quick questions

viperkiller · August 1st, 2007, 07:41 PM

hi guys, i am new to this so bare with me. i have an 06 gt , it is my first sports car and i am looking to do some serious work to it.

1. what are safe rpm's to cruise at in each gear? such as traveling at 3500 in 4th gear.

2. i have just added flowmaster american thunder axle backs and it still doesnt have a deep enough tone, what should i do next.

3. how bad for your car is spinning out? i find myself doing it ALOT!!!

thanks for the help guys.

Emay · August 1st, 2007, 07:42 PM

spinning out? like losing control?

viperkiller · August 1st, 2007, 07:53 PM

no like on purpose.

07gtmustang · August 1st, 2007, 07:59 PM

do you mean doing burn outs or just sqeaking the tires

JAY'SRED02 · August 1st, 2007, 10:43 PM

Off-road H-pipe should make it really rumble!

stanglifemike · August 1st, 2007, 11:14 PM

+1 on the o/r h pipe. And smoking the tires is stess on the car, mainly the clutch. Just don't do it all the time. Enjoy and congrats

06RedfireGT · August 2nd, 2007, 01:09 AM

next get an Off Road H pipe and a C&L/SCT combo from bamachips.com. that will wake the car up alot and give it a nice deep rumble.

viperkiller · August 2nd, 2007, 06:52 AM

thanks for all the help! i will try to backoff on the smoking the tires. what about the rpm question? and what kind of h pipe? i have been looking at mac long tube headers with a mac pro chamber. good or bad?

04GTAMPA · August 2nd, 2007, 07:36 AM

Welcome. You better get to do some serious work on that car... "viperkiller" is a bit strong of a statement for a car with just flowmasters.

You mentioned "serious work", what are your plans?

Keep your rpm below 6200 and you'll be fine. Driving around in 4th gear at 3500 is not much hurt, except to your fuel consumption, but you need to realize that you're putting more stress on the internals by keeping it revved for a longer period of time. Since this is your first sports car, remember this, Mustangs are not about revving high and driving around with a loud rumble all the time. The car speaks for it's self with normal driving. You should look into some gears to really wake it up and impress some people. You want rumble, get an O/R H pipe and you'll be happy. I haven't experienced the mac LT, but I've heard they are ok for the price. To me, a tube is a tube as long as it can flow. A badass set up would be a Bassani, but that's $$$... I have BBK LT and H pipe with MagnaFlow in the back. To me, it sounds good. Not raspy, but deep rumble.

viperkiller · August 2nd, 2007, 08:20 AM

FLOWMASTERS ARENT ENOUGH? YOUR MEAN THE GUY AT THE PARTS STORE LIED TO ME, I'M HURT.

YOU GOTTA START SOMEWHERE.

viperkiller · August 2nd, 2007, 08:23 AM

SO BASSANI IS THE BEST?

Gunny · August 2nd, 2007, 08:26 AM

I had a Bassani X-Pipe with my Borlas. I tried both the offroad version and Bassani's high flow cats. I liked neither--they sounded WAY too raspy for my taste. Others like them and have had good luck. I can tell you there was definitely some noticable power gain (which sucked when I took them off because I hated the sound). For me, they simpy didn't work. A lot of people have suggested the H-pipe, as it is not supposed to exhibit the raspiness of the X-Pipe.

viperkiller · August 2nd, 2007, 08:30 AM

BTW ANYONE FROM THE TAMPA AREA AND KNOW OF ANY PERFORMACE SHOPS AND OR TRACKS? SORRY NEW TO THE AREA.

Gunny · August 2nd, 2007, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by viperkiller

BTW ANYONE FROM THE TAMPA AREA AND KNOW OF ANY PERFORMACE SHOPS AND OR TRACKS? SORRY NEW TO THE AREA.

I'm not so I won't be of much help, but I will offer you this. DO YOUR RESEARCH OF THE SHOP BEFORE GOING THERE. Do exactly what you're doing by asking around. Learn from my mistakes. I have been completely taken for a ride by one in Denver. It has left such a foul taste in my mouth that I have lost many hours of sleep and enjoyment of my car. Make sure the place you go to is reputable.

viperkiller · August 2nd, 2007, 08:41 AM

THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP GUNNY. I AM LOOKING ONLINE RIGHT NOW TO BUY. BUT I AM WORRIED I WONT LIKE THE SOUND ONCE I GET IT. I HAVE TRIED TO FIND SOME SOUNDCLIPS ON THE INTERNET, BUT YOU CANT REALLY TELL WHAT THE REAL SOUND IS.

