SSMBM498PHD

Ford Falcon FG XR8/GT Sedan 2 1/2in Dual Centre Hotdogs

Ford Falcon FG XR8/GT Sedan 2 1/2in Dual Centre Hotdogs (SSMBM498PHD) fits selected vehicle.

BrandMantaMPI Automotive

Category: Mufflers and resonators

RRP $759.50 AUD
In stock at supplier
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Ford Falcon FG XR8/GT Sedan 2 1/2in Dual Centre Hotdogs product image

Part specs

SKU
SSMBM498PHD
Supplier
MPI Automotive
Category
Mufflers and resonators
Stock status
In stock at supplier

The MPI Automotive SSMBM498PHD is a dual set of centre hotdogs listed to fit the Ford Falcon FG XR8 GT sedan. Hotdogs are the compact, straight-through end of the silencing family, and running them as a centre pair is what sets this part apart.

What is a hotdog and what does it do?

A hotdog is a short straight-through resonator — a perforated core in packing that flows freely while taking harshness off the note rather than quietening it like a chambered muffler. On a performance Falcon like the XR8 GT, a pair of centre hotdogs keeps the system flowing while settling the worst of the drone, which is the trade-off owners reach for when they want flow over outright silencing.

Why a dual centre layout?

Run as a dual set in the centre of the system, the hotdogs share the mid-run resonating across both sides of the Falcon's exhaust, which suits the V8 sedan's twin-pipe layout. The compact format tucks under the floor without the bulk of a full muffler, and because it sits in the centre it pairs with whatever rear section the car is running for the exit note.

Will it suit my XR8 GT?

It's listed to fit the Ford Falcon FG XR8 GT sedan; confirm your exact build with the workshop before ordering so the dual centre pipework lines up. The FG GT is the late performance Falcon, and if it already runs a modified rear or front section the hotdogs have to suit that, which is why we check the full run rather than the badge.

What does fitting involve at our Illawarra workshop?

Oak Flats Muffler Men fits centre hotdogs like these in-house across the Illawarra. We check the under-floor routing, the hanger spacing and the pipe sizing for the pair on the hoist, then book the bay once your build is confirmed. The RRP is listed, and we'll confirm the part suits your existing system before ordering it in.

Stocked and fitted by Oak Flats Muffler Men, the Illawarra exhaust and 4x4 specialist in Oak Flats, NSW.

Common questions

What are hotdogs in an exhaust?
They're compact straight-through resonators — perforated cores in packing that flow freely and shave harshness off the note without quietening the car like a chambered muffler.
How many does the SSMBM498PHD include?
It's a dual set — a pair of centre hotdogs for the FG XR8 GT sedan.
Does it fit my Falcon GT?
It's listed to fit the Ford Falcon FG XR8 GT sedan. Confirm your exact build with the workshop first.

Fitment support across the Illawarra

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