Cobb Stage 3 Review (Exhaust and Intercooler) - EcoBoost Mustang

[@StreetSpeed717]

New system looks awesome on the car and and 380lb ft to the wheels is really impressive on a conservative tune.

[@Trail2Touge69]

+Street Speed 717 Hopefully the rods don't give out lol, I had an old duratec motor that created a nice hole in the block in stock form haha. On another note, I'm excited for your diesel build and the hellcat replacement whenever that comes!

[@StreetSpeed717]

Team TrollFaceRacing Thanks man glad to hear it! Update on the truck will be out soon and I just got the cat back from the dealership lol

[@CapELarry]

+Team TrollFaceRacing (21HOONIGAN21) haha. I hope the 2.3 EBM block is better than the dinosaur that was the duratec.

[@mylifeasesteban]

500hp on the hellcat for the "conservative" tune is impressive :D

[@JEFF-en4xs]

"I had it installed by an installer" Holy shit thats amazing

[@mrackelito1]

336 whp and 378 ft/lb at the wheels is very good, since its around 300 at the crank stock? Very impressive

[@Btb971]

It's so interesting hearing that sound from a Mustang, but it sounds so good!!

[@craigolshavsky9963]

Great choice on Parts/Exhaust Matt. I personally think it sounds fantastic for this application. People complaining about it are the same people that believe a mustang should be nothing other than a V8 so you're never going to win in their eyes and ears. Keep on doing your thing my man.

[@Pozzibilitiiz]

Sounds so much better than most ecoboost exhausts with all of the raspy sound to it. This actually sounds smooth and refined. I wonder how it would sound with the CAI put back on.

[@glubibobi]

I like the sound itself but it feels weird hearing it come out of a mustang. Now I'm not bashing this mustang for not having a V8 but if I closed my eyes and heard this the first thing I think about is focus, not Mustang.

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

Matt's a happy camper! How about a 0-60 test since the car will measure it.

[@HyperBlueSTI]

like a kid in a candy store XD the joy on ur face @ 9:00 is priceless

[@2R1V3R]

Haha true indeed man

[@brandonedwards1181]

+HyperBlue STI love his reactions xDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@Pantera972]

It sounds like a fucking rice rocket. Hahahaha

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

yeah it definitely is raspy even though he doesn't think so, should make good power though

[@Genesiscoupe3000]

Yeah sounds like a civic I'm sorry to say. Especially compared to every other deep rumbling Mustangs that actually sound like muscle cars.

[@Electricalwav]

+Genesiscoupe3000 when it isn't a V8. what can you expect from a 4 banger.

[@fread51]

+Genesiscoupe3000 because it's a V8 IDIOT

[@fread51]

+Eduardo Boquin yea i know i swear to god people on youtube are retards

[@joshuaprieto9361]

I think MBRP race exhaust sounds better, my personal preference. But the Cobb exhaust is for better air flow and power also.

[@TheAndrewMARGOLIN]

It is nice to see a car and guy from PA doing good reviews. Be safe

[@TWRX_Chuck]

Congrats man, this is awesome! Exhaust sounds pretty good! It's awesome parts suppliers are sending you parts, I need that! haha!

[@anothersiguy]

As far as turbo inline 4s go that's about as good a sound as you can get. I hope he's still using that tuner he was working with and not just using the off the shelf Cobb Stage 3. Kudos to Cobb for sponsoring Matt!

[@ryan52620]

I had to take the crash bar off to get my race intercooler in. I also had to disconnect my active shutter system from the grill. To make it fit. Quick tip, just take the active shutter motor off the unit and zip tie it behind the bumper. Leave the active shutter unit off, it won’t fit anyway so don’t lose your mind trying. Reconnect the little motor only. This way you won’t get any engine codes for disconnecting it.

[@Elephant_Thoughts]

Sounds pretty good and it will only get better when it breaks in. Myself, my aim is for that MBRP Cat-Back Exhaust System Race Black tips; take a listen to it on CJ Pony's video- it's surprisingly deep tone for a Race style.

[@erfahnh7127]

i'm not hating but in my opinion best sounding 4 cylinder exhaust comes from subarus. anyone think otherwise?

