[Part 2] The ULTIMATE Focus ST Exhaust Video - 8 Catbacks Tested WITH HQ SOUND CLIPS

[@Blue-cq2hl]

Really appreciate that this isn't done with an obnoxious tune and that this is pretty straight forward on methodology and conditions since it's a lot easier to judge the exhaust itself.

[@tempotomato4540]

I love that both sound and performance are tested with the same conditions (and audio equipment), it really helps with making an objective decision for buying one of these! Also the links for the store pages in the description look to be cut off by some character limit.

[@EdgeAutosport]

Glad you loved it! Thanks for calling out the links, we didnt realize that automatically happens. New links coming soon!

[@erubielcamargo2868]

Thank you so much man for making this video i have been trying to find an exhaust for my st for quite some time now and so far the two videos you made have helped me out so much and I’d just like to say thank you

[@elthompsonian]

Excellent videos, this has definitely helped me decide, only thing I would've liked is a freeway test to compare drone levels 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@UrW0rstNighmare]

I have a Mountune catted downpipe and exhaust. Can't even explain how much I love this exhaust being an adult. Quiet when cruising, loud when you are on it

[@EdgeAutosport]

Mountune makes awesome stuff! Maybe we'll have to grab one of those for the next series...

[@coltonconroy1384]

Hey I just wanted to thank you. Can’t believe these videos just came out a few days ago! Deserves so much more views and subs. Hope this channel grows y’all deserve it with all these different exhaust test. Think I’ve made up my mind on the AWE Track, was torn between Track and Touring because of drone fears. It appears the Track is superior! Take care

[@EdgeAutosport]

Glad it helped, and good choice! Follow that link to grab one off our site.

[@fastball427]

JP... thanks for the hard work and awesome 2 part series on the popular cat backs for the Focus ST. Appreciate the high quality content y'all keep pumping out, man. Ran with the AWE Track three years ago and still love it.

[@RedRustyCoupling]

Late to the party but this guide helped me pick out my exhaust! I went with the greddy cat back because of the flanged connections and the sound, im not crazy on super loud exhaust but this'll definitely make my ears happy

[@adrianreyno1]

Once again, thank you so much for testing out each exhaust system. There is an array amount of exhaust systems out there. This helps me decide what exhaust system to purchase for my ST.

[@EdgeAutosport]

Our pleasure! If you need any more assistance or would like to claim one for yourself, make sure to reach out! We should have most of these in stock still

[@biblinboss]

Happy with my Milltek non resonated cat back. Sounds great, to my ears, in the entire rev range.

[@pawdre5151]

This is so awesome! Congrats to all of you for your dedication 🎉

[@EdgeAutosport]

Thanks, glad you are loving the content!

[@svonavja]

Thank you for this video, was my deciding video for awe track, after almost a year still love this exhaust, it's a keeper. I did replace the bolts on the tips with tempered gold ones since the stock ones failed for me.

[@fordnut873]

Hey guys looking forward to seeing the down pipe and what it dose to the sound

[@Jls-32657]

I've had the mbrp for about 5 months now and haven't herd any rattles or scrapes from its fitment but I did res delete it after the first two months to get some more sound from it.

[@thomasherring6640]

Great video. I ended up getting the Ford Performance exhaust. Sweet tone, not super loud, no drone, absolutely perfect system for me.

[@dst-7]

I watched both videos and you provide solid feedback. After watching I'd have to say the AWE Track is my pic. That's the one I'll end up getting.

[@SuperPenguin831]

What I noticed about my AWE resonated touring is that it got a lot louder after a few 100 miles. It takes a while for the AWE resonator to break in which is why the track may have seemed tame initially. The resonated touring is however is still pretty loud under WOT but being drone free with minimal rasp on my catless EFR6758 w ported head. It's nice having the muffler and resonator with an aftermarket DP

[@CaseyHardman]

Nice to hear! Ordered my resonated Touring about a month ago and looking forward to installing it. Seems like there aren't nearly as many people running the Touring versus the Track version.

