New Exhaust.. Some Fabrication Required? // Focus SVT Rally Car

I bought the cheapest bolt-on exhaust I could find for the Focus, so I could cut it up and make my own.
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[@craigstrickland1572]

I shave my toenails. Toenail hair is a real problem.

[@darkblaze176]

LMFAO

[@mostcom]

I'm glad Sarah pinned this comment, it's starting to get the recognition it deserved.

[@skeetermcswagger0U812]

Almost broke one of my nipple bones trying to shave my toenail hair.....

[@jaystoner9475]

You ruined my foot fetish.

[@craigstrickland1572]

@@mostcom She deserves all the credit.

[@rockygoodfellow77]

Its a rally car. No resonator. Its just something else to get damaged/crushed under the car. Love your vids btw.

[@roadrunner5319]

ABsolootelye. Many parts will die during the race career of Sir Iforgotnamealot. Many. It is common to replace exhaust pieces/all after a race season run full tilt-which you won't be able to do as you have this side job of making 50 vids per week for us. But should you get to run several races, cracking crapping the exhaust is not out ot the equation. Has nought to do with skill-all about random skunk bumps midroad as you fly thru air with greatest of ease.

[@CheapThrills66chevy]

Plus more unnecessary weight.

[@quantum_entangled_tardigrade]

Agreed. Having helped fan-populate some PNW rally-stage starts, I never really pondered the exhaust tone of the cars, 'cause all I heard was bbbrrrrrrrRRRRRRRR-BRAPBRAPBRAPBRAPBRAPBRAP-WAAAAAHHHH-WAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH-WAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHhhhhhhhh-wahhhhhhhhhhhh........

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

@@quantum_entangled_tardigrade sound spelling is accurate.

[@gman3725]

My thought exactly

[@MS-hd8yq]

This video really resonates with me.

[@T1Bor]

starts watching at work... "sure hope I shaved my armpits".... Thanks Sarah, Tea came out my nose.

[@twistedwizard2264]

No resonator. Sounds fine like it is. Less weight, maybe a tiny amount of hp added. I say delete.👍

[@duckyjp17]

Because race car 🏎

[@mikescarguide3950]

Watching your videos really make me smile. I appreciate you being on here in a big way!

[@d.w.5551]

Any muffler shop will have a hydraulic pipe "Stretcher". It is for them to precision fit pipes. Most charge $5.00 for this service. Have them stretch your resonator. I have had many done, works well.

[@SarahnTuned]

Stretch a small pipe to make it bigger huh 🤔

[@ericgilbertsonsr4716]

If your going to be doing a fair amount of exhaust work you can actually buy the inserts for different size pipe and then you just use the impact to flare it.

[@SirShoddrick]

That’s what I tough a flange expander / bending machine.

[@Mark_vanR]

A lot of parts stores have the expanders as part of their loaner tools. Seems kind of silly to go back to a smaller diameter pipe, though.

[@Plumpplumberbalding]

It's actually a pipe swager. Fits inside and as you apply pressure it expands the side wall.

[@lescap1209]

I mouthed "OMG" in the opening clip and my wife wanted to see what I was watching.

[@RobertForslund]

Should we call 911 or are you alright? 😁👍

[@jdisdetermined]

Been there. Hopefully you can outrun her. Godspeed.

[@robc8593]

Its like when Lara Croft steals your catalytic...

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

My wife keeps saying I am obsessed with this girl, and I say to myself, Damn right.

[@Zack-dk3pt]

haha fr. like oh shit that doesnt help my case at all.

[@rotorglowralliart2222]

No resonator. Like the raspiness just how it is. Sounds more race car-ish. Keep up the work.

[@chrismajor2501]

It sounds more rally style without the resonator

[@eduardo3846]

Yes

[@BlueSkyCrystals]

“Al Borla-in” is the most random Home Improvement reference I’ve ever heard. 😂 Man I loved that show.

[@richardhobbs9038]

Me too . . . . . also (English) Faulty Towers for property management hints . . . .

[@AlwaysFocused]

SARAH a 14" - 18" glass pack is perfect for these cars. I use one on my stainless borla system with the same muffler.

[@bcarss1970]

What Rex said.

