📣AU Falcon Exhaust Upgrade! Fitting a Redback 2.5" cat back system for a nicer exhaust note!

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2 жыл бұрын

So the exhaust fell off my AU Fairmont.... again. The rear muffler rusted out and fell off two years ago, and now the centre section has done the same. So let's throw it all in the bin and replace it with a quality Redback 2.5" exhaust?
The system bolted up perfectly to the stock cat convertor, and utilised all of the existing mounting points perfectly. It is worth noting that this system suits AU Falcons with independent rear suspension, and AU's with solid rear ends require a slightly different kit.#MOTORINGBOX
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Redback 2.5" exhaust - IRS AU Fairmont Ghia / XR6 VCT: ebay.us/V505v9
Exhaust tip: ebay.us/kWVGj4
Rubber exhaust hangers: ebay.us/CHG2T6
Other exhaust kits for solid axle AU Falcon Sedans or Utes
Redback 2.5" exhaust - AU Falcon Sedan: ebay.us/LTXT7k
Redback 2.5" exhaust - AU Falcon Ute: ebay.us/s5Ehom
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@MotoringBoxTV Жыл бұрын

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@keyboardwarrior3241 2 жыл бұрын

6:35 love how you gave it a good bounce off the limiter. Needs it. 🤣

@dislecticgamer Жыл бұрын

At least someone on KZfaq does 👌🏽

@HazeyAuto 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, that does sound nice… but there’s also the temptation to go all the way with some Pacemakers and a matching catalytic converter…

@MotoringBoxTV 2 жыл бұрын

I plan to when budget allows 😉

@MentalExistence 2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoringBoxTV i will have my exhuast system for sale soon with 4480 comp extractors

@matthewmulcahy4593 2 жыл бұрын

@@MentalExistence hey mate I’m interested

@ChristopherHallett 2 жыл бұрын

And a nice "street" cam from Kelford, too!

@justin3131ify 2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoringBoxTV make sure you get the Auscar intended Paceys for the best sound 👌 gives them a beautiful jz/rb burble rather than that horrible tractor sound some of the other designs make.

@Beer_Dad1975 2 жыл бұрын

I'm amazed at how rusty the old one is considering how clean the rest of the underneath of the car is - guess the galvanization is doing its job.

@jasongarufi8187 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, AU sounds as it should.

@heavymetal9622 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Sean! I love your videos so much! Thanks for taking the time to do what you do for us.

@gunfumaster3507 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet and suttle sound man, not overboard or to quiet. Love it☝️

@paulp6386 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job Sean. Love the DIY content. Keep up the awesome work mate :)

@kevinhawthorne5257 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for all of your videos that you did.

@HuqBhai2246 2 жыл бұрын

The mighty au never fails to impress

@knight2425 2 жыл бұрын

You knew this was coming eventually so I’m chucking it out there, that looked exhausting

@RealJCX034 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best one. As many people my age want loud exhaust on their 3 to 4 cylinder shitboxes, I prefer to have quiet exhaust because it makes me feel stealthier.

@jamestorrens645 2 жыл бұрын

Personally I don't like any loud exhausts. At a certain point, the niceness of the exhaust note falls off a cliff if it's too loud. Because at that point, it's not nice, it's obnoxious. I don't care if its a Yaris or V8 Commodore, if it's obnoxious it sounds awful IMO.

@maxrockatanksyOG 2 жыл бұрын

When i still had my F6 Tornado, i got a dump pipe to tip system made up that was a tad louder than stock, measured 3.5" diameter and had a stock FPV tip. Even though it was a quick car from the factory, after having the exhaust system done & a tune, it was a perfect sleeper, no annoyingly exhaust, no drone, plenty of flow, and still had a 3 muffler setup in it. Never had any issues with the DOT or Cops either (as you get older, you get more sneaky!)

@VX3800 2 жыл бұрын

You don’t know how much I smiled when you started it up and took it for a drive, I’m a young fella but I completely support this hahaha. I had a two muffler setup on my VX V6 and liked it but went for a front hotdog rear muffler. Very happy with it not obnoxious and has a good note.

