Thanks in advance

Well after a week of deciding whether to go with New Rims or a New Exhaust I'm going to go with a new Exhaust for the Stang.

I've read and used the search button on the exhaust questions but I'm still a little mixed up.

Option #1: If I go with the Standard Y-pipe all I need is just a Catback Exhaust System or anything else?

Option #2: True Duals? This is the H-pipe/ X-pipe? Do I need the Adapter kit as well? Also can I use any dual exhaust made for v6?

My Spending is limit is no more than hopefully $700 with install

Examples of your setup would help alot.

Also, In the future I would also like to add a GT Bumper to the v6 what impact does this have. Or is it best to the Bumper and Exhaust all at once not having to deal with the after effects.

 

Option 1: You get a dual exhaust that attaches to the Y pipe. The description of the product will say if its one of these or not. Yes you just have the stock catback removed and bolt the new one up to the Y pipe nothing else.

Option 2: True duals is having 2 separate pipes go from the headers to each separate muffler. If you want to add a midpipe (usually just sound wise H is deeper than an X and dont use an X on a v6). So after you get the stock catback removed and the stock Y pipe is removed, then you can either run straight pipes or use an H pipe (made for a V6 or custom made) and then any GT catback.

You can put a GT bumper on either when u do the exhaust or after. If you do it after you will have to get your exhaust tips realigned (raised). This was kind of a brief description because this is discussed in detail in many other threads.

Stick with companies like: magnaflow, mac, and flowmaster. Youtube will give you an idea of what different setups will sound like

 

dont forget spintech.... Some people love them some people dont.

I say you go true dual witha custom H pipe. Mine ended up costing $545 which included parts and labor.

 

true some of the smaller companies are good as well. Basically just stay far far away from Pypes.

Also forgot to answer your question about the adapter. The adapter is only needed if you want to keep your stock Y pipe. If you went that route the adapter attaches to the stock Y pipe and then any GT catback attaches to it.

 

Alright I'm going to the shop tomorrow. I'm going to get an estimate on:

True Dual
H-Pipe
FlowMaster 40's
2.25

 

Sorry for the double post but I got the quote today and its 470 installed for everything going with the chrome tips. How does this deal sound?

Also the guy at the shop said I should get the GT bumper before the Exhaust so it will be easier, but I don't know yet about the bumper it will be nice but I only got the money for exhaust right now

 

470 is a good deal with every thing. just leave the v6 bumper for now till you have the money for the GT bumper.

 

$470 sounds about right, thats about what i paid for mine. You dont have to get the GT bumper now. It would prolly only cost you $50 to reallign the exhasut for the GT bumper.

 

I was also wondering is it better to go with 2.25 or 2.5 the guy at the shop said 2.25?

I want it the exhaust tips to look good so I'm going with Chrome but I don't want them to hang down I want it to appear the pipes are going straight out that shouldn't be problem or should it?

 

for a v6 its 2.25 for the pipes.i have straight pipes with 3.5" tips and stock bumper they look little bit down but not a lot. if u look from the back of tips it look straight and from side little down.

 

well I just called another shop and they said
$375

Dual Exhaust
H-Pipe
Flowmasters 40s
Chrome Tips (Not Included)

What the Ideal Tips Size to go with?

 

3.5" if you planning on putting a GT bumper on. 3" minimum though. Make sure you get chrome tips otherwise it wont look as good

 

3-3.5 inch's no bigger then 3.5.

 

Alright so 3-3.5 Tips Chrome
Only money for Exhaust, Bumper will come hopefully before June

 

yeah either of those sizes will be fine

 

why not go with stainless steel? Thats what i have on my car and they wont rust or anything like that. They look just as good and will last longer.

 

oops thats what i meant i always get chrome and stainless steel mixed up because it looks the same

 

Well I just got back from the install
40 Flowmasters, H-Pipe, 3in Stainless Steel tips, True Dual
I Love it!
$460 for everything, I'm pleased
I'll post pics in a couple of hours

 

Am i the only sixer that has super 44's here
sorry i could jump in on this b4 u got em
they are legit.

 

Gettin em this summer actually! I've got the mufflers, just need the install. I've got true dual glasspacks now, but I'm welding in a h pipe and throwin those flows on

 

i'm geting super 44's soon. "maybe on my B-day this month"

 

Im gonna get http://www.stangmods.com/MAC-Cat-Bac...475-tk3849.htm with probally the tax stimulus thingy .. if/when I get it. Its not true dual but whatever.

I will just get a V8 GT next car and not have to worry about upgrading exhaust. Dont want to put too much money into a 42kmi used car. Dont get me wrong it runs ****** super and is clean as a bitch but still.