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Best Exhaust For 2010-2014 S197 Mustang GT

Created by Jude Horstman
Date Created: 5/19/2022
Last Updated: 10/5/2023

Add horsepower and torque to your S197 to your 2010-2014 Ford Mustang GT with our selection of exhaust systems!

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Best Exhaust For 2010-2014 S197 Mustang GT - Best Exhaust For 2010-2014 S197 Mustang GT


Jump To: Headers | Catted Mid & X Pipes | Catbacks | Axle Back

LMR.com is your #1 source for 2010-2014 Ford Mustang's best exhaust systems and components. Bring the noise with Mustang Headers, Catted Mid-pipes, Catted X-Pipes, Mustang Catbacks, Mustang Axle Backs, and other S197 exhaust for your 2010-2014 Mustang GT; at LMR.com!

Our aftermarket exhaust systems and components are the perfect kickstart for any Mustang GT exhaust performance upgrade. They include selections from leading brands such as Flowmaster, Pypes, BBK, MBRP, Borla, and more! Direct bolt-on components make for clean, easy installs on your S197 and will instantly free up horsepower, increase flow, and dramatically improve exhaust tone for your muscle car!



#1 | S197 Mustang Headers

Best Exhaust For 2010-2014 Mustang GT - Best Exhaust For 2010-2014 Mustang GT

Add horsepower and torque to your S197 with 2010-2014 Ford Mustang GT shorty headers or long tube headers for more exhaust flow and power! Choose from BBK, Ford Performance, Pypes, and JBA to get your S197 performing and sounding better! Our headers are offered in black, ceramic, and chrome finishes to fit your application.


BENEFITS

  • Increased Power
  • Improved Exhaust Flow

FEATURES

  • Stainless Steel Construction
  • Quality Engineering
  • Often Bolt-On Capable

WILL THIS FIT MY MUSTANG?

Shorty Headers
  • BBK Tuned Length Headers - Ceramic (11-14) - BBK-1632
  • BBK Tuned Length Headers - Chrome (11-14) - BBK-16320
Long Tube Headers
  • BBK Long Tube Headers - 1 3/4" Chrome (11-22) - BBK-1633
  • BBK Long Tube Headers - 1 3/4 Ceramic (11-22) - BBK-16330
  • BBK Long Tube Headers - 1 7/8" Titanium Ceramic (11-22) - BBK-1856
  • BBK Long Tube Headers - 1 7/8" Polished Silver Ceramic (11-22) - BBK-18560
  • Pypes Long Tube Header & Catalytic X-Pipe Kit (11-14) - PYP-HDR76SK1
2010 Headers
  • BBK Shorty Headers (05-10) 4.6 - BBK-1612
  • BBK Long Tube Headers Chrome (05-10) - BBK-1641
  • BBK Long Tube Headers Ceramic Coated (05-10) - BBK-16410
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#2 | S197 Mustang Catted Mid & X Pipes

Best Exhaust For 2010-2014 Mustang GT - Best Exhaust For 2010-2014 Mustang GT

These mid-pipes are offered with or without catalytic converters, featuring larger diameter piping. Choosing a catted X-pipe will keep your car emissions legal with two hi-flow catalytic converters. An offroad X pipe will give your Mustang more power and a deeper exhaust tone. Featuring companies such as BBK, Ford Performance, and Pypes, these mid-pipes are offered in various finishes to get your exhaust system looking and sounding great!


BENEFITS

  • Increased Horsepower & Torque
  • Aggressive Exhaust Tone

FEATURES

  • Stainless Steel Construction
  • Often Bolt-On
  • Mandrel Bent Tubing

WILL THIS FIT MY MUSTANG?

2010 Catted
  • Pypes After-Cat X-Pipe Stainless Steel (05-10) GT - PYP-XFM43
  • BBK Catted X-Pipe (05-10) GT - BBK-1770
  • BBK Catted X-Pipe for Long Tube Headers (05-10) GT 4.6 - BBK-1637
11-14 After Cat
  • BBK After Cat X-Pipe, for Shorty Headers (11-14) GT - BBK-1460
  • Ford Performance After Cat X-Pipe - Stainless (11-14) GT 5.0L - M5251MGTA
  • Pypes After Cat X-Pipe (11-14) GT - PYP-XFM45
11-14 Catted
  • BBK 3" Catted X-Pipe (11-14) GT 5.0 – BBK-1658
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#3 | S197 Mustang Catbacks

Best Exhaust For 2010-2014 Mustang GT - Best Exhaust For 2010-2014 Mustang GT

Give your S197 more power and a deeper, louder exhaust with a 2010-2014 Mustang cat-back exhaust system. These exhaust systems include new wider diameter piping, mufflers, and tips to give you a better-performing and better-looking exhaust. Choose from Pypes, Borla, and MBRP to get your S197 sounding how you want it! Pick one up in a power upgrade kit and get a tuner, intake, and filters for more significant power increases. Don't forget new muffler hangers and hangers to frame bolt kits to get the hardware you need to complete the installation.


