new here and wondering bout exhaust

jmahle67 · June 20th, 2006, 10:01 PM

i just signed up for here tonight and i have a 96 mustang v6 and want a cat back exhaust. I am having trouble finding a cat back exhaust for my year . i know the 99 up there are just as many as the gts but i cant find one for a 96. any ideas? also wondering about computer chips dont know much about them but i know they can improve horsepower. whats a good one and about how much is it?

artisan00 · June 21st, 2006, 12:08 PM

google led me here... maybe it will be of some help to you ..
http://www.mustangtuning.com/96-mustang-v6-parts.html

mdvaldosta · June 21st, 2006, 12:34 PM

Chips and handheld tuners are usually worth a solid 10 - 15 horsepower through the whole RPM band, only downside is the need to run premium fuel. If you have an automatic, chips / tuners are even more helpful due to the ability to adjust shift points, etc. Also, their useful to adjust the speedometer for gear changes (auto's only for your year).

As for the exhaust, you shouldn't have any trouble finding a catback I'd think.

99mustang232 · June 21st, 2006, 05:35 PM

with the v6 catbacks most are utilizing the stock y-pipe, unless you plan on going o/r or getting a new catted h or x pipe for true duals.

spintech also sells v6 exhaust

AtlanticBlue99 · June 21st, 2006, 06:01 PM

A cheaper way to get power out of exhaust is to install Long Tube Headers and just bolt on a muffler and dump it before the rear end assy.

The V6 has a Y pipe, so the flow gained in a cat back is not as much as gained from headers or even a mid pipe (H or X).

MAC, Flowmaster, Magnaflow, Spintech, and a few others do make cat backs for your car. Check out www.ninosport.com for the selection, and let us know your budget and emissions situation and we can pick you out the best exhaust for your application.

castratedstang99 · June 25th, 2006, 06:01 PM

I love loud exhaust I just havn't added it to my car yet becaue I am worried about what it will sound like on the 6.

Roadhawg · June 25th, 2006, 06:39 PM

I put dual exhaust on my V6 for $300. I got some 2004 Mach1 catback take offs for $150, brackets for $40 and $110 to install. I had the shop cut my Y-pipe just after the 2nd cats and install pipes from the cats to the cat backs. I also had them install factory flangs to connect to the cat backs. By the way it will sound like a V6. Think of it this way a good exhaust is one of the few things that will increase performance and fuel economy.

AtlanticBlue99 · June 25th, 2006, 07:38 PM

It will sound halfway between a Civic and a Cobra. With my setup, I sound like a stock GT Mustang with Magnaflow mufflers at idle to low rpm, but at WOT, I might as well be a Civic.

00SoSlow · June 25th, 2006, 10:00 PM

same for me too i have the same set up on my 2000 5 spd!!!

June 20th, 2006, 10:01 PM	#1
jmahle67 Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1	new here and wondering bout exhaust i just signed up for here tonight and i have a 96 mustang v6 and want a cat back exhaust. I am having trouble finding a cat back exhaust for my year . i know the 99 up there are just as many as the gts but i cant find one for a 96. any ideas? also wondering about computer chips dont know much about them but i know they can improve horsepower. whats a good one and about how much is it?

June 21st, 2006, 05:35 PM	#4
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,720	with the v6 catbacks most are utilizing the stock y-pipe, unless you plan on going o/r or getting a new catted h or x pipe for true duals. spintech also sells v6 exhaust __________________ ...even fire and single cammin

June 21st, 2006, 06:01 PM	#5
AtlanticBlue99 Administrator 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UGA Posts: 7,414	A cheaper way to get power out of exhaust is to install Long Tube Headers and just bolt on a muffler and dump it before the rear end assy. The V6 has a Y pipe, so the flow gained in a cat back is not as much as gained from headers or even a mid pipe (H or X). MAC, Flowmaster, Magnaflow, Spintech, and a few others do make cat backs for your car. Check out www.ninosport.com for the selection, and let us know your budget and emissions situation and we can pick you out the best exhaust for your application. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

June 25th, 2006, 06:39 PM	#7
Roadhawg Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 419	I put dual exhaust on my V6 for $300. I got some 2004 Mach1 catback take offs for $150, brackets for $40 and $110 to install. I had the shop cut my Y-pipe just after the 2nd cats and install pipes from the cats to the cat backs. I also had them install factory flangs to connect to the cat backs. By the way it will sound like a V6. Think of it this way a good exhaust is one of the few things that will increase performance and fuel economy. __________________ 2003 Mustang Mach1 1995 Thunderbird LX 4.6; 4R70W w/Jmod, 8.8 3.27 Tracloc 1995 Mustang 4.2; MPX Supercharger/25%OD, 4R70W w/Jmod, 8.8 3.73 Tracloc (343rwhp/420rwtq)

June 25th, 2006, 07:38 PM	#8
AtlanticBlue99 Administrator 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UGA Posts: 7,414	It will sound halfway between a Civic and a Cobra. With my setup, I sound like a stock GT Mustang with Magnaflow mufflers at idle to low rpm, but at WOT, I might as well be a Civic. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

June 21st, 2006, 12:08 PM	#2
artisan00 Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 422	google led me here... maybe it will be of some help to you .. http://www.mustangtuning.com/96-mustang-v6-parts.html

June 21st, 2006, 12:34 PM	#3
mdvaldosta Maintenance Man 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,945	Chips and handheld tuners are usually worth a solid 10 - 15 horsepower through the whole RPM band, only downside is the need to run premium fuel. If you have an automatic, chips / tuners are even more helpful due to the ability to adjust shift points, etc. Also, their useful to adjust the speedometer for gear changes (auto's only for your year). As for the exhaust, you shouldn't have any trouble finding a catback I'd think.

June 25th, 2006, 06:01 PM	#6
castratedstang99 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 17	I love loud exhaust I just havn't added it to my car yet becaue I am worried about what it will sound like on the 6.

June 25th, 2006, 10:00 PM	#9
00SoSlow Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 1,253	same for me too i have the same set up on my 2000 5 spd!!! __________________ 2000 V6 Performance Red @ Cardomain NO LONGER :*( 1987 LX Hatch \| Soon to be a 600hp monster

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