What Exhaust to get?

tooldrmr2009 · February 13th, 2009, 07:33 PM

Hey guys, I have a 2000 Mustang 3.8L 5 speed. Its got 91k miles on it now and been running great!! I want to add exhaust but I would like some opinions before I buy some stuff and find out it sounds like crap or doesnt fit/line up right. I dont want to spend a whole lot of money if i dont need to. I was thinking on getting MAC long tube headers, MAC H pipe, and a set of GT Flowmaster Dual mufflers. Would I just be better to get a Y pipe V6 catback and leave it there? If its not gonna change the sound much I dont wanna spend the money. As far as sound Im really after more of a deeper rumble/pissed off sound and not a ricey rattle/honda type sound. If you guys can help me out and send links that would be great! The future plans for the car are nothing crazy, Im looking at maybe a future CAM, rear end gears, diff change, lowering springs, new hood, and aluminum driveshaft. So no turbo or supercharger at this point. It already has a CAI right now. Thanks!

Seabee · February 13th, 2009, 07:41 PM

h pipe and flowmasters. youtube different setup to give a hear. Id say to hell with a y pipe,

tooldrmr2009 · February 13th, 2009, 07:47 PM

ok So you think if I got these 2 Ill be ok?

MAC 34020 MAC 99-04 Mustang V6 2.5'' Direct Replacement Off Road H-Pipe ST Headers or Stock Headers - 34020

Flowmaster 17312 Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust System 1999-04 GT/MACH 1/Bullitt - 17312

Basically Just an H pipe for stock headers, and a GT catback for the Mustang GT's?

Seabee · February 13th, 2009, 08:04 PM

yea but do you have emission laws? You might want to get cats with the h, but that looks like a good setup

tooldrmr2009 · February 13th, 2009, 08:09 PM

I'm not exactly sure, I mean we(Indiana) dont require testing. Im sure the cops could be dicks if they wanted, but from what I have heard the only time I will have a problem is when I sale/trade the car in, the dealer can refuse it cause they might sell it to another state, and cant cause no cats and that state might have laws.

Seabee · February 13th, 2009, 08:12 PM

Oh well go catless then, i do it and my cars registerd in il, with emission laws, but i drive it in cali, also with emissions. Youll like the sound, do it

tooldrmr2009 · February 13th, 2009, 08:15 PM

Cool deal, You ever used or seen someone with the MAC H pipes? I know they will fit stock headers, its just my luck Ive always had problems with crap fitting right and such.

willis6er · February 13th, 2009, 08:50 PM

imo dont take the cats off in a 6. it sounds like deisel if u do. i got my dual flowmasters with h-pipe custom made with chrome tips for $400 including labor. but its ur car do what u think will make it sound best! btw h is deeper and x is raspy.

tooldrmr2009 · February 13th, 2009, 08:53 PM

See thats what I'm thinking. I might just get the Pacesetter H Pipe adapter and the Flowmasters American Thunder. That way everything upwards from the cats is left alone.

Ninjawafers! · February 13th, 2009, 09:06 PM

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ead-clips.html

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 14th, 2009, 01:52 AM

^^
good sticky to check out...btw, im into thrush over flows but thats from person to person...

radomirthegreat · February 14th, 2009, 02:25 AM

Indiana has absolutely no emissions testing or anything. People drive around with no exhaust, and no one says a thing about it.

One thing is that the EPA is a federal agency, so removing the cat(s) is a federal crime. Other things are also dictated for emissions regulation, like no cam changes, but that's never enforced.

SleeperStang88 · February 14th, 2009, 07:02 PM

Speed Concepts - TF3899 - MAC Chrome Long Tubes 3.8L/3.9L V6 Mustang for 1999-2000

get those headers if you want LTs
and that H pipe if you want one
you will also need the O2 sensor extenders and what ever shop you get the work done they can get the flowmaster 40s shop cost should be about 300-400

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 14th, 2009, 10:46 PM

boo flows

ESG-642T · February 15th, 2009, 01:50 AM

Nothing sounds better on a 6er than flows...