[@coltonconroy1384]

Hey would you recommend the AWE resonated touring over the AWE track? Such a hard decision, I’m thinking the Resonated touring is the way. No drone whatsoever meanwhile I’ve seen plenty say the track drones.

[@iananderson3142]

I'd say there's probably some cooler setups out there, but I like my mbrp exhaust just because it sounds a bit deeper and bassy rather than the raspy tone that some others have. And it doesn't drone on the highway when I'm making long trips, but I guess if you got free bird turned up loud enough it won't matter either way.

[@pimpustthugni]

I bought the track thinking it was gonna be super loud and was a little disappointed lol. But I'm glad it is. There is zero drone and it's not a cop magnet. It loud when you want it and smooth when you're cruising

[@Blue-cq2hl]

This is the thing I'm worried about with exhaust. All these people post with loud ass tunes and makes it impossible to judge the exhaust itself.

[@martinv.w5686]

You should test the miltek and bull-x exhaust for the ST.they are awesome.

[@aerosyph7676]

Video is wonderful, but what is the song at 17:50? I tried Shazam and SoundHound but to no avail. I need the video editor!

[@EdgeAutosport]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! We use royalty free music, so they are not "real" songs per-se.

[@Raver_S_Thompson]

I’m looking at Cobb as well. Just for the pre mapping options. Get a port and everything has a solid base tune.

[@chads1243]

This is great! I caught my car parked up in the background of the awe track review! Love what you guys do!

[@MichaelStAmand-rn5xw]

Awesome! This just confirmed the Cobb exhaust for me. Looking forward to speaking with Alan later today!

[@focusforlife]

Great second video. You guys captured the sound of these exhausts exactly. The AWE Touring sounds exactly like mine does and it's clear I picked the wrong exhaust. The Track does sound better than the touring. I still think I would've been happiest with a higher end MBRP. That exhaust seems to have a nice rumble to it.

[@CaseyHardman]

Is the Touring overly loud? I specifically went with the resonated Touring over the Track to be less obnoxious, but this video makes me think I also chose the wrong exhaust. lol

[@focusforlife]

@@CaseyHardman you choose the wrong exhaust. Send that back and get the Track. The touring sounds exactly like it does here as it does in real life. I now realize why everyone I saw bought the Track. When I was looking.

[@coltonconroy1384]

Hey you’re making me want to get the track instead. I’ve heard the track drones more than resonated touring but idc at this point. I’m thinking track is the way to go. What do you think?

[@focusforlife]

@@coltonconroy1384 I feel people's definition of drone is different. If I'm running down the freeway in my car with the touring over 70mph, it's loud. I mean you have to turn the radio up or talk louder to have a convo. It doesn't sound good either. I would take the track over the touring after seeing these videos. With or without "drone".

[@focusforlife]

@@coltonconroy1384 one more thing you might wanna think about. If you go big turbo with an EWG, your exhaust will get even louder. When you start to crack the wastegate.

[@kelvinsullivan1126]

Hi Alan, I hope you see this. I'm looking for a 3-inch exhaust for my car. I got a catless downpipe (I'm in NZD) and am using a stock turbo. I'm looking for a gentleman's exhaust, similar to Mountune its 2.5inch, but not as expensive. What do you think of the Rev9 Exhaust Ford Focus ST (2013-2018) 3" Muffler Delete Catback with Resonator? I'm thinking of adding another resonator to the middle piece. want more power but not super super load lol🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@davidrichards5091]

Love the comparison! I wish this had been out before I chose my exhaust but I’m still beyond happy with my borla system! Maybe we could get this same sort of comparison for all the exhausts with an aftermarket catted downpipe for those of us who have our catback systems and are hesitant to get a downpipe? I don’t want something obnoxious to drive everyday and have to have a catted DP but there’s not a lot out there about catted DP with catback sound clips as most people seem to go catless (because racecar). Great work guys!

