Hey guys i just purchased my 2006 V6 4.0L premium mustang today. After looking around i noticed some people putting dual borla's on there V6 model mustangs. I am wanting to do the same thing except when i go to the borla site it says the duals are only for the GT models. I am guessing i will also need to buy a H-pipe or something.. I honestly dont know.. I was hoping someone more educated then me about this stuff could guide me in the right direction or what i exactly need to buy.. and if its self installable or what. OH and also is there a big difference between the duals and single? besides looks i mean.

Thanks a lot guys!
-Dustin

 

I assume you are talking about a Borla catback...? If you want the Borla catback for a GT mustang all you have to do is either by an H-pipe online or go to a shop and have them fabricate a mid pipe for you (either H-pipe or true dual; I wouldn't recommend the x-pipe for the V6). Having the shop fabricate something would be cheaper. It is self installable. As far as performance gains from a dual exhaust compared to single, it's not a whole lot. Some of the sites will tell you that you will see gains of 20hp, but the only way to get that much gains from an exhaust is if you get forced induction. On a stock V6 you might see gains of 5-8hp. also, I would stay with 2 1/4" piping the best you can unless you plan on getting forced induction in the future; word on the street is that you will lose too much back pressure if you go any bigger than 2 1/2" piping.

I hope this helps! good luck with your choices! and if I need to elaborate on anything or if you have more questions, let us know, because someone will answer. =D

 

All very good information thank you so much :]... BUT i do not have a GT so that was my major question is it possible and if so how to install the duals on the standard V6 because the borla website says they are specifically for the GT model only. Maybe i should just go with the single borla exhaust just because it seems easier i still don't really know haha.. appreciate the help though I am learning little by little.

 

Sorry just thought of this... To get you all a better idea of what i want here is a guy who has it.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAJfqdTeJWQ

that's basically what I am looking for just want to know what and where to buy the stuff and who to go to for installation!

Thanks again!

 

haha, don't worry, we all started out knowing nothing. I'm no expert either, I'm just trying to pass on the information I know.
You can put any 2006 GT catback on your V6, you just have to get a different mid pipe than the stock, whether that be buying one online or having a local shop fabricate one for you.
First, can you post a link to the Borla product you are looking at?

 

If you want dual exhaust for the v6 you'll have to get another midpipe fabricated for you. Now, you can buy all ready pre-made mid pipes with packages such as the Magnaflow kit (http://www.americanmuscle.com/magnaf...aust-2005.html) and then not have to worry about it.

Depending on where you go it may be cheaper to get one made or just to buy it pre-made, depends on whether they cost to take-off and put on the exhaust. I'd get the Borla Stingers, get a fabricated h-pipe, and then later on maybe get some headers. There was a V6 at the nearby dealership yesterday with Stingers and it sounded sick...

Once you get it all done make sure to post a vid.

 

I have not heard a magnaflow exhaust yet maybe i should check them out aswell... This is what i was looking at getting http://www.borla.com/applications/lo...X_pipe/140176/ only down fall is its gonna cost me around 1200.. on the other hand there is a single exhaust for around 400.. I am just wondering how must of a difference the duals will make and stuff.

Keep the help coming guys XD thank you! apreciate it.

p.s. ill make sure to post a vid :]

 

It won't have any more of a performance gain than a single exhaust. The reason in only has a single exhaust in the first place is that it doesn't produce enough exhaust gas to need a dual set-up. Unless you were going for a twin-turbo set-up or something relevant to that where you're going to be using 40lb+ injectors I personally wouldn't worry about it unless you wanted it for the looks. For $1200 I don't know that I'd do it. Money can be better spent on getting a Procharger.

 

yea honestly ill probably go with the single for now. Its probably way easier to install and stuff anyways. I mean duals look sweet and all but not 800 bucks more kinda sweet. In the future i was looking at getting a Procharger so thats about 4k right there but thats awhile away.

On the other hand it might be a good idea to get the dual now so im not wasting 400 bucks down the road >.<?!

decisions decisions haha

GO GO MUSTANGS!

 

that magnaflow you posted doesn't come with a mid pipe, it just bolts directy to your stock y-pipe. That package will give you the look of duals but will not be true duals. Also it will sound better than stock and add maybe 3-5hp. You can find similar kits that are even cheaper than that.
WOAH! $1200!! wow, that is a LOT of $$$. You can get much cheaper kits that will do basically the same thing. The Borla's might sound better (idk), but $1200 better? If you know you are going to get duals in the future. I wouldn't waste money on a single. It all depends on what you want to do with your car. If you are going to add forced induction later, get an h-pipe and a dual catback made for an h-pipe (not y-pipe). if you just want better sound and a dual exhaust look, get something that connects to your y-pipe (this is really easy to install). You can find kits half the price of that Borla you are looking at no matter what direction you decide to go. Don't get me wrong, if you like that Borla exhaust enough to spend that much, it's your money and you should do what you want to do with it. I just want you to know all of your options before you jump into something too fast. I'm on your team brother! =D

 

Lol true duals doesn't mean **** on a V6. It sounds almost exactly the same either way. A V6 doesn't produce enough exhaust stock to need "true" dual. A Y-pipe is more than enough for a V6. But, if you want a dual exhaust look and if you're going to get forced induction later I would try to go for a true dual just so you don't have too much back-pressure with the procharger...Otherwise it's not going to make a difference.

 

He is right about the back pressure, if you get too big of piping you will lose too much back pressure and lose low end torque. You shouldn't go any bigger than 2.5", I would recommend sticking with 2 1/4" (that is the stock size), but most catbacks you find will be 2.5" (in fact, I can't think of any that I've seen smaller). but if you have a shop fabricate the mid pipe for you then you can have them fabricate it with 2 1/4" piping and that can easily be attached to the 2.5" catback. of course, if you get something that bolts to your y pipe then you don't have to worry about losing back pressure.

 

i appreciate all your guys help. How much HP gain do you think ill see with just the single borla? The same as with the true dual setup? I don't really want true duals anymore i don't want to be a v8 wannabe plus its just to much cash for me right now and i could get better stuff in the future. Six shooter is just fine for me XD

thanks again all you guys are the best!

 

Getting true dual exhaust is not being a V8 wanna be. There are special edition V6 mustangs that Ford Racing makes with dual exhaust. I have a nice true dual setup that cost me under $400, and I know there are other people out there that have true dual setups that are even cheaper. They all do the same thing as far as performance, the only difference may be the sound depends on what mufflers you get. I went with MAC and they sound real good (in my opinion).

 

ya I went with a 2.5 inch true dual catback and used thrush glasspacks and paid 280 bucks. Works well, and I like it. ^^

 

How is getting true duals being a v8 wannabe?

Honestly, if you want to do a new exhaust set-up then do it right the first time and be happy with it. I suggest saving money and getting the Borlas and an H pipe or true duals. Youll be much happier with the dual exhaust, there is one thing though, youll have to buy a Gt bumper if you want it to look real good.