Before/after sound clips
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Steeda links:
H-Pipe vs. X-Pipe comparison: • Mustang H-Pipe or X-Pi...
S550 Mustang H-Pipes: www.steeda.com/2015-2019-must...
Mustang Jacking Rails: www.steeda.com/2015-2019-must...
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EPA is putting the pressure on car performance modifications. This mod will most likely fly under the radar, and is completely reversible. Love that muscle car sound!
This is by far the best exhaust how-to video I've ever seen. I hope you keep making vids like this.
@Rated R Cars - thank you brother Brian! I take it as high praise when I get compliments from other creators. I felt pretty good about how the project went. I was frustrated by the lack of a quality tutorial on CZcams, so I think that motivated me to go the extra distance. Thanks so much for watching!
The engine sound while blowing your nose is worthy of an Oscar award. :D
I suffer from seasonal allergies, so I am thinking about H-piping my sinuses. Do you think that could become a thing?
@@MikeFyxdt Haha same here. I'm also allergic to dust. Can't escape that!!!
Hi Mike. As a fellow creator, I am enjoying your videos from a technical stand point. You do an awesome job with lighting, videography, presentation, graphics, etc. All at levels I can only aspire to at this point. You are really hitting all the marks the CZcams View Gurus preach. Also enjoying the videos as a Mustang fan for 35+ years. Keep up the great work and your channel will blow up.
Wow, thanks so much for all the nice compliments! I love the production part of doing these videos. The Mustang has been a really good subject for the channel. Congratulations on your channel, I hope to check it out soon!
Did the same thing to mine with the Steeda H pipe, 2019 PP1.... absolutely love the deep exhaust note it has.....just the right volume!
That’s awesome! I’m glad you’re enjoying yours. I agree with you about the volume. It is not just the tone, but a wonderful increase in the overall loudness. Thanks for watching!
Sounds awesome. Happy Easter!
Thank you! And happy Easter to you too!
I love the crackle in track mode of the H pipe. It really cracks me up, as do you with your videos, Mike!
@Mokum Holland - Awesome! Yeah, I'm really happy with the new sound. Glad you're getting a laugh along the way. Life should be fun!
@@MikeFyxdt absolutely!
Very well done. Love the Steeda pipes!
Thank you Kimberly! I’m glad you found it useful. I’ve been very happy with the Steeda brand. I appreciate you watching.
Nice mod! Love the sound clips.
Thank you Efren! I really love how the car sounds now.
Thank you for the how to... Great video. Gonna do this to my mach 1 this afternoon.
Awesome! Good luck with the installation and thanks for watching!
We did Corsa Double X pipe on Ruby , What a great mod to add to these cars .. your's sounds great !!
@Car Mob - Thanks! I really like the new exhaust note. Ruby sounds awesome, I didn’t know you had the double-x. Very fun, I appreciate you joining the conversation!
It sounds so good. I love my H pipe
Hi Canadian Cruisin! I’ve always thought you were Mustang sounds awesome. Thanks for checking in!
Good video! I just did this on my 22 GT, same steeda h pipe. I intitally installed this with the provided exhaust clamps but boy are they a PAIN to get tight and torqued down. I HIGHLY recommend you folks to buy the Vibrant TC 1171 exhaust clamps for this install. You can add them either on steeda or buy them on amazon. I took the steeda ones off and used the Vibrant ones and its MUCH more sturdier and easier to install. Overall a not too bad install(I removed the whole catback in fear of accidently puncturing the gas tank with a saw zall). Very easy to do!
Resonators don't restrict the airflow, they have peripheral baffles that absorb sound but the pressure drops as when the air flow reaches the resinator chamber there are holes in the through pipe that allows the pressured air flow to penetrate thus reducing velocity, back end pressure and sound. If you look through you will see there are no in line baffles, its straight through pipes. Its like blowing through a straw versus a straw with holes along it. That's why in my opinion its a great mod as you are not increasing pollution just sound and with the 2018 on active exhaust you can still switch to quite mode anyway. Great mod and great video. :)
Allan, yes, exactly what you described. When you look through the resonator, you can see straight through. I do think the baffles create a little bit of back pressure, and removing the resonator may make the car breathe more freely. As much as the manufacturers want you to think it is a power modification, I think it is more of a sound mod, but that equates to better enjoyment!
Bit of anecdotal evidence: I passed CO emissions (CARB) last week with an otherwise stock exhaust on a 2016 gt. Just for those that are in CO/CA/CARB states and curious if it will pass, you should be good! (Not a guarantee, do research for local laws). Love my H pipe.