ItaliStang · February 15th, 2009, 02:00 AM

flows original 40s
h-pipe

/thread

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 15th, 2009, 03:38 AM

Nothing sounds better on a 6er than flows...

ehh..

flows original 40s
h-pipe

at least you got half of that right

330CubeGt · February 15th, 2009, 04:16 AM

What about a fullkit from PYPES? There A Cheap good Sounding Exhaust.?

ESG-642T · February 15th, 2009, 04:45 AM

Pypes sounds like ass.

ItaliStang · February 15th, 2009, 04:50 AM

Originally Posted by SSStang

Pypes sounds like ass.

+1
jdansby has pypes...

now he's wanting to get a new exhaust because his sounds like a diesel truck

February 13th, 2009, 07:33 PM	#1
tooldrmr2009 Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 57 iTrader: 0 reviews	What Exhaust to get? Hey guys, I have a 2000 Mustang 3.8L 5 speed. Its got 91k miles on it now and been running great!! I want to add exhaust but I would like some opinions before I buy some stuff and find out it sounds like crap or doesnt fit/line up right. I dont want to spend a whole lot of money if i dont need to. I was thinking on getting MAC long tube headers, MAC H pipe, and a set of GT Flowmaster Dual mufflers. Would I just be better to get a Y pipe V6 catback and leave it there? If its not gonna change the sound much I dont wanna spend the money. As far as sound Im really after more of a deeper rumble/pissed off sound and not a ricey rattle/honda type sound. If you guys can help me out and send links that would be great! The future plans for the car are nothing crazy, Im looking at maybe a future CAM, rear end gears, diff change, lowering springs, new hood, and aluminum driveshaft. So no turbo or supercharger at this point. It already has a CAI right now. Thanks!

February 13th, 2009, 07:41 PM	#2
Seabee Whatever it originally would be 05 Saleen #824 Fast as fuck Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Ca/Beach Park IL Posts: 7,253 iTrader: 4 reviews	h pipe and flowmasters. youtube different setup to give a hear. Id say to hell with a y pipe, __________________ MILITARY CREW ANTI ILLEGALS CREW FOUNDER

February 13th, 2009, 08:04 PM	#4
Seabee Whatever it originally would be 05 Saleen #824 Fast as fuck Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Ca/Beach Park IL Posts: 7,253 iTrader: 4 reviews	yea but do you have emission laws? You might want to get cats with the h, but that looks like a good setup __________________ MILITARY CREW ANTI ILLEGALS CREW FOUNDER

February 13th, 2009, 08:12 PM	#6
Seabee Whatever it originally would be 05 Saleen #824 Fast as fuck Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Ca/Beach Park IL Posts: 7,253 iTrader: 4 reviews	Oh well go catless then, i do it and my cars registerd in il, with emission laws, but i drive it in cali, also with emissions. Youll like the sound, do it __________________ MILITARY CREW ANTI ILLEGALS CREW FOUNDER

February 13th, 2009, 08:50 PM	#8
willis6er Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 629 iTrader: 0 reviews	imo dont take the cats off in a 6. it sounds like deisel if u do. i got my dual flowmasters with h-pipe custom made with chrome tips for $400 including labor. but its ur car do what u think will make it sound best! btw h is deeper and x is raspy. __________________ NCMM Founder NCMM -- Check it out and join us! PM White03v6 or myself if interested in joining NCMM. RIP 04 v6... Hello 03 GT

February 13th, 2009, 07:47 PM	#3
tooldrmr2009 Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 57 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok So you think if I got these 2 Ill be ok? MAC 34020 MAC 99-04 Mustang V6 2.5'' Direct Replacement Off Road H-Pipe ST Headers or Stock Headers - 34020 Flowmaster 17312 Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust System 1999-04 GT/MACH 1/Bullitt - 17312 Basically Just an H pipe for stock headers, and a GT catback for the Mustang GT's?