@brockmacckie9905 2 жыл бұрын

Nice exhaust upgraded

@bensonhedges479 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! I got a red back rear exhaust on my fg, goes from the stock 2.25 to a 2.5 hot dog to the red back 2.5 rear exhaust, had many compliments on the sound

@discodebil 2 жыл бұрын

That's a nice sound for a daily driver!

@robmoorhouse4882 2 жыл бұрын

Great job mate & sounds beautiful! As it happens I’ve just received a full system from Manta Performance for my AU Falcon as well & am about to have a go fitting myself this weekend so we’ll see how that goes 😆 Thanks for all the tips!

@theauthenticsteve 2 жыл бұрын

I actually love the standard exhaust on my 6 because it is so quiet. But I do also love a good sounding exhaust as long as it doesn't drone or sound obnoxious and that exhaust you installed sounds great. I love the exhaust on my XR8, it makes all the right sounds and even makes these lovely pops and crackles when I lift but again it's not loud and it doesn't drone so it's pretty much perfect.

@salamatpo7326 2 жыл бұрын

Why hasn't this channel blown up yet

@MikesManCave 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds real nice. And I know exactly what you are saying, not loud with a nice note. I have been thinking similar with my EL. I will likely do the same when the exhaust comes due.

@mangomcpoo475 2 жыл бұрын

mint tip placement Sean :)

@denc6505 2 жыл бұрын

Way too funny.🤣🤣 the neighbours dogs love it when i work on the car also.. and ill do the ol reach around... thats where i lost it. And my wife asked what am i watching 🤣🤣😂😂. Keep up the good work mate.

@twangman 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great man! Was really happy with the Redback on my old fairmont ghia. Should see a slight gain in fuel economy too in addition to power.

@fredfungalspore 2 жыл бұрын

Well Done mate .. Always enjoy your KZfaq channel with a cup of tea and cake. Being old and out of touch:) In my day new exhaust systems were always painted Silver as per my mint original Au Fairlane is Have exhaust systems change colour now from silver to black.?.....PS yes I do have and Ausi hat on my rear parcel shelf to let people know I'm Old...😃👍

@marktaylor1498 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds perfect A nice addition is the factory long tube headers off the earlier e series xr6 Their direct bolt on affair

@edblake6595 2 жыл бұрын

Strangely, I actually just took one of these systems off my AU (well the 2 1/4 inch version). It had nothing to do with the system, it was just that one of the previous owners of my TE50 had fitted it to the car, why they went so small I'll never know, it just wasn't up to scratch. Replaced it with a 3 inch and what a difference. Not just in sound but in performance. I wish I'd known you were chasing a system mate, you could of had my old one it was only few years old. On a side note I really admire the production quality of your videos. You clearly put a lot of thought, time and effort into them.

@ThePowerbloke 2 жыл бұрын

Great job mate! Sounds just right too!

@cootason 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds bloody good mate. I'm in my 30s I like it loud if I plant the foot and quiet when idling with cruise on. Loud drone on long drives is a pain in the ass my new one has been pretty good.

@peterb121 10 ай бұрын

I have the Red Back 2.5 inch cat back system , the only mod I did was put the OEM heat shield on which keeps heat away to the rear and cut my desired end length on my AU 3 sedan. Bottom end has more response and torque , mid is amazing , top end is very good. Great product.

@Darrenraitt 2 жыл бұрын

Quiet is always better 👍

@ricknel76nelson54 2 жыл бұрын

I have a similar exhaust on my AU. nice and quiet on the highway.

@clumsymate9586 2 жыл бұрын

have a similar redback cat back to yours on my vy v6,but had a small hotdog done and had the single end cut, twin tip welded to replace from the place i went too,not too loud but nice deep tone when accelerating n quite after crusing down highways.

@MrButtonpresser 2 жыл бұрын

Now all you need is that new-improved Hiclone! (LOL)

@Robobeast76 2 жыл бұрын

I like it. I have a Kia Stinger and didn't go for the bi-modal exhaust for the same reason. I'm too old for that kind of droning at normal speed and potential attention from the boys in blue.

@1969Risky 2 жыл бұрын

I went stainless steel on my ute & in the 6 years it's been on, there's been no rust. I only went 3 inch stainless cos it was at a good price at the time. The business end sounds great when you put your foot down & quiet when you need to be quiet.