[@T3DDYB3AR903]

I agree with you.

[@JacobKaplan0405]

s2000 sounds pretty nice as well

[@MrRussian2023]

agreed

[@shawncarson8131]

You mean the sound of inefficiency?

[@rekt_n_line]

+Erfahn H If you properly designed and built an unequal length header for this Mustang it'd sound similar to a Subaru with the "boxer rumble" lol. A Subaru with an equal length header sounds like any other 4 banger for the most part.

[@ImGriffinP]

Well it was worth the extra day wait! Love the sound Matt. Sounds phenomenal especially for a 4 cylinder!

[@vikk5459]

...it sounds like a ricer Honda Civic. But, I'm trying to be more positive on this channel. Glad he's enjoying it, that's what matters.

[@stancedg3795]

+Vikk 54 stfu if u dont have nothing nice to say dont comment what do u drive

[@vikk5459]

+Stanced G37 didn't I say something nice? Oh right, I did. Don't worry about what I drive, I have nothing to prove to you.

[@stancedg3795]

+Vikk 54 yeah im just sick of the hate people have on others peoples car like its not your car but i didnt mean to come off snappy bro

[@stefankoles]

this car its to another level from now one with this exhaust...... i am very proud to be a fan of you matt

[@BRIANBOBCHAPMAN]

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[@schellingrs]

That's awesome. I'm happy to see that you are enjoying it so much. Keep posting!

[@danmancino22]

it's loud, but it doesn't sound right

[@bradenmchenry995]

no matter what you do to the exhaust it'll never sound even 5% as good as the gt

[@danmancino22]

+Braden McHenry agreed

[@santostorres500]

+Braden McHenry idiot he is not trying to make it sound like a GT, we all know it's a four cylinder. Keep your idiot comments to yourself

[@danmancino22]

+Santos Torres same can be said for you

[@bk2les]

+Santos Torres None said hes trying to sound like a GT. He was just making a comparison.

[@NewtMedia]

Sounds awesome man! Great reaction too, you know its fast when your eyes are popping out of your head and you got that huge smile. Can't wait to see what comes in the Spring!

[@ethangee96]

Sounds great Matt! One of the best sounds I've heard coming from a 4 banger. It seems like we have been waiting for this for a long time. Cobb are being super awesome providing you with these awesome parts! I'd say a nice set of wheels would finish the car off nicely :D

[@kaypil9106]

That is pretty impressive. For around $3500 on a Premium Package Ecobooost it produces around 25-30 Ft/lb more torque then the GT.

[@bcredeur97]

Muffler delete also sounds good on the ecoboost. But at the cost of being louder (but surprisingly not as bad as you would think, friend has one, look up his channel Matthew Champagne to see)

[@tmd_fishing1042]

Your reactions to WOT are the best! Needs to be a WOT expression award! If there ever is it goes to subaruwrxfan lol.

[@deftones2625]

Wow u got that for free, whao what a blessing, kudos man.

[@BlackGT1999]

deftones 26 must be nice.

[@JoseTrujilloful]

Best Ecoboost Mustang I've heard so far! Keep it up.

[@henrycruz45cal]

So excited about how it excelerated, imagine when he gets into a car with real power. Ah, to be so easily impressed. I miss those days, it only gets better.

[@taddcopley58]

You know some of these eco mustangs are hitting 750 800hp, for 5 grand the push over 500 out running all the stock chargers challenger and ss camaros.

[@HyperBlueSTI]

this is my favorite mod to do to a car, an exhaust but it sounds weird coming from a mustang 4 cylinder i'm used to hearing a V8

[@rekt_n_line]

+HyperBlue STI Not as bad as all the straight piped V6 Mustangs always hauling ass around my college campus lol

[@frustratedmillennialz]

+MonCamProductions Hahaha couldn't help but laugh despite myself owning a 15' V6. xD The 99-04 Convertible V6s' exhaust are the best! *sarcasm*

[@danesebruno]

Should get a Racing Beat muffler. They are made for Mazdas, but they sound AMAZING on 4 cylinder engines

[@L8-APEX]

Sounds great man! Awesome power bump as well, almost 400lbs of torque at the wheels that's crazy.

