I am not interested in a major exhaust replacement (dual exhausts), and I don't really want the GT "look", I just want a little more volume and maybe even a modest power increase. I know that Borla once offered a single Y-pipe back exhaust for the 1999-2004 V6 but it seems to be no longer on the books.
My question is, does anyone have a freer flowing single exhaust for my car, not a fart-can but a properly engineered replacement for stock that offers a little extra. (Magnaflow, Flowmaster, Pypes, homemade, whoever...)
BTW my car is a base model 1999 with 3.8L and 5-speed.
I appreciate your input.
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Ira Crummey
1999 base model V6 5 speed
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in all honesty you'll end up paying about the same amount for a dual and a single performance exhaust. I already looked into it.
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When you own a V6 stang 3.8, 3.9, or 4.2 stroker, You're part of something different. You don't rely on a V8 to do your driving. Instead you learn the V6. You tune and tweak until you see GT's falling behind you.Then when they ask "Is that a V8?" You simply respond with a rev that clearly states "I'm a V6" with a proud smile on your face. As your girlfriend sitting on the seat next to you calls you an idiot.
A single exhaust upgrade would be to just replace the muffler (and every exhaust company has those!)...
Pypes, Magnaflow, Steeda, and Flowmaster all make single-in, dual-out systems that mount right up to your stock Y-pipe - for $400+ if you shop around.
But for a little more money, you can 1) get a full system 2) buy or have a mid-pipe made and use a V8 cat-back system 3) have a shop custom make a true dual (split all the way back) exhaust with the mufflers of your choosing.
3.9Vert - glad to see your back!!
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YELLOW JACKET = 1998 Chrome Yellow V6
POWER: BBK CAI, TB, UDPs; Bosch Platinum +4 plugs
BEAUTY: black projector headlights, taillights, and mesh grille; 5% tint; shorty antenna; interior billet
ROLLERS: XXR 006 black spoke with blue lip; 18x8.5 & 9.5; BFG KDW/2 245/40R18 & 275/35R18
DRIVER: Jonathan, 6'2, 190 lbs
RIDER: my wife, 5'4 brunette hottie and my 1st baby on the way...
yea its been a while. I have been busy with my Motorcycle and job. really haven't had time to jump on here. I just got back into modding my car since bike season is over.
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When you own a V6 stang 3.8, 3.9, or 4.2 stroker, You're part of something different. You don't rely on a V8 to do your driving. Instead you learn the V6. You tune and tweak until you see GT's falling behind you.Then when they ask "Is that a V8?" You simply respond with a rev that clearly states "I'm a V6" with a proud smile on your face. As your girlfriend sitting on the seat next to you calls you an idiot.
Thanks for the responses folks. Since the stock exhaust is stainless steel (and I am not trying to get a big performance increase) I will probably go with a Y pipe back dual system instead of true duals. Something that is a little louder than stock, preferably with discrete turn down tips so it doesn't look like a GT, would serve me well.
I am looking for a healthy sound on acceleration but without any highway drone. I have been in cars that sound great in town but drive you crazy at steady speed, that is why I stress a "little louder". I'm not sure why but it seems that 90 degree V6s (not just Mustangs) seem more prone to unpleasant drone than V8s are, strangely in-line 6s sound much better (take your average BMW, older Jaguars, Toyota Supras). Does the 3.8 have an offset crank for even firing?
1999 Mustang V6 single outlet exhaust 
and my 1st baby on the way... 