[@EdgeAutosport]

We will definitely be throwing a downpipe on Half Send before long, and it will definitely be CATTED. We only carry and tune catted products, so that's what we will stick with. We encourage our customers to do the same. I'm not sure we will do the whole lineup again, but the difference in volume we surely be covered!

[@TrevorSuarez]

Curious to see how the MagnaFlow 15155 2.5" compares to these, in sound and in performance.

[@EdgeAutosport]

Did you check out part 1? We test the 2.5" Borla on the dyno: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGXCmWuEZZZqbdk

[@TrevorSuarez]

@@EdgeAutosport I did, yea. Thanks! I just wonder if the Magnaflow is different as it's a straight through design, which seems more likely than just the 2.5" piping. 🤔

[@repinrs]

Just curious are you guys ever gunna do a vid of putting the PRL kit on the FC3? Otherwise good shit keep up these vids.

[@EdgeAutosport]

Yes

[@speedstylez1243]

Another great video! Thank you so much for the hard work and feedback

[@EdgeAutosport]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@yus8027]

Ever tried the Flowmaster outlaw?

[@TheSol115]

and 2.5 " with tune ?

[@mrsluigi9478]

Is the AWE track exhaust a full 3” the whole day down just like the Cobb?

[@johnlefever3220]

I have the American thunder 2.75 cat back, best sounding for the st by far try this one out if possible has resonator catless downpipe

[@EdgeAutosport]

We will put it on the list of possibilities!

[@PointerPapa]

Really like the way you guys did this. Looking forward to buying some parts from you soon. My current exhaust setup is 200-cell mbrp 3" downpipe to 3" mountune catback for the last two+ years

Excellent video to help the decision, but to a stock car, the Cobb is also the best?

[@EdgeAutosport]

YES, if you could only do one mod to the Focus ST the COBB Accessport is for sure the one

@@EdgeAutosport i'm talking about an exhaust. In a stock car the Cobb exhaust is the best one?

Do i gain, or lose, something by installing, only, an exhaust ( except for the sound)?@@EdgeAutosport

[@Alanst1xx]

Great video thanks guys...I have 3 inch miltek sport no resonators only muffler all polished sounds great I think they are made in the UK I'm in NZ mine feels much more lively than other st I've driven Thanks again

[@bacchusthompson5834]

I have the GReddy SP and Depo Catless DP... Best upgrade I could have done besides the Treadstone TR8 FMIC

[@nahoastephens2430]

Does the AWE Track have a cat? Love the video, very informative.

[@EdgeAutosport]

No cat-back systems for the Focus have cats in them, only resonators and/or mufflers. The downpipe has the catalyst.

[@nahoastephens2430]

@@EdgeAutosport oh... good to know. Thank you

[@kareemmonzer7894]

Very surprised to find that you left out the Ford Performance exhaust kit. It's been one of the best sellers!

[@00kenny-_-42]

So is the Awe track edition louder then the other one?

[@EdgeAutosport]

We found the AWE Touring to be louder than Track, but make sure to watch the other half of the series to see for yourself

[@Brandon-xe2se]

As for the AWE, the resonator is a flat out must. I dotn know why they even sell the non-resonated. No disrespect to there design its just, a resonator is all your "sound refinement". I made that mistake and was disappointed but had them make me a resonator and absolutely love it now muffler or not it sounds great.

[@dajuggernaut2099]

Thanks for this!!!

[@Andre.Waterman]

What BOV are you running on this car?

[@triple_AAAs]

so its better 3 inch rather than 2.5 inch n stock.. what if fully straight pipe from downpipe to endtail?? what will you suggest sir..