BENEFITS

  • Increased Performace & Throttle Response
  • Generates Deep Off-Road Exhaust Tone
  • Increases Fuel Efficiency

FEATURES

  • Manufactured Using CNC Bending To Create Smooth Mandrel Bends
  • Different Sized Tubing and Tips

WILL THIS FIT MY MUSTANG?

MBRP
  • Race Cat Back - Stainless Steel (11-14) GT 5.0 - MBR-S7264409
  • Street Cat Back - Stainless Steel (11-14) GT/GT500 - MBR-S7258409
  • Race Cat Back - Aluminized Steel (11-14) GT 5.0 - MBR-S7264AL
BorlaPypes
  • Mid Muffler Cat Back Exhaust Kit (05-10) GT/GT500 - PYP-SFM66
  • Over Axle Pipes - (05-10) - PYP-TFM62
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#4 | S197 Axle Back

Best Exhaust For 2010-2014 Mustang GT - Best Exhaust For 2010-2014 Mustang GT

These exhausts feature new mufflers, tips, and a wider diameter tubing, but unlike cat-back systems, they attach near your axle for easier installation. These axle backs from Bassani, SVE, Flowmaster, Ford Performance, Magnaflow, Corsa, and SLP are famous among S197 owners.


BENEFITS

  • Rich Exhaust Tone
  • Increased Performance
  • Different Sound Options

FEATURES

  • Black or Steel Finishes
  • Different Inlet/Outlet Setups

WILL THIS FIT MY MUSTANG?

SVE
  • SVE Axle-Back Exhaust Kit (05-10) GT/GT500 – SVE-5230A
  • SVE Axle-Back Exhaust Kit (11-14) GT - SVE-5230B
MBRP
  • MBRP Aluminized Steel 2005-2010 (GT/GT500) – MBR-S7200AL
  • MBRP Muffler Delete - Stainless Steel 2005-2010 (GT/GT500) - BR-S7202304
  • MBRP 3" Muffler Delete Axle Back - Stainless Steel (11-14) - MBR-S7203304
Bassani
  • Bassani Street Race Mufflers (11-14) GT/GT500 5.0L/5.4L - BE-5011SR5
Borla
  • Borla Stinger S-Type Axle Back Exhaust (11-12) GT - BOR-11789
  • Borla Stinger S-Type Axle Back Exhaust (13-14) GT - BOR-11837
Corsa
  • Corsa Sport Axle Back Exhaust - Black Tips (05-10) GT/GT500 - CSE-14311BLK
  • Corsa XTREME Axle-Back Exhaust System - Polished Tips (05-10) - CSE-14314
  • Corsa XTREME Axle-Back Exhaust System (11-14) - CSE-14317
  • Corsa XTREME Axle-Back Exhaust System - Black Tips (11-14) - CSE-14317BLK
  • Corsa Sport Axle Back Exhaust (11-14) - CSE-14316
Flowmaster
  • Flowmaster Outlaw Axle Back-Exhaust Kit (05-10) GT/GT500 - FLO-817511
  • Flowmaster Outlaw Axle Back Exhaust Kit (11-12) GT/GT500 5.0/5.4 - FLO-817516
  • Flowmaster Outlaw Axle Back Exhaust Kit (13-14) GT - FLO-817592
Pypes
  • Pypes Pype Bomb - Stainless Steel - 2005-2010 (GT/GT500) - PYP-SFM60MS
  • Pypes Violator - Stainless Steel - 2005-2009 (GT/GT500) - PYP-SFM60V
  • Pypes Muffle Deletes - Stainless Steel - 2005-2009 (GT/GT500) - PYP-SFM62SS
Roush
  • Roush Axle Back Exhaust Kit (11-14) GT/GT500 5.0L/5.4L - RSH-421127
Ford Performance
  • Ford Performance GT500 Axle-Back Exhaust Kit (11-14) GT - M5230MGTCA1
SLP
  • SLP Loudmouth Axle-Back (05-10) GT/GT500 - SLP-M31014
  • SLP Loudmouth Rear-Axle Back Exhaust System - Stainless Steel (11-14) GT/GT500 - SLP-M31023
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Conclusion - About This Guide

We at LMR hope this Mustang Exhaust buying guide has helped you decide which brand best suits your needs by letting you weigh the benefits and features. Also, be in mind that all of the brands in this list are top manufacturers in the industry, so you can't go wrong with your choice.

As always for all of your Mustang and Lightning needs, keep it right here at LMR.com.


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