Just a little red bling and a Borla to make it sing.

[MACH13]

Hello, I tossed a quick intro on the new members page…
This is my wife’s Nov. 2022, I’ve already done a few easy cosmetic mods, I’m not going too crazy with it but it’ll be a little different than the other 10 in the Costco parking lot.

 

[Mekks082]

How did you get red stedda parts?

 

[MACH13]

How did you get red stedda parts?

I had all of them powder coated the same color. The springs will be hidden but I’ll know.

 

[SmittysST]

I like it! What Borla Mufflers are those?

 

[MACH13]

I like it! What Borla Mufflers are those?

Thanks, I went with the S-type, I didn’t want too much drone since it’s the wife’s car. Haven’t installed them yet.

 

[SmittysST]

Thanks, I went with the S-type, I didn’t want too much drone since it’s the wife’s car. Haven’t installed them yet.

Same, we just picked up a Silver ST for the wife. It needs exhaust bad, those fake tips with the turn downs have to go!!! I like the RED!! Illhave to get some pics up here soon. Keep us posted with pics and maybe a video of that Borla S-Type!! Thx!!

 

[Cajun Heat]

Hello, I tossed a quick intro on the new members page…
This is my wife’s Nov. 2022, I’ve already done a few easy cosmetic mods, I’m not going too crazy with it but it’ll be a little different than the other 10 in the Costco parking lot. View attachment 17126 View attachment 17127 View attachment 17128 View attachment 17129 View attachment 17130 View attachment 17126

You should consider moving the wire connection a little to the left as that ECU cover will rub through the insulation on the wires. I have the same cover and drilled some holes on the brace just to the left to fix this issue.

 

[MACH13]

You should consider moving the wire connection a little to the left as that ECU cover will rub through the insulation on the wires. I have the same cover and drilled some holes on the brace just to the left to fix this issue.
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I’ll do that, thanks for the heads up.

 

[SmittysST]

You should consider moving the wire connection a little to the left as that ECU cover will rub through the insulation on the wires. I have the same cover and drilled some holes on the brace just to the left to fix this issue.
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Any pictures of the relocated connection? Thx!

 

[Cajun Heat]

Any pictures of the relocated connection? Thx!

I'll snap a picture of the relocation and post it when my wife gets back later today.

 

[Cajun Heat]

Any pictures of the relocated connection? Thx!

I drilled a couple of holes just to the left of the original ones and moved it over.

 

[MACH13]

I drilled a couple of holes just to the left of the original ones and moved it over.


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Looks nice and tidy, I’ll be doing the same in a few hrs.

 

[RedbearST]

Does Borla sell mufflers only or does it include the full cat back or resonator to the back?

 

[MACH13]

I don’t think Borla sells just mufflers, I have the whole cat back system, I just pulled the mufflers out of the box to make sure that they weren’t damaged and to show them to my wife.

 

[RedbearST]

I don’t think Borla sells just mufflers, I have the whole cat back system, I just pulled the mufflers out of the box to make sure that they weren’t damaged and to show them to my wife.

Yeah too bad, was hoping Borla had a cheaper option for sound and tips. Just getting back into the car modification world since mid 90s.
Did you disable the fake engine noise after installing the Borla system?

 

[MACH13]

Yeah too bad, was hoping Borla had a cheaper option for sound and tips. Just getting back into the car modification world since mid 90s.
Did you disable the fake engine noise after installing the Borla system?

Doing the Borla today, not familiar with the fake engine noise? Is it a baffle inside?
I know I won’t really see a HP gain and the S is a mellower tone compared to the Attack. I just absolutely hate the stock turned down exhaust. I pointed it out when we bought it, the dealer said it was to keep the tips looking clean??
When we got into the car I hopped onto Borla’s site and ordered them.

 

[RedbearST]

Doing the Borla today, not familiar with the fake engine noise? Is it a baffle inside?
I know I won’t really see a HP gain and the S is a mellower tone compared to the Attack. I just absolutely hate the stock turned down exhaust. I pointed it out when we bought it, the dealer said it was to keep the tips looking clean??
When we got into the car I hopped onto Borla’s site and ordered them.

Yeah no real HP gains from cat back exhaust unless you're doing serious mods as well. Post a video of the post install with sound if you can.

Fake engine noise or as Ford calls it "Fake Engine Noise Generator" (FENG). It's audio added inside your car through the speakers to "enhance" the engine/exhaust sound. It's very noticeable in Sport mode. Not sure about the other drive modes. You can disable it with the FORScan tool. Some people do, some don't.

 

[MACH13]

Gotcha, I know you can gain “crackle and pops” with certain tunes, no really my thing…
First Ford I’ll be playing with, our other car is a tuned AMG63S. It’s exhaust is stock, just a little raspy on sport mode.

 

[SmittysST]

I drilled a couple of holes just to the left of the original ones and moved it over.


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Oh yeah! That looks clean!!! Now where do I get that cover? Thank you!

 

[MACH13]

Oh yeah! That looks clean!!! Now where do I get that cover? Thank you!

I got it thru Lethal Performance, made by FENFABrication. About $65, several colors to choose from, I picked red, it was too flat for me so I had it powder coated to match everything else. The ST logo is cut out so I cheated and used a piece of silver duct tape taped to itself and it covered the ST perfectly and matches the exterior color.