[@Clesarie]

The intercooler stock and upgraded are soooo tiny. Like realistically how much more air are you getting. I know its to keep the front crash bar but i'd just eliminate that bar.

[@axiomassets2442]

similar set up here - went with Borla/FR exhaust - StainlessWorks DP - JLT 5" CAI - SCT V2 tune. Impressive #s per above ...these cars really do jump up in power, especially in the mid/upper tach ranges when opened up. The sound of the engine is similar, mine does sound deeper however. Folks, it's a 2.3L 4 cylinder - big 4 cylinder motors sound good in the 3-6k rpm band, but below that it's a fart can. Taking the resonator out adds power, but also makes the sound louder too. Mine included. Still great cars ...the exhaust should actually sound smoother once you get 10-15k on the new system.

[@Andrew-tz1cc]

Wow that sounds great, and those power numbers are dang impressive. I bet with everything you are close to 400hp at the crank.

[@ethanjohnson93]

You should dyno your ecoboost and see all the money you put into it has gotten, I'm sure a lot of us would love to see what light mods will do for an ecoboost!!

[@mattdagger1480]

I'm sure Adam can squeeze some more power out of that new set up safely no problem! I kno he said something about looking forward to tuning with the new Cobb inter cooler! Make sure he lets us know how well he likes that inter cooler! A bunch of us follow a forum he's in on Facebook and would love to know where he rates this one!

[@pharoahamunra]

i don't care for the sound of most 4 cylinder cars.that being said i must say your car has changed my opinion.that exhaust sounds fantastic.

[@DMN3901]

I was wondering why you wouldn't be allowed to put a Beetle video, until this came out. Now it makes sense...watching this after work...

[@wboeren1]

Congratulations Matt, enjoy the new set up. Cobb is good to you... ;)

[@SSFlyer]

If you just listen to the sound and didn't know what car it is, I would guess a WRX or some other Subaru.. but its a mustang so really its the best of both worlds for subaruwrxfan for having a mustang but Subaru like characteristics

[@DesuVR]

I'm happy you're happy with your car, man!

[@connorsmith1332]

Sounds better in the car than out. I'd be curious to see how it sounds in person.

[@stealthbombing_991]

Sounds like a tired Honda mixed with a city bus

[@arch417powersports]

A city bus? ahhahaha

[@stealthbombing_991]

the intake sounds like one, god it sounds auful. Mustangs shouldn't have any turbo sounds - whats happening with this world. archinuk417

[@CapELarry]

+StealthBombing _ No choice, dude. I wish. The damn CAFE requirements are making every manufacturer eek out every MPG. They only way they could still offer a V8 is to have smaller displacement turbo engines offset the fuel economy.

[@yahabibi6891]

StealthBombing _ i hope you know mustangs started with 4 cylinder turbo charged engines back in the 80s.

[@CyberneticArgumentCreator]

@@yahabibi6891 I hope you know Mustangs started in 1965 and you're wrong

[@stefankoles]

I can belive how good this exhaust sounds on this ecoboost....the other exhaust of the competitors are rubish,maybe the mbrp sounds somewhat good,but defintly the cobb its the best

[@manama9119]

After seeing your reaction, I really need the same setup. Thank!

[@1234zcrom]

The flowmaster outlaw exhaust sounds pretty good on the ecoboost. I think that exhaust is often overlooked. I've had it on my last 3 stangs. Its not raspy like all the others. I like your cobb... But would replace the mufflers with these of it was my car.

[@JBWHITEGT]

I cant seem to find Oct Adj Ratio Lrn on my cobb tuner. Its been updated and my tuner needs this parameter sent to him. Any ideas??

[@E52O4]

JIMBO SLICE Have you gone. to the COBB website? If you ask the question there, you’ll get an answer within 24 hours.

[@JBWHITEGT]

2amd lives I searched it for about 15 min and i found out it has changed to Knock octane modifier or KOM.

[@aloner217]

I like the sound! Different...but different is good nowadays!

[@artdellaluce]

Love the enthusiasm, lol. I definitely do not like the exhaust note, it sounds like another Honda.The OEM exhaust is already pretty free flowing. You only need to change out the downpipe, not the entire exhaust and if not using a catless, then it is a waste of money.

