New Gibson axle-back kit in the works

[ZookaRoo]

Has anyone heard anything when they except to ship. I just keep getting in the next week or so answer. Been waiting a month so far.

 

[Dale5403]

Has anyone heard anything when they except to ship. I just keep getting in the next week or so answer. Been waiting a month so far.

The Gibson website says they are in stock and ship in 2 to 3 days.

 

[ZookaRoo]

The Gibson website says they are in stock and ship in 2 to 3 days.

Yeah, thats the way it was when I purchased as well.

 

[st8]

How’s everyone doing with their Gibson exhaust? Still like it? Drone? Too loud/quiet? Any regrets or another system you wish you went with?

 

[singingwhodat]

How’s everyone doing with their Gibson exhaust? Still like it? Drone? Too loud/quiet? Any regrets or another system you wish you went with?

I did have some droning and rattling until I had the pipes welded. Cut the clamps off, had it welded,
then all issues were resolved.


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[jrgoffin]

How’s everyone doing with their Gibson exhaust? Still like it? Drone? Too loud/quiet? Any regrets or another system you wish you went with?

It’s a fantastic sounding exhaust and a great bang for the buck. No drone or rattles with mine - couldn’t be happier with it. This is how the ST should have sounded from the factory and Gibson did a nice job getting the sound right without owners having to spend lots more money on a full kit. The black tips are a nice touch as well, and for anyone using the stepped band clamps from Amazon: do yourself a favor and upgrade to Grade 10.9 bolts.

 

[mcfarlrm]

Any drone in the cabin with these?

 

[mcfarlrm]

Any drone in the cabin with these?

Now seeing that this has already been asked and answered.

 

[ZookaRoo]

Now seeing that this has already been asked and answered.

I have no drone what so ever, For the price point and the switch to some nice black tips I really have no complaints. I did have mine welded on vs clamped. It delivers a nice sporty tone, no rasp or popping and not too loud.

 

[st8]

The only thing holding me back from this setup and really axle backs in general is that I have to cut my stock system exhaust. It’s not the difficulty of doing so, rather just ruining the stock system if I ever want to go back. This is what is pushing me towards a catback system. But those are more than I want to spend and really just don’t see the need for what I want. Which is a little extra sound, no drone, and good looks.

 

[ZookaRoo]

The only thing holding me back from this setup and really axle backs in general is that I have to cut my stock system exhaust. It’s not the difficulty of doing so, rather just ruining the stock system if I ever want to go back. This is what is pushing me towards a catback system. But those are more than I want to spend and really just don’t see the need for what I want. Which is a little extra sound, no drone, and good looks.

I had the thoughts about cutting and welding, but then I thought about it and out of all my vehicles I switched exhaust I never went back to stock. I honestly never even took my stock exhaust back after having them switched. Yes there always is the chance you may not like what gets put on. My biggest thing was I hated the chrome tips and wanted slightly better tone…luckily the Gibson delivered that.

 

[st8]

I had the thoughts about cutting and welding, but then I thought about it and out of all my vehicles I switched exhaust I never went back to stock. I honestly never even took my stock exhaust back after having them switched. Yes there always is the chance you may not like what gets put on. My biggest thing was I hated the chrome tips and wanted slightly better tone…luckily the Gibson delivered that.

Yeah all good points. Like you, I just want black tips and a better tone. But no drone. I keep telling myself am I actually going to keep my stock catback or not. Not sure how much space that will actually take up. If I use the the clamping method, is it even both to place the stock axleback back on if I don’t like the axleback?

 

[ZookaRoo]

Yeah all good points. Like you, I just want black tips and a better tone. But no drone. I keep telling myself am I actually going to keep my stock catback or not. Not sure how much space that will actually take up. If I use the the clamping method, is it even both to place the stock axleback back on if I don’t like the axleback?

Yeah they can weld a pipe coupling to place it back if needed for the stock exhaust.

 

[st8]

Yeah they can weld a pipe coupling to place it back if needed for the stock exhaust.

Makes sense. Any coupling adapters that would allow me to exchange between the two with clamps?
Like this

 

[ZookaRoo]

Makes sense. Any coupling adapters that would allow me to exchange between the two with clamps?
Like this

I would not recommend something like back and fourth switching. If you go the clamp route, you kind of bend these pipe a little each time, overtime they will not got back together properly or have leaks. I would recommend clamping the Gibson, if you don't like then weld a coupler back to the stock stuff.

 

[st8]

I would not recommend something like back and fourth switching. If you go the clamp route, you kind of bend these pipe a little each time, overtime they will not got back together properly or have leaks. I would recommend clamping the Gibson, if you don't like then weld a coupler back to the stock stuff.

Thanks, I appreciate the info.

 

[Tommy Flippen]

After a couple months with the Gibson exhaust I could not be happier. Great sound especially under aggressive acceleration and a nice "rumble" when downshifting via paddle shifters. A little drone around 2100 rpm that goes away with a downshift with same paddle shifter. A minor adjustment to roll the Gibson logo to top center on the tips makes it all look and sound great!

 

[Darylalex78]

I ended up having the system welded on. I was getting drone and the passenger muffler was angled different. The shop was able to heat and move the muffler to fit. I also had the exit pipes trimmed to keep the tail pipes more flush. My drone is now gone and much happier with the exhaust. I bought it from here for $460 with black tips.

https://www.autoanything.com/exhausts-mufflers/gibson-exhaust-systems


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[Tommy Flippen]

I ended up having the system welded on. I was getting drone and the passenger muffler was angled different. The shop was able to heat and move the muffler to fit. I also had the exit pipes trimmed to keep the tail pipes more flush. My drone is now gone and much happier with the exhaust. I bought it from here for $460 with black tips.

https://www.autoanything.com/exhausts-mufflers/gibson-exhaust-systems


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To those of you that are on the fence regarding this system that is a very friendly price for a great axle back. Paint it with VHT flat black before the install and it virtually disappears except for tips.

 

[jrgoffin]

What a great deal from AutoAnything. This kit is such a score, even if you are paying $500 or slightly more. For merely a sound change, spending three or four times this is just a waste of money.