@fishfingers1985 2 жыл бұрын

i just installled the 2.5'' redback catback with rear muffler delete sounds good imo..

@craigwall8703 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I had the same thing happen only difference I use pacemaker, got system cheap on special. As luck would happen I pick up rusty looking pacemaker extractor from local swap meet $50 bucks I cleaned and painted it, not loud can't say i notice any real power difference but i like it.

@geoffreybanditt4355 Жыл бұрын

I get what you were saying about loud exhaust noise. Loud doesn't always sound better, sometimes loud exhausts can sound like trash depending on the car. Also with luxury cars including the Fairmont you want them to be quiet and comfortable and quiet to travel in with a nice tune to it.

@boostbogan 2 жыл бұрын

I wasn't expecting you to mash the limiter you mad man 😄 love your work

@MotoringBoxTV 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen videos of people bricking the accelerator for 25mins straight trying to blow these engines up on limiter, and even then they still failed because of the AU's cylinder deactivation when the engine gets too hot 😂

@boostbogan 2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoringBoxTV Oh they will take it all day every day! good to blow out the cobwebs 😄

@MartinJones123 2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoringBoxTV Mang Mang 🤣

@ghostrider852 2 жыл бұрын

I got redback headers, high flow cat and catback system on my V6 ecotec... i can tell you now you think your car was loud when the half fell off 😆 you would not like me car haha Love watching your videos tho bro Redback is such a nice sound exhaust system to go with.

@scrapmetalgarage 2 жыл бұрын

should get a bit deeper as the carbon builds up too. sounds good

@TheRealMrCods 2 жыл бұрын

I had a v8 Fairmont when I was 18 and the same happened to me, Needless to say it was fricken loud, The neighbours told me it was like hearing a low flying aeroplane as I went passed their house.

@Andy-pb4jg 2 жыл бұрын

Got one on my bf, complete system n easy to install. However extractor head bolts would of been nice if they included them.

@MartinJones123 2 жыл бұрын

Loud exhausts are good only when they sound nice, though I'm not always in the mood to hear loud exhausts... Your exhaust is the right blend for daily driving and doesn't sound like those V6 Commodores owned by P platers...

@rodneymcgiveron 2 жыл бұрын

Fun vid....I also have an AU ll Futura that I love to bits ....19 years owning the old bird so far ..Funnily enough she has just had fitted a new exhaust too .. Buggered baffles causing an annoying rattley sound . Sounds sweet as again now .. All up cost me a bit over $300... Also have an FG XR6 ....Love her but honestly I think the AU sounds a little meatier as stock exhausts , not as quick of course though and not as economical either ...Both great to own though ...

@ESISTTIGER Жыл бұрын

I remember my mothers old LPG AU having its exhaust rust out multiple times The last time she just had the mufflers deleted 😂😂

@richardbrimble1319 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one mate sounds good. Poor old girl didn’t need the rev limiter bounce tho did she 😂

@MotoringBoxTV 2 жыл бұрын

Rev bouncing an Intech is like water off a ducks back - it does nothing 😂

@micko1404 2 жыл бұрын

I have the exact exhaust on my AU Wagon, awesome sweet note without sounding like a fart. I'm not sure why modern exhaust systems rust out but I assume it's due to the unleaded exhaust temperature and the quality of steel utilised. Also I'm contemplating adding a rear resonator as I get an annoying P plater drone around 2.7k rpm under load.

@gavinp1938 2 жыл бұрын

I had to put a new exhaust on my vy berlina and really did have a loud exhaust on a silver one of the same model and it had a loud one but the one I have now gives a little bit of sound but not overly loud witch is what I wanted out of the car

@forddriver8827 2 жыл бұрын

Without a tune, the ECU will adjust over the next 1000kms to the different flow rate and will show a slight improvement in economy.

@1013VS 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Australian market. Any idea to do Japanese models.

@chrisnewton2325 2 жыл бұрын

The only way to ensure your au exhaust doesn't fall off just stick a catback and call it a day. I think the older falcons sound so tough with a good exhaust

@mahcooharper9577 2 жыл бұрын

Must do a lot of short trips to rust it out that fast m9!

@EnviXR81 2 жыл бұрын

Bhaha ‘one big long dry fart’ gold..

