Suggestions..
02-11-2007, 06:53 PM
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RE: Suggestions..
ORIGINAL: tedBalog
I'm sure if I get dual exhaust I'll get the GT bumpers, I was looking at them on ninosport a few minutes ago. Not dreadfully expensive like some and I love the look. I've got a bit of customizing ahead of me
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About the posi-trac, I have traction control at the moment. Which would be more beneficial?
I'm sure if I get dual exhaust I'll get the GT bumpers, I was looking at them on ninosport a few minutes ago. Not dreadfully expensive like some and I love the look. I've got a bit of customizing ahead of me
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About the posi-trac, I have traction control at the moment. Which would be more beneficial?
You can also disable it permanently via a tune or if you have the TCS kill button, use that when you want to. I keep mine off most of the time. More fun that way ;-)
Does what it's desinged to do in either case if you want it to. However it doesn't have to put drag on the other wheel as with independent so probably saves on brake pad wear and tear. They won't wear unevenly, that's for sure.
I find it pretty much unnecessary even in snow now that I have posi'.
Especially useless when doing a burn out ;-D..
02-11-2007, 06:54 PM
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RE: Suggestions..
My son & I installed a C&L intake andtune yesterday on my 4.0L coupe. I got the CAI andSCT handheld from Evolution Performance. I am VERY PLEASED with how the car runs now, but I've got more planned to get the power to the ground 
Ooops, I almost forgot - WELCOME TO MUSTANG FORUMS!
Ooops, I almost forgot - WELCOME TO MUSTANG FORUMS!
02-11-2007, 07:04 PM
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RE: Suggestions..
ORIGINAL: wolfey2k
Yes ted, the diff' will work on all 7.5" rear ends up to 2007's. I should know eh? ;-)
Personally I think axle back singles are for women, rice burners and guys that buyplastic customizingcar parts from Advance Autoand KMartbut hey, that's just me.
Duals are the way to go if you want maximum improvement/performance out of your 4.0. Don't let anyone tell you different. Besides, dual's look way better and cooler than singles any day! You can cut a notch on the drivers side 'most kits come with templates' bumper for the other pipe/muffler but I went with a GT take off rear bumper cover from V6MustantStuff.com I would try to find one elsewhere though because the first one I got from their drop shipper in Indiana looked like someone had dragged it across the flloor before they boxed it for shipping. V6MS did however send me a replacement which was nearly perfect in a few days so they do work hard to please.
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Wolfy, NICE CLIPS!
Thanks for all the help guys, the C&L intake with diablosport kit seems like a good price. I live pretty close to summit racing and they wanted $400 alone for the diablosport!
Now, with the dual exhaust I have a few options no? Should I get a full exhaust or just an axle-back?
Also, that link for the posi-traction says it's for the older 3.8, will that still work with the 4.0?
Again, thanks for being so nice. Hard to come across a car forum with people willing to help out newbies.
Wolfy, NICE CLIPS!
Thanks for all the help guys, the C&L intake with diablosport kit seems like a good price. I live pretty close to summit racing and they wanted $400 alone for the diablosport!
Now, with the dual exhaust I have a few options no? Should I get a full exhaust or just an axle-back?
Also, that link for the posi-traction says it's for the older 3.8, will that still work with the 4.0?
Again, thanks for being so nice. Hard to come across a car forum with people willing to help out newbies.
Personally I think axle back singles are for women, rice burners and guys that buyplastic customizingcar parts from Advance Autoand KMartbut hey, that's just me.
Duals are the way to go if you want maximum improvement/performance out of your 4.0. Don't let anyone tell you different. Besides, dual's look way better and cooler than singles any day! You can cut a notch on the drivers side 'most kits come with templates' bumper for the other pipe/muffler but I went with a GT take off rear bumper cover from V6MustantStuff.com I would try to find one elsewhere though because the first one I got from their drop shipper in Indiana looked like someone had dragged it across the flloor before they boxed it for shipping. V6MS did however send me a replacement which was nearly perfect in a few days so they do work hard to please.
02-11-2007, 08:07 PM
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RE: Suggestions..
yea i'd have to second that...and I have duals on mine...but when it comes to the V6, duals are not necessarily ideal...a single axle-back will technically give you a lot more torgue depending on how its tuned...you may get a better top end and look with duals but as far as acceration...on a V6, a good single will probably beat out duals, especially an MRT...that said I's luvz my duals they look soooo good with the honeycomb silver horse back..
02-11-2007, 08:43 PM
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THanks illegal, I was waiting for someone with sense to post. Duals don't show much of an improvement over the single in n/a 4.0's - I have a single Flowmaster American Thunder axleback muffler. It was my first purchase for my mustang, and made a nice difference.
I'm not an expert or anything, but can tell you from reading forums from folks with a lot of knowledge and dyno sheets to prove it - unless you see a turbo or supercharger in your future, you will be plenty happy with a single for performance gains.
I'm not an expert or anything, but can tell you from reading forums from folks with a lot of knowledge and dyno sheets to prove it - unless you see a turbo or supercharger in your future, you will be plenty happy with a single for performance gains.
02-11-2007, 09:22 PM
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RE: Suggestions..
