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From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder?

powerband -> From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder? (4/25/2008 11:40:09 AM)
It's been 4 minutes since the last exhaust thread, so here is another. [;)] Currently I have a single Borla. Will changing to dual Borla with the X pipe give me a louder sound? If so, then is it the two mufflers that make sound louder or is it the mid pipe with the X pipe? I want to hear more exhaust. Thank you, everyone!

addison85 -> RE: From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder? (4/25/2008 12:25:42 PM)
Not sure, but Borlas aren't very loud to begin with.

powerband -> RE: From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder? (4/25/2008 1:37:55 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: addison85 Not sure, but Borlas aren't very loud to begin with. Yep. If I recall, you're a fan of the FRPP exhaust? I believe they're made by and are the same as the Borlas.

XtremeRage -> RE: From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder? (4/25/2008 3:22:27 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: addison85 Not sure, but Borlas aren't very loud to begin with. IMO, quality of sound>overall loudness, thats why I own the Borlas. IMO best sound, but yea not the loudest.

SOHCman -> RE: From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder? (4/25/2008 6:35:45 PM)
The loudest mufflers I've heard in person are the Pypes Street Pros. Cold idle is 97dB. Interior noise @ 80MPH approx 87dB. Sound while cruising is DEEP, sound under full throttle is unique... http://media.putfile.com/SOHCman---2006-Mustang-V6-Pypes-True-Duals-X-Pipe-and-Street-Pros http://media.putfile.com/SOHCman-Pypes-Acceleration http://media.putfile.com/Maxxine-Making-Noise-in-the-Driveway-27 http://media.putfile.com/2006-Mustang-V6-Pypes-Duals-Getting-on-Highway It is very loud under heavy throttle, but can be VERY QUIET when coasting by the Staties...

powerband -> RE: From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder? (4/25/2008 6:55:58 PM)
SOHCman, thank you for your reply. The Pypes system sounds great! For me, to get the second Borla muffler, the midpipe and X pipe to go dual, it would cost me over $400. This means I should go ahead and just order the Pypes catback dual from one of the internet companies for less than $400. My question: Did you (or anyone with Pypes) have fitting and alignment issues with the installation? Thanks!

jakecat22 -> RE: From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder? (4/25/2008 7:01:19 PM)
I have the system in my sig, no fit problems at all. Lined up great. I like the tone with the GT mufflers, it's not the loudest, but it doesn't get rhaspy.

SOHCman -> RE: From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder? (4/25/2008 7:39:07 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: powerband SOHCman, thank you for your reply. The Pypes system sounds great! For me, to get the second Borla muffler, the midpipe and X pipe to go dual, it would cost me over $400. This means I should go ahead and just order the Pypes catback dual from one of the internet companies for less than $400. My question: Did you (or anyone with Pypes) have fitting and alignment issues with the installation? Thanks! No problems with fit or finish. Only 1 problem I had was after 40,000 miles on them (11 months to the day) I broke the passenger side "X" pipe mounting rod off at 100+... Just kinda "rattled" the weld right out of the little bugger and left a hole in the pipe. Sounded like RICE! http://media.putfile.com/Hole-in-Exhaust---Broken-X-pipe-mounting-bracket Had my dealer replace the piece on Monday. Good as new. And yes, I did say 40,000 miles in 11 months... she has 88,000 miles on her since 4/5/06... My club is aptly named, don't ya think? [:)] SOHC

SOHCman -> RE: From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder? (4/25/2008 7:42:25 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: jakecat22 I have the system in my sig, no fit problems at all. Lined up great. I like the tone with the GT mufflers, it's not the loudest, but it doesn't get rhaspy. I hear ya! When the Pypes are cold, they SCREAM LIKE BANSHEES if you get on it! Haven't got an accurate dB reading when cold, but its enough to scare the Timber Wolves around here. [:D] SOHC PS: My GT mufflers are still in box... LOL... "Just in case"...

powerband -> RE: From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder? (4/25/2008 9:54:02 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: SOHCman quote: ORIGINAL: powerband SOHCman, thank you for your reply. The Pypes system sounds great! For me, to get the second Borla muffler, the midpipe and X pipe to go dual, it would cost me over $400. This means I should go ahead and just order the Pypes catback dual from one of the internet companies for less than $400. My question: Did you (or anyone with Pypes) have fitting and alignment issues with the installation? Thanks! And yes, I did say 40,000 miles in 11 months... she has 88,000 miles on her since 4/5/06... [:)] SOHC 88,000 miles?! That's great! I'm really glad to hear a higher mileage Mustang. Any issue with the car? I've concluded that the Pypes are the ones. Thank you.

