This weekend I completed the conversion to duals on my '10 V6. I didn't buy it as an entire kit like some websites have (link), I pieced it all together with a bunch of hand-me down parts from friends (thanks Overboost) and a few parts I needed to buy.

Needed for the conversion:

Pypes Cut & Clamp X-pipe (link)
Stock Driver's side mid-pipe exhaust tube
Passenger side mid-pipe exhaust tube & clamp can be re-used
Stock mid-pipe clamp
Set of 2010 GT Axle-back mufflers
(2) Driver's side rear muffler hangers
Lower rear fascia valence from a 2010+ GT

Here is all the exhaust parts all laid out and ready for the install:


The Pypes Cut & Clamp X-Pipe


Having never dealt with Pypes before, I was a little skeptical about their quality and how well it will fit. I was VERY impressed with the quality of this component. The bends were done done via mandrel, and the welds were perfect TIG welds. Best of all, once I cut the stock Y-pipe this slipped right into place without having to fight with it. Look at the high-quality welds:


Overall the install went very well. This really does require 2 people to make it go easier and faster. The most difficult part of the entire install is swapping over the lower fascia valence. There are a few bolts and a lot of clips holding the fascia onto the body. Just take your time and it comes off pretty easily. Once off, the valence can be switched over. The connections for the driver's side muffler hangers need to be tapped using a M8x1.25 tap into the existing un-threaded weldnuts. Once everything is loosely bolted up, make sure to have your helper align the tips into the valence and tighten the system up starting from the front of the car, working your way back.



Overall, I am really happy with the results. The car has the look I was going for, and it retains OEM quality. The sound was actually a bit quieter than I was expecting. It has a real smooth sound that is a little louder, but better than stock. There was actually some power freed up in the upper RPM's. It pulls a little better above 4k now. For anyone with a 2010 V6 car, I would recommend this mod.

 

Great job!!! Looks perfect.

 

Nice work Jason. Glad I could help out with the rear fascia.

 

I like it

 

Looks good, and the same thing I did, except I had to buy my lower valance so I went with the GT500

 

Hate to bring back an older thread but was just wondering where you got the drivers side mid pipe and how much it cost you. Thanks.

 

I got mine from Ford, for around $90, it was listing for around $120.

 

Thanks.
Did you do the install yourself or did you have ford do it? If you had them do it how much did they charge?

 

Dealer service won't mess with it because it involves cutting and modifying the stock exhaust, it's not just a straight bolt-on.

 

I did it myself, rather simple modification. Just remember, measure twice and cut once.
Need any help PM me.

 

Thank you for the help. This probably won't be happening right away. It's slowly coming together and I'm trying to save up to get the Fr500s mufflers which aren't cheap. So besides being precise the install wasn't difficult?

 

Not at all, a lot easier than fighting with the 4 inch exhaust on the Mack at work.

 

This was a very easy install as long as you are comfortable with using basic hand tools. There are a couple parts you will need other than the driver's side exhaust pipe though. You will also need both of the muffler hangers for the driver's side, and about (8) M8 bolts. You will also have to tap the factory bolt locations with an M8 tap so the bolts will thread in. Other than that, it is really easy.

 

I got the Stack Racing Hanger set from AM, comes with the bolts and used the bolts from the right side on the left (Self Tappers). And you will also need a 2.5 inch Band or Butt Clamp for the Left side.

 

Ken - Using the OE self-tapping bolts from the passenger side hangers on the driver's side, to avoid having to tap the holes, is great install tip.

When I added dual exhaust to my wife's (now my son's) 2006 V6, I got GT take-offs, including the extra hangers, bolts and band-clamp, at the same time I ordered the other parts to make it look like a GT. The driver's side mid-pipe I had laying around from my 05 GT after I installed a catback on it. And rather than the above Pypes X-pipe, I used a MAC Pro Chamber piece, that required cutting the y-pipe just like when adding the above Pypes X-pipe piece. Like you said measure twice and cut once! Cutting the y-pipe was easy, but tiring, using one of those chain type pipe cutters, by hand.

Josh - You're more than capable of doing the job yourself, after you get all the parts together. You'll need to raise the car some, so you'll need to borrow or buy a floorjack and stands, and simple tools, if you don't already have them. If you are the least bit uncomfortable working under a car, then by all means have a professional do it. Otherwise, just take your time and be safe. Install the new rear fascia first, which alone will take you a good 3 or 4 hours.

 

Thanks to everyone in this thread. Your instructions helped me get my dual conversion completed. Here's the video of the process for the next person to try

 

Looks Good and sounds awesome, left pipe needs to be moved over a bit.
Loosen up the muffler clamp and you should be able to rotate it over to center it better.

 

Will do! Thanks!