[@MJC-GSXS750]

Watching you accelerate is always priceless :)

[@arc00ta]

Sounds very similar to my MS3 with CP-E Triton exhaust (not surprising since the engines are similar as well - both made by ford but the Mustang has a much more advanced head I'd expect), my tone is a bit deeper though, especially at idle. Can't really say I dislike the sound but it seems out of place on a Mustang, even the old SVO didn't sound like that. I personally prefer the boat in the water sound of the mod motor mustangs over this and the coyote platform.

[@caperr2]

How would you say it compares with the stock V6 Camaro now that it's stage 3? Comparing the 2 cars. I love the sound that 3.6 makes but I know it's probably way more limited in what you can do to it.

[@jimcastro1620]

For the money the EcoBoost Mustang has a lot to offer. But....when you can afford it, buy the 5.0. The EcoBoost sounds like a Honda fartmobile. Thanks for all of the great information that you provide to us every week!!!

[@damnhockey]

For most people, why not use the money for the upgrades and buy the Mustang GT? You get a full warranty, I doubt your car is covered by Ford. In Canada , if I performed the same mods my insurance would not cover me, I know because I asked.

[@stancedg3795]

Guys u camt really expect a 4 banger to sound amazing only subarus and evos sound amazing but i think it has a really good exhaust note also how much more power can u squeeze out of her

[@omysheetofpaper]

9:00 is exactly why I subscribed to you so long ago when you had your BRZ. the reactions you genuinely show is so different than the other youtubers. keep doing your thing man!

[@alangonzalez9821]

It looks like your rear wheel is kicked in a little bit in the beggining. Are they properly aligned?

[@hmackprotection1]

Good to some you improving on that Ecoboost. Keep doing your thing man..as the weather warms up, throw some sticker tires on it.

[@socalecos550]

Can I go stage 2 with just downpipe, cai, muffker delete and NGK spark plugs?

[@mandomorales6175]

Hey Matt, I've been watching your videos since you had 5,000 subs, you've come a very long way. Your EcoBoost is amazing, and I was wondering if you were thinking of getting some customized rims/ wheels.

[@chrisreichartz8911]

went with Map performance exhaust and downpipe, doesn't sound like a rice grinder

[@bownsir]

Nice setup from cobb and great review. I know you were in the works with a tune from Tune+. Is this setup going to be used for his tune?

[@wildman00sax]

Sounds good! Heard your vid on facebook recently.

[@skylerssupercarlife348]

I love watching your reviews

[@BOGEYxN1NJA]

im excited to see what power it puts down

[@OctaneStreet]

Haha your reaction after getting on it for your first actual pulls in the car post tune/install! :)

[@arfankhawaja]

What do you think of the Magnaflow exhausts, particularly the street series, for the 2015 Ecoboost. I have an Ecoboost and want to get an exhaust system that has base and noise to it, but stay moderate.

[@AkioWasRight]

That Just Doesn't Sound Right :(

[@Father_Paul_GT]

emdec55 what wrong with it, sounds good to me

[@851995STARGATE]

HipHop Johnny wait too ricey sounds like a honda, almost too raw and farty

[@Father_Paul_GT]

851995STARGATE not worth sellin his car for the same shit smh

[@bradnaylor]

Thanks for sharing! Nice parts too! You definitely picked up some HP too... Have you thought about letting Matt Farrah do a one take in it? I haven't seen him for an ecoboost Mustang yet... Specially since it has COBB stuff!

[@maximus9401]

Super cool, really glad for you my man! That motor's exhaust will never be my cup of tea but I do agree it sounds better than some other alternatives.

[@dberrill15108]

You're one step away from a huge wing on the back haha If you're running a Cobb stage 3 OTS map, get that thing dyno tuned ASAP

[@cgr88m]

i hope to see this car at 500whp soon, i know with the turbo upgrade these make serious numbers.

[@cgr88m]

i think its cool that ford went ecoboost on the mustang i just think they chose the wrong engine, the 2.7 or the 3.5 v6 would have been a great platform, the 3.5 makes over 400hp just with bolt ons and tune, serious potential. the 2.0 makes serious power but its not cheap getting it.