Good to know! Since this mod leaves the catalytic converters in place CO shouldn't be affected. 😁
Awesome video!!!!! Thanks
@Thomas - you’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Hi ! Nice video thanks! Where I can find the spoiler for the convertible?
Hi Julio, thanks for checking in! I purchased the spoiler at American Muscle, but unfortunately it has since been discontinued. ☹️
Great video! I just got my Steeda H today!. Tomorrow going to find a garage to install it. Some videos show removing the cut end back to mufflers off. Some this way. Seems simple this way too! I think using supports is half the battle.
@danno1 L - congrats on your eminent H-pipe upgrade! I am curious, what do you gain by replacing all the way back to the mufflers? I agree that supporting the exhaust while you work is a big part of the project. Those lashing straps saved my life! I can’t imagine doing this project without them, if you are working by yourself. Good luck with your install!
@@MikeFyxdt Actually what I mean on cut end back to mufflers are just removing the whole section,mufflers, pipe, where you unclamped the front of the resonator. Then you can measure and install H pipe while off the car. Then install complete section to the clamps.
@@danno1l514 gotcha!
Lol, I literally just received the Steeda H-pupe resonator delete for my Mustang. Great timing. 😅👍
Lol, I did it just for you Wes! Great timing indeed! Are you doing the install yourself?
@@MikeFyxdt Unfortunately not, a back injury precludes those kinds of fun DIY activities. I've got a mate who has a car lift and he's going to help out. So I'm going to show him this video first. 👍
@@LookingForEntertainment112 Back problems suck. I’ve been limping around the last few days because of a recurring nerve issue. Working on a lift would be awesome. Although I’ll bet you have to be careful of your neck because of all the looking up! Getting older sucks in general… ☹️
@@MikeFyxdt Damn right it does. Thanks again for the great video. It was well edited and informative. Great job
@@LookingForEntertainment112 Thanks Wes! That means a lot!
Hi mike . john here from the uk. had the exact same H pipe fitted, had to go back to the installers to put a spot weld on the clamps as the back mufflers twisted downwards, the outside exhaust tip drooped down after a week or so.
Hi John, that's a good pointer to watch out for, and an effective way to fix it! I'll keep an eye out for any droop in my system. I am hoping that the installation remains weld-free so I can reverse it if needed - but I'll report back if I see any issues. Thanks for the heads-up and for watching...and enjoy that H-Pipe rumble!
Hello, thank you for the excellent video. I pretty much used the same technique on my 2022 Mach 1. One issue I came across is that the left side is hanging a little lower than the right. I tried to loosen all the connections and push up but it still is lower. Did you have any issues with this? Any ideas of how to level out correctly?
Thanks
Hi Jose, I also had a little unevenness at first. I think I twisted the tailpipes a little while pulling and pushing on them and they sorted themselves out. Sorry, I wish I could be of more help!
I have the same problem on my 21 GT, the left is lower and the outlets are not perfectly horizontal.
Hi Mike I’m seriously considering installing a H pipe as well my main concern is drone does you car drone after the H pipe?
No drone! Nothing but delicious thunder. My car has the active exhaust, which still works great with the H pipe and lets me adjust the volume.
i know i’m late but was there any exhaust leaks since no welds?
Kevin - no leaks! There's really good overlap with the clamps. They continue to do their job flawlessly!
Should have started the car up before putting it back together, I would have loved to hear it. I to live in Pa. where about's are you?
Hi Stanley, I didn’t start the car until everything was bolted down tightly. I did that to check for leaks while it was still on the jackstands, in case I needed to get back under there and adjust something. I am in Bucks county. How about you?
hi mike.
I am thinking of putting a steeda or michimoto h pipe.
I have the same Mustang as you 2019 ruby red mettalic with fully stock active exhaust it's a European I'm in France.
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I am afraid of having a drone in the passenger compartment.
Can you tell me your feelings about this while driving, is there any unwanted drone?
and for you what are the best steeda or michimoto clamps because they are not the same ??
Hi John, thanks for your questions. I don’t have any experience with clamps other than what came with the Steeda H Pipe. Those work very well, but honestly the factory clamps that were on the front of the resonator are probably better made. They also don’t require a wrench behind the bolt when you tighten. But those are just minor complaints. I will say that the H pipe is much louder than the car with the resonator. Since I have the active exhaust, I often keep it on quiet when I am around other people, and it is a very soothing sound without drone. All the other settings, normal, sport and track, are aggressive sounds, which I enjoy as well. But being a good neighbor, I do spend a lot of time using that quiet setting now that the H pipe is installed. I hope that helps! Thank you for watching and for joining the conversation. Good luck with your Mustang!