[@mostcom]

Don't do it Sarah it's a trick

[@sunseeker5071]

Best 2 second intro of any of your vids

[@leedanielson7452]

I like how it sounds now!😊

[@sunseeker5071]

What a fun fun video filled with so much quirky personality. Thank you Sarah

[@ubaid-ur-rehman9978]

Can't wait to see this beast in action with your skillset when it's done keep up the hard work you are doing great as always.

[@bernd2244]

Hi Sarah, resonator build: make one from two. Cut the 58 out-pipe off the OE resonator. Cut the rear section of the 63 exhaust tube to the length required to bridge the gap from the resonator housing to the link-up. Weld the 63 tube piece to the end of the resonator. Done.

[@Billy-ye3ge]

No resonator if its just offroad but if it's a street car you'll definitely get the attention of the cops. Love the glasses by the way.

[@SarahnTuned]

Lol, I think driving a caged lifted car alone draws attention.

[@Billy-ye3ge]

@@SarahnTuned True, keep up the good work Sara.

[@markrickelton1167]

It's a rally car Sarah !!! It needs to be loud and raspy. Let the gases flow freely. Keep up the good work. Your a pleasure to watch

[@ronaldmallette]

Ok, you get the award for most unique opening sentence I've ever heard or been greeted with. I've seen alot! I'm an old combat vet who frequented some shady places too! 😆😆😆

[@robinbarbieto1121]

I’m pretty sure somebody else has already said this but I’m 99% here for your personality and 1% here for your project cars and car reviews, i like your content no matter what 👍

[@benrondo912]

I can't be the only one who preferred the raspy sound. I thought it sounded great

[@SirShoddrick]

It’s cool for about a week, then starts giving you a headache daily driving. Does me at least.

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

@@SirShoddrick why are you driving you racecar to work? 😉

[@SirShoddrick]

PiDsMedia “ I feel the need. The need for speed ! “...

[@SirShoddrick]

Anyone remember what movie this is from?!

[@benrondo912]

@@SirShoddrick top gun

[@Stephen_A.]

Expert cutting Sarah !!!

[@jamesemcclure]

Adding a resonator could catch on a rock when you're rallying. It's like you - perfect the way it is.

[@SarahnTuned]

I have skid plates for the entire underbelly

[@jamesemcclure]

@@SarahnTuned See how the skid plate effects the acoustics and then decide.

[@raylosangeles]

@@SarahnTuned That must be uncomfortable to wear? My jokes are fuego!

[@michaelskinner896]

Of course, I wasn't standing there next to it when you were revving it up, but on camera it sounded fine to me. It will be for rallying, so I wouldn't bother installing a resonator.

[@torstenb5248]

What he says.

[@richardhobbs9038]

Sounds better than my Nissan Leaf when I ' rev it up ' !

[@ExpeditionaryRanger]

Simpson’s reference!!’ You are the best!

[@tbastian]

Hi Sarah, My 80 year old dad and I recently spent some lonely, fearful hours waiting for a call from the hospital about my mom. To stave off anxiety, I introduced my him to the ye old KZbin and your channel. My dad and I don't have the easiest of times together even on good days, so being able to share your videos - because of my dads LOVE of cars and car projects and my love of being entertained and watching people problem solve - made those hours of waiting not only easier but a way to be closer together when we really needed to be. I know you make these videos to make people happy - so I just wanted you to know that they give comfort, too. Thank you for what you create.

[@irishawn5856]

I love how your eyes sparkle on camera! 😍

[@Rooivok]

Deftones white pony. Not just one of my favourites bands and albums but also one of my favourite album designs. I also really enjoy your videos. Keep it up.

[@Return_to_Roots]

Sarah, you're my favorite youtuber. Always love seeing your videos. Can't wait for you to get out and thrash this car. Really hope we will see you find your way into motorsport events, but I get that it's expensive so I understand. 😘

[@darrinwatts9229]

Fantastic when you are so happy when things work out. Keep up great work

[@albertheung8947]

Might be able to use a pipe expander to widen the oe end match aftermarket.

[@dougmasters3875]

a) Shave job was adequate. b) Take the factory mid-pipe to a muffler shop and get them to expand the end that goes in the tailpipe. c) That music is FUN!!!