SOHCman -> RE: From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder? (4/26/2008 8:54:39 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: powerband quote: ORIGINAL: SOHCman quote: ORIGINAL: powerband SOHCman, thank you for your reply. The Pypes system sounds great! For me, to get the second Borla muffler, the midpipe and X pipe to go dual, it would cost me over $400. This means I should go ahead and just order the Pypes catback dual from one of the internet companies for less than $400. My question: Did you (or anyone with Pypes) have fitting and alignment issues with the installation? Thanks! And yes, I did say 40,000 miles in 11 months... she has 88,000 miles on her since 4/5/06... [:)] SOHC 88,000 miles?! That's great! I'm really glad to hear a higher mileage Mustang. Any issue with the car? I've concluded that the Pypes are the ones. Thank you. As for the car... I broke the little plastic cover on the trunk lid... and the CD doesn't always eject... I really can't complain... I will definitely buy another one... especially when they release a retro version of the 1969 mach 1 with curvy rear fenders. [:)]

my06shaker -> RE: From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder? (4/26/2008 9:10:27 AM)
JBA true duals w/ H pipe Been on the car going on two years. Still sound great. No problems. No leaks or rattles.

optras -> RE: From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder? (4/26/2008 3:04:15 PM)
I'm a big believer in the H-Pipe if you want a deeper sound. As far as louder, I wouldn't say that it is night and day but it's kinda like going from mono to stereo speakers. There's really kind of a tradeoff though, you're either going to get a loud sound or a deep sound, or something in-between. I didn't care how loud my car was as long as it sounded deep and even. Good luck on it.

powerband -> RE: From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder? (4/26/2008 5:58:49 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: SOHCman I will definitely buy another one... especially when they release a retro version of the 1969 mach 1 with curvy rear fenders. [:)] Wait, is this retro really in the works, or are you just pulling my leg?

tamazulense -> RE: From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder? (4/26/2008 7:41:56 PM)
i have a single flowmaster 40 series and it sounds louder and richwer than the local v6s with duals. i want duals but im worried that it will kill the sound. the people around here all bought different kits online. and i dont want to buy any kit cuz i think my single will sound better. so im thinking of going to a shop and telling them to fabricate one with another flowmaster. does anyone on here have fabricated dual systems, and do they sound just as good.

SOHCman -> RE: From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder? (4/27/2008 9:05:53 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: powerband quote: ORIGINAL: SOHCman I will definitely buy another one... especially when they release a retro version of the 1969 mach 1 with curvy rear fenders. [:)] Wait, is this retro really in the works, or are you just pulling my leg? Ya, they won't do anything THAT cool... Although the twin turbo V6 sounds nice... I've never had a problem lovin' my V6... and 35MPG would be great for commuting...

powerband -> RE: From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder? (4/27/2008 9:56:48 AM)
To those who have the PYPES dual system installed, did it come with a template for the bumper cut-out? If not, then how did you all cut the rear bumper to fit the second pipe? Thanks! (I'm ordering the Pype system next week!)

SOHCman -> RE: From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder? (4/27/2008 6:16:10 PM)
The template should be online... Right off their homepage under instructions, down the bottom. http://pysales.com/inst/SFM68-69-bumper-cutout02.pdf I just bought a GT bumper online... The GT bumper cutouts look better with the Pypes 4" tips. Stock 2.5" tips look enemic in those giant holes. LOL

SOHCman -> RE: From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder? (4/27/2008 6:19:11 PM)
Here's my GT bumper with Street pros. [img]http://img2.putfile.com/main/10/28121014053.jpg[/img]

powerband -> RE: From Single Exhaust to Dual -- Louder? (4/27/2008 7:50:28 PM)
SOHCman, Thanks for everything! Cheers.

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