Our three test subjects are...
Our three test subjects are shown here. The 5230S on the left is bullet style, while the SVT1 has a larger boxier design. When moving from the stock mufflers transfer the hangers over to the new mufflers.
2008 Mustang GT, Mustang GT, SVT-1 mufflers, Mustang FR500S, FR500S mufflers, 5230S muffler, Ford racing mufflers, Modified Mustangs & Fords
The 5230-S mufflers are bullet style mufflers that are made from aluminized 409 stainless steel with polished 304 stainless 3.5-inch tips. They feature the Ford Racing logo stamped on the body so it shows when viewed underneath the car.
All of the mufflers simply...
All of the mufflers simply bolt in place. It takes just a few minutes per side to install them.
For our tests we compared them to stock Mustang GT mufflers as well as the SVT1 mufflers that are stock on the GT500. The Mustang in question is stock save for the cold air kit. We didn't dyno test them as Ford Racing claims no power gains in HP or torque. While others have seen gains, Ford Racing saw none in their tests, so we'll go with that. Your mileage may vary, as always.
To test them we setup a decibel meter 20-feet behind the car and got readings at idle, 3000RPM and 5500RPM. We also did a driveby sound test at 4500RPM. For the highway driving test we skipped the sound level test as road noise is the norm, especially with 3.55 gears. What we looked for was the drone that most mufflers suffer from.
Here's the stock exhaust tips....
Here's the stock exhaust tips. Although polished with rolled tips, they don't quite jump out with an aggressive look.
The 5230S, the smallest of...
The 5230S, the smallest of three, is very easy comparatively to install. As well these lined up without any major problems.
The exhaust tip of the 5230S...
The exhaust tip of the 5230S is very tight and has a much sharper appearance than stock or the SVT1 tip.
So, lets see make some noise! And maybe some power too!
2008 Mustang GT - Stock M...
2008 Mustang GT - SVT1 Mu...
2008 Mustang GT - 5230S M...
Whats the final verdict? With a great throaty sound and a definite aggressive tone the 5230S mufflers are, in our scientific opinion, the best of these three choices.