@@MikeFyxdtthank you mike for your impressions it helps me and consolidates me in my convictions .. i will go for an H pipe mishimoto ... i think steeda or mishimoto are two values on .. and if the clamps do not do the case in time I will find other.
@@johnhulster7658 It sounds like a good plan John. Good luck with the project!
Saludos🐜
Thank you! 😁
Your neighbors are going to love you... lol.
I think just found the right guy to MacGyver a Helmholtz resonator on my Integra's exhaust.
Hi Marc! Yes, I think about the neighbors when I do a cold start, and I often put it in quiet for them. The only people that probably hear the Mustang’s wrath are the people directly next-door to us. I’m glad they don’t have many windows facing my garage. I had to look up Helmholtz resonators… Interesting! I never knew they could take such a scientific approach to canceling specific frequencies in a muffler/resonator. Someday I would love to try bending pipes and welding. Right now I think my skills are average when it comes to tightening bolts on pre-designed parts! Is it time to put the sports cars out on the road yet?
@@MikeFyxdt I put them out yesterday (GSR) and today (S2000). Both cars need new tires. The S2000 has one of those drone cancelling pipes. I think it came stock that way. The Integra drones a lot. I think it is because 4 inches of piping had to be added to make the Yonaka catback exhaust fit on my model year. I am having a hard time finding anyone that is willing to install that drone cancelling pipe as it requires a bit of math to get it just right.
@@marcperras9072 i’m glad to hear your Honda‘s are out in the sunshine! Is it OK to call your Integra a Honda? I’ll bet it would be very expensive to have someone do a custom exhaust, and I don’t know how much better that would be than getting one aftermarket that’s already designed. But maybe having a unique one-off design will make it sound like something totally new and fresh, and will make you happy! I am frugal when it comes to many decisions, but when I splurge, I like to splurge big. This might be an item you enjoy splurging on…
@@MikeFyxdt That's fine with me. The motor in the Integra has Honda Motors written on it... The car is sold as a Honda almost everywhere outside of North America. I spent good money for that exhaust system, as well as, for mods and installation, so I am keeping it. Besides, most other exhausts don't fit the car as the 94 GSR has a different down pipe than other trims and other model years. A one off too rare for exhaust companies to produce a proper replacement.
@@marcperras9072 that makes good sense, if a model is relatively rare then the mass manufacturers aren’t going to go after that market. My Integra had Honda on the engine, too! I wonder how many parts on modern Acuras still say Honda. I would love for someone to loan me an NSX for a week so I can count them. 😎🔥
Any problem getting the tail pipes to slide into the h-pipe?
Hi Robert, no problems. The h pipe doesn’t really contact the exhaust pipes…rather the clamp collar wraps around them both. The pipe diameter was the same. Hope that helps!
@@MikeFyxdt it does. Thanks for the quick response.
I like the sound of the H Pipe. . The car sounds great. . . . an X pipe is to Raspy!
Thanks Al! I really have enjoyed the factory exhaust. I hear that it was greatly improved in 2018. But it was time for a change. I’ll be following up with driving impressions soon, and maybe a ‘short’ or two! ⚡️
Okay quick question?
Why would you even want a cross-over (H or X) ?
In the late 60's early 70's, we'd spend days separating factory singles too true duels, bigger pipes, better flow, moar HP?
Yes this was before the catalytic, or environmental phenom.....
Is it not possible to run a true dual exhaust anymore?
Unless I do it and.... don't tell?
There’s no reason you can’t run a true dual exhaust. Crossing them over has more to do with the idea of blending the two cylinder banks. It averages out the combustion pulses for a smoother overall sound.
Did anyone else hold the new h pipe up to their mouth and make motor sounds through it while chasing the dog through the house? Asking for a friend.
Vrooom! Vrooom! 😂
Your exhaust tips not very well aligned after . Take a bit more time next time
I agree! After several tries, I decided to tighten everything down and drive around for a bit to see if the hangers stretched and settled. The road vibrations helped!
Did you use the standard clamps or the upgraded heavier clamps? Any leaks? Great video!
I still have the standard clamps on, and I haven't had any problems. Great question!
Received my Steeda H pipe today. My 19 has nonactive hope this H pipe wakes the sound up a bit! 😊@MikeFyxdt
Oh btw...i decided to go with a catback exhaust...went with AWE Touring. Gives it a deep old school sound. Absolutely love it!!!@@MikeFyxdt