Definitely the best video I’ve seen on these two. Ultimately/ and of course arguably the the best sounding set ups for this platform. I feel both need to add vibrant ultra quiet resonators so sound matches the speed a bit more as they are both LOUD. After the resonators I would still pic thermal I have 4.5 tips going to powder coat soon and I’m happy now. To each their own. Thanks for that video.
"To each his own" is correct in this assessment. I personally think there are pros and cons in both setups.
The AWE produces a lower frequency while the Thermal delivers a high mid rasp. That is of course, with the CVF DPs as that's what the comparison was made through.
I like the AWE sound outside the vehicle as its lower frequency approaches more toward a deeper throaty V8 sound. The higher freq of the Thermal definitely points more toward a natural V6 tone, but of course, louder.
It cuts through more but that doesn't ingratiate its cause at startup wherein lies the natural exhaust rattle before idle down. The feature I do appreciate in the Thermal is that it is closer to stock volume in the cab.
I'm a musician so I'm always involved with music purity when driving, hence the need for internal quiet.
With that said, it feels like most ST owners that upgrade their exhaust are looking for a more aggressive sound. That's mostly where personal preference will come into play.
When the ST is started, it sounds like the whole stock exhaust is leaky and no thanks to the flex pipes. I already replaced the mid pipes with the Lethal Performance brand. The rest lies in the type of joints that are used in the stock system which leak until they expand.
This would be the only reason I would need to upgrade. I don't need louder, just a tighter piping system. Stock exhaust performance is robust enough as it reportedly holds 700HP.
Thanks to Peter for his time and effort in making this comparison video!
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