Which midpipe to use for my flows?

militant54 · August 14th, 2007, 07:49 PM

I'm looking for some mean sound, wouldn't mind some performance help, but mostly just want loud. I cut out the stock mufflers and installed some flowmasters for a little grumble, but want more. I am leaning towards an h pipe for the smoother deeper sound, but might not mind the pop and scream of an x. Which do y'all recommend? Will my generalizations between the two hold true for my stock catback with the flows, ie will the diameter of the stock pipes make much difference in the sound compared to all the ones I hear online with $$$$$ catbacks?

Also, I want to go the cheap ebay route, any preference, or any to avoid between UPR, BBK, or MAC?

stanglifemike · August 14th, 2007, 08:17 PM

BBK makes nice mid-pipes. If you want loud then go with an o/r (off-road) h or x pipe. Either will sound great on your 2v motor. You will need either a tuner or MIL eliminators to get rid of your CEL though

militant54 · August 14th, 2007, 08:24 PM

Sorry, what is CEL?

Definitely going with o/r. Also, how tough is the install for a beginner? Haven't done much work on exhaust; only brakes, minor engine work, etc.

TheUNZippee! · August 14th, 2007, 08:25 PM

CEL = Check engine light

stanglifemike · August 14th, 2007, 08:27 PM

CEL=Check Engine Light
Install should be fine for you if you can turn a wrench/socket. Just unbolt the old and in with the new. Impact gun with a swivel socket adaptor will make the job go twice as fast when getting to the manifolds. And PB Blaster/WD40 is a must.

stanglifemike · August 14th, 2007, 08:28 PM

Your too fast Zip

militant54 · August 14th, 2007, 08:33 PM

Can I harm anything throwing on a MIL eliminator? The cheapo ebay ones ok for the job? Thanks for the quick replies, I appreciate it.

stanglifemike · August 14th, 2007, 08:37 PM

No it wil be fine just annoying. you can get the MIL's for about 60 bucks and be done with it.

militant54 · August 14th, 2007, 08:41 PM

What about the $6 MILS? (sorry to keep pestering)

stanglifemike · August 14th, 2007, 09:04 PM

No your not pestering thats what this place is here for. I wouldnt go with them, they are probably homemade splice in type. Let me find you some good ones.

stanglifemike · August 14th, 2007, 09:06 PM

Something like these would be perfect click

CobraR · August 15th, 2007, 01:09 AM

i have an o/r h for a 99/00 GT. im selling for $140 plus shipping but i'll do less cuz i need to get rid of it.

matrixpuba · August 15th, 2007, 03:55 AM

here is my old setup
o/r prochamber and flowmaster catback

militant54 · August 15th, 2007, 11:56 AM

cobrar - how many miles were put on it and do you know if it would fit my stock 98gt?

CobraR · August 16th, 2007, 12:38 AM

its brand new. i put it on my car and never turned it on. but i dont think it would fit

militant54 · August 16th, 2007, 08:18 AM

Stanglifemike - Final question (I think!) on this topic: Do I need the MIL eliminator on each sensor, I have 6 total, right? Are they all the same, or would they make them specific for each one?

militant54 · August 16th, 2007, 09:45 AM

Oops I meant 4 total.

stanglifemike · August 17th, 2007, 06:02 PM

No you don't. You'll get 2 when you order them. The other 2 sensors are before the cats, so the reading won't change there.

August 14th, 2007, 07:49 PM	#1
militant54 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 177 iTrader: 1 reviews	Which midpipe to use for my flows? I'm looking for some mean sound, wouldn't mind some performance help, but mostly just want loud. I cut out the stock mufflers and installed some flowmasters for a little grumble, but want more. I am leaning towards an h pipe for the smoother deeper sound, but might not mind the pop and scream of an x. Which do y'all recommend? Will my generalizations between the two hold true for my stock catback with the flows, ie will the diameter of the stock pipes make much difference in the sound compared to all the ones I hear online with $$$$$ catbacks? Also, I want to go the cheap ebay route, any preference, or any to avoid between UPR, BBK, or MAC? __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Convertible, black on black on black with MAC prochamber H, Flowmasters, PI intake, SCT tune, K&N.

August 14th, 2007, 08:17 PM	#2
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	BBK makes nice mid-pipes. If you want loud then go with an o/r (off-road) h or x pipe. Either will sound great on your 2v motor. You will need either a tuner or MIL eliminators to get rid of your CEL though __________________ 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 14th, 2007, 08:24 PM	#3
militant54 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 177 iTrader: 1 reviews	Sorry, what is CEL? Definitely going with o/r. Also, how tough is the install for a beginner? Haven't done much work on exhaust; only brakes, minor engine work, etc. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Convertible, black on black on black with MAC prochamber H, Flowmasters, PI intake, SCT tune, K&N.

August 14th, 2007, 08:27 PM	#5
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	CEL=Check Engine Light Install should be fine for you if you can turn a wrench/socket. Just unbolt the old and in with the new. Impact gun with a swivel socket adaptor will make the job go twice as fast when getting to the manifolds. And PB Blaster/WD40 is a must. __________________ 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 14th, 2007, 08:28 PM	#6
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	Your too fast Zip __________________ 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 14th, 2007, 08:33 PM	#7
militant54 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 177 iTrader: 1 reviews	Can I harm anything throwing on a MIL eliminator? The cheapo ebay ones ok for the job? Thanks for the quick replies, I appreciate it. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Convertible, black on black on black with MAC prochamber H, Flowmasters, PI intake, SCT tune, K&N.

August 14th, 2007, 08:37 PM	#8
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	No it wil be fine just annoying. you can get the MIL's for about 60 bucks and be done with it. __________________ 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 14th, 2007, 08:41 PM	#9
militant54 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 177 iTrader: 1 reviews	What about the $6 MILS? (sorry to keep pestering) __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Convertible, black on black on black with MAC prochamber H, Flowmasters, PI intake, SCT tune, K&N.

August 14th, 2007, 09:04 PM	#10
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	No your not pestering thats what this place is here for. I wouldnt go with them, they are probably homemade splice in type. Let me find you some good ones. __________________ 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 14th, 2007, 09:06 PM	#11
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	Something like these would be perfect click __________________ 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 15th, 2007, 03:55 AM	#13
matrixpuba Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 2,364 iTrader: 0 reviews	here is my old setup o/r prochamber and flowmaster catback __________________

August 15th, 2007, 11:56 AM	#14
militant54 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 177 iTrader: 1 reviews	cobrar - how many miles were put on it and do you know if it would fit my stock 98gt? __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Convertible, black on black on black with MAC prochamber H, Flowmasters, PI intake, SCT tune, K&N.

August 16th, 2007, 08:18 AM	#16
militant54 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 177 iTrader: 1 reviews	Stanglifemike - Final question (I think!) on this topic: Do I need the MIL eliminator on each sensor, I have 6 total, right? Are they all the same, or would they make them specific for each one? __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Convertible, black on black on black with MAC prochamber H, Flowmasters, PI intake, SCT tune, K&N.

August 16th, 2007, 09:45 AM	#17
militant54 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 177 iTrader: 1 reviews	Oops I meant 4 total. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Convertible, black on black on black with MAC prochamber H, Flowmasters, PI intake, SCT tune, K&N.

August 17th, 2007, 06:02 PM	#18
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	No you don't. You'll get 2 when you order them. The other 2 sensors are before the cats, so the reading won't change there. __________________ 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

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