Installation Time
(approx) 2 Hours
Difficulty Level:
Light to Moderate mechanical skill required.
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Hey guys, Stephanie with AmericanMuscle.com here with a quick review of the LTH over axle pipes for 2011 to 2014 S197 GTs and GT500s. These over axle pipes from LTH are going to be a good option for anyone looking to upgrade exhaust components in stages. An entirely new exhaust system can get expensive fast, especially if you want a nice setup. And LTH gives you a way to upgrade in stages with these over axle pipes being a separate upgrade so you don't have to purchase an entire catback. The stock over axle pipes have resonators in them and they're also kinked, which doesn't help with exhaust flow. Not only are they restrictive because they have resonators but they're restrictive for flow reasons, too. So eliminating those kinks and the resonators is going to open up some sound and performance from the S197. These pipes will work with both an aftermarket axle back or a midpipe and the stock axle back or a midpipe. They're the same diameter as the factory pipes are, they're just smoother. So they're two and three-quarter inch which makes them more compatible with different axle back options. Paired with the factory axle back, I would rate them as a one and a half or two on the loudness meter, and with an aftermarket axle back a three out of five. The sound gains are obviously going to change depending on what the axle back and the midpipe setup is on your car. So keep in mind that if you decide to change your midpipe or headers or axle back down the road that the sound these produce is going to change. These are a full 304 stainless steel pipe so they're going to be perfect for all cars, even the dailies that see harsh elements and road salt. The 304 stainless will protect from corrosion here. Another thing that's going to help protect these from corrosion is the Titan Satin Finish that LTH has added here. LTH puts the product through a process that gives it a bright uniform satin finish so you're not going to see any discoloration from welds or heat, and no scratches on the product, either. But the finish is about more than just creating a nice looking exhaust. It strengthens the stainless steel as well. You guys can see right here these are a little bit dirty but that's because we did install them to get the sound clip for you guys. These are two and three-quarter inch pipes which I mentioned earlier, so the same as the factory over axle pipes. But the difference is going to be the elimination of the resonator which would be right here in the straight portion of the pipe. And the other difference is going to be at the other end. The factory pipe has to flatten out here to fit on the car and the factory pipe makes a funky S-type of curve. These pipes eliminate that as well and they just have a smooth mandrel bend instead. When it comes to price, you're looking at spending about $400 for these pipes. Like I mentioned earlier, the whole point of this product is to upgrade your exhaust in sections so you don't have to shell out a ton of money for an upgraded system all at once. Some of the top of the line catbacks are $1000 or very close to that price point. If you pair these pipes with an aftermarket axle back then you've made yourself a full catback and you didn't have to shell out that much money all at once. As far as the install, it's not going to be a difficult one at all. You can plan on spending about an hour or two to get it all done and you can expect a one out of three wrenches on the difficulty meter. Your stock over axle pipes will come out easily enough. It's just a few bolts to loosen the clamps at the midpipe and the mufflers to get those out. And snaking the pipes out is easy enough. These pipes then install the exact same way and they are side specific, so just be careful there. All right, wrapping this up, these over axle pipes from LTH offer a way to upgrade your exhaust system in stages. They're 304 stainless steel two and three-quarter inch pipes that will work with both stock and aftermarket midpipe and axle backs. If you pair these with an aftermarket axle back then you've effectively created your own catback and you've probably saved money while doing so. As always, you can check these out more online right here at AmericanMuscle.com.
Features, Description, Reviews, Q&A, Specs & Installation
Brand | LTH |
Exhaust Pipe Type | Over Axle Pipe |
Fitment:
DetailsLTH FDVA00002T
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Installation Info
Installation Time
(approx) 2 Hours
Difficulty Level:
Light to Moderate mechanical skill required.
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