1FastFox · August 2nd, 2007, 09:38 AM

I have the MAC LTs headers with a prochamber and love it. But I also have the cervini side exhaust so its a little different coming out right beside your door rather than the back of the car. I think It sounds great though. I have been a long time fan of MAC, I also have a 91 5.0 and have MAC exhaust on it, thats what turned me to MAC for my 06. I will try to get some sound clips up so you can hear it.

Gunny · August 2nd, 2007, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by viperkiller

THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP GUNNY. I AM LOOKING ONLINE RIGHT NOW TO BUY. BUT I AM WORRIED I WONT LIKE THE SOUND ONCE I GET IT. I HAVE TRIED TO FIND SOME SOUNDCLIPS ON THE INTERNET, BUT YOU CANT REALLY TELL WHAT THE REAL SOUND IS.

No problem. You are correct in that it's hard to get a true representation of the sound. My web site in my signature has a couple of clips for you to check out. It is FAR louder and aggressive sounding standing next to it, but videos are a great way to get some idea how the finished product will sound.

The good chap 06RedfireGT was kind enough to inform me of a couple of great links. The one I liked that helps a lot is here:

http://www.mustangforums.com/m_3563477/tm.htm

In the following thread, you'll find more information on this with links and suggestions for you.

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...er=asc&start=0

I hope you find it as helpful as I did. The forum members here offer some great advice and are eager to help.

viperkiller · August 2nd, 2007, 10:39 AM

HOW MUCH LOUDER ARE WE TALKIN? A NICE DOMINATE RUMBLE, OR ARE THE NEIGHBORS GOING TO CALL THE COPS?

Gunny · August 2nd, 2007, 10:49 AM

For mine, it is just fine. It makes the Stang sound like it should, in my book. If you start throwing on headers and off road pipes, I suspect it will be quite a bit louder. The Borlas (or any aftermarket muffler) seem to add a varying degree of loudness, but I've never had a noise complaint from the neighbors. Maybe I couldn't hear them yelling as I drove by

06RedfireGT · August 2nd, 2007, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by viperkiller

HOW MUCH LOUDER ARE WE TALKIN? A NICE DOMINATE RUMBLE, OR ARE THE NEIGHBORS GOING TO CALL THE COPS?

the Mac pro chamber is a good combination of the x and h pipes. it also gives it a nice rumble, but wont be unbearably loud. IMO I don't like the flowmasters, they are too quiet by themselves and the are tempermental when it comes to midpipes. I like the Borlas and Bassani. I really like the Borla axle backs with a mac o/r pro chamber and LTs. there is a link to a sound clip of on the link gunny posted.

August 1st, 2007, 07:41 PM	#1
viperkiller Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TAMPA, FL Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	quick questions hi guys, i am new to this so bare with me. i have an 06 gt , it is my first sports car and i am looking to do some serious work to it. 1. what are safe rpm's to cruise at in each gear? such as traveling at 3500 in 4th gear. 2. i have just added flowmaster american thunder axle backs and it still doesnt have a deep enough tone, what should i do next. 3. how bad for your car is spinning out? i find myself doing it ALOT!!! thanks for the help guys.

August 1st, 2007, 07:42 PM	#2
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,684 iTrader: 3 reviews	spinning out? like losing control? __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

August 1st, 2007, 11:14 PM	#6
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 on the o/r h pipe. And smoking the tires is stess on the car, mainly the clutch. Just don't do it all the time. Enjoy and congrats __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

August 2nd, 2007, 01:09 AM	#7
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	next get an Off Road H pipe and a C&L/SCT combo from bamachips.com. that will wake the car up alot and give it a nice deep rumble. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

August 2nd, 2007, 07:36 AM	#9
04GTAMPA Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,742 iTrader: 1 reviews	Welcome. You better get to do some serious work on that car... "viperkiller" is a bit strong of a statement for a car with just flowmasters. You mentioned "serious work", what are your plans? Keep your rpm below 6200 and you'll be fine. Driving around in 4th gear at 3500 is not much hurt, except to your fuel consumption, but you need to realize that you're putting more stress on the internals by keeping it revved for a longer period of time. Since this is your first sports car, remember this, Mustangs are not about revving high and driving around with a loud rumble all the time. The car speaks for it's self with normal driving. You should look into some gears to really wake it up and impress some people. You want rumble, get an O/R H pipe and you'll be happy. I haven't experienced the mac LT, but I've heard they are ok for the price. To me, a tube is a tube as long as it can flow. A badass set up would be a Bassani, but that's $$$... I have BBK LT and H pipe with MagnaFlow in the back. To me, it sounds good. Not raspy, but deep rumble. __________________ Slow, really slow Cobra. Wanna see? MM Cobra Club Member #81 "TAMPA BAY AREA CREW"

August 1st, 2007, 07:53 PM	#3
viperkiller Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TAMPA, FL Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	no like on purpose.

