GT500 Axlebacks vs RTR axlebacks

[2012csgt]

I just installed RTR axle backs in place of my GT500s. Its hard to beat the GT500s for sound and price, but I really like the way the RTRs sound. What do you think? Exhaust setup consists of JBA long tubes with an O/R X pipe, and stock OAPs. I wanted do a few more revs with the RTRs but it was 8 in the am.

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GT500 s

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[Thalilbear02]

Post a before and after so we can really tell which one was the better option

I think you're going to like the RTR though. I heard it in person a couple weeks ago, sounds great.

 

[USNjocson]

GT500. I cant believe how quiet the RTR's are. IMO GT500 axlebacks are one of the best around. If they had nicer tips they would be perfect. The OEM tips dent way too easily

 

[rath]

Whats the weight difference between the RTR's and GT500s?

 

[2012csgt]

GT500. I cant believe how quiet the RTR's are. IMO GT500 axlebacks are one of the best around. If they had nicer tips they would be perfect. The OEM tips dent way too easily

The RTRs are nice and quite with some base in it. Agreed GT500 need nicer tips

Whats the weight difference between the RTR's and GT500s?

I believe the RTRs weight about 7-8 lbs lighter each.

 

[thekanezzi]

So volume wise the rtrs are similar to the gt500s? Wow, thats impressive for that tiny muffler

 

[ebrow21]

Thanks for the vids, I've been eyeing RTR's for awhile, just can't justify the purchase when buying parts to build the motor.

 

[BadHabit2Break]

the RTR's sound alot quieter than the GT500's.

I have the Magnaflow Street series AB's and seem louder than that. Could be the camera also.

 

[Road Rage]

im partial to my roush but out of those two id say the gt500 sounded the best

 

[sinistr302]

Aren't the RTRs similar to magnaflows

 

[2012csgt]

So volume wise the rtrs are similar to the gt500s? Wow, thats impressive for that tiny muffler

No not the same volume. deeper with some base, and somewhat quieter.

Thanks for the vids, I've been eyeing RTR's for awhile, just can't justify the purchase when buying parts to build the motor.

Stage 3 motorsports $525 shipped with a discount code. Not terrible.

the RTR's sound alot quieter than the GT500's.

I have the Magnaflow Street series AB's and seem louder than that. Could be the camera also.

No you are right they are quieter. And the iPhone doesn't have the best video

Aren't the RTRs similar to magnaflows

They say magnaflow on the bottom. And these are half straight though and half chambered. Pretty cool design.
I had the kooks and they were a straight through design, a lot louder with a ton of base. They only lasted a week on my car.

 

[Nuar]

So the vids make it sound like the rtrs are not as loud as the gt500, is that the case?

 

[2012csgt]

I will do another video tomorrow with the camera in the same angle as the gt500 video so you can better hear the difference. Stay tuned.

 

[RC-5.0]

Hey Sean, I would like to hear those in person.. When can we do a Tower's Trip with your brother?

How is the inside sound? I LOVE my GT500's with the OR-H and LT's
RC

 

[2012csgt]

Hey Sean, I would like to hear those in person.. When can we do a Tower's Trip with your brother?

How is the inside sound? I LOVE my GT500's with the OR-H and LT's
RC

Definitely RC. Maybe this Friday. I couldn't stand the kooks. Way to loud. I really like these RTRs They really have a nice sound to em. Yes you have to hear them in person. PS. The gt500 s are great too. I am just looking for something a little different and possibly quieter. I think I found em.

 

[RC-5.0]

Definitely RC. Maybe this Friday. I couldn't stand the kooks. Way to loud. I really like these RTRs They really have a nice sound to em. Yes you have to hear them in person. PS. The gt500 s are great too. I am just looking for something a little different and possibly quieter. I think I found em.

Can't stand the kook's LT's?

I work THIS Friday and every other corresponding to that one. I looked for you guys at the Steeda Stampede...I thought you would be there. We'll hook up for sure some time...there are lots of S FL car shows.

BTW...should be hitting up PBH soon to put in my VMP, hopefully within a month.
RC

 

[2012csgt]

Can't stand the kook's LT's?

I work THIS Friday and every other corresponding to that one. I looked for you guys at the Steeda Stampede...I thought you would be there. We'll hook up for sure some time...there are lots of S FL car shows.

BTW...should be hitting up PBH soon to put in my VMP, hopefully within a month.
RC

No the kooks LTs are awesome. I hated the kooks axle backs. Your gonna love a blower. Ya I think I'm gonna hit up PBH soon to get many Fore fuel system and go E85.

 

[sinistr302]

yea the RTR combo in the vid is definitely quieter than mine it seems, and I have off road h-pipe w/ borla type-S.

 

[RC-5.0]

No the kooks LTs are awesome. I hated the kooks axle backs. Your gonna love a blower. Ya I think I'm gonna hit up PBH soon to get many Fore fuel system and go E85.

Im just going with a setup using stock VMP injectors and 82 pulley and keep it around the 580/520 mark for now, and upgrade the rims and just have some fun with it and go to some shows.

 

[s1975oh]

I always mess around with different mufflers and at the end of the day I end up sticking with the 500s, contemplating quads but I'm not sure if those differ in sound In comparison to the single tip ones