OK so i got a 2003 v6. Im looking to put on a catback exaust, now the question i have is, is it possible to use a GT catback or am i stuck with a V6 catback???
Alright guys, i am gettin duals in the near future. First, i found a Flowmaster Force 2 system with Y-pipes for around $388. Then i found a Pypes system for considerably cheaper... $275-$299. For the pypes i can get a cat back or a crossover x-pipe or a crossover x-pipe for short tube headers. Seeing as i don't know anything about exhaust, what is the better deal? I know flowmasters are great, but for the difference in price is it worth it. Also, cat-back or x-pipe or does it matter? Thanks guys. Oh yeah, i drive a 2001 v6 auto.
I have a cat back WITH a custom X-Pipe and Flowmaster 40's. And I think it sounds GREAT! You don't need headers. At the most, you might...MIGHT get like 4 or 5 RWHP. IMO, not worth the cost.
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Ok, gentlemen don't beat me up too bad. I have an 05' yellow mustang bought it in Feb. at the time i put a flowmaster on it. Back then don't know of any other options. I am going to put a Xenon rear panel/ facia on it with dual exhaust cut-outs. Here comes the stupid question what would be the best system for this? Please be sepicfic, is the a complete off the shelf system for this?
I dont know much about the 05 but im guessing gt takeoff
on an 05 v6 the GT takeoff is GOD. stock 2.5 inch mandrel bent. and if you want better sound any gt axle back kit will work.
now im sure you guys ge asked this everyday in here, but i wan't a good rumble out of my V6, now i know its harder to make a 6 sound good due to displacement but my friend has a grand national(which is a turbo 6) sounds mean as hell(and had a good t-4 whistle to it). but anyways im looking to spend good money, i want a deep tone not neccisarly(cant spell) a loud sound, just deep. what do i need and does anyone have sound clips.
What headers? whats muffs? what kind of set up, X or H? what kind of tips?
Thanks Guys
*i hope you dont mind i just copied and pasted from my thread, o ya and its a 1994 3.8L
yeah there is a sound clip section of exhausts in a few stickies lower than this one,only i think hotrodsnboozes and one other members work tho,everyone has their own opinions,i dont think headers add much more sound,i dont know tho,most say h pipe is more deep sounding,magnaflow or flowmaster muffs and flowmaster tips,but another way to go is the pypes total exhaust or even gettin the gt take offs,which is the total stock exhaust off a gt and it attaches,with a adapter kit,to ur stock pipe and goes back to dual exhaust with tips and mufflers both,their are some good threads in this section about exhausts,not much info is up here just research a page or two back......ill have my clip of some true dual exhaust ,force mufflers up by end of this weekend.....hope this helps its a good general idea
u got a sound clip spirit? x pipe-flowmaster 40s-ss tips.......hows it sound
Don't have one yet. Just got them yesterday. I think they sound good. Similar to GT. I don't know forsure cause I can't hear them from inside the car while I'm driving. I'm also working on detailed header installation instructions for V6ers. I won't be doing the header stuff until mid January or later.
Would you gain alot of HP if after the headers you have a high flow cat, a good muffler(whatever brand it is) and dump it? Or would you want to continue over the axle to a rear exit? While keeping the pipes as straight and free flowing as possible. And do you have to use an H or X pipe? How much HP do you think that would gain and how much do you think it would cost to put together?
Also my dad was telling me how they use to put "dump vavles" on cars. I looked it up and it's basically a valve that attaches to the header and when you open it will eliminate everything behind it. (correct me if I'm wrong please) So if it's pretty much the same as taking off the cats and muffler does that give more Horses?
sorry if this is confusing, I just want to learn and understand stuff.. Thanks
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I think pypesexhaust.com has one of those "dump valves". I think it's called the Xchange er something. And dumping after the mufflers or going all the way back won't change anything...unless you have some tight bends in the pipes. As long as you don't go to a shop you will most likely have mandrel bent pipes, though.
Would you gain alot of HP if after the headers you have a high flow cat, a good muffler(whatever brand it is) and dump it? Or would you want to continue over the axle to a rear exit? While keeping the pipes as straight and free flowing as possible. And do you have to use an H or X pipe? How much HP do you think that would gain and how much do you think it would cost to put together?
Also my dad was telling me how they use to put "dump vavles" on cars. I looked it up and it's basically a valve that attaches to the header and when you open it will eliminate everything behind it. (correct me if I'm wrong please) So if it's pretty much the same as taking off the cats and muffler does that give more Horses?
sorry if this is confusing, I just want to learn and understand stuff.. Thanks
You're not going to gain allot of HP with headers only on a V6. They still make dup valves. They're electric with a switch and in some states illegal. HP even with high flow cat is minimal on a V6. When HP increases is combinations of headers and other performance mods.
Alright, so i found this true dual H-pipe... http://store.cal-mustang.com/showdetl-7-7987-20-0.html . I think it is a decent price, but i'm not sure. What else would i need to get to complete the system for my 2001 automatic? thanks guys.
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Check it. I am in a serious dilemma. I am looking for dual exhaust for my '04 sixer, but have no idea what make to get it. I am looking for sound over HP(mostly because exhaust isn't exactly a HP maker). Basically, I want a dual exhaust kit for my mustang that doesn't involve transplanting GT exhaust on my stang. I don't want anything taht is going to ricey in any RPM range, I just want it to sound good. Thanks for any help.
I have the MAC 2.5" cat back exhaust system on my 02 Mustang and I really hae enjoyed it. I think it's got a nice tone to it, so does my friend every time I pass him in his Sentra lol. It's a complete bolt on kit and all you have to do is buy the passenger side muffler and tip hangers from the dealership. I paid $55 for those. Other than that the system comes with everything you need to hang it. Here is the site you can find it at! http://macperformance.com/store/product1.cfm?SID=3&Product_ID=316 IDK but autobadges might have it too(never been to his site though) Good luck!
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Really have no idea what exhaust to get for my 2001 V6. I really want GT style dual exhaust, I'd like it to be loud, but not "ricey" (you know what I mean). Open to suggestions, Thanks.
so you'll get the bumber too? I would recommend pypes, but that comes with turndowns to go with the "no cut-out" bumper... check out mustangtuning.com, v6mustangstuff.com. Since the stock V6's have y-pipes, to get true dual exhaust you'll have to get a midpipe (X or H) or get a conversion piece that will let you use the exhaust systems that go with the v8.
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what would be the best system for this? Please be sepicfic, is the a complete off the shelf system for this? 
