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So I've been searching the internet high and low to somehow add a dual mode exhaust system to the fusion sport, without having an on and off approach (like an electric cutout). The Corvettes have had this for ages now (and sounds/works great IMO) and more recently, it's an option for the Camaro and is going to be a standard feature in the new Hemi-equipped 2017 Challengers/Chargers.
For anyone unaware of what it does, it uses a valve (either pneumatic or electronic) in the muffler to separate two exhaust paths. At idle and under low/moderate load, it only lets exhaust out the quieter exhaust path... when more load/pressure is applied, the valve starts to open and lets the exhaust gas through the more aggressive path. So in turn, it gives you the best of both worlds... nice and quiet when you want (And NO drone) and an aggressive note when you really step on it. I think a setup like this is more appropriate for a car like the fusion that really benefits (IMO) from being a sleeper. I also don't want to annoy all my neighbors lol
So with that, I've been trying to figure out if it was possible to somehow adapt the mufflers from a Z06 or Camaro to our system, and then just add resonators/mufflers in line to change the sound.
That's when I saw that Ford actually makes a dual mode system for the Cobras and they sell a pair of 2.5" in/out mufflers separate. I will absolutely be using these come spring, but figured I'd let anyone else know that may be interested in trying a setup like this. Anyway, I will update this thread when I get around to getting something fabbed up.
https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-5230-BP2
For anyone unaware of what it does, it uses a valve (either pneumatic or electronic) in the muffler to separate two exhaust paths. At idle and under low/moderate load, it only lets exhaust out the quieter exhaust path... when more load/pressure is applied, the valve starts to open and lets the exhaust gas through the more aggressive path. So in turn, it gives you the best of both worlds... nice and quiet when you want (And NO drone) and an aggressive note when you really step on it. I think a setup like this is more appropriate for a car like the fusion that really benefits (IMO) from being a sleeper. I also don't want to annoy all my neighbors lol
So with that, I've been trying to figure out if it was possible to somehow adapt the mufflers from a Z06 or Camaro to our system, and then just add resonators/mufflers in line to change the sound.
That's when I saw that Ford actually makes a dual mode system for the Cobras and they sell a pair of 2.5" in/out mufflers separate. I will absolutely be using these come spring, but figured I'd let anyone else know that may be interested in trying a setup like this. Anyway, I will update this thread when I get around to getting something fabbed up.
https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-5230-BP2