[@StangMode]

Really nice kit! Once Adam tunes it your set

[@legendary351]

Who is Adam??

[@E52O4]

legendary351 Adam is the tuner at Tune+ who writes the tunes for ecoboost Mustangs.

[@barrt454]

How has the reliability of this and your other cobb tune been?

[@bornaasi8734]

He did the smart thing buying an ecoboost then modding it. Lot of people say he should’ve bought a gt instead but then who would watch the videos? The gt is cool, but unless you dump a load of money into the car it isn’t really interesting too watch. That’s why your here instead of watching a chad drive around a stock gt, Not to mention, he gets these items for free or deep discount, and he reviews them making him money.

[@jmmats12]

is your mustang registered in Allegheny county? if so how do you deal with the emissions inspection with the tune and downpipe? id be ok with taking the car back to stock tune but id rather not put the old pipe back on year after year for nonsense inspections.

[@seboskater]

Oh my God, the potential the Focus Rs will have

[@richardb.jesser3715]

sounds surprisingly awesome!

[@Mak933]

Wondering how this will affect the car's torque now that the exhaust is moving slower.

[@thenuge88]

That rule doesn't apply to a turbocharged car. After the exhaust goes though a turbo you want the least amount of restriction possible.

[@Mak933]

+thenuge88 Thanks for clarifying.

[@karlboyer9591]

Are you still running with Cobb stage 3. If so how's it going?

[@Marcusd1213]

Congrats!! that you like it that all that matters but i think its opposite of what you were wanting when you had first got the mustang, as in a more muscle sound this sounds a little rice. To me anyway

[@gaivoron]

congrats on the exhaust and intercooler, sounds way batter than stock! are you gonna get custom tune with Adam?

[@jonathanthompkins2131]

Have you ever autocross-ed it? How do you like the power in and out of the twistys?

[@alsipes7432]

will be interesting to see the power gain you got from the stage III

[@EVIN_117]

It's decent but I would've gone with the magnaflow competition cat back exhaust

[@Splinter3385]

I have a 2017 EcoBoost Mustang and I really want to get this setup. I'll probably have to do it a piece at a time though. Is there a specific order you think would be best to get them in?

[@GiantsFan625]

Do you recommend putting the active grill shutters back on after upgrading the intercooler? Or just leave it off for more air in?

[@BobDingle25]

Cobb does everything well except for their exhaust. I have a fiesta st and you literally have to piece together an exhaust to make it sound right. the Cobb exhaust sounds like a vacuum cleaner on mine, and even worse on the Mustang.

[@trevorz426]

How would you compare it to the BRZ exhaust? Would this exhaust tire you out on a long road trip?

[@purvil311]

What do you think of the Magnaflow Street and Competition Catback exhausts? Do you think those sound good?

[@vincentchung7664]

Why does the stock exhaust look so shitty? Was it intentionally engineered that way or did Ford have some intern draft it?

[@wolf0491]

You almost got 200k Subs. Nice stuff

[@JustCruzzz]

You should do a Cobb tuned WRX vs Cobb tuned Ecoboost comparo!

[@lucasdrives]

sounds good! congrats, those are some nice numbers!

[@colinw7205]

Some idiots said that Ford was "risking controversy" by ditching the V6 for the 2.3L Ecoboost 4 cylinder. The writers of this video are car gals and guys. Ditching the unloved and with no aftermarket support 300 HP/270 TQ V6 for the 310 HP/320 TQ turbo 4 cylinder Ecoboost . Wasn't controversial at all. It was a no brainer that both the bean counters and the car guys at Ford could agree on. Now ALL Mustangs are NOW in fact "performance cars" whatever the trim level or engine option. Being that the Ecoboot has an MSRP of $26,400 within the budget of young carbuyer/enthusiasts and can be easily tuned up to 500 HP with a change of the turbocharger.

[@czthjvv]

How was your gas mileage affected by the Stage 3 kit

[@ramoncolon43]

Did you ever do a 0-60 run with it? If so what was your time?

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

glad you got intercooler but geez you really love raspy exhausts don't you lol. not my taste but power gains are worth it