@philb386 2 жыл бұрын

Ah the ol' reacharound to get to the nuts.....nice.

@jamesfrench7299 2 жыл бұрын

Stanley Kubrik would have had a chuckle. That line was used by the drill sergeant in Full Metal Jacket and R Lee Ermy improvised that line and Stanley reportedly laughed when he explained what it meant.

@SHOCKcustoms 2 жыл бұрын

Had the redback mild steel system on my EL. Identical to what youve fitted. I'd never use redback again. Cheap, thin wall junk. Rusted out in less than 12 months and fell apart. Hope you have better luck.

@blakequinlan7990 2 жыл бұрын

Up the limi!!

@maxrockatanksyOG 2 жыл бұрын

Redback do good systems for the later Falcons- i found the X-Force & Difilipo systems had too much drone in them, and would often cause vibrations in the boot area, where as the Redback was a tad louder than stock, had zero drone issues, and good bang for buck moneywise

@MartinJones123 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a huge fan of how X-Force exhausts sound like.... They sound too tinny...

@vinnywelsh 2 жыл бұрын

One long dry fart! Hahahaha. Perfect description.

@MentalExistence 2 жыл бұрын

I got 4480 comp pacemakers 2.5 exhuast high flow and muff sounds tough

@ethan_klt 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great mate love your vids!!!!! #aufalconsdoincrediblethings

@grahamparsons1070 10 ай бұрын

Sounds mint 👌, and yes I’m 50😂

@jamesvozar1 2 жыл бұрын

That happened with my Vl commi a long time ago, it was date night and i was heading down the street.. then bang the exhaust broke off like yours and was dragging under the car sparks going everywhere, classic. I called my mechanic friend and he brought an OG piece of string to tie it back on with. :)

@Schultzy1992 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like RB26 Skyline motor

@jsd9871 2 жыл бұрын

Already done this to my AU Falcon because it was a gas chamber exhaust it was holier-than a church even had holes in the cat I've got a red back two and a half inch system with high flow cat the cardboard box for the cat says for race use only and Redback extractors and now that AU Falcon has been written off I have to take it off and put it on my new one AU SR falcon which I'm not looking forward to doing

@JohnWood302 2 жыл бұрын

Bought an FG 6 for my Uncle this month and found after changing the driveshaft that it had an aftermarket exhaust!! Why a bigger exhaust? - well it has a chip for sure as the power is way above any of the other cars in my fleet! 6 hour drive next week to my uncles house so I will find out how much more it has!! LOL

@Forkhunts 7 күн бұрын

Is the redback with muffler that you tagged for a solid axle sedan, be better than the version they sell without the second muffler?

@Mike95. 2 жыл бұрын

now thats better cant wait for it to fall off again

@josheee6123 2 жыл бұрын

Nice upgrade mate, sensible. Are you planning any Pacemakers in the future ?

@MotoringBoxTV 2 жыл бұрын

Hoping to, with a cat to go with it 👌

@JTLowry 2 жыл бұрын

Dad exhaust, loud enough, but not loud enough to wake up the little furlong.

@jamestorrens645 2 жыл бұрын

2:45 I'm not an exhaust expert, but I think that little second "muffler" is a resonator, not a muffler.

@cootason 2 жыл бұрын

I got a cat back as well but not the twin kinda wish I got the twin now

@MotoringBoxTV 2 жыл бұрын

Is yours single muffler?

@cootason 2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoringBoxTV i just got the stock standard catback replacement mate. they offered me the louder option but at the time wasnt in stock so I said nah i'll just take the oem replacement redback one.

@jamesfrench7299 2 жыл бұрын

You don't want it in your face with an automatic. I wonder if you've made any gains?

@robbosrc Жыл бұрын

What do you think of the Redback headers I just fitted a redback 2.5inch mandrel bent exhaust with one muffler and a hotdog on the rear. Just about to order my extractors but can’t decide between Redback or Pacemakers

@MotoringBoxTV Жыл бұрын

I like them. The tuned length pacemakers might be worth a look if you're happy to pay extra.