February 13th, 2009, 08:09 PM	#5
tooldrmr2009 Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 57 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm not exactly sure, I mean we(Indiana) dont require testing. Im sure the cops could be dicks if they wanted, but from what I have heard the only time I will have a problem is when I sale/trade the car in, the dealer can refuse it cause they might sell it to another state, and cant cause no cats and that state might have laws.

February 13th, 2009, 08:15 PM	#7
tooldrmr2009 Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 57 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cool deal, You ever used or seen someone with the MAC H pipes? I know they will fit stock headers, its just my luck Ive always had problems with crap fitting right and such.

February 13th, 2009, 08:53 PM	#9
tooldrmr2009 Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 57 iTrader: 0 reviews	See thats what I'm thinking. I might just get the Pacesetter H Pipe adapter and the Flowmasters American Thunder. That way everything upwards from the cats is left alone.

February 13th, 2009, 09:06 PM	#10
Ninjawafers! muneris pro ego 97 5.0 Exploder AWD snow has nuthin on me Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kodiak, AK Posts: 7,412 iTrader: 1 reviews	http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ead-clips.html __________________ Buy my M90 Kit and my Gears and T-Loc! MM ZDC - Alaska Base Commander MM+ Cleavage Club #24 MM Cares Crew / Military Crew M2C2 President / USCG - OS2

February 14th, 2009, 01:52 AM	#11
6ER THEN I 8ER! Premium Member 3.9L V6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 20,970 iTrader: 1 reviews	^^ good sticky to check out...btw, im into thrush over flows but thats from person to person... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 6k HIDs - Rear Sway Bar - Mac Prochamber - Goodridge Gstop SS Lines - Lots of Visual Fun - Go Fast Mods (no point in buying...it's a v6) Want to see your car as art...ask me how

February 14th, 2009, 02:25 AM	#12
radomirthegreat Newbie 2000 Mustang 3.8 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	Indiana has absolutely no emissions testing or anything. People drive around with no exhaust, and no one says a thing about it. One thing is that the EPA is a federal agency, so removing the cat(s) is a federal crime. Other things are also dictated for emissions regulation, like no cam changes, but that's never enforced. __________________ 94 Bonneville - Turbo L67 & 6-speed manual project car 99 Bonneville - Tuned, aluminum UIM, ported LIM, bigger throttle body, no EGR, no evap, no cat, and a fender well intake I'm helping my friend mod his 2000 3.8 Mustang. It's fun.

February 14th, 2009, 07:02 PM	#13
SleeperStang88 Regular 2000 Mustang V6 need to run at track Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 361 iTrader: 2 reviews	Speed Concepts - TF3899 - MAC Chrome Long Tubes 3.8L/3.9L V6 Mustang for 1999-2000 get those headers if you want LTs and that H pipe if you want one you will also need the O2 sensor extenders and what ever shop you get the work done they can get the flowmaster 40s shop cost should be about 300-400

February 14th, 2009, 10:46 PM	#14
6ER THEN I 8ER! Premium Member 3.9L V6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 20,970 iTrader: 1 reviews	boo flows __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 6k HIDs - Rear Sway Bar - Mac Prochamber - Goodridge Gstop SS Lines - Lots of Visual Fun - Go Fast Mods (no point in buying...it's a v6) Want to see your car as art...ask me how

February 15th, 2009, 01:50 AM	#15
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nothing sounds better on a 6er than flows... __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle

February 15th, 2009, 04:16 AM	#18
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1994 Mustang 5.0 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,866 iTrader: 14 reviews	What about a fullkit from PYPES? There A Cheap good Sounding Exhaust.? __________________ -04 IRS - Magnaflow - Wheel Replica - Autometer - FTBR - FRPP - SCT - Brembo - PRO 5.0 - BOI-

February 15th, 2009, 04:45 AM	#19
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	Pypes sounds like ass. __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle

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