[@EdgeAutosport]

I don't think it would make a pronounced difference... and it would be insanely loud, with incredible drone. Not really worth it, if so, IMO

[@triple_AAAs]

@@EdgeAutosport ok sir Thanks....superb video and always support your channel ..Keep on doing like this sir..🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍👍👍

[@lukaswalcroft4349]

What did you like better between the mbrp and the Cobb, I want a tasteful exhaust that isn’t too obnoxious and I’m thinking about getting one of those two but I’m wondering which one sounds better.

[@EdgeAutosport]

COBB has our vote, by a near margin - mostly because the sound is great and the build quality is top-notch. Read more and grab one if you agree: edgeautosport.com/cobb-tuning-catback-exhaust-ford-focus-st-2013/

[@runningwildttv3648]

@EdgeAutosport would it be fair to say that MBRP version is why you feel Cobb is better? It makes sense why the weight is close to stock with that material.

[@jwuonog]

Love this content! I wish the Thermal could have made the roster

[@shawnsizemore2239]

Where’s roush at?

[@EdgeAutosport]

We'll add it to the list! Maybe in the next series...

[@neverrelax8992]

And cpe austenite

[@1376briansmith]

Flowmaster outlaw?

[@nickadley3616]

Only seeing 282 HP with the upgraded intercooler, turbo, intake and exhaust?

[@TMTMS3]

On 91oct

[@TrevorSuarez]

Yup, but remember its 282 WHP (not BHP) and its at elevation. They might even be running 91 octane here. I can't remember if they're using ethanol or not.

[@nickadley3616]

@@TrevorSuarez okay I did forget that they are far from sea level that’s a fair point.

[@FriendlyMxdder]

Which one of these is the loudest?

[@EdgeAutosport]

We didn't measure decibels specifically, but I'd say the AWE Touring may have taken the prize as loudest, believe it or not.

[@cliftonmcintosh6193]

Nice one I know what one I’m getting

[@honeybadgerproductions9226]

does any one know which one was the quietest¿

[@EdgeAutosport]

The Cobb was the quietest.

[@csmoff]

I think the awe track is the best sound of the 8 but not a fan of the slip joins

[@DaClarkBear]

Maybe it’s called awe track because it’s the lightest 🤷🏼

[@MEncalada]

Big brain 🧠☝🏼

[@Harris715]

The non resonated touring exhaust was lighter by about 5 lbs.

[@marty3553]

I thought your st was a 300 bhp car I’m only seeing 276 🤷‍♂️ ?

[@angelst3]

COBB is the best hands down. I can’t recommend it enough.

[@brandons9138]

That is the one I've got my eye on. How is the fitment on it vs the stock unit? Did you need to move hangers or any other modifications?

[@EdgeAutosport]

It fits flawlessly. You can see the fitment in the first video of the series

[@brandons9138]

@@EdgeAutosport I wish I was closer to you guys. I'm in the SF Bay Area. I've got to find a place that I can trust do my install. I'd do it myself, but no car lift makes that a challenge.

[@coltonconroy1384]

Any drone with the COBB?

[@angelst3]

@@coltonconroy1384 very minimal. Tbh tho any aftermarket exhaust will drone.

[@briancoty88]

Sneak -30

[@bones0184]

Catted or cat less that is the question.

[@richardlapoint1845]

Catless all the way however you'll be replacing o2 sensors from what I understand

[@EdgeAutosport]

These cat backs don't have cats, but our downpipe is still stock and catted. We do not tune or carry catless products, for the record.

[@bones0184]

Thanks for reply guys , I’ve been eyeing up a down pipe from CNT , I’m currently running a Cobb turbo back exhaust . Cheers.

[@richardlapoint1845]

@@bones0184 how do you like the cobb turbo back?

[@thinkforyourself5672]

It's funny that the AWE Touring for the FK8 is the game one and the Track is ridiculously roudy and way too much for most people. After adding a Catted downpipe to my car the Touring became much much louder. If I had the track I wouldn't want to drive the car like that

[@TDcRoughcut]

Greedy sounds best but wife wouldn’t like it lol