[Archy88]

Good Afternoon,

Even though I should not spend the money, I am really considering purchasing the exhaust system for my 02 3.8...

I'm thinking a catted h-pipe, custom dual pipes, and flowmaster 40 delta(or is it 44?...lol, been a while since I last researched this)

My problem is...
Where can I find a catted h-pipe to purchase online??? Every time I do a google search, it's always threads in various forums of which mid pipe is the best! I found a Mac catted H pipe on AmericanMuscle.com, but it was discontinued

I'm thinking Mac catted H, for the price and quality. I may consider bassani if it the price difference is not too great.

I'd really appreciate any leads as to where I can start researching prices.

Thanks a ton!

[Lefty10]

I think most places discontinued selling catted h-pipes. Try ebay, if not maybe a stock one from a GT?? Look around...

[Archy88]

Thats rough...

If I cant purchase a catted h pipe...what other options might I have? I'm sure a catted x, is there anything more than that?

Thanks

[Lefty10]

I have a 96' GT. Im running a pace-setter off road xpipe with flowmaster 40 series mufflers...its a nice sound. Mine sound VERY Similar to this ....

YouTube - 1996 Mustang GT Exhaust Clip

[Archy88]

I live in RI, where we have to pass emissions. I wouldn't get away with off road pipes would I?

I'll have to find the sound clip of what I've been basing my decision on to compare it to.

[Lefty10]

You could just find a small shop and see if the guy will do it =) Or you could just hold onto the old one and swap it back in for inspection if you got the tools/abilities. Even if you get a catted-x they aren't bad either...my friend has a 97 GT with a catted-x and flowmaster super 44's. Its maybe a couple decibals quieter than mine (compare mine to the video). I've heard bassani x pipes have a good deep tone. It also depends on what mufflers you get. What kind of sound do you want?

[Archy88]

I would prefer a deep solid sound, as loud as a v6 will allow. lol. I've heard the x-pipes are raspy, and was trying to stay away from them if possible. I don't really have the tools/skills to swap them back & forth.

I was originally thinking about changing the headers as well, but I believe the price would be too great. If there is a reasonable set of headers that would make up for the sound of an x pipe, I MAY have to consider that.

Thanks alot for the responses, I appreciate all your input.

[Lefty10]

If you wanted too, you could buy an off road h-pipe then have a shop weld 2 universal catalytic converters in there and now you've got a catted h-pipe. Its not gunna be super cheap but you'll get what you want!

[AndyG47]

I have a Pypes catted X on my '02 3.8.

I got it here from RPMoutlet. It's just a pain in the butt to put it together:
V6 X-pipe for Mustang 3.8L V6 Performance Parts FREE SHIPPING!

-Andy

[Archy88]

Thanks a ton Andy...

I also found V6 Dual Exhaust adapter kit at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!, which will bolt on behind the stock cats.

Which would ya'll say would sound the best?
Pypes X
Stock Cat Adapter
O/R H, with universal cats welded on

[Archy88]

Has anyone heard of SLP? Pros/Cons?

I can't seem to find the link I had, but if I do...I'll post it.

SLP for a mid pipe that is...