[@jasonr7019]

A short glasspack muffler will work there and they are fairly cheap.

[@williedavidson8898]

Your brilliant....... do you realise how funny you are? You always bring a smile to our faces. Thanks babe x😘

[@steamfan7147]

Butters : "Did you know there is a Rattlesnake outside?"😲

[@cool62chev]

Your skills are spectacular!

[@johnflynn6140]

leave it sounds great

[@dirtbikewrecker4475]

I am currently at work on a federal installation watch this video not working sooo GOOD ENOUGH FOR GVMT WORK is spot on!!!

[@RogerM88]

Cool Deftones t-shirt. A Toyota Celica 2.0 GTI would be a cool next project, since the GT4 is becoming expensive.

[@colinartus1897]

You need to add a front skid plate to the muffler box to stop it being ripped off - ideal job for your new welding skills!

[@MichaelBLevi]

Butters gets an automatic Like.

[@bongodave13]

Ferocious GUARD CAT!!!

[@TishaHayes]

Butters needs a custom-made body harness to carry refreshing beverages around.

[@glennmorris4295]

Working on cars takes a level of patience I'm not blessed with. You make watching it enjoyable. Always nice to see someone doing something they truly enjoy. Cheers Sarah...

[@archstanton664]

1:26 Who opens boxes like this?!?! 😆

[@WilliamTythas]

As someone in the Auto parts industry I've seen many ways - and you might be surprised how Shops open parts boxes

[@archstanton664]

That's shops though. Idk, maybe I'm just a hoarder because all boxes I encounter are saved and cut for range purposes...

[@mostcom]

I know, do I win anything?

[@mostcom]

Sarah does when she sees the word fragile on the outside of a box filled with a bunch of solid metal parts.

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Arch... Have you seen Naomi Wu?! Girl pulls out a blade a Klingon would be proud of!

[@davidwisner3292]

I love watching you using a grinder in shorts & short tops.

[@mostcom]

what I thought of while watching was, what won't the young lady endure for the viewers?

[@SarahnTuned]

Mostcom For the viewers? Nah fam, I live in a Desert 🌵I dress for myself.

[@mostcom]

@@SarahnTuned yeah I know that. I'll wear protective gear all the time, it took 40 years to learn it. I used to work in an environment that was in direct contact with 2000 degree materials wearing four layers of protective clothing in 140 degree Heat.

[@josephmatuszak3855]

Looking like hopefully by the time events can start to happen more confidently, you'll be set to brap around and have sh** tons of fun! Looookin great Sarah! :)

[@dudaoutloud]

Yes on the Dremel shrapnel...many times in fact! Damn, dangerous little disks!

[@pnrcomps]

that exhaust will mellow with breakin, i wouldn't put a res on it......jmho!

[@elginpowersolutions1474]

a quick tip when cutting pipe you can use a hose clamp vs tape to use as a guide... perfect straight cuts every time :)

[@Mpimentel70]

It’s a race car, no need for the resonator. And what ever you do in the intro is fine.

[@bakedbean67]

You're on 🔥🔥 Thank you for another fun video!

[@PetrolJunkie]

I feel like Sarah just trolled all the guys that keep making comments about her outfits with that bit under the car. lol

[@raylosangeles]

I scanned a lot of comments because I didn't want to be the only one. Oddly enough, I didn't see many that were out of line and I didn't want to be the only one.

[@tvk9443]

wow !!! I see everything in the room is clean

[@graemelliott3942]

Classic! And then I’m boned, not in the way I wish!

[@davidpayne1519]

I hear ya ,I'd beat that dry

[@azisosaki59]

Went resonator delete on a 240, sounded good at idle and reving. Running at 3k would create an undesirable harmonic that gave my friends headaches. By that time I was deaf to that frequency, Harbor freight has some chinesium expanders that work 1 time but you have to take a torch to the pipe to get it to its white hotness.. Always entertaining!

[@Live.drones]

Thank you for the Simpsons reference 👊🏼

[@mostcom]

top innuendo count in this offering I believe, and many references. I may have missed it aor am not familiar. I'll have to watch this again and again and.....

[@tomingebrigtsen8976]

Trubendz has always been the go to for mk1 focus. Perfect for your application!

