I'm guessing the damage to the tops won't be visible anyway.
You're right, but how would I go about polishing out the marks if I wanted to? Anyone know how to polish metal? These are little grooves in the metal that you can feel.
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I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder. MAC Boomtubes, O/R Prochamber, Dynomax race mufflers(resonators), Tein H. Tech Lowering Springs, 3.55 gears, Spohn adjustable panhard bar, J&M LCA relocation brackets, CCFL halo fog lights, "Switchback" LED turn signals, 6000k HID headlights and fogs, Center fog grill, 20x8.5/20x10 Tork Icon wheels with 245/35 and 295/30 Toyo Proxes4 tires. Future mods: Agent 47 mirrors, Supercharger(Not sure which)
You're right, but how would I go about polishing out the marks if I wanted to? Anyone know how to polish metal? These are little grooves in the metal that you can feel.
I finished the install around 9pm tonight. Took me about 1 1/2 hour. It's an easy project. Tools you'll need: 13mm & 15mm sockets, wrenches. A ratcheting box wrench would save a lot of time when working in tight areas like the rear muffler mounts. The passenger side tube was a little lower than the driver's side after the install so I took the tube back out and bent the mounting pins...problem fixed. I'm very happy with the sound. It's not as loud as I thought it would be from what the advertisement said. "Not noise legal in some states"? It's louder than stock at idle with a low, deep rumble and it really roars at 2,000 rpm & up. The sound is deep throughout the rpm range. I don't think it's as loud as the SLP Loudmouth. It's not raspy like the Loudmouths. Here's some pics of the intstall...
1st pic: Stock muffler & Boom Tube. 2nd pic: Guide pin for stock muffler. 3rd pic: Boom tube doesn't slide into guide pin like stock muffler. Not a problem. 4th pic: Removing old muffler. 5th pic: Rear muffler mount & boom tube mounting pin. 6th pic: Boom tube up against guide pin with new clamp in place. 7th pic: Removing rear muffler mount with racheting box wrench (almost a requirement to have this tool). 8th pic: End of mid-pipe that muffler slips on to. 9th pic: Boom tube tip (Really fills the opening better than stock). 10th pic: Stock exhaust tip.
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I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder. MAC Boomtubes, O/R Prochamber, Dynomax race mufflers(resonators), Tein H. Tech Lowering Springs, 3.55 gears, Spohn adjustable panhard bar, J&M LCA relocation brackets, CCFL halo fog lights, "Switchback" LED turn signals, 6000k HID headlights and fogs, Center fog grill, 20x8.5/20x10 Tork Icon wheels with 245/35 and 295/30 Toyo Proxes4 tires. Future mods: Agent 47 mirrors, Supercharger(Not sure which)
Looks great... Maybe just the angle but it looks like you might need a little adjustment on that tip. If that's the case, easiest way is to loosen the overaxle pipe at the H and rotate until centered.
I really am starting to like this setup. If I didn't for some reason like the stock setup so much I would probably invest in these. Can't wait for a sound clip!
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I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder. MAC Boomtubes, O/R Prochamber, Dynomax race mufflers(resonators), Tein H. Tech Lowering Springs, 3.55 gears, Spohn adjustable panhard bar, J&M LCA relocation brackets, CCFL halo fog lights, "Switchback" LED turn signals, 6000k HID headlights and fogs, Center fog grill, 20x8.5/20x10 Tork Icon wheels with 245/35 and 295/30 Toyo Proxes4 tires. Future mods: Agent 47 mirrors, Supercharger(Not sure which)
+1 with the boom tube built by MAC without the brand printed.
Mine were without scratches but with welding scratches/marks.
The sound is awesome and very deepful.
These exhausts are not very popular but the sound is good and different from the others because it's not a real stinger and nor a real no muffler.