@weekesy5122 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sean. My comment is unrelated to the video but I'd appreciate your comments/insights on the following. I note there's a slight power difference between the AU Fairmont Ghia and the XR6 VCT. Where's the difference at? Is the answer a quick and easy upgrade for the Ghia eg. restriction in the cai, tune?

@MotoringBoxTV 2 жыл бұрын

I believe it was all due to the exhaust, at Ieast that is what I read once. I don't know how they were different but it makes sense that the Ghia probably had a slightly quieter/more restrictive setup.

@Seekah_ Жыл бұрын

@MotoringBox With the exhaust is it possible to just do the rear muffler or do you have to change the whole lot. It just on the listing, it says these parts only work with the other bits

@MotoringBoxTV Жыл бұрын

If your current exhaust is 2.5" there's a fair chance it will fit.

@Seekah_ Жыл бұрын

@@MotoringBoxTV Ugghh okay, so I figure stock doesnt match up with aftermarket tho

@MotoringBoxTV Жыл бұрын

@@Seekah_ if it's 2.5" you might be in luck. I don't think any AU's these days would still have factory systems on them.

@beyondbackwater4933 2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't want anything louder on a Fairmont Ghia.

@allan-shephard 2 жыл бұрын

When the exhaust fell off, some of the kids around here would be like "PhWoAr sHE SoUnDs LiKe a V8 maaaaate. THaT'S MiNt" But great job. Didn't look too painful either. 😁

@MotoringBoxTV 2 жыл бұрын

I actually had a few kids giving me the thumbs up as I drove by😂

@allan-shephard 2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoringBoxTV Hahaha. Gold

@Planningondying Жыл бұрын

Did you put sealant on both sides of the gasket?

@MotoringBoxTV Жыл бұрын

Yup

@lukew8034 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I recently bought a 2001 AUII XR6 ute in Naruma blue. I thought it was all stock standard by it actually has a redback exhaust that looks and sounds just like yours. How much extra power would it make?

@MotoringBoxTV 2 жыл бұрын

It felt a little bit quicker, but it's hard to know for certain. If you put headers and a hi-flow cat on it.. it may be more noticable.

@lukew8034 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for replying, I just like to know the specs. It makes a nice note.

@64nine 2 жыл бұрын

You should always tighten the nut and not the bolt 😘

@xExiige 2 жыл бұрын

Tone over noise any day! :)

@jerryyan9456 2 жыл бұрын

surface rust on the fuel & brake lines

@201crunt6 2 жыл бұрын

My pacemaker 4480 arrived today and my redback sports is on its way🤙

@MotoringBoxTV 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, where did you order them from? Take long to receive them?

@201crunt6 2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoringBoxTV ebay seller performanceexhaustonline Order confirmation Tuesday arrived Friday knoxfield to Newcastle Sorry wrote it before but didn't appear for some reason

@g1itchy710 2 жыл бұрын

anyone else hear the mexican music at 6:36?

@MartinJones123 2 жыл бұрын

No that music is when you're revving your clapped out commo sponsored by Centrelink 🤣

@joelbibleminorprophet3411 8 ай бұрын

Its not a Falcon! It's an ultimate machined AU FAIRMONT GHIA. Nothing else compares in Auusie cars.

@MitchZero9 2 жыл бұрын

Threw a Redback on my old TJ Magna back in the day. Gave it a nice subtle bassy note, if anything it was a touch too quiet still. So on the occasion I'd remove the rear muffler (leaving just the middle) and it had that import rasp 😍. Even went around the block with no exhaust 🤣 Still got the vids on my old YT profile. Search TJ Magna no exhaust 🤣 My '11 Territory need a new exhaust, I don't think Redback does one. 4.0L are bad droners but, don't want "that" sound but.

@maxrockatanksyOG 2 жыл бұрын

Depends on the makers- X Force & Difilipo are well known for droning, Redback are surprisngly good for almost zero drone

@preston963 2 жыл бұрын

The AU was always the ugly duck in the Falcon models IMO I own 3 05 BA's a GT, Fairlane & Futura wagon all have extractors n 2.5" straight through cat deletes n it's the last model you can do this to as the BF from it's release on the 10/05 has 2 o2 sensors so that won't work it will throw a code PO430 cat efficiency low, I know cuz I've had customers ask me to do it to their's n I say nope it won't work (well not easily or cheaply).