ORIGINAL: illegal1984
yea i'd have to second that...and I have duals on mine...but when it comes to the V6, duals are not necessarily ideal...a single axle-back will technically give you a lot more torgue depending on how its tuned...you may get a better top end and look with duals but as far as acceration...on a V6, a good single will probably beat out duals, especially an MRT...that said I's luvz my duals they look soooo good with the honeycomb silver horse back..
yea i'd have to second that...and I have duals on mine...but when it comes to the V6, duals are not necessarily ideal...a single axle-back will technically give you a lot more torgue depending on how its tuned...you may get a better top end and look with duals but as far as acceration...on a V6, a good single will probably beat out duals, especially an MRT...that said I's luvz my duals they look soooo good with the honeycomb silver horse back..
Geesh, you guys are way to thin skinned. I did state that it is only my opinion. I wasn't attacking anyone so lighten up you guys.
02-11-2007, 09:27 PM
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Come on you guys! Geesh, so thin skinned! I did state that it IS only my opinion. I think single axle backs look ricey etc.and they do not deliver more torque or more anything than duals.Dream on.Wait, I takethat back. They do offer up more back pressure at WOT than duals.Common sense guys.
I will take on anyone with an MRT or what ever single axle back any time! Even manuals!That is provided you live in my area which I doubt. But if you're ever in the Washington DC area, let me know and we'll put it to the test.
I blew away an axle back last night. Took him off the line and top end. Both of our cars are '074.0 automatics with matched intakes and tunes. His even has a posi-trac rear end like mine. Guess what he told me he'sgoing to go buy and install next? ;-)
I will take on anyone with an MRT or what ever single axle back any time! Even manuals!That is provided you live in my area which I doubt. But if you're ever in the Washington DC area, let me know and we'll put it to the test.
I blew away an axle back last night. Took him off the line and top end. Both of our cars are '074.0 automatics with matched intakes and tunes. His even has a posi-trac rear end like mine. Guess what he told me he'sgoing to go buy and install next? ;-)
02-11-2007, 09:52 PM
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RE: Suggestions..
ORIGINAL: wolfey2k
Come on you guys! Geesh, so thin skinned! I did state that it IS only my opinion. I think single axle backs look ricey etc.and they do not deliver more torque or more anything than duals.Dream on.Wait, I takethat back. They do offer up more back pressure at WOT than duals.Common sense guys.
I will take on anyone with an MRT or what ever single axle back any time! Even manuals!That is provided you live in my area which I doubt. But if you're ever in the Washington DC area, let me know and we'll put it to the test.
I blew away an axle back last night. Took him off the line and top top end. Both of our cars are '074.0 automatics with matched intakes and tunes. His even has a posi-trac rear end like mine. Guess what he told me he'sgoing to go buy and install next? ;-)
Come on you guys! Geesh, so thin skinned! I did state that it IS only my opinion. I think single axle backs look ricey etc.and they do not deliver more torque or more anything than duals.Dream on.Wait, I takethat back. They do offer up more back pressure at WOT than duals.Common sense guys.
I will take on anyone with an MRT or what ever single axle back any time! Even manuals!That is provided you live in my area which I doubt. But if you're ever in the Washington DC area, let me know and we'll put it to the test.
I blew away an axle back last night. Took him off the line and top top end. Both of our cars are '074.0 automatics with matched intakes and tunes. His even has a posi-trac rear end like mine. Guess what he told me he'sgoing to go buy and install next? ;-)
It is ok to have an opinon and voice it, just don't belittle others with stupid a$$ comments about ricers and women-you are starting to sound like the GT crowd now.
02-11-2007, 10:01 PM
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Even if I lived in DC, I wouldn't waste my time or gas on you.
It is ok to have an opinon and voice it, just don't belittle others with stupid a$$ comments about ricers and women-you are starting to sound like the GT crowd now.
ORIGINAL: wolfey2k
Come on you guys! Geesh, so thin skinned! I did state that it IS only my opinion. I think single axle backs look ricey etc.and they do not deliver more torque or more anything than duals.Dream on.Wait, I takethat back. They do offer up more back pressure at WOT than duals.Common sense guys.
I will take on anyone with an MRT or what ever single axle back any time! Even manuals!That is provided you live in my area which I doubt. But if you're ever in the Washington DC area, let me know and we'll put it to the test.
I blew away an axle back last night. Took him off the line and top top end. Both of our cars are '074.0 automatics with matched intakes and tunes. His even has a posi-trac rear end like mine. Guess what he told me he'sgoing to go buy and install next? ;-)
Come on you guys! Geesh, so thin skinned! I did state that it IS only my opinion. I think single axle backs look ricey etc.and they do not deliver more torque or more anything than duals.Dream on.Wait, I takethat back. They do offer up more back pressure at WOT than duals.Common sense guys.
I will take on anyone with an MRT or what ever single axle back any time! Even manuals!That is provided you live in my area which I doubt. But if you're ever in the Washington DC area, let me know and we'll put it to the test.
I blew away an axle back last night. Took him off the line and top top end. Both of our cars are '074.0 automatics with matched intakes and tunes. His even has a posi-trac rear end like mine. Guess what he told me he'sgoing to go buy and install next? ;-)
It is ok to have an opinon and voice it, just don't belittle others with stupid a$$ comments about ricers and women-you are starting to sound like the GT crowd now.
Also, who said I'd race youfor sure if you asked anyway?I know I'd blow your doors off so it is me who probably wouldn't waste my gas unless you made it worth my while............GT's are cool too!
02-11-2007, 10:25 PM
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You're calling us thin skinned when all we're doing is stating the facts...like i said I HAVE DUALS and I luv em but a good single axleback will do just as well in different aspects...duals are great for top end...but a single axleback from MRT is great for the track and ETs...ask anyone...