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Old 05-08-2011, 02:57 PM
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Exhaust and hp advertising

How do they not get sued. My particular MagnaFlows state 17hp and 10tq on the dyno for the GT500. I also checked on my 05gt and it was 20hp and 19tq. Is this possible or is it strictly false advertising.
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Old 05-08-2011, 09:07 PM
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I,ve wondered this as well, although the regular gt's dont advertise that much for gains.
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Old 05-08-2011, 09:40 PM
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You will gain something seeing that the stock exhaust system are not the best when it comes to bends,and size,though they have gotten better since '05 with the mustang.
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Old 05-08-2011, 11:22 PM
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I could see those gains on a pre 05 car and a catback but I can't see how it would be possible with axle back on a 05 and up.
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Old 05-10-2011, 05:17 AM
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I think you have to read the small print - I think it's like the old days where the car companies used to sandbag thier horsepower ratings. You know - they'd advertise a lower number for the insurance companies, but they'd get the number by loading down the test engine with all sorts of accesory's, so yes it was a true number, but only under certain conditions. I think the advertisements for these power adders are a lot the same - they'll advertise these great numbers, but you'd have to have this ideal setup to actually get them. That's what I always thought.
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Old 05-10-2011, 04:37 PM
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^^^me to but I had a very close look at this particular add and nothing lol
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