[@bones435]

Love the video, especially cutting off the exhaust tip👍🏾 Your making a rally car and they don't have exhaust resonators or mufflers, straight through pipe plus it will help with the flow of the exhaust gas and give you a bit of bhp not much but it helps.

[@cindysue5474]

I think they do have to have a muffler looked at some photos of rally cars and they have them.

[@bones435]

@@cindysue5474 ok 👍🏾

[@delukxy]

The diameter of the pipes was the reason you started this swap! I expect Thrush can supply a small resonator. Some rallies will have a DB limit for competitors.

[@behindtheseeyesiseewhatyou8953]

Sarah, you do more with less than just about any of the KZbin auto’ehrs... kew-doze!

[@HoStev]

Yes add resonator, magnaflow's sound good on these cars. You are gonna be spending hours in the car, no need getting fatigued from having to hear the exhaust in a fully stripped rally car

[@thjtr-qx3ro]

Straight hair so much better and cute.

[@richardhobbs9038]

I love the little ' left - turn ' her mouth likes to make . . . . .

[@TheDRMSKR]

Check and see if you can put the smaller pipe inside the bigger one to weld. You can also try compressing the outer pipe, or expanding the inner pipe.

[@christianhernandez7880]

My wife hates me watching your videos 🤣

[@Return_to_Roots]

Your wife can't handle the drip

[@SarahnTuned]

Why? It should be the opposite, I wish more women did watch my channel. I want to encourage and support as many possible in enjoying cars.

[@Fireholder1]

​@@SarahnTuned Why? *whispers* ᵀʰᵉʸ'ʳᵉ ᶦⁿˢᵉᶜᵘʳᵉ, ʷʰᶦᶜʰ ᵐᵃᵏᵉˢ ᵗʰᵉᵐ ʲᵉᵃˡᵒᵘˢ ᵃⁿᵈ ᶦⁿᵗᶦᵐᶦᵈᵃᵗᵉᵈ ᵇʸ ʸᵒᵘ

[@JTMoney333]

Your commentary and tmi is always a trip. Its nice seeing how happy you get accomplishing cutting that tip off. Its all about the tip. Lol. Big 🖐

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Just the greatest channel! 😊❤️ Always an inspirational experience 👍

[@deltan9ne306]

Bet many missed the Home Improvement reference! Edit: Sure are giving that zip cut lots of realestate to lodge into your skin when it grenades itself.

[@arturozarate1752]

Being a FORD SVT Senior Master Technician I've seen and heard my share of exhaust systems in 20 years. W/out resonator sounds good to me, but you're driving. Try Vibrant resonators or just their race mufflers. They're small in diameter and length but I've had great results overcoming "raspy" tones. Good luck

[@allenwelsch2839]

Sarah, have you heard the definition of the term 'close enough for government work'?

[@Frost640]

Considering she was in the Air Force....

[@melissavredline1264]

No resonator = RASPY sound = REAL Rally Car Butters in every video is a good video!

[@midwestslim]

I believe the phrase is close enough for govt. work..., of course my memory for govt. work goes back to the 1970's :).

[@echan100]

I've always heard the phrase as "good enough for Government work." As a side note, when that phrase was coined, it was considered a compliment because the Government requirements were considered very stringent. Now people take it to mean sub-par quality.

[@simonhughes-king]

I really enjoy your persistence and ever increasing skill on your vids.

[@isabelle.c011]

No res you already spent to much time and money on this exhaust move on lol

[@lowlifeangler]

Spent too much it a Ford period

[@jaytrapp71]

Sarah, By far your best video yet!

[@bigblock53]

Had a dremel cut off wheel shatter and go through safty glasses and into my eye ball. Not fun

[@SarahnTuned]

Holy 💩

[@JS-tb9hu]

Can you still see out of that eye? Were they rated glasses?

[@bigblock53]

@@JS-tb9hu yes. went to the hospital rite away and got the pieces out. I had mac tools safty glasses. This happened about 20 years ago, when i was racing slot cars.

[@SirShoddrick]

Sarah -n- Tuned remember the posters in Aircraft Hangars with the safety wire stick in someone’s eye?🤦🏻‍♂️

[@murphtheirishmanmurphy7268]

Holy canola Batman! Opening scene is a huge “Wow!” 🔥🔥🔥☘️

[@findingme6438]

When did your comments section become so damn thirsty? Chill out weirdos!

