The better dual exhaust? X pipe? or H pipe?

For extra credit (And I know this may sound sacrilegious) But I'm toying with the idea of trying to make my mustang being, really, really quiet.

I just don't like loud vehicles. Just my personal preference. Would adding a second set of mufflers quiet things down?

Pros? Cons? Will it work?


Thanks in advance...

Well, the H-pipe produces more of a throaty sound while the X-pipe brings out the raspy tone that a motor naturally produces, but it increases the balance of exhaust side of the motor. I am running an X-pipe with super 44s from flowmaster and there is really not a tone i can hear. It does drone in the cab but i tolerate it. http://youtu.be/m9Hj9t6BYFE that is a clip of my car at idle. Now remember a cam will change the tone somewhat especially at idle so i recommend the super 40s. I believe, on a stock motor, they sound muchhhhh better than the super 44s. Also in combination with the exhaust buy a SR CAI, a cheep one, and that will help with the exhaust tone in the higher rpms. Good luck, keep us posted.

ranger90 said:

Hello,

I'm definitely going to put dual exhaust on my 2003 V6.

The question is.. what kind?

I'm perusing American Muscle's web site, and I see the the X pipe dual exhaust, complete kit.. that's cool.

But then I read that even an X pipe as some restriction at the "X". And that an H pipe is better.

But as I read.. it looks like an H-pipe version isn't bolt-on. Welding and finagling is needed.

So what's better? I don't mind doing a bit of extra work during the install if it's worth it.

Pros and Cons? Discuss?


Thanks in advance,

ranger90.

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Hey Ranger,

This is really up to you and it comes down to personal preference.

Personally, I am a huge fan of the PaceSetter V6 Dual Exhaust Adapter Kit coupled with the Flowmaster American Thunder Catback Exhaust when it comes to a V6!

This combo provides a great tone that is not over-the-top loud while freeing up some horsepower. I love it and I think you will too!

Check it out and let me know what you think!

Let me know if you have any questions.

-Will

AMWill said:

Hey Ranger,

This is really up to you and it comes down to personal preference.

Personally, I am a huge fan of the PaceSetter V6 Dual Exhaust Adapter Kit coupled with the Flowmaster American Thunder Catback Exhaust when it comes to a V6!

This combo provides a great tone that is not over-the-top loud while freeing up some horsepower. I love it and I think you will too!

Check it out and let me know what you think!

Let me know if you have any questions.

-Will

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I was eye-balling that exact same combination. I presume, for my V6, I'll need to add a hanger kit..

I am worried about clearance at the bumper. The GTs have cutouts for dual exhaust. V6s do not... So will the flow-master, with straight tips.. clear?

ranger90 said:

I was eye-balling that exact same combination. I presume, for my V6, I'll need to add a hanger kit..

I am worried about clearance at the bumper. The GTs have cutouts for dual exhaust. V6s do not... So will the flow-master, with straight tips.. clear?

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Hey Ranger,

I have seen this combination in person and clearance is not an issue, you should have no problem as long as it is installed properly, it just might take a little bit of tweaking.

you will love this kit!

Let me know if I can be of any assistance!

-Will

Update:

These have been installed. I took it to a shop to do the work. (They have a lift and I don't). It ended up taking several hours to install.

From what the guy at the shop said.. the biggest issue was the hangers for the cat-back. They were nearly worthless. He had to do a lot of work to get the cat-back to hang correctly.

The H-Pipe took some work as well. But he eventually got it. (The H-pipe was welded).

But the sound is very good. My brother, nephew, and I agree. Sounds about as good as you can get with a V6. Quiet enough to be enjoyable. But a nice mellow rumble too.