August 1st, 2007, 07:59 PM	#4
07gtmustang Enthusiast 2007 GT Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 555 iTrader: 0 reviews	do you mean doing burn outs or just sqeaking the tires

August 1st, 2007, 10:43 PM	#5
JAY'SRED02 Enthusiast 2006 mustang gt Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tennessee (GO VOLS!) Posts: 537 iTrader: 0 reviews	Off-road H-pipe should make it really rumble!

August 2nd, 2007, 06:52 AM	#8
viperkiller Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TAMPA, FL Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks for all the help! i will try to backoff on the smoking the tires. what about the rpm question? and what kind of h pipe? i have been looking at mac long tube headers with a mac pro chamber. good or bad?

August 2nd, 2007, 08:20 AM	#10
viperkiller Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TAMPA, FL Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	FLOWMASTERS ARENT ENOUGH? YOUR MEAN THE GUY AT THE PARTS STORE LIED TO ME, I'M HURT. YOU GOTTA START SOMEWHERE.

August 2nd, 2007, 08:23 AM	#11
viperkiller Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TAMPA, FL Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	SO BASSANI IS THE BEST?

August 2nd, 2007, 08:26 AM	#12
Gunny Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 282 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had a Bassani X-Pipe with my Borlas. I tried both the offroad version and Bassani's high flow cats. I liked neither--they sounded WAY too raspy for my taste. Others like them and have had good luck. I can tell you there was definitely some noticable power gain (which sucked when I took them off because I hated the sound). For me, they simpy didn't work. A lot of people have suggested the H-pipe, as it is not supposed to exhibit the raspiness of the X-Pipe. __________________ 2006 GT 5 Speed Convertible Whipple HO SC (461 RWHP / 444 Torque) 4.10 Gears Pypes O/R H-Pipe Borla Stingers Cat Back Exhaust Various suspension goodies For more info, visit: http://www.themorgansite.com/Mustang/mustang_info.htm

August 2nd, 2007, 08:30 AM	#13
viperkiller Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TAMPA, FL Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	BTW ANYONE FROM THE TAMPA AREA AND KNOW OF ANY PERFORMACE SHOPS AND OR TRACKS? SORRY NEW TO THE AREA.

August 2nd, 2007, 08:41 AM	#15
viperkiller Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TAMPA, FL Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP GUNNY. I AM LOOKING ONLINE RIGHT NOW TO BUY. BUT I AM WORRIED I WONT LIKE THE SOUND ONCE I GET IT. I HAVE TRIED TO FIND SOME SOUNDCLIPS ON THE INTERNET, BUT YOU CANT REALLY TELL WHAT THE REAL SOUND IS.

August 2nd, 2007, 09:38 AM	#16
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,475 iTrader: 4 reviews	I have the MAC LTs headers with a prochamber and love it. But I also have the cervini side exhaust so its a little different coming out right beside your door rather than the back of the car. I think It sounds great though. I have been a long time fan of MAC, I also have a 91 5.0 and have MAC exhaust on it, thats what turned me to MAC for my 06. I will try to get some sound clips up so you can hear it. __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/24/12): “I not only use all the brains that I have, but all I can borrow.” -- Woodrow Wilson

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August 2nd, 2007, 10:39 AM	#18
viperkiller Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TAMPA, FL Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 reviews	HOW MUCH LOUDER ARE WE TALKIN? A NICE DOMINATE RUMBLE, OR ARE THE NEIGHBORS GOING TO CALL THE COPS? __________________ LOYALTY ABOVE ALL ELSE EXCEPT HONOR

August 2nd, 2007, 10:49 AM	#19
Gunny Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 282 iTrader: 0 reviews	For mine, it is just fine. It makes the Stang sound like it should, in my book. If you start throwing on headers and off road pipes, I suspect it will be quite a bit louder. The Borlas (or any aftermarket muffler) seem to add a varying degree of loudness, but I've never had a noise complaint from the neighbors. Maybe I couldn't hear them yelling as I drove by __________________ 2006 GT 5 Speed Convertible Whipple HO SC (461 RWHP / 444 Torque) 4.10 Gears Pypes O/R H-Pipe Borla Stingers Cat Back Exhaust Various suspension goodies For more info, visit: http://www.themorgansite.com/Mustang/mustang_info.htm

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