[@bcarss1970]

thirsty? Is that the new, hip way of saying horny?

[@SarahnTuned]

Last month was no Simp September, this month is Octo..p ? Oblon.. I dunno 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@yankepilot]

I laughed the entire way through your video! Love it!

[@ispeed1971]

Love your channel , after seeing so many stories about failing jackstands lately i got my hands on some 6x6 posts and cut them up to add some redundancy to my jack stands . stay safe cheers :)

[@TonyJer04]

Awesome video. I feel you on the use of jack stands.

[@kimoarmstrong3519]

A resonator will also help get rid of drone in the cabin. At certain RPMs it can drive you insane. Resonator is good for eliminating that whether it weighs more or robs power.

[@PirateMTH_ToddH]

Thank you for your work Sarah.

[@cliftonmanley3882]

I switched to the Dremel disc cutting set in the blue box. It comes with a clamp fitting and specific material discs. They don't explode.

[@harrycordell7769]

I really like how you improvise and customize to make everything work

[@weswing04]

You can buy exhaust pipe expansion tools, maybe even at a parts store. Or cut the stock resonator to length and have an exhaust shop expand the pipe to fit :)

[@simonlloyd7557]

I had a straight through pipe on a Mini Cooper S JCW and it sounded great at idle but on the highway it was absolute torture... I utterly hated it and eventually gave in and had a centre section resonator fitted. It sounded 10x better...still loud but not obnoxious and more improtantly, no horrible drone when cruising or acclerating in a higher gear. Still loads of pops and bangs from the exhaust so all good. Get a resonator fitted, you won't regret it.

[@matthewfreeman530]

You can rent/loan an exhaust pipe expansion tool at the local auto parts store to make the old pipe the size you need.

[@frankiem749]

I say add the stock resonator cut about 3 inches before and after. Then just cut slits in the aftermarket pipe so you can insert the old resonator in to the aftermarket pipe. And use clamps to be able to "shrink" the diameter to fit snugly over the resonator. Then either leave it clamped or weld it together. I only say go with the resonator since a rally event you may enter may have noise limits. It's a weird rule but some locations (events) actually enforce the noise ordnance.

[@markhutchinson3367]

You can take the factory resonator pipe to a muffler shop and they can flare the end of the pipe larger to 62mm, easy.

[@kirkmarrie8060]

Mad skills!!!

[@highpower3006]

I took the resonator off of my car and replaced it with an X pipe (2015 Mustang GT)). Combined with the rest of the Roush exhaust system, you couldn't hold a conversation with the person sitting next to you at freeway speeds. I finally broke down and put the resonator back in. While I am sure I lost a couple of horsepower, at least I can hear the stereo. For racing it probably wouldn't make any difference, just wear earplugs under your helmet.

[@whatsnewonthemountain]

Cut the resonator a couple inches longer than needed then take it to a muffler shop to have the end of the tube expanded to slip inside the rear exhaust. Use some anti sieze on the slip fit joints to aid disassembly.

[@chrismaplethorpe6781]

Have fitted a few exhausts using a jack and axle stands. Usually end up with skinned knuckles and grazed arms and elbows.

[@miked8782]

if you want to try the resonator, simple manual tailpipe expander to bump up the diameter, clamp it, try it, if you like it weld it

[@EfOneAddict]

That die-grinder/cutoff wheel jam was rad.

[@luisbalderrama8145]

If you are set on a resonator, magnaflow makes universal ones that you could weld onto the midpipe. Easy to work with and might remove the rasp. Keep up the amazing work!

[@stephenwevans]

Never cared for raspy exhaust, but I grew up with muscle cars, so I'm just not used to it. Really loving the Focus content.

[@jimkaray]

Use a 2.5" to 2.25" band clamp to connect them together and see if you like the sound better.

[@SarahnTuned]

That’s ratchet AF lol

[@1mangostick]

dynomax bullet mufflers work well for resonators.. straight through, cheap, available in a few different lengths to choose from. Summit or Jegs will have them.

[@eddiefromcali]

Vibrant Performance bottle style resonator. They have 2 lengths in that style and they also have a big ultra quiet one.