My choice was first on MBRP but they were out of stock.
no regrets very happy
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2006 Mustang GT Premium, 5-speed,
Boom Tube mufflers, JLT II CAI, SCT X3, BRENSPEED tune,
Fan Blades wheels 18" 255/45R18
Tungsten Grey with Black Stripes, Mirrors & Grille painted, Dark Charcoal interior with Light Graphite Leather, Interior Upgrade & Satin Aluminium inst. panel
I read all threads, listened to all the sound-clips, exchanged PMs with fellow Forum members, and talked directly to a number of S197 exhaust vendors regarding the MAC Boomtubes…and still couldn’t quite believe all the hoopla. So I figured the only real way to know for sure would be to pull the trigger on a set myself. I’ll admit it… I was a skeptic….here’s my story. I’ve been running Flowmaster ATs on my 06GT for the past year+. My setup from intake to exhaust tips was: C&L Street CAI, stock TB, stock intake manifold, stock exhaust manifold, stock H-pipe (with cats), stock mid-pipes, Flowmaster ATs. Only change I made was swapping out the Flowmaster ATs for the MAC Boomtubes. This post is for anyone out there running Flowmaster ATs and just can’t feel fully satisfied! Now, don’t get me wrong, I really liked the sound of the Flows, but I have an Auto and the Flows were just too dang quiet. Ordered the Boomtubes from Ninosport. Best price I could find anywhere ($284 delivered). ‘Tubes shipped same day I ordered and were delivered on 2nd business day (Texas to Calif). Install was easier/faster than when I went from stock mufflers to Flowmasters. Most of the time was spent getting the Flows (intake flange) off of the over-axle pipe… had to resort to using a brass tipped hammer and worked the backside of the Flows until they dislodged. Boomtubes were easier to install given their smaller footprint and ease of being able to access the hanger bracket bolts. Tips were also easy to center by loosening the mid-pipe clamps, centering, then re-tightening all the clamps (over-axle, then mid-pipe). All tight…all centered…time to fire up. Kaboom, instant gratification! Sound is amazing. Volume is more than the Flows, however, it is NOT excessively, or anywhere close to obnoxiously loud. Rolled off the Rhino ramps and headed for open roads. Tone is absolutely awesome throughout the acceleration and deceleration band. At WOT, it really roars.. you not only hear it.. you feel it. And for drone, it’s non-existent. My Flows really got in my head around the 16-19 rpm band when under a slight load (uphill). Took the exact same hill, same speed, same gear with the Boomtubes, and I can assure you, there is no drone.. just music to your ears. Couldn’t be happier with the quality and sound of the ‘Tubes.
Now, for the “Thumbs-Up Litmus Test”. Within the first 20 minutes of normal in-town driving, I got 4 thumbs-up (2 from fellow S197ers, and 2 from S197 admirers)… and that’s with a stock exhaust setup + Boomtubes only! I’m reaching out to any fellow forum member who’s currently on the “axle-back fence” and not feeling it from their current setup. If you’re running stock with Flow ATs, there is another level… I found it.. and won’t be going back. For your viewing/listening enjoyment, 3 small clips attached.
+1 with boom tubes
great & cool videos
A lot of time spending on watching video to hear the difference between the mufflers because I can't see a lot of Mustang in the french's streets.
I bought Boom tubes at nino .... because MBRP (with no mufflers) was out of stock ... I really love the boom tubes (except around 80-90 mph during 200 miles) that's was very good because the louvers inside the tube are very great for a loud deepful sound very cool not aggressive.
Now I'm waiting for a CAI+tuner ordered last week.
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2006 Mustang GT Premium, 5-speed,
Boom Tube mufflers, JLT II CAI, SCT X3, BRENSPEED tune,
Fan Blades wheels 18" 255/45R18
Tungsten Grey with Black Stripes, Mirrors & Grille painted, Dark Charcoal interior with Light Graphite Leather, Interior Upgrade & Satin Aluminium inst. panel
Ahhh another satisfied Boomtube user. Congrats! I love my Boomtubes but I'm gonna go another step up and get the O/R Prochamber to go with it.
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I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder. MAC Boomtubes, O/R Prochamber, Dynomax race mufflers(resonators), Tein H. Tech Lowering Springs, 3.55 gears, Spohn adjustable panhard bar, J&M LCA relocation brackets, CCFL halo fog lights, "Switchback" LED turn signals, 6000k HID headlights and fogs, Center fog grill, 20x8.5/20x10 Tork Icon wheels with 245/35 and 295/30 Toyo Proxes4 tires. Future mods: Agent 47 mirrors, Supercharger(Not sure which)
What an excellent write up and awesome videos - They sound great... that deep rumble... I better go get the credit card... Thanks for the excellent post!
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*Update & Videos: 2006 Mustang GT • Installed Boomtube Axleback 
I better go get the credit card... Thanks for the excellent post!
