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frenchy

12/2/11 03:17 PM

how to get the 3.8L to sound better???

hows the best(and cheap) way to get a 3.8 to sound better???

flomaster 40 pipes??

thanks in advance!!

Evil_Capri

12/3/11 05:49 AM

Moving to '1994-2004 V6' sections, but will leave a link for today.

Have you performed any searches on youtube.com? There are multiple clips with different types of exhaust modifications.

Nemo2004

12/3/11 10:13 AM

I put a flowmaster super 44 muffler on mine. Gets rid of 'secretary's car' sound! I think I paid a total of $130 parts and installation.

fdjizm

12/3/11 10:23 AM

Install cylinders 7 & 8.
:)

cpotts13

12/3/11 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fdjizm

Install cylinders 7 & 8.
:)

+1
Idk, flomasters I guess. Pypes makes a good true dual exhaust kit, Mac does As well. If you are going dual, the PLEASE get the gt bumper, or the Mac "dumps" after the axle.

Dbranham

12/3/11 04:49 PM

I seen a clip on YouTube with a v6 new edge with cherry bomb exhaust and it sounded amazing

cpotts13

12/3/11 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dbranham

I seen a clip on YouTube with a v6 new edge with cherry bomb exhaust and it sounded amazing

IMHO the ugliest thing about the new edge v6's are the exhaust tips. So if your going to make it sound good make the tips look good as well. Or just replace the old muffler with one of your choosing and put turn downs before or after the axle.

SilverSkoundrel

12/3/11 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cpotts13

I agree they look like little round turds hanging out from under the bumpers haha

Glenn

12/3/11 06:42 PM

I say don't worry about it. Turn the tunes up or replace them and then turn them up.

tommys95

12/5/11 11:08 PM

My 95 has full duals with headers cats to h-pipe and edelbrock pro series mufflers..was on car when i got it..sounds pretty good..

MMR	12/11/11 03:10 PM

I would not recommend flowmasters, I don't think that they sound good on my V6, I would look in to magnaflow if I were you JMO.

LivinTheStangLife

1/4/12 04:01 PM

Get long tube headers! I have LTs, o/r h, slp on my 04. I'll admit slp does get raspy but I like it! Whatever you go with though get LTs. They will give it a bit deeper tone and better flow!

Night_prowler22

1/31/12 08:43 PM

did the OP ever do anything? I like to do something with mine also.

PonyBoy956

2/12/12 04:38 PM

im going to order som Mac chrome LT headers and an off road Mac h-pipe. this will fit in my v6 no problems right ? the h-pipe takes place of the stock y pipe ? still learning exhaust stuff

PonyBoy956

2/12/12 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LivinTheStangLife

Get long tube headers! I have LTs, o/r h, slp on my 04. I'll admit slp does get raspy but I like it! Whatever you go with though get LTs. They will give it a bit deeper tone and better flow!

where did u buy ur slp's from

hi5.0

2/12/12 08:15 PM

One of the better V6 Mustangs I've heard.

Same car after Procharger and cam install.

LivinTheStangLife

2/13/12 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by PonyBoy956

where did u buy ur slp's from

Stangmods.com I think but I believe Americanmuscle.com has them now I would get them from there they ship in good time I waited like 5 weeks for my SLPs from stang mods it was terrible.

LivinTheStangLife

2/13/12 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by PonyBoy956

im going to order som Mac chrome LT headers and an off road Mac h-pipe. this will fit in my v6 no problems right ? the h-pipe takes place of the stock y pipe ? still learning exhaust stuff

Yes it will fit the headers will be tight getting in. I believe I had to push on up through underneath and the other down through the top. I have Mac ceramic LTs and BBK o/r h pipe. Just be sure you get the shorty h pipe or it will be to long and also you will need O2 extensions and one MIL eliminator set. And yes the H takes care of the stock crossover to the Y pipe with your cats on it and the SLPs finish to the back. Oh yeah and you'll also need a exhaust hanger kit to hang it up since your 6 will only have the one side. Hope you enjoy it! And don't sweat it we've all been there with learning new stuff

LivinTheStangLife

2/13/12 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by PonyBoy956

im going to order som Mac chrome LT headers and an off road Mac h-pipe. this will fit in my v6 no problems right ? the h-pipe takes place of the stock y pipe ? still learning exhaust stuff

Also couple other things you'll want to know that nobody told me when I did mine. O2 extensions go on all 4 and you'll have to cut little tabs off of the stock one on the front sensors for it to connect no big deal. Secondly the back set which will be blue, read the air after the cats with no cats these aren needed but to keep your check engine light off you use MIL eliminators on that set only. The plug in ones are a little more but way easier than splicing into it. Just make sure you get the frog green ones hooked back up those control your air/fuel ratio I ran around without mine for awhile because I was new and didn't know lol. Hope this helps!

PonyBoy956

2/13/12 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LivinTheStangLife

thanks man !!big help. i dont wana buy the wrong stuff lol. so the 02 extensions come in pairs right